Indian Statistical Institute [ISI], Kolkata Scholarships
Scholarships
ISI Kolkata Scholarships and Financial Assistance 2025
ISI Kolkata offers generous financial aid to its students in the form of monthly stipends, contingency grants, and tuition fee waivers. These benefits are available for students across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and research programs, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder academic excellence.
Stipends and Grants – Program-wise Details
| Program | Monthly Stipend | Annual Contingency Grant |
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| B.Stat (Hons) / B.Math (Hons) | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| M.Stat / M.Math / MS (QE, LIS, QMS) | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| M.Tech (CS / CrS / QROR) | ₹12,400 | ₹8,000 |
| PG Diploma in Statistical Methods & Analytics* | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)** | ₹25,000 – ₹28,000 + HRA | ₹20,000 |
| Senior Research Fellowships (SRF)** | ₹28,000 – ₹32,000 + HRA | ₹20,000 |
* PG Diploma stipend is primarily for students from the North-East region.
** JRF and SRF stipends vary depending on the discipline and funding source.
Additional Financial Support
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Tuition Fee Waivers: Available for Bachelor of Statistical Data Science (Hons) students from SC/ST/PwD categories or students with limited family income.
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Contingency Grants: Offered yearly to support the purchase of academic books, equipment, or project work.
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External Fellowships: Students qualifying for national fellowships like UGC-JRF or CSIR can avail higher financial assistance while continuing studies at ISI.
Conditions for Stipend Continuation
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Minimum Attendance: Students must maintain at least 75% attendance each semester.
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Academic Performance: Stipends are renewed only if students achieve satisfactory performance in coursework and examinations.
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Conduct Requirements: Disciplinary issues or poor academic standing may result in reduction or withdrawal of the stipend.