Welcome to the Department of Statistics, a premier department established in 1976 to serve the needs of Western Odisha, guided by the visionary leadership of Prof. Jitendriya Sarangi, our esteemed first professor. Our department takes pride in its five approved faculty positions, currently filled by three highly qualified professionals, including one Professor and two Assistant Professors, all of whom are experts in their respective fields. At the heart of our mission lies the commitment to providing top-notch education and research opportunities. We offer Master's and Doctoral Degree Programs in Statistics, allowing our students to immerse themselves in a comprehensive learning experience.
Within the Department, we emphasize a wide range of areas, including Econometrics, Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Statistical Decision Theory, Pattern Recognition, SQC & Reliability, Bayesian Inference, Linear Models and Regression Analysis, Demography, Optimization-II, Actuarial Statistics, Data Warehousing and Data Mining and Advanced Stochastic Process.Research areas such as Operations Research, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting are currently being prioritized. Our faculty members are actively engaged in ongoing research, collaborating with world-renowned professors and completing various research projects funded by esteemed organizations like the UGC, DST, and ICSSR, New Delhi, further fuelling our pursuit of knowledge.
To facilitate cutting-edge research, we maintain a state-of-the-art computer lab equipped with the latest statistical software packages such as R Programming, SPSS, and STATA, empowering our students to explore the frontiers of statistical analysis. Moreover, fostering academic exchange and intellectual growth, our department hosts numerous Workshops, National, and International Seminars, creating a vibrant learning community.
Courses in Research Methodology are a highlight of our department's offerings, accessible to students from all corners of the University through UGC HRDC, Sambalpur University under the leadership and guidance of Prof. Monalisha Pattnaik who is currently serving as the Head of the Department. This ensures that our students build a solid foundation and become well-versed in research practices, preparing them for success in their academic and professional endeavours. Notably, our students have consistently achieved high pass rates in national exams like NET, GATE, and CSIR, a testament to the quality of education they receive.
The Department of Statistics takes immense pride in the success stories of our graduates who have excelled in their careers. Students from our pious department have secured positions such as Block Social Security Officer under Odisha Social Security Service, Statistical Investigator Gr-II Group B, and two of our students have been posted as Assistant Professors conducted by OPSC making us proud of their achievements. As we continue to grow and advance in the field of Statistics, we invite you to join us on this journey, where knowledge and excellence converge to the shape a brighter future.
The Department presently offers various programmes as follows:
- MA/M.Sc Statistics- A two-year degree program (Intake strength: 24 students per year)
- M.Phil. Statistics- A one-year degree program
- Ph.D. Statistics
Curriculum designed with a broad knowledge base
The Department imparts education to equip students with modern skills compatible to the needs of industry, academia, government and non-government organizations. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of Statistics, the curricula have been designed with broad knowledge base, emphasizing a wide range of areas, including Econometrics, Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Statistical Decision Theory, Pattern Recognition, SQC & Reliability, Bayesian Inference, Linear Models and Regression Analysis, Demography, Optimization-II, Actuarial Statistics, Data Warehousing and Data Mining and Advanced Stochastic Process. Research areas such as Operations Research, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting are currently being prioritised. The curriculum has been specially designed to include the prescribed syllabus of CSIR, GATE, UGC NET, and ISS to make the students globally competitive. Project-based learning is an integral part of all curricular programmes.
Educational outcomes
Following the completion of MA/M.Sc in Statistics the students will have attained:
- An ability to conceptualize challenging research projects.
- An ability to pursue research in any specialized area of Statistics.
- An ability to formulate a strategic plan to solve any research problem.
- An ability to pursue independent career in education.
- An ability to undertake entrepreneurship by starting a Statistical Data Analytics company.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering and computing tools necessary for engineering practice.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.