ISI After 12th: B.Stat, B.Math & B.SDS

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), founded by P.C. Mahalanobis, is a public research university declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India.

Institute of National Importance Founded 1931 Free tuition (B.Stat/B.Math)

Courses Offered

B.Stat (Hons.) — 3 years, Kolkata
B.Math (Hons.) — 3 years, Bengaluru
B.SDS (Statistical Data Science, Hons.) — 4 years, Kolkata/Delhi/Bengaluru (hybrid mode)

Eligibility

10+2 with Mathematics and English for B.Stat/B.Math. For B.SDS: Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and English with at least 75% aggregate, admitted via JEE Main or CUET (UG) scores.

Admission Test (B.Stat & B.Math)

Paper	Format	Marks
Paper I (UGA)	30 MCQs, 2 hours	120 (correct +4, incorrect 0, unattempted +1)
Paper II (UGB)	8 descriptive questions, 2 hours — evaluated only after clearing Paper I cutoff	80

Final composite score = (Paper I × 1) + (Paper II × 3).

INMO channel: A small number of supernumerary seats (max 5 per programme) are reserved for INMO awardees, selected via interview without a written test.

Fees & Stipend

B.Stat and B.Math have no tuition fees at all, plus a stipend of ₹5,000/month. B.SDS is a paid program (₹1 lakh/semester) with full or partial fee waivers based on family income.

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