WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
In 1982, starting with 15 students and one faculty member, now Statistics department is one of the best departments in Nagpur University with about 100 students and qualified faculty. The contemporary teaching methods through various seminars, workshops, projects, quiz and problem solving competitions etc. ensure high educational standards. Our objective is to reinforce theory and practical through various statistical tools.
Course Introduction:
Statistics is widely applied in Biological, physical as well as Social sciences. During three years of the course students acquire the basic knowledge of data analysis techniques such as tests of significance, Correlation and regression analysis, Time series analysis, Statistical quality control, Operations Research , Psychological Statistics etc. The expertise in these areas offers opportunities for higher studies in the reputed Institutes like ISI, IITs and IISER. It also provides job opportunities in Central and state government offices, Defense, industries and many more.
Unique Serving Persuits Of The Department:
- Advanced E-Classroom Technologies
- Guest Lecture: Expert views on emerging trends in Statistics.
- Development Program- Intercollegiate competition and project to boost academic.
- Competitions-Engaging activities like Poster making, Quizze, Model Making and Power Point Presentation that inspire creative thinking.
Department Features:
Department organizes workshops on statistical software exclusively for students of the department. Commemorating the pioneering efforts and contribution of world renowned Statistician Prof. P.C.Mahalanobis for our country, department celebrates every year 29th June, National Statistics day, on his birthday, to make our students aware of the rich heritage of Statistics. Every year we carry out surveys on current burning topics to impart practical knowledge of the subject amongst students.
Programme offered:
| Sr. No | Programme name | Degree/diploma/certificate | Aided/ self financed | Year of starting |
| 1 |
B.Sc.(SCsM) |
Degree |
Degree |
1982 |
| 2 |
Course in SQC |
certificate |
self financed |
2018 |
Faculty Details :
Dr.Shilpa R.Gedam- CO-ORDINATOR
| Sr. No | Name | Designation | Qualification | Specialization |
| 1. |
Mrs. M.A.Pande |
EX-Associate Professor and Head |
M.Sc., M.Phil. |
Operations Research and Nonparametric Inference |
| 2. |
Dr. Sheetal Paliwal |
(Ad-Hoc) Assistant Professor |
M.Sc. M.Phil ,Ph.D. |
|
| 3. |
Ms.Shivani Patil |
(Ad-hoc) Assistant Professor |
M.Sc. |
|
| 4. |
Ms. Shweta Churhe |
(Ad-hoc) Assistant Professor |
M.Sc. |
|
Supporting Staff:
| Sr.no. | Name | Designation |
| 1. |
Shri. Dhanraj Kaurati |
Laboratory Attendant |
| 2. |
Shri. Mukesh Gotmare |
Laboratory Attendant |
Department Acitivities:
GUEST LECTURES
- Dr.Gayatri Behere (Associate Professor) Department of Statistics, Institute Of Science, College Nagpur.- “Carrer opportunities in Statistics” On 21 February 2025.
- Dr.Jyoti Shiwalkar (ex-Professor and Head) Department Of Statistics, Hislop College, Nagpur.-"Learning Statistics Experientially" On 15 February 2024.
- Professor V.R.Padmawar, Indian Statistical Institute , Banglore -On the occassion of National Statistics Day 2019.
- Mr. Nikhil Bhokardankar -B.Sc. Statistics in IT Sector 2018
WORKSHOP ORGANIZED
Dr.Gayatri Behere (Associate Professor) Department of Statistics, Institute Of Science, College Nagpur.- “TORA”
EDUCATIONAL VISIT
- Visit to Sharda Ispat LTD, Butibori MIDC, Nagpur-20/04/2023
- Visit to Sundar Biscuit Factory, Koradi, Nagpur- 27/03/2025
- Visit to NRSC/ISRO-RRSC-C',Nagpur-03/04/2025
MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT
Shraddha Wath was 10th position in University Merit list-2023
SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT
- Vidnayani Umathe of Bsc Sem V secured second position in Intercollegiate Fencing Tournament 2022-23
- Pranjal of BSc Sem II secured Silver Medal at 8th Goa Open International Karate Championships Jiyu Renshinkan Cup at Peddem Sports Complex Masupa Goa , 7th November 2022
- Pranjal of BSc Sem II secured Gold Medal at Aamdar Chashak karate Championship, Nagpur 2022
Some of Our Alumni
- JAYESH BORKAR- SHADBOX SYSTEM PRVT.LTD
- HOMESH PARDHI- OPERATION EXECUTIVE- INFOYSIS
- TARSH PATEL –TATA CONSULTANCY
- PRANAY BAHARGARE–VRNDA
- SAURABH PANDEY–HCL TECH
- RINKU HATTEWAR-SALESFORCE
- VEDIKA POPHALI-SECURITY OFFICER, INDIGO AIRLINES,NAGPUR AIRPORT
- AMEYA MHAISURKSR WORKING AS A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER-INFOSYS
- DIPTI VAIDHYA WORKING AS A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER-TCS
- RADHIKA TIWARI WORKING AS A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER- PERSISTENT SYSTEM
- RUCHIKA GOLIATH-WIPRO
- SHREENIWAS DESHPANDE-INFOSYS
- UNNATI UKINKAR-WIPRO
- Mr. S.B. Agrawal, Lecturer in I.G.M.C., Nagpur.
- Mr. M.B. Watekar, statistical investigator, District Health Office, Nagpur.
- Dr. (Mrs.) Sai Rao was awarded Junior Research fellowship, qualified NET, SET.
- Miss. DeepaIyer, JRF, NEERI, Nagpur.
- Miss. Shalini Bhandari, qualified NET, SET.
- Mr. Nandgaonkar went abroad for Post Graduation.
- Mr. S. Kargaonkar, Lecturer in MIT, Pune.
- Mr. S.S.Nimkhedkar, working in NBSS & LUP (National Bureau of Soil Survey &Land Use Planning)
- Mr. Dhiraj Ninave, working in Capgemini India as a software associate.
- Ms. Mayushri Dalal, working in Tranzlease as Structured Finance Manager.
- Nikita Chourasia, Sciformix Technologies Pvt. Ltd in Pune as a Statistical Programmer
- Shubhangi Rakhde, a project assistant in NEERI.
- Nikhil Bhokardankar, system server administrator, UND square solutions, Pune.