Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
M.Math at ISI Kolkata
A 2-year deep dive into pure and applied mathematics at India’s most legendary stats and math institute.
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
#75
Batch Size
20 students
Total Program Fee
₹40,000
Placement Rate (2025)
75%
Investment
₹0.4L total
~₹0.2L per year
- First Year Tuition & Academic Fees₹20,000per year
- Second Year Tuition & Academic Fees₹20,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You need a strong foundation in Mathematics.
Admission Gateway
Admission is strictly through the ISI Admission Test.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
Elite Education, Not-Elite Price
The entire 2-year M.Math runs you just ₹40,000. Add hostel facilities and scholarships to the mix, and this is arguably the best ROI in Indian higher ed for math heads.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you genuinely love abstract math and can handle the intensity of the ISI Admission Test, this program is a no-brainer. A ₹40,000 fee tag, 75% placement rate with giants like Google and DRDO, and a 20-student cohort at India's most storied stats institute is an unbeatable combo. It's rigorous, niche, and built for future researchers and problem-solvers—not for those looking for a generic master's experience.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable world-class education
- ✓ Deep theoretical mathematics
- ✓ Research-oriented career path
- ✓ Small cohort & high mentorship
Doesn't match
- ✗ Flexible interdisciplinary curriculum
- ✗ Large campus social life
- ✗ Easy or backup-option admission