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Indian Statistical Institute ( ISI ) Competitive Entrance Examination Selection Procedure - 2015

Bachelor of Statistics ( Honours ) [ B Stat ( Hons ) ] & Bachelor of Mathematics ( Honours ) [B Math (Hons)]

All applicants for this programme, except the INMO AWARDEES, will have to appear for written tests comprising multiple-choice type and descriptive questions in Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level ( 10+2 years’ programme ). Based on performance in the written tests, a number of candidates are called for interviews.

The written test is waived for applicants who have been selected as INMO Awardees to participate in the International Mathematics Olympiad Training Camp ( IMOTC ) in the current year or in any previous year, based on their performance in the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad ( INMO ) conducted by the National Board of Higher Mathematics, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. Such candidates will be directly called for interviews. However, like all other candidates, such candidates are also required to apply in the prescribed application form for admission to the programme.

Merely holding an INMO Certificate of Merit from Homi Bhaba Centre for Science Education ( HBCSE ) will not suffice for waiver of written tests for selection to the programme.

The final selection of candidates for admission to the programme is based on performances in the two written tests as well as the interviews ( only interviews for INMO Awardee applicants ) and the final list of candidates selected for admission is announced after completion of all the interviews.

A candidate who has applied to the B Stat ( Hons ) programme shall have only one option at a subsequent stage to seek admission to the B Math ( Hons ) programme of the Institute. Candidates who wish to exercise this option must inform the Dean of Studies of their decisions either in writing or by sending an e-mail to isiadmission@isical.ac.in between May 12 and May 19, 2015.

Master of Statistics [ M Stat ]

Students with B Stat ( Hons ) degree from ISI are offered direct admission to this programme at Kolkata without any selection test or interview. For all other eligible candidates, including students with a B Stat ( Pass ) degree from ISI, selection for admission to this programme is based on performance in written admission tests and subsequent interview. Past academic record may also be taken into consideration.

Candidates finally selected will be placed in either Delhi or Chennai by the Selection Committee.

Master of Mathematics [ M Math ]

Students with B Math ( Hons ) degree from ISI are offered direct admission to this programme without any selection test or interview. For all other eligible candidates, including students with B Math ( Pass ) degree from ISI, selection for admission to the programme is based on performance in written admission tests and subsequent interview. Academic record may also be taken into consideration.

Master of Science in Quantitative Economics [ Ms ( Qe ) ]

Selection of candidates to this programme will be based on performance in written tests and subsequent interview. Academic record may also be taken into consideration.

Master of Science In Quality Management Science [ Ms ( Qms ) ]

Selection of candidates to this programme, including the sponsored ones, will be based on performance in written tests and subsequent interview.

There is, however, a provision for sponsorship by government, semi-government, public sector undertakings, autonomous institutions and commercial / industrial organizations, which can sponsor candidates from their establishments, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirements.

A candidate would be considered sponsored only if the employer gives him / her leave and full salary for the entire duration of the programme.

Sponsored candidates will not receive any stipend and their sponsors will have to pay a tuition fee of Rs. 20,000/- per year.

Master of Science In Library And Information Science [ Ms ( Lis ) ]

Selection of candidates will be based on performance in written tests and subsequent interview. Academic record may also be taken into consideration.

Master of Technology in Computer Science [ M Tech ( Cs ) ]

The conditions are as same as for Ms ( Qms ) including the below:

A candidate with a valid GATE score above a threshold ( to be decided by the Selection Committee ) in his / her own subject will be directly called for interview.

Final selection of such candidates would be based on their academic records and their performance in the interview. These candidates are required to apply, like all other candidates, in the prescribed application form.

Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability And Operations Research [ M Tech ( Qror ) ]

All candidates, including sponsored ones, are admitted through written tests and interview.

For admission to this course, valid GATE score is not necessary, and candidates with valid GATE scores also must take the written tests. There is, however, a provision for sponsorship by government, semi-government, public sector undertakings, autonomous institutions and industrial organisations, which can sponsor candidates from their establishments, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirements.

Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics / Computer Applications

Selection is based on the performance in written test and interview. Past academic record may also be taken into consideration.

Junior / Senior Research Fellowships ( JRF / SRF )

Research Fellowships in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, And Quality, Reliability & Operations Research ( QROR )

Subject to the eligibility criteria being satisfied, the selection of candidates for this programme is strictly based on merit as judged by performance in Admission Test and interview. Past academic record may also be taken into consideration.

Note:

For an applicant who has obtained a Master’s degree from ISI at most two years earlier ( excluding the year of application), and has secured at least 75% in the aggregate without having taken a back-paper or compensatory examination in any course during the entire programme, the written test will be waived, and he / she will be called directly for interview by the corresponding JRF selection committee.

However, such candidates are also required to apply, like all other candidates, in the prescribed application form.

Note:

Candidates who have been awarded a Junior Research Fellowship in the afore-mentioned research areas by NBHM / CSIR / UGC / ICMR / DST / DBT based on a nationally conducted written Admission Test, are also required to clear the JRF admission test or an equivalent separate test conducted by the relevant JRF selection committee of the institute, if they wish to obtain a Ph.D. degree from ISI.

Junior / Senior Research Fellowships in Other Subjects

Subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria, the selection of candidates for JRF is strictly based on merit as judged by their performance in Admission Test and interviews. Past academic record may also be taken into consideration.

Note:

Candidates who have been awarded a Junior Research Fellowship by NBHM / CSIR / UGC / ICMR / DST / DBT based on a nationally conducted written Admission Test, may also be required to clear the JRF admission test or an equivalent separate test conducted by the relevant JRF selection committee of the institute.

For more details, refer the following website:

http://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/IsiAdmission2015/Prospectus2015.pdf