Preparatory Program (Starting Soon)

Preparatory Program

Preparatory Program for MSQE / PhD

This program helps students master economic models through structured problem-solving. It is designed for aspirants preparing for the MS/PhD entrance examinations in Quantitative Economics at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), for the 2027 intake and beyond.

The syllabus covers all core areas tested in the entrance exam:

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Mathematics
Probability
Statistics
Econometrics

(See the attached poster for the detailed topic breakdown.)

Program details at a glance

Instructor: Amit Goyal
Mode: Online, live lectures
Language: English
Start date: 14 June 2026
Frequency: ~2 sessions per week, 1.5 hours each
Total duration: ~100 hours of live instruction
Fees: Rs. 80,000/-
Included: Integrated Test Series

Who should join

The program is primarily built for students aiming to pursue a master's or PhD in economics, particularly at ISI. However, students already enrolled in master's or PhD programs have also found it valuable — many report that the foundations built here continue to pay off well into their graduate coursework and research.

What past students say

"In the year I appeared for my entrances (2013), of the 20 or so candidates admitted to the ISI MSQE program, about 10 were students taught by Amit Goyal." — Akash Swain

"Compared to alternatives in the market, ES is leagues ahead. Provided that you're willing to make the effort, this is the best preparatory program for a masters degree in economics. The pace can be challenging, but you're rewarded with confidence — you walk away unafraid of messy functions and higher dimensions." — Shivam

"His focus is more on students understanding the concept than cracking the entrance. Once you have understood the concept, you are able to solve any curve ball the entrance might throw at you. This course acts as a bridge between the undergraduate economics course taught at Delhi University and the level required at a top institute like ISI or DSE." — Saurabh Sood