Having to know some people studying at both Simsree and KJ Somaiya and here are some things that you should know. They both are equally good.

• Both the institutes, for their MMS course, teach the same syllabus specified by the University of Mumbai. So, according to the content, there is no difference.
• This is generally a good thing that you are specializing in something that roughly 4 to 5% of the batch will specialize in. 
• It is not as difficult for the placement committee to get companies with specific profiles.
• The institutes have been there for a fairly long time and both have a steady pool of recruiters. Therefore, placements are not very problematic. 
• Having said that, placements depend on multiple factors, and nothing can be guaranteed.
• K J Somaiya has more full-time faculty members whereas SIMSREE has more visiting faculty members. But cannot say the same about the operations specialization.

Irrespective of where you go, your responsibility is to get better, participate in competitions, do certifications, and improve yourself holistically. The institute cannot impose anything if you have no intention of doing it.

One of my cousins is a recent alumnus of ISI Kolkata and mentions that there have never been any complaints regarding ragging. 

Most essentially, there is a legitimate reason behind these institutions being different from many others. That being said, ISI, CMI, IISC, IMSC, TIFR, and HRI are mostly different from every institute because they are primarily research-oriented. The list also incorporates IIT, NIT, BITS, IISER, NISER. These institutions are completely free of the Students Unions Ragging, students clubs, and more. 

There is no doubt that ISI is an extremely and highly reputed institution. By any chance, if you are not left with any other alternative then it is worth waiting for ISI Kolkata.

• If you are planning for a master’s here, ISI Kolkata is a good choice.
• However, for a bachelor’s degree, you are advised to wait for a maximum of one year and not more than that under any circumstances. 
• It will be preferred if you go to other colleges.
• If you want to get a master's degree from ISI, I would recommend working throughout these two years while studying. 
• Do not just sit idle and do nothing as it doesn't look good on a resume. 
• Any work experience will be preferable to sitting at home.

If you are pursuing a bachelor's degree, study hard for one year, do nothing else, and ensure that you are accepted at the end of the year. Just to be safe, look into other colleges in India that specialize in mathematical sciences, such as CMI, Delhi School of Economics, IISc, and IIT.

Yes, students at ISI are eligible to apply for a guest house accommodation for their parent(s). This completely depends upon the tenure of the stay and the availability of the rooms at the guest house. Basically, there are all these conferences taking place from June to December every year.

• As official requests (conferences, meetings, etc.) are followed by the student requests, it is usually difficult for the latter to be approved during these months. So, getting a guest house might not be an easy task.
• Relying on a guest house would not be appropriate in such a case and it is better to book a hotel.
• Moreover, you can see a lot of highly qualified people including faculty, foreign industry personnel, and exchange students coming and going within the campus. So, the rooms are primarily booked for them.

Therefore, it is suggested you book a hotel. I am sure you might have got a clear idea about the facility assisted for the stay. It would be feasible to prefer other options in case first is not available.

ISI Kolkata and ISI Bengaluru do not offer BSc (Hons) program. ISI Kolkata offers B.Stat and ISI Bengaluru offers B.Math.

Also, you can only apply for one course at a time because it is seen that all the exams for admissions in the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and JRF courses are held on one single day. It is usually held on the second Sunday of May every year. However, the exam for the course applied jointly by ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Kolkata is usually held in the month of February.

Other than that, for all the courses of ISI, the exam is held on that single day itself and also has the same timings. The morning objective type test is usually conducted from 10:30-12:30 pm and the afternoon session subjective type test is conducted from 2:00-4:00 pm.

So you can only opt for one single exam. 

I have friends studying in ISI Kolkata and old IITs. Based on my conversations with them, I will say there is no doubt that M.stat students from ISI have better chances of landing jobs with really lucrative salaries. You will be surprised by the fact that ISI is known for its 100% placement ratio for M.Stat. This is not the case you would be able to find in any IIT whether old or new.

• Even if you pursue a B.tech degree from IIT Bombay (an old and reputed IIT), the institute never succeeds in maintaining a cent-percent placement record. You can even cross-check the stats from IIT Bombay’s website.
• Students studying mathematics and computing students from IITs, most of them are more inclined toward research careers than jobs.
• M.Stat degree from ISI is unique in India. The course is highly reputed and the institute itself is far ahead of most Indian institutes in the field of stats, math, and economics.

I have attached a video that will brief you on the ISI Placement scenario

Overall, ISI stands as a premier institute for fields especially related to stats, math, and economics with a 100% placement ratio.

ISI Kolkata is a very good mix of the old school and modern infrastructure. There are classes that have a typical old-school vibe like a tall ceiling, fans hanging from rods, typical old wooden benches and desks, a traditional wood-lined blackboard with chalks and dusters.

There are fully air-conditioned classes, gallery-type classrooms and all other modern facilities you will ever need. The campus is lush green, close to the River Hooghly and thus cool winds blow throughout the day. There are open areas for playgrounds, ponds along with the hostels and the academic blocks.

Well, I would if you are worried about job prospects and all stuff although being in ISI Kolkata then shed off your worry. Trust me; you will get a job with an average CTC matching with top B-Schools in India. Job roles such as Business Analyst/Data Scientist and many others will be offered to you.

Now let me help you more in understanding this. Let’s break this into two parts – Job vs. Higher Studies.

• Pursuing Ph.D./Higher Studies is a tough deal if you're applying abroad.
• My personal perspective, in this case, will be, go for a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering domain. 
• That's the best option, as it will be aligned with QROR.
• Now, you should definitely rethink before applying for the courses like Data Science/ Machine Learning domain, or Statistics.
• For this, I would suggest you consider doing some projects. And if you are at the Indian Statistical Institute you will get a plethora of opportunities.

So first and foremost, just be crystal clear with your future endeavors before joining any course. Once you decide, opt for the best but don’t rush. Just give your best thought and calculate all the pros and cons.