The selection and admission of the candidates will be based on the following:

• Review of the application form
• Written test (if necessary)
• Personal interview at NIE, Chennai

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 year Full-time M.Sc Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute:

• Degree with Statistics / Mathematics as a major subject 

OR

• Degree with Statistics as ancillary/allied subject 

OR

• Degree with an additional diploma in Statistics / Health Statistics
• Candidates appearing for the final year examination of bachelor’s degree or equivalent in April/May 2019 may also apply for the program.