Indian Statistical Institute

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), a unique P. C. Mahalanobish institution devoted to the research, teaching and application of statistics, natural sciences and social sciences. Founded in Kolkata on 17th December, 1931, the institute gained the status of an Institution of National Importance by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1959.

The Headquarters of ISI is located in the northern fringe of the metropolis of Kolkata. Additionally, there are four centres located in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Tezpur. Research in Statistics and related disciplines is the primary activity of the Institute. Teaching activities are undertaken mainly in Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore. Offices of the Institute located in several other cities in India are primarily engaged in projects and consultancy in Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research'. The major objectives of the Indian Statistical Institute, as stated in its Memorandum of Association, are:

• To promote the study and dissemination of knowledge of Statistics, to develop statistical theory and methods, and their use in research and practical applications generally, with special reference to problems of planning of national development and social welfare;
• To undertake research in various fields of natural and social sciences, with a view to the mutual development of Statistics and these sciences;
• To provide for, and undertake, the collection of information, investigation, projects and operational research for purposes of planning and the improvement of efficiency of management and production.

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) was once initiated in a small laboratory at the Presidency College, Calcutta, has now grown into a unique institution of higher learning in India. Over the years ISI has defined education and research in the field of statistics and related sciences and technologies not only in India but also around the globe. As a result, the institute has carved its niche in national development and complements its expertise in the growth of public and private sectors. ISI was and still is a unique institution, inspiring the formation of several other Institutes and departments world - wide. In tune with the logo of the Institute, the Banyan tree with its myriad roots, and our motto "Bhinneshvaikasya Darshanam" or Unity in Diversity, ISI has become the cradle of development in statistics, mathematics, computer science, social sciences, Physics and earth sciences, biological sciences, library science and quality control and reliability, and their real-life applications.

ISI has been successful in attracting talented young minds, both as students and faculties. ISI members are conducting cutting-edge fundamental as well as applied research.The faculty members engage in meaningful application-driven research projects with both government and non - government organizations.The Institute has always had the services of a dedicated and internationally renowned team of faculty members, and an equally strong and successful group of alumni that we can be rightfully proud of. Today when the world is actively pursuing research in big and deep data, health care and socio-economic planning, we are uniquely poised to take on these challenges and be world leaders.