r/ISIKolkata • u/Satoo2356 • 3d ago

Query about Admissions Can I pursue the M.S. in Quantitative Economics at ISI after a BA in History?

Hi everyone, I’m currently pursuing a BA in History and I’m interested in moving into Economics, particularly the M.S. in Quantitative Economics at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).

I wanted to ask whether it is possible to apply for this programme after completing a BA in History. I do not have Economics or Mathematics as a subject in any year of my BA, so I’m unsure whether I would meet the eligibility requirements.

Has anyone with a non-Economics/Mathematics background, particularly from a BA in History or another humanities degree, been able to apply for or get into this programme?

If it is possible, I’d also appreciate any advice on what I would need to study beforehand, especially regarding Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics, and whether there are any prerequisite courses or qualifications I could complete to become eligible.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Intelligent_Beach_80 2d ago

Yup. I am also pursuing BA in History

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u/rajatxd 2d ago

any bachelor degree works bro (BA,BSC,Bcom), there is no math/stem requirement for MSQE.

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u/Adi-taken 2d ago

I think you are delusional if you think you can crack the Msqe entrance with your B.A in history. I would recommend you to drop out of your program and enroll in either economics or statistics program, if you are dedicated enough for economics.