Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University

About Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University’s Department of Statistics offers a four-year B.Sc (Honours) Statistics, M.Sc in Statistics and Quantitative Finance, and PhD research.

The Department of Statistics belongs to the Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences on the Kalapet campus of Pondicherry University. Its undergraduate route is a four-year B.Sc (Honours) in Statistics under NEP. Postgraduates can choose an M.Sc in Statistics or an M.Sc in Quantitative Finance, and a five-year integrated M.Sc Statistics is also listed. The department supervises PhD work in statistics, making it useful for students heading towards data analysis, actuarial or research roles. Students on the Kalapet campus study within Pondicherry University, a Central University founded in 1985 that reports a NAAC A+ grade and also runs campuses at Karaikal and Port Blair.

Courses and fees

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Applications for the department's programmes are made online through the Pondicherry University admissions portal. The university publishes a fresh notification each year with eligibility, selection method and dates, so check the portal before applying.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
• Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
• Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Where these courses lead

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