What: Indian Statistical Institute announces admission for the 2009 - 2009 academic session.

Academic programmes:

~ Applications are invited for the following programmes, with corresponding requirements. Stipend/Fellowship as mentioned will be available to the deserving candidates. 

1. 3-year B Stat (Hons) : Successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend is Rs 800 per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

2. 3-year B Math (Hons) : Successful completion of 10+2 years of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent with Mathematics and English. Stipend is Rs 800 per month. (Offered in Bangalore).

3. 2-year M Stat : 3 year Bachelor's degree with Statistics as full subject, or a B Stat/B Math degree from the Indian Statistical Institute or a Statistician's Diploma/Senior Diploma in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs 1200 per month.(Offered in Kolkata).

4. 2-year M Math: 3-year Bachelor's degree or a BE/B Tech degree, with Mathematics and an exceptionally strong background in Analysis and Abstract Algebra or a B Stat/ B Math degree from the Indian Statistical Institute. Stipend Rs 1200 per month (Offered in Kolkata).

5. 2-year Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative Economics: 3-year Bachelor's degree in Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics or a B Stat degree from the Indian Statistical Institute. Engineering graduates are also eligible. Candidates should have knowledge of Economics and Mathematics at the BA/B Sc pass level. Stipend Rs 1200 per month (Offered in Kolkata & Delhi).

6. 2-year Master of Science (MS) in Library and Information Science: 3-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline. The candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in the Bachelor's degree. Stipend Rs 1200 per month. (Offered in Bangalore).

7. 2-year M Tech in Computer Science : (i) Master's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/ Physics/ Electronic Sciences/ Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology or, (ii) Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or any other qualification considered equivalent (such as AMIE or, GRAD-IETE or, DOEACC 'B' Level). Stipend Rs. 5000 per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

8. 2-year M Tech in Quality, Reliability and Operations Research : (i) Master's degree in Statistics or Master's degree in Mathematics with Probability and Statistics as major subjects or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent or PG diploma in SQC & OR from the Indian Statistical Institute and (ii) Knowledge of Mathematics at graduate level and knowledge of physics and chemistry at Higher Secondary level. Stipend Rs 5000 per month. (Offered in Kolkata).

A candidate who was asked to discontinue any of the above programmes is not eligible for readmission to the same programme.

Junior research fellowships (and requirements):

1. Statistics: (i) A good academic record with M Stat, MA/M Sc or equivalent degree in Statistics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B Stat/B Math, BA/B Sc or equivalent degree with Statistics as the main subject.

2. Mathematics: (i) A good academic record with M Stat, M Math, MA/M Sc or equivalent degree in Mathematics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B Stat/B Math, BA/B Sc or equivalent degree with Mathematics as the main subject.

3. Quantitative Economics: (i) A good academic record with MS(QE), M Stat, MA/M Sc or equivalent degree in Statistics/Mathematics / Economics/ Econometrics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with BA/B Sc degree with Economics as the main subject. A candidate possessing a Master's degree in any subject with Mathematics/Statistics at BA/B Sc (Pass) level is also eligible.

4. Computer Science: A good academic record with ME/ M Tech or equivalent degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Radio/Physics/ Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/ Microwave Communications/ Information Technology or a good academic record with M Sc/ MCA/ MA or equivalent degree in Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Electronic Sciences/Computer Science/ Atmospheric Science/ Information Technology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level. Outstanding candidates having BE/ B Tech/ equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible.

5. Biological Anthropology: A good academic record with M.Sc. in Anthropology (Specialization in Physical/Biological Anthropology).

6. Physics and Applied Mathematics: A good academic record with M Sc in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics.

7. Agriculture and Ecology: A good academic record with M Sc in Environmental Science/Botany (Specialisation in Ecology/Plant Physiology).

8. Sociology: A good academic record with MA/M Sc or equivalent degree in Sociology/ Anthropology/ Economics/ History or any other subject in Social Sciences.

9. Geology: A good academic record with M Sc in Geology / Applied Geology or equivalent or, M Sc in Chemistry (Specialisation in Physical Chemistry).

10. Human Genetics: A good academic record with M Stat/M Sc in Statistics. Candidate has to take the JRF (Statistics) selection tests.

11. Psychology: A good academic record with MA/M Sc in Psychology/Applied Psychology.

12. Demography: A good academic record with Master's degree in Statistics/Demography/Economics/Population Science/Population Studies/ Applied Mathematics.

13. Library and Information Science: A good academic record with Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of the Indian Statistical Institute or INSDOC or Master's degree in Library and Information Science with at least 55% marks in undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes.

~ Fellowship for applicants with ME/MTech. or equivalent is Rs 9000 per month and for others is Rs 8000 per month. A Special fellowship of Rs 12000 pm is also available for outstanding candidates in each of the subjects:

~ The complete details are available in the Prospectus. 1 and 2 are offered in Kolkata, Delhi & Bangalore. 3 is offered in Kolkata and Delhi. 13 is offered only in Bangalore. Remaining JRF programmes are offered only in Kolkata.

Selection of candidates:

~ Based on academic record, written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute.

~ Due consideration is given to SC/ST/Physically Challenged candidates for all courses (excluding fellowship programmes).

~ Detailed procedures for selection of the candidates who have been offered Junior Research Fellowships by the CSIR/ NBHM are available in the prospectus.

~ Limited hostel facilities are available.

~ Candidates who are due to complete the qualifying examinations before 01 July 2008 may also apply.

~ Prospectus and application form can be obtained from the following offices of Indian Statistical Institute by post or in person:

(a) Dean of Studies, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata 700 108,
(b) Head, Delhi Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg, Near Qutab Hotel, Opposite Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110 016,
(c) Head, Bangalore Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R. V. College P.O.,
Bangalore 560 059,
(d) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 110 Nelson Manickam Road (1st floor), Aminjikarai, Chennai 600 029,
(e) Head, SQC & OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Street No. 8, Habshiguda, Hyderabad 500 007,

~  Rs 450 (Rs 225 for reserved categories) in cash (from 11 am to 2 pm on working days from Monday to Friday) or by bank draft drawn in favour of "Indian Statistical Institute" payable at Kolkata (proper). Request for application forms should have mailing address in CAPITALS.

~ Postal orders, Money orders and Cheques will not be accepted.

~ Prospectus and Application form are also available on our web site http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb in PDF format.

Candidates who want to send the downloaded application form should read carefully the instructions given in the web site before filling in the application form.

Important dates:

~ Distribution of Prospectus and Application Form: 05 February 2008 to 29 February 2008

~ Last date for receiving completed application form:  21 March 2008

~ Date of Selection Test (India and abroad): 04 May 2008

Contact:

Indian Statistical Institute
203 B T Road,
Kolkata  700 108

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