Telengana University established in the year 2006 is one of the public universities of the country which is located in the Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh. The University conducts entrance exams every year for the selection of eligible candidates to its Ph.d program in Statistics.

Structure of Ph.D entrance exam for Statistics

The question paper for the Ph.d entrance exam will consist of 2 sections. First section is short answer type one in which 10 questions of 5 marks each will be asked. In the next section, 5 questions of 10 marks each will be asked. The exam duration will be for 3 hours.

Syllabus of Ph.D entrance exam for Statistics

• Probability Theory
• Random variables
• Joint distribution of two random variables
• Expectation of random variable
• Moments and Moment generating function
• Conditional expectation
• Characteristics function and its properties
• Inversion and uniqueness theorem
• Levy continuity theorem
• Inequalities
• Convergence of a sequence of random variables
• Law of large numbers
• Distribution Theory
• Theoretical distributions
• Distribution of Order statistics and Range
• Joint and marginal distribution of order statistics
• Distribution of sample quantiles
• Estimation Theory
• Unbiasedness, sufficiency, consistency and efficiency of a point estimate
• Neyman’s factorization theorem
• Bhattacharya bounds
• Estimation of bias and standard deviation of point estimation
• Method of moment and maximum likelihood estimation
• Definition of CAN and BAN estimators and their properties
• Concept of U statistics
• Interval estimation
• Testing of Hypotheses
• Concepts of tests of statistical hypothesis
• Concepts of MP and UMP tests
• Neyman – Pearson lemma and its applications
• Concepts of unbiased and consistent tests
• Likelihood ratio
• SPRT procedure for binomial, Poisson, normal and exponential distributions
• Non – Parametric Tests
• Non – parametric tests for one sample case
• Non – parametric tests for two sample case
• Multivariate Tests
• Principal Component Analysis
• Factor analysis
• Canonical Correlation
• Cluster analysis
• Multivariate tests
• Sampling Techniques
• Estimation of population mean, population total and variance
• Two stage sampling with equal and unequal first stage units
• Ratio and Regression estimators in Simple Random Sampling and Stratified Random Sampling
• Unequal probability sampling
• Non – sampling errors
• Linear Models and Regression Analysis
• Gauss – Markov linear model
• BLUE for linear functions of parameters
• Gauss – Markov theorem
• Concept of multicollinearity
• Analysis of multiple regression models
• Derivation of multiple and partial correlations coefficients and testing
• Estimation of variance Components
• Design and Analysis of Experiment
• Analysis of variance two - way classification model
• Analysis of covariance one - way and two - way classifications
• Concept of balanced partial confounding
• Fractional factorial designs
• Split plot design and its analysis
• Balanced incomplete block design (BIBD)
• Partially balanced incomplete block design
• Concept of Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
• Response Surface Designs
• Variance of estimated response
• Optimization Techniques
• Duality in LPP
• Integer Programming Problem
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Introduction to Simulation
• Basic concepts of Networks constraints
• Construction of Network and critical path
• Time Cost Analysis

Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants for the admission to the Ph.d programme in Statistics should have completed their post graduate course in allied fields from a recognized university with minimum 55% aggregate (50% for backward community candidates).

How to Apply?

The applicants can obtain the application form from the official website of the University. The completed application form has to be send to the Director, Centre for Research & Development, Telangana University, Nizamabad -503 322, AP along with the documents and demand draft from any nationalised bank drawn in favour of “The Registrar, Telangana University, Nizamabad” of Rs. 1000/- before the due date.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates have to fill the application form with at most care. All the columns have to be filled correctly. One should take special care to personal information, contact details, etc without committing any error. All the instructions regarding the exam are listed in the official website. The applicants are advised to go through it before filling the application form.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date for submission of filled in application form: Mid of November 2011

Ph.d entrance exam for Statistics Centers

Telangana University campus

Contact Address for Ph.d entrance exam for Statistics

• Address: Telangana University, Nizamabad-503322, Andhra Pradesh
• Phone no: +91-8461-222220
• Fax: +91-8461 222212
• Website URL: www.telanganauniversity.ac.in
• Email: [email protected]

Colleges Accepting the Ph.d entrance exam for Statistics Score

Faculty of Science, Telengana University

Reference Books for Ph.d entrance exam for Statistics

• Probability and Statistics for Science & Engineering by Shanker Rao
• Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis by SC Aggarwal and SK Khurana
• Introductory Statistics by David W. Stockburger
• Applied Linear Statistical Models by Neter, Kutner, Nachtsheim, and Wasserman
• Statistical Methods: The Geometric Approach by Saville and Wood
• Statistics for Experimenters by Box, Hunter, and Hunter
• Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments by Peter W. M. John
• Design and Analysis: A Researcher’s Handbook by Geoffrey Keppel
• Generalized Linear Models by McCullagh and Nelder
• Dictionary of Statistics by Banday & Shah
• Statistics and Scientific Method: An Introduction for Students and Researchers by Peter J
• Introduction to Research Methods in Statistics by Ron Mc Queen
• An Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods by John A Juve , Stephen F Davis , Randolph A Smith
• Statistics for Management by Richard Levin

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• VPM classes
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Study Plan

The candidates have to be well prepared for the exam since it’s highly competitive. One should have a thorough idea about the exam pattern and syllabus. Aspirants should try to cover all the topics in the syllabus before 1 week of the exam and the last week should be utilized for revising all the topics. One can also note down the important points and formulas in a separate sheet so that it may be easier for to revise before the exam. The candidates can prepare with various reference books available in the market. For enhanced preparation, one can also join any of the coaching centres.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the Ph.d entrance exam can be obtained from the official website of the Telengana University www.telanganauniversity.ac.in.

Score Validity

The score validity of Telengana Ph.d entrance exam for Statistics will be for 1 year.