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 Important Dates 2023

Event Date
UG & PG
Registration Window March 7 – April 10, 2023
Admit Card April 26, 2023
ISI Admission Test May 14, 2023

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.