Monday, February 16, 2009

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) ADMISSION 2009-2010 for B.Stat.(Hons.), B.Math.(Hons.), M.Stat., M.Math., M.S.(QE), M.S.(LIS), M.Tech.(CS), M.Tech.(QROR) and Fellowships

Indian Statistical Institute
Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.
203 B.T. Road, Kolkata-700108
 
 
 
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata – 700 108 has announced its admission Programme for 2009-10 session for B.Stat.(Hons.), B.Math.(Hons.), M.Stat., M.Math., M.S.(QE), M.S.(LIS), M.Tech.(CS), M.Tech.(QROR) and Fellowships. ISI has centres at Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Last date for receiving completed Application Form is 27th March 2009

The courses, duration, qualifications, Centre(s) where offered, Stipend/Fellowship:

B.Stat. (Hons) (3-year): 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics and English-Kolkata -Rs. 800/- per month.

B.Math. (Hons) (3-year): 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics and English –Bangalore- Rs. 800/- per month. Applicants for B.Stat (Hons)/ B.Math (Hons) who have qualified for the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad test, conducted by the National Board for Higher Mathematics, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India, need not sit for the written test. Such candidates would be directly called for interview. However, they are required to apply in the prescribed application form.

M.Stat (2 year): 3 - year Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as full subject or a B. Stat/B. Math Degree from the ISI or Statistician's Diploma/ Senior Diploma in Statistics from the ISI-The first year of B- and NB- Streams of M. Stat. are held at Kolkata and Applications Specialization, if offered, is held at Delhi- Rs.1200/- per month.

M.Math (2-year): 3-year Bachelor's Degree or a B.E./B.Tech Degree with Mathematics and an exceptionally strong background in Analysis and Abstract Algebra or B.Stat./B.Math Degree from the ISI- Bangalore-Rs. 1200/- per month. 

Master of Science (M.S.) in Quantitative Economics (2-year): 3-year Bachelor's Degree in Economics / Mathematics / Statistics/ Physics or B.Stat  Degree from the ISI. Engineering graduates are also eligible. Candidates should have knowledge of Economics and Mathematics at the B.A./B.Sc. pass level-Kolkata & Delhi- Rs.1200/- per month.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Library and Information Science (2-year): 3-year Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 60% mark.-Bangalore-Rs. 1200/- per month.

M.Tech. in Computer Science (2 year): (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)-Kolkata- Rs. 5000/- per month.

Candidate with a valid GATE score above a threshold (to be decided by the Selection Committee) in his/her own subject would be directly called for interview. However, such candidates are required to apply in the prescribed application form.

M.Tech. in Quality, Reliability and Operations Research (2-year): (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 ISI and (ii) Knowledge of Mathematics at Graduate level and knowledge of Physics and Chemistry at Higher Secondary level-Kolkata- Rs. 5000/- per month.  Those who were asked to discontinue any of the above programmes are not eligible for readmission to the same programme.

Junior Research Fellowships: The subjects, eligibility and the centre where the subject is available are as follows.

(a) Statistics: (i) A good academic record with M.Stat., M.A./M.Sc or equivalent Degree in Statistics or (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent Degree with Statistics as the Main subject- Kolkata, Delhi & Bangalore

(b) Mathematics: (i) A good academic record with M.Stat., M.Math., M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent Degree in Mathematics or (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity with B.Stat./B.Math., B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent Degree with Mathematics as the Main subject- Kolkata, Delhi & Bangalore

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

(d) Computer Science: A good academic record with M.E/M.Tech or equivalent Degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Radio Physics/ Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/Microwave Communications/ Information Technology/ Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level or a good academic record with M.Sc/M.C.A/M.A. or equivalent Degree in Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Electronic Sciences/Computer Science/ Atmospheric Science/ Information Technology/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level. Outstanding candidates having B.E/B.Tech/ equivalent degree in the above subjects will also be eligible- Kolkata.

(e) Quality, Reliability and Operations Research : A good academic record with M. Tech/ M.E/ M.S/M. Phil or equivalent Degree in Quality/Reliability/Operations Research or a good academic record with M. Stat/M. Sc/M.A or equivalent Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the graduate level. Outstanding candidates having B.E/B. Tech/equivalent Degree in the above subjects will also be eligible- Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai

(f) Biological Anthropology: A good academic record with M.Sc in Anthropology (with specialization in Physical/Biological Anthropology)/Human Biology/ Human Genetics/ Genetics/ Molecular Genetics/ Biotechnology- Kolkata & Hyderabad.

(g) Physics and Applied Mathematics: A good academic record with M.Sc. in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics- Kolkata.

(h) Agriculture & Ecology: A good academic record with M.Sc. in Botany (with specialization in Plant Physiology/Biochemistry)/ Environmental Science/Microbiology/Zoology/Physiology- Kolkata.

(i) Sociology: A good academic record with M.A./M.Sc. or equivalent Degree in Sociology/ Economics/ Agricultural Economics or any other subject in Social Sciences- Kolkata.

(j) Human Genetics: A good academic record with M. Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biophysics/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Genetics/Human Genetics/Zoology- Kolkata.

(k) Psychology: A good academic record with M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/Applied Psychology- Kolkata.

(l) Demography: A good academic record with Master's degree in Statistics/ Demography/Economics/ Population Science/Population Studies/ Applied Mathematics- Kolkata.

(m) 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- Bangalore.

Applicants with M.E./M.Tech or equivalent will get Rs. 14000/- per month and others, Rs. 12000/- per month. A special fellowship of Rs. 15000/- per month is also available for outstanding candidates in each of (i) Statistics (ii) Mathematics (iii) Computer Science and (iv) Quantitative Economics. Details are available in the Prospectus.

Selection of candidates is based on academic record, written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute. The selection Test will be held in India and abroad on 10th May 2009.

Candidates who are due to complete the qualifying examinations before 1 July 2009 may also apply. Prospectus and Application form can be obtained between 10th February 2009 and 6th March 2009 from the following offices of Indian Statistical Institute by Post or in person, by paying an amount of Rs. 450/-(Rs. 225/- for reserved categories) in cash (from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on working days from Monday to Friday) or by a Bank Draft drawn in favour of 'Indian Statistical Institute' payable at Kolkata (proper). Request for application forms should have mailing address in CAPITALS.

(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

Prospectus, Application form and Sample Questions are also available at http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb  in PDF format.

Last date for receiving completed Application Form is 27th March 2009.

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