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ISI Kolkata

The Economic Research Unit at the Indian Statistical Institute teaches MSQE in Kolkata. Delhi teaches the same degree.

MS in Quantitative Economics (MSQE), two years · Kolkata

Last checked 30 September 2026. Covers: the latest cycle with published details.

Some details are not confirmed yet6 items below are tagged Reported, because they come from sites other than the institute's own. Check the institute's admissions page before you rely on them.

Official read on the organiser's or institute's own page. Reported found on third-party sites and still to be checked. Expected not announced yet.

Which exam

EntranceISI's own admission test with an objective and a subjective paper
ReportedISI MSQE 2027 exam information, Haq Se Economics

Pattern, dates and marking for the exam: ISI MSQE.

Seats

MSQE seats, 2026 cycle21 at Kolkata, of 56 across both campuses
ReportedISI MSQE 2027 exam information, Haq Se Economics

Curriculum

StructureFour semesters over two years, with about four to five courses each semester
ReportedISI MS(QE), ISI Kolkata
CharacterOne of the few master's courses in India devoted entirely to advanced quantitative and mathematical techniques applied to economics, with small classes
ReportedISI MS(QE), ISI Kolkata

Placements

Median CTC, 2023-24₹23 lakh at Kolkata (₹28 lakh at Delhi). Highest CTC ₹34 lakh at Kolkata.
ReportedISI Delhi placement, Collegedunia

Faculty

Research strengths of the Economic Research UnitEconomic theory, econometric methods and applications, and public policy
ReportedISI Economic Research Unit

Sources

  • ISI admissions
  • ISI MSQE 2027 exam information, Haq Se Economics
  • ISI MS(QE), ISI Kolkata
  • ISI Delhi placement, Collegedunia
  • ISI Economic Research Unit