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Statistics

Statistics is the science of collecting, analysing and presenting data to draw conclusions and make informed decisions. It follows Class 12 with Maths, often at least 60%, with the ISI (Indian Statistical Institute) admitting through its own entrance test, and leads to work as a statistician, data analyst, actuary or researcher, including at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).

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INTRODUCTION

Statistics is the mathematical science involved in the application of quantitative principles to the collection, analysis, and presentation of numerical data. The practice of statistics utilizes data from some population in order to describe it meaningfully, to draw conclusions from it, and make informed decisions.

SKILL SET

  • Business sense
  • Analytical Skills
  • Numerical Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Strong Computer Skills

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Statistical and Economic
  • Operations
  • Research
  • Big Data Analysts
  • Bureaus
  • Analysts
  • Job opportunities in ISRO
  • Actuaries Scientist
  • Indian Economics

BRANCHES

  • Oil Statistics
  • Film Statistics
  • Labour Statistics,
  • Crime Statistics
  • Census Statistics
  • Market Statistics,
  • Medical Statistics
  • Industry Statistics
  • Sports Statistics
  • Survey Statistics,
  • Ecological Statistics
  • Population Statistics
  • Accident Statistics,

TOP COLLEGES

Delhi University, New Delhi

  • Course: B.Sc. hons. Statistics
  • Eligibility criteria: Passed 10+2 with 60% and Math as a Mandatory Subject
  • Selection Process: Marks Based Pre admission counseling

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata

  • Course: B. Statistics
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Mathematics and English as subjects of study.
  • Selection Process: Entrance

–> Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) awardees of any previous year need not sit for the written test; they would be directly called for interview.

Paper pattern:

  • B.Math & B.Stats Paper will have both Objective Type Questions and subjective type questions.
  • The Questions will only be on Mathematics Subject and questions would not be asked from other subjects.

Exam Cover Following Chapters

  • Algebra and number theory
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus

NMIMS, Mumbai

  • Course: B.Sc. (Applied Statistics & Analytics)
  • Eligibility: HSC or equivalent Board with minimum 50% aggregate in any stream with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Mathematics & Statistics (Science / Commerce / Arts).
  • Selection Process: Marks Based

Loyola College, Chennai

  • Course: B. Sc. Statistics
  • Eligibility: Any group in +2 with Maths/ Business Math/ Statistics as one of the subject
  • Selection Process: Interview

Christ University, Bangalore

Course:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Sc, Math’s, Statistics
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Economics, Mathematics, Statistics

Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with 50% with math as a subject.
Selection Process: Academic Performance and Personal Interview

Madras Christian College, Chennai

  • Course: B. Sc. Statistics
  • Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with 50% with math as a subject.
  • Selection Process: Marks based

Fergusson College, Pune

  • Course: B. Sc. Statistics
  • Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with English and Mathematics; and two of the science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, etc.
  • Selection Process: Merit list

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