Will I be eligible to appear for ISI Delhi MSQE/ ISI Kolkata M.Stats entrance exam despite having scored 58.9% (6.2 CGPA) in 10th standard?

As the scores are low you might not end up being in the college or institute you want to. But, if you do proper research you might at least land in a better place instead of getting admission to the wrong college. If ever you are skeptical about the eligibility criteria, always check the brochure, it usually contains the eligibility condition which the candidate needs to fulfill. Moreover, with the latest ISI Brochure, there are no percentage/grade criteria for applying, except if you are applying through GATE score in M.Tech.

Which is better for M.S. in Quantitative Economics; ISI Kolkata or ISI Delhi?

For M.S. in Quantitative Economics, ISI Kolkata is better than ISI Delhi. It offers better career prospects. You will have better job opportunities. Leading banks and consultancies take part in ISI Kolkata placements. The average CTC offered is around INR 17-18 LPA. Goldman Sachs, American Express, United Bank of Switzerland, etc. are some of the major recruiters that take part in the placement drive. ISI Kolkata also has more courses. So, the student crowd on campus is diverse.

What are the parameters to be considered by an ISI MSQE 2021 aspirant while making a choice between ISI Delhi campus and ISI Kolkata campus?

ISI Delhi is a better option than ISI Kolkata when it comes to MSQE. However, if you are from West Bengal or any nearby place, ISI Kolkata must be your first preference. Moreover, if you are looking for placements desperately then it would be best suited your first option. But on the other hand, if you want to be an economist, then you should pursue a Ph.D. in economics without any second thoughts from ISI Delhi. When placements are looked at, then you might feel disappointed as both campuses have average placement records. Last year, approximately 31 out of 51 students were selected for ISI Delhi and only 14 out of 17 were selected for ISI Kolkata. Moreover, there is a lot of gap in the selection percentage, therefore, it can be concluded that none of them is easier.

Does ISI conducts separate exam for Delhi and Kolkata campus for MSQE course?

One of my friends graduated from ISI, Delhi Campus. So I might be able to give you some information about it. For the Kolkata and Delhi campuses, I don’t believe there are separate MSQE exams. When filling out the application, you must choose between Kolkata and Delhi. If nothing has changed since 2009, which I assume it has, you will only have to take one exam and select your campus on the application form. However, in Delhi and Kolkata, interviews are performed at the relevant locations. That is, students who are chosen in a Delhi interview are admitted to ISI Delhi, and vice versa.

What are reviews about ISI (Indian Statistical Institute) placements and MS programmes at centres in Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata?

Having to know some people studying at both Simsree and KJ Somaiya and here are some things that you should know. They both are equally good. Both the institutes, for their MMS course, teach the same syllabus specified by the University of Mumbai. So, according to the content, there is no difference. This is generally a good thing that you are specializing in something that roughly 4 to 5% of the batch will specialize in. It is not as difficult for the placement committee to get companies with specific profiles. The institutes have been there for a fairly long time and both have a steady pool of recruiters. Therefore, placements are not very problematic. Having said that, placements depend on multiple factors, and nothing can be guaranteed. K J Somaiya has more full-time faculty members whereas SIMSREE has more visiting faculty members. But cannot say the same about the operations specialization. Irrespective of where you go, your responsibility is to get better, participate in competitions, do certifications, and improve yourself holistically. The institute cannot impose anything if you have no intention of doing it.

For ISI MSQE exam, can we apply for either Delhi or Kolkata, or both?

While choosing between Kolkata or the Delhi campus students should apply to any one of them and not in both of them. Some commonly known facts regarding this are: - Both ISI Kolkata and ISI Delhi are very good for pursuing Masters in Economics. Both of the institutes have excellent faculty in their fields. Placements for both the institutes are really good, especially for PhDs. The interview list for ISI Delhi has been found to be bigger than that of ISI Kolkata People believe that it is easier to get into ISI Kolkata when compared to ISI Delhi because of the location and fewer competitors for the institute which is absolutely wrong. Both the institutes have the same cutoff and entrance exam. The criteria for the selection of students is also the same in both the institutes therefore it is equally hard for the students to get into both. According to a report published it has been observed that students find it easier to get into ISI Kolkata when compared to ISI Delhi. The cutoff criteria change every year and for last year it was: - For ISI Delhi the cutoff was said to be near 400 out of 600 according to the stats released in the official page. For ISI Kolkata the cutoff was said to be near 310 out of 600 from the same source. Overall ISI Delhi is the better option here but ISI Kolkata is the safer one.

I want to pursue a master's in economics. Which one should I choose: Delhi School of Economics, JNU, Indian Statistical Institute, Paris-Sorbonne University or University of Munich?

All of these institutes are excellent choices for a masters in Economics. If you want to study Quantitative and Mathematical Economics, then ISI will be the best option among these. ISI Kolkata placements are pretty good. Students get recruited as Data scientists, Financial Analysts, Risk Analysts, and other similar positions. You will get good scopes for higher studies as well. DSE is an excellent option for Economics masters. It offers good placements. Recent highlights of DSE placements show the average CTC for MA Economics is around INR 5 LPA. But the institute has a huge batch size. Paris Sorbonne University and University of Munich are excellent options as well. These institutes are especially good for research.

Which is better: the Indian Statistical Institute or Delhi School of Economics?

Indian Statistical Institute of Delhi is better. It follows an updated curriculum. Due to the small batch size, the student-teacher ratio at ISI is better, so every student gets the required attention. If you want to pursue higher studies, after graduation, it is the right place for you. ISI students get accepted for Ph.D. in reputed universities across the world.

ISI Delhi : Admission, Courses, Placement, Fees, Facilities

Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi (ISI Delhi) is an institute of worldwide repute offering 2 postgraduate and 1 doctoral program under different specializations. Since its inception, it is known for its proactive on-campus placement program. Admission to the courses is done through an entrance test conducted at the Insitute level.

ISI Delhi Highlights

Official Website	https://www.isid.ac.in
Type of Programs	PG and Doctoral
Student-Teacher Ratio	3:1
Student Passing Rate	100%
Placement Rate	100%

ISI Delhi Courses

Tabulated below are the academic programs offered at Delhi center of Indian Statistical Institute:

Course Name	Eligibility	Total Seats
Master of Statistics (M.Stat)	Graduate in B.E./B.Tech with Statistics as a subject (OR) B.Math from ISI (OR) PG Diploma in Statistical Methods & Analytics from ISI	30
MS (Quantitative Economics)	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (OR) Intermediate Graduate with mathematics	27
Ph.D. (Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics)	Master’s degree in relevant discipline	-

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ISI Delhi Admission

Eligible candidates can apply for admission through the official website of the Institute. The selection procedure for each course varies from one another. Listed below are the selection criteria for the academic programs offered at Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi.

For M.Stat: The Institute conducts an entrance test to admit the students in the program which will be further followed by an interview. However, students having a B.Stat degree from ISI Delhi will be exempted from the test and offered direct admission.

Note: Students who are directly admitted to this program will study their first year in Kolkata. Other selected candidates will either study in Delhi or Chennai as decided by the institute.

For MS (Quantitative Economics): The selection will be based on performance in written tests and interviews. The written admission tests will comprise MCQs and short answer type questions in both Economics and Mathematics at the undergraduate level.

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ISI Delhi Placement

The placement cell at Delhi centre enables recruitment opportunities for the students. The placement process starts in the month of August. The Institute also organizes Pre Placement Talks (PPTs) which will be followed by campus recruitment. The students will be shortlisted on the basis of academic as well as personal performance. Some of the past recruiters of the Institute include KPMG, HDFC Bank, Accenture, Cognizant, RBS, Reliance, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Idea, Goldman Sachs, Mercados, DE Shaw & Co, etc.

The following graph shows the industry split for 2018-19 session:

ISI Delhi 2018-19 Placement Industry-wise

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ISI Delhi Facilities

Library: There is a collection of 33000 books, 278 journals, 550 electronic journals, 17500 bound volumes in the field of Mathematics, Statistics and Economics. It also subscribes to all major journals in print and electronic form.
Hostels: Hostel accommodation is given on a merit-cum-need basis subject to availability. At the current time, hostel accommodation is available to all admitted students.
Stipend: The Institute offers a stipend to all students (currently INR 5000 per month). It is valid initially for the first semester. The amount of stipend for other semesters depends on the academic performance of the student.

About ISI Delhi

Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi or commonly known as ISI Delhi was established in the year 1974. The Institute is known worldwide for some of its brightest minds. The headquarters of the Institute is located in Kolkata where most of the research and teaching activities take place.

ISI Delhi Faculty

Given below is a brief about the faculty members at the Institute:

Ms. Farzana Afridi

Qualifications: B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Economics
Contributions: Published 14 research publications and 3 book chapters in reputed journals

Mr. Monisankar Bishnu

Qualifications: B.A., MS (QE), and Ph.D.
Contributions: Published 7 research publications and worked at Iowa State University and Australian National University

Mr. Chetan Ghate

Qualifications: B.A., M.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D.
Contributions: Member at the Editorial Advisory Board at RBI; Member of Academic Council at IIFT; Visiting Associate Professor at Claremont Graduate University

Mr. Mudit Kapoor

Qualifications: B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
Contributions: Published more than 10 research papers and attended 15 conferences and talks

Mr. Abhiroop Mukhopadhyay

Qualifications: B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
Contributions: Published more than 25 research publications and authored 5 book chapters

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ISI Delhi FAQs

Ques. How are the placements for MS QE at Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi?

Ans. ISI Delhi is one of the top post-graduate institutes in India. The best undergraduates of the country are trained by an internationally renowned faculty. ISI conducts rigorous research and training in the latest quantitative methods and tools to analyze problems that arise in the fields of business, finance, data analytics, governance, and policymaking. The average salary is around 14-15 LPA. On the other hand, lowest would be around 12 LPA. The highest salary is around 30-35 LPA for deserving students.

Ques. Suppose my background is in engineering or physics, or some other field, should I still take the Selection Test in Ph.D.?

Ans. If you don’t have formal training in economics as part of your education, we strongly encourage you to contact the Institute or take the Selection Test. They have several students in the past who have successfully completed the doctoral program (and passed the Selection Test) who didn’t have economics as the first line of study.

Ques. When is the M.S.(Q.E.) entrance examination usually announced? When is it held?

Ans. It is usually advertised in many major English dailies around January-February. The written examination is generally held sometime in May. The selection procedure will be based on academic record and performance in the entrance test.

Ques. What is the placement record for students doing a Ph.D. (Economics) from ISI Delhi?

Ans. The students have found academic employment and post-doctoral fellowships in India and abroad. The list includes name like CORE, Hebrew University, IGIDR, ISI, JNU, NCAER, TERI, University of Warwick and LSE.

ISI Delhi Popular Courses

Full Time Courses

Top Courses	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Eligibility
M.Stat	₹20,000	₹40,000	Graduation
Certification (Business Analytics) +3 More Certification Courses	-	₹59,000	-

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College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Prof. Farzana Afridi

Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Planning

Prof. Monisankar Bishnu

Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Planning

Prof. Prabal Roy Chowdhury

Professor, Department of Economics and Planning

Prof. S.K. Neogy

Professor, Department of Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research

Prof. Rina Chakravorty

Professor, Department of Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research

Prof. Antar Bandyopadhyay

Professor, Department of Theoretical Statistics and Mathematics

Prof. R. B. Bapat

Professor, Department of Theoretical Statistics and Mathematics

Prof. R. Bhatia

Professor, Department of Theoretical Statistics and Mathematics

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