Yes — SSSIHL provides completely free education across all UG, PG, and PhD programs. There are no tuition fees of any kind. The campus is fully residential and accommodation is provided to all admitted students. Nominal charges may apply for food and personal expenses, but the academic education itself costs nothing.

Undergraduate applicants appear for SSSIHL's own entrance test conducted during the interview period (April 23–May 3, 2026). The test evaluates mathematical aptitude, reasoning, and analytical ability. No external exam (JEE, CUET, etc.) is required. Postgraduate applicants are assessed through a subject-based test and interview.

No prior coding experience is required to apply. The program teaches all necessary programming from the ground up — R, Python, and actuarial modeling tools are part of the curriculum. A strong foundation in Mathematics (12th grade level for BS, degree level for MS) is what matters most.

The BS (4-year undergraduate) is for students coming directly from 12th grade with Mathematics. The MS/PG (2-year postgraduate) is for graduates with a Mathematics or Statistics background who want to specialise further. Both programs are free, fully residential, and carry CAS Gold and SOA UCAP Advanced recognition.

Yes. SSSIHL is a Deemed University recognised by the UGC. The Actuarial Data Science program holds CAS Gold Level Recognition — one of only four universities globally — and SOA UCAP Advanced recognition, the only university in India with both. Graduates are eligible to pursue actuarial fellowship with CAS and SOA internationally.

Absolutely — and this is one of the biggest advantages. SSSIHL's SOA UCAP Advanced recognition means your coursework earns credit toward SOA preliminary exams. You effectively clear exams through your degree rather than sitting them independently — saving months of self-study and $300–$900 USD per exam attempt.

SSSIHL has strong connections with insurance and reinsurance firms in India and globally. Students have been placed across insurance companies, consulting firms, and financial institutions. Research collaborations and conference participation (CAS Spring Meeting, ASTIN Colloquia) provide professional networking opportunities from the first year of study.

Three things set SSSIHL apart: (1) Free education — no other actuarial program in India offers this. (2) Dual international recognition — CAS Gold and SOA UCAP Advanced, both exclusive to SSSIHL in India. (3) Research-first curriculum — students contribute to internationally published actuarial research, not just textbook exercises.