Premier Deemed University
MS Quantitative Economics
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata · 2-Year PG Program
Cohort Size
Highly selective batch
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
75
NAAC Score
3.51 / Grade A
Program Intake
25
Total Program Fee
₹40,000
Investment
₹0.4L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Annual Tuition Fee₹20,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Undergraduate study in Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics
Admission Basis
Entrance exam (ISI Admission Test)
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Unbeatable ROI Alert
Total tuition for the entire 2-year program is just ₹40,000—less than most semester fees at private colleges. With an 85% placement rate and top finance, consulting, and policy firms hiring, the return on investment is exceptional.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you have a strong math background and want a research-heavy, low-cost gateway into high finance, consulting, or policy, this is one of India's best programs. The trade-off is the highly competitive entrance and rigorous coursework.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low fees / High ROI
- ✓ Quantitative rigor
- ✓ Research & policy careers
- ✓ Elite finance placements
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large peer network
- ✗ Management degree branding
- ✗ Easy entry