Doctoral Program

The ISI Delhi Stat-Math Unit runs a full-fledged doctoral program in Mathematics and Statistics. PhD students are given fellowship. For details of the program, see here.

Admission

A written Junior Research Fellow (JRF) selection test is conducted in May of each year by ISI for all Ph.D. aspirants, followed by an interview. This is mandatory for those requiring financial support from the Institute. We also welcome students who have UGC/CSIR NET, NBHM, or equivalent fellowships. A written test followed by an interview, held in June each year, is mandatory for such candidates. For further details, write to the respective contact.

Masters Program

The ISI Delhi Stat-Math Unit is actively involved in teaching the Master of Statistics (M.Stat) program. A detailed description of the M.Stat. program can be found in the brochure. Delhi currently offers the first year of M.Stat NB-stream course, and certain specializations in the second year, depending on interest and availability of resources. A stipend is offered to all admitted students.

Admission

Students with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as a subject are eligible to apply for the M.Stat. NB-stream program. Selection of students is based on past academic record, and performance in entrance tests and in an interview. Information regarding the admission process is advertised in major Indian newspapers and on our website in February of each year. The entrance tests are held in May, and interviews are usually held in June. New sessions start in late July.

Sample question papers with syllabus can be found here.

Hostel Facilities and Scholarships

Hostel accomodation is given to MSTAT and PhD students subject to availability.

A stipend is offered to all admitted students (currently Rs 5000 per month). The stipend is valid initially for the first semester. The amount of stipend for subsequent semesters depends on academic performance and conduct.

More details are available in the yearly prospectus provided to all applicants.