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
ISI Kolkata Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
Placement Overview - Indian Statistical Institute
ISI placements are exceptional for the small batch size - B.Stat/B.Math graduates (45+30 students) attract top quantitative firms, tech companies, and analytics organizations. ISI's placement average rivals IIT Bombay/Delhi for quantitative roles. Many graduates also pursue PhD at top global universities.
Placement Statistics (2024)
| Metric | B.Stat/B.Math | M.Stat | MS (QE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average CTC | ₹25-30 LPA | ₹22-28 LPA | ₹18-24 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹22-26 LPA | ₹20-24 LPA | ₹16-20 LPA |
| Highest CTC | ₹1.2 Cr (international) | ₹80 LPA | ₹60 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 85-90%* | 80-85%* | 75-82%* |
| Higher Studies | 30-40% | 20-30% | 15-25% |
*Placement rate among those seeking placement (many opt for PhD/research instead)
Recruiter Breakdown
| Sector | Key Recruiters | Package Range | Offer Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quant/Trading | Tower Research, DE Shaw, Graviton, Quadeye, WorldQuant | ₹40 LPA-₹1.2 Cr | 15-20% |
| Tech/Product | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs (tech) | ₹25-50 LPA | 20-25% |
| Analytics/Data Science | McKinsey Analytics, BCG GAMMA, Fractal, Tiger Analytics | ₹18-35 LPA | 20-25% |
| Finance/Banking | Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank | ₹20-40 LPA | 10-15% |
| Research/Academia | ISI, CMI, TIFR, IITs, global universities (PhD) | Stipend-based | 25-35% |
ISI vs IIT - Quantitative Role Comparison
| Institution | Quant Avg CTC | Quant Firms Visiting | PhD % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISI Kolkata | ₹40-80 LPA | 8-12 | 30-40% |
| IIT Bombay (Math/Stats) | ₹30-60 LPA | 6-10 | 15-20% |
| IIT Delhi (Math/Stats) | ₹28-55 LPA | 5-8 | 15-20% |
| CMI Chennai | ₹30-50 LPA | 5-8 | 35-45% |
PhD pipeline: 30-40% of B.Stat/B.Math graduates pursue PhD at top universities - MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, Princeton, Cambridge, and ISI itself. ISI is India's top feeder for Statistics PhD programs globally. PhD-track students often have fully funded offers with $30,000-40,000/year stipends.
Highest Package
₹89.00 LPA
Average Package
₹24.00 LPA
Median Package
₹21.77 LPA
Lowest Package
₹8.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
Top Recruiters
Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹89.00 LPA | ₹24.00 LPA | ₹21.77 LPA | 78.00% |
| 2024 | ₹66.00 LPA | ₹20.00 LPA | ₹17.74 LPA | 66.21% |