Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata
(ISI Kolkata)Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Established
1931
Campus Size
30.00 Acres
Total Students
1,500
Faculty
180
Student-Faculty
8:1
Fee Structure for ISI Kolkata Programs and Courses
Fee Structure - Indian Statistical Institute
ISI charges virtually zero fees - it's one of India's most affordable elite institutions. As an Institution of National Importance fully funded by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, ISI provides free education, free hostel accommodation, and a monthly stipend to most students.
Program-Wise Fee Structure (2024-25)
| Program | Annual Fee | Total Fee | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Stat (Hons) | ₹0 (tuition-free) | ₹0 (3 years) | ₹4,000/month |
| B.Math (Hons) | ₹0 (tuition-free) | ₹0 (3 years) | ₹4,000/month |
| M.Stat | ₹0 (tuition-free) | ₹0 (2 years) | ₹8,000/month |
| MS (QE) | ₹0 (tuition-free) | ₹0 (2 years) | ₹8,000/month |
| M.Tech (CS/QMS) | ₹0 (tuition-free) | ₹0 (2 years) | ₹12,400/month (GATE) |
| PhD | ₹0 (tuition-free) | ₹0 | ₹37,000-42,000/month (JRF/SRF) |
Hostel & Living Costs
| Item | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel (on-campus) | ₹0 (free) | ₹0 |
| Mess Fee | ₹2,500-3,500 | ₹30,000-42,000 |
| Personal Expenses (Kolkata) | ₹2,000-4,000 | ₹24,000-48,000 |
| Total Living Cost | ₹4,500-7,500/month | ₹54,000-90,000/year |
ISI ROI Analysis
| Metric | ISI | IIT (B.Tech) | Private Univ (B.Tech) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fee (3-4 years) | ₹0 | ₹10-12 Lakh | ₹8-16 Lakh |
| Living Cost (3-4 years) | ₹1.5-2.5 Lakh | ₹3-4 Lakh | ₹3-5 Lakh |
| Stipend Received | ₹1.44-2.88 Lakh | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Net Cost | Near ₹0 (stipend offsets living) | ₹13-16 Lakh | ₹11-21 Lakh |
| Avg Placement | ₹25-30 LPA | ₹18-28 LPA | ₹5-10 LPA |
ISI may be India's best educational deal - zero tuition, free hostel, monthly stipend, and ₹25-30 LPA average placement. The net cost of a B.Stat degree is essentially zero (stipend covers living expenses). The only investment required is the effort to clear ISI's notoriously difficult entrance exam.
Fees Structure at ISI Kolkata
Lowest Fees
₹5,000
Highest Fees
₹615,000
Courses with Fees
9
| Course | Duration | Total Fees (Approx) | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M.Tech Computer Science Full Time |
2 Years | ₹40,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Quality, Reliability and Operations Research Full Time |
2 Years | ₹40,000 | - |
|
M.Tech Cryptology and Security Full Time |
2 Years | ₹40,000 | - |
|
PhD Full Time |
5 Years | ₹5,000 | - |
|
B.Stat (Hons) Full Time |
3 Years | ₹615,000 | - |
|
M.Stat Full Time |
2 Years | ₹5,000 | - |
|
B.Math (Hons) Full Time |
3 Years | ₹615,000 | - |
|
M.Math Full Time |
2 Years | ₹5,000 | - |
|
M.S. (Quantitative Economics) Full Time |
2 Years | ₹40,000 | - |