Courses offered at the Statmath unit-Delhi center

Master of Statistics (M.Stat.)
  • Scope The M.Stat. programme offers advanced level training in theory, methods and applications in statistics along with specilised training in selected area related to statistics or in some selected fields of statistics. Depending the area of specialisation, students on successful completion of the programe will be able to work competently as statisticians and specialists in Government departments, research institutions, and industrial and commercial enterprises.

  • Duration The duration of the course is two years.

  • M.Stat. Streams The M.Stat. programme is offered in two streams :
    • S-Stream: The curriculum for the S-Stream is designed for students with knowledge in statistics at an advanced level corresponding to three-year Bachelor's degree programme and knowledge in mathematics at Bachelor's degree level.
    • M-Stream : The curriculum for the M-Stream is designed for students with knowledge in mathematics at an advanced level course corresponding to a three-year Bachelor's degree programe; knowledge in statistics is not assumed.
    Specialised courses are offered for both the streams in the second year of the programme.

  • Eligibility (S-Stream and M-Stream):Three years Bachelor's degree with mathematics and statistics as full subjects. Those without statistics may be considered for admission if they have outstanding ability in mathematics.



Application process
Method of selection

  • For both S-stream and M-stream, selection is based on:

    1. A test comprising of objective and/or short-answer questions in mathematics at Bachelor's degree level and;

    2. A test comprising of objective and/or short-answer questions in mathematics at an advanced level corresponding to a three-year Bachelor's degree programme; more importantly, this test will assess competence in the theory and methods of statistics, and comprehension in mathematics, as the case may be.

      • Students with B.Stat.(Hons) degree from the Indian Statistical Institute are offered direct admission to the first year of M.Stat S-stream without any selection test and interview. Other eligible candidates, including students with B.Stat (Pass) degree from the Indian Statistical Institute, are selected on the basis of academic records and performance in selection tests and subsequent interview.

      • Students who have successfully completed the Statistician's Diploma/ Senior Diploma in Statistics of the Indian Statistical Institute are eligible to apply for admission to the second year of the M.Stat. programme.


  • Stipend/ Allowances/Benefits Students admitted to this course will be given initially a stipend, which is, at present Rs.800/- only per month and an annual contingency grant of Rs.1250/- only. Students are not required to pay any fees. Students will be warned at the end of each semester if the performance is unsatisfactory and in which case his/her stipend may be withdrawn fully or partially. However if his/her performance turn out to be good in the next semester, then the full amount of the stipend for that semester may be restored with retrospective effect. A student will deserve this provided the requirements for the continuation of the programe are satisfied and the course composite score in that semester is not less than 60% and no more than one composite score in that semester is less than 45%.

  • When to apply Usually applications are called for in February/March of every year. This will be notified in major English dailies.

    For more information contact: The Dean of Studies, Indian Statistical Institute , 203, Barrackpore Trunk Road, Calcutta- 700035, India Phone:556-8049, 556-8085, Fax: +(91) (33) 5566680, Telex: 21-4152 STAT IN
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