NAAC A | NIRF #75 | UGC Recognized
M.Tech Cryptology and Security
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata • 24-Month PG Program
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
#75
Annual Tuition Fee
₹25,000
Seat Intake
15
Placement Rate
88%
Total Program Cost
That's less than most private colleges charge for one semester.
Average CTC (2025)
Massive ROI when your total degree cost is ₹50k.
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Electronics.
Entrance Requirement
Valid score in ISI Admission Test or GATE.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
88%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Tuition Fee₹25,000per year
Hostel & Scholarships Included
On-campus hostel facilities and scholarships are available, making this one of India's most accessible elite programs.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you're a math or CS geek obsessed with cryptography, blockchain, or national security, this is a steal. ₹50k total fees, 88% placements, and a curriculum spanning quantum crypto to side-channel analysis — all from India's stats powerhouse. But with only 15 seats, the entrance competition is brutal.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Ultra-low fees for elite education
- ✓ Deep technical curriculum (crypto, blockchain, quantum)
- ✓ Pathways to Big Tech & defence labs (DRDO/ISRO/NTRO)
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large cohort networking
- ✗ MBA-style case study learning
- ✗ Flexible entrance options beyond GATE/ISI test