Department of Statistics
Constituent Department of Presidency University, Kolkata
About Department of Statistics
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Statistics of the erstwhile Presidency College, now University, is one of the oldest departments in the country and perhaps also in Asia. The undergraduate course of the department started way back in 1944, under the command of the great P. C. Mahalanobis, also hailed as one of the greatest statisticians in the world. This was at a time when Statistics as a distinct course was quite unknown in many American universities. Since then the department has produced illustrious scholars, academicians and statisticians who have achieved tremendous fame in India and abroad.
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Common queries about Department of Statistics
Where is the Department of Statistics located?
The Department of Statistics is an academic teaching department of Presidency University, Kolkata, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Statistics are conducted as per Presidency University, Kolkata guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Statistics?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Presidency University, Kolkata.