Presidency College Chennai M.Sc Statistics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Statistics programme at Presidency College Chennai is INR 1,845, payable at INR 922 in Year 1 and INR 923 in Year 2. This makes it among the most affordable postgraduate statistics programmes in Tamil Nadu. Eligible women students receive a full fee waiver under the Tamil Nadu Government Free Education Scheme.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc Statistics or B.Sc Mathematics degree of 3 years duration from a recognised university. Admission is merit-based on the aggregate percentage obtained in the qualifying degree through the TNGASA PG portal. Students with B.Sc Computer Science or B.Sc Physics may also be considered subject to seat availability and departmental norms.

Ans. Admission is through the TNGASA PG portal at pg.tngasa.in. Registration opened on 19 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 July 2026. A merit list based on B.Sc aggregate marks will be released in August 2026. Candidates exercise online college and course preferences on the portal. Provisional allotment follows based on merit rank, category, and choices submitted.

Ans. The M.Sc Statistics programme at Presidency College Chennai has 22 seats in Shift I (morning) for the 2026-27 academic year. Competition for seats is based on B.Sc aggregate percentage through the TNGASA PG merit list. Reservation norms as per Tamil Nadu government policy govern seat allocation across categories.

Ans. M.Sc Statistics graduates from Presidency College can pursue Ph.D. programmes in statistics or applied mathematics at universities across India. Career options include roles as statisticians in government agencies, NSSO, RBI, insurance companies, and market research firms. Candidates can also appear for UGC NET in Statistics for teaching positions and ISS (Indian Statistical Service) examinations for central government roles.

Ans. Yes, multiple scholarships are available for eligible students. Women students in Tamil Nadu government colleges receive a full fee waiver under the State Free Education Scheme. BC, MBC, and EBC students can avail post-matric scholarships covering tuition and maintenance. SC and ST students can avail the SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship with similar benefits. The Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship is available for EBC students with family income below INR 1 Lakh. All applications are submitted through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal.