B.A. in Statistics is an undergraduate course in the field of mathematics. The duration of the course is 3 years, which is again subdivided in to 6 successive semesters. The course study helps the candidate to acquire adequate skills in areas of applied statistics, statistical methods and analysis. The course curriculum exposes students in sample surveys, econometrics, and so on. Biostatistics and operations research are other important topics covered under the course study. The course is much suitable for students who have much flair in mathematics.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

By pursuing the course, the candidate gains skills to apply mathematical principles in research applications and in survey. The course study helps the candidate to have various higher study options (in the related area). They can go for master level courses like M.Sc/M.Com/ M.A in Statistics. Another important benefit of the course is that the candidate can have various career opportunities in research, statistics, economics, and so on.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

Like any other undergraduate course, the qualification requirement for Bachelor of Arts in Statistics is a pass in XII class. The qualification must be obtained from a reputed educational institution with minimum 50% marks. There is no special restriction on the subject taken during the intermediate class studies. The admission to the course is offered on the basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying exam.

Admission Procedure for Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

The details on the course will be published in the official website of the college or University that offers the same. The candidate should visit the corresponding website to view details regarding the course. Here one can get details on the number of seats available, the admission procedure, the ways to submit the application, etc. The candidate should go through the notification in detail. Then they can collect the application form by paying a specific amount of fees. The application form must be filled correctly and must be submitted to the destination before closure.

Higher Studies after Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

• Master of Arts in Statistics
• Master of Arts in Statistics (Actuarial)
• Master of Commerce in Statistics
• Master of Philosophy in Statistics
• Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Informatics
• Master of Science in Statistics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

Semester-I

• Statistical Methods-I
• Probability Theory
• Practical

Semester- II

• Statistical Methods-II
• Probability Distributions
• Practical

Semester- III

• Elementary Inference
• Sample Surveys
• Practical

Semester-IV

• Parametric and Non-parametric tests
• Design of Experiments
• Practical

Semester-V

• Applied Statistics
• Numerical Methods and Fundamentals of Computers
• Practical

Semester VI

• Statistical Quality Control
• Operations Research
• Practical

Colleges offering Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

• Andhra Loyola College
• Assam University
• B.H.S.R. and V.L.M. Degree College
• B.L.D.E.A. Arts and Commerce College for Women
• Bajali College
• Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College
• C.U. Shah Arts College
• Dibrugarh University
• G.P. Porwal Arts, Commerce and V.V. Salimath Science College
• Government Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P.G. College
• Government College for Women
• Handique Girls College
• Hindu College
• I.I.S. University
• Imphal College
• Jagannath Barooah College
• Jawahar Bharati College
• Kakarapati Bhavanarayana College
• Kasturba Gandhi Degree and P.G. College for Women
• Larambha College
• Maharshi Dayanand University
• Mukand Lal National College
• National Post Graduate College
• Nowgong College
• Nowgong Girls College
• Punjabi University
• S.B.S. Government Post Graduate College
• S.K.S.C. College
• Sarada Degree College
• Shillong College
• Shri Guru Nanak Girl’s Degree College
• Shri Guru Ram Rai (P.G.) College
• Sri C. Siva Shankar Reddy and Subba Rami Reddy Memorial College
• Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts & Commerce
• Stani Memorial P.G. College
• The Gargaon College
• The Graduate School College for Women
• Tinsukia College

Text Books on Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

• Statistics: A Beginner’s Text by Bhat B.R. Srivenkataramana T. and Madhava Rao K.S
• Fundamental of Statistics by Goon A.M., Gupta M.K., Dasgupta B
• Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics by S.C. Gupta and Kapoor V.K
• Introduction to Mathematical Statistics by Hoel P.G
• Introductory Probability and Statistical Applications by Mayer P.L
• Modern Elementary Statistics- Miller and Friends
• Introductory Statistics
• Programmed statistics by B.L. Agrawal
• Introduction to the theory of Statistics, Mood A.M., Graybill F.A. and
• Boes F.A
• Introductory Probability and Statistical applications by Addision Wesley
• Statistical Method by S.P. Gupta
• Statistics - A Beginner’s Text by T. Shrivenkataramana, K.S. Madhav Rao
• Descriptive Statistics by P.G. Dixit, Dr. V.R Prayag, D.L
• Macro Economics Theory by M.K Jhingan
• Applied General Statistics by Croxton F.E. and Cowden D.J
• Fundamentals of Applied Statistics by Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor, V.K
• Introduction to Statistical Quality Control by Montgomery, D. C

Job and Career after Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

The graduates in statistics can find various career opportunities, as the subject offers wide application in many fields and industries. They can seek jobs in financial sectors, share-trading organizations, in IT sectors, insurance, etc. Indian Statistical Services (ISS) stands as one of the great recruiter of these candidates in governmental sector. These candidates can get in to the job position of statistical investigator in public sector bodies like Staff Selection Commission. All the job positions offer excellent career growth along with rewarding salary packages. The different employment areas and the job profiles after the course are mentioned below.

Job profiles

• Assistant Professors
• Biometrician
• Biostatistician
• Data Analyst
• Data Interpreters
• Econometrician
• Enumerators
• Lecturers
• Research Analyst
• Research Scholars
• Statisticians

Employment Areas

• Agricultural research
• Banks
• Business
• Commerce
• Consulting Firms
• Data Survey Agencies
• Demographic Studies
• Economics
• Education
• Finance
• Indian Civil Services
• Indian Economic Services
• Indian Statistical Services
• Insurance
• Statistical and Economic Bureaus
• Statistical Research
• National Council for Applied Economic Research
• Planning Commission

Remuneration after Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

The salary for the candidate may vary with the organization where they are supposed to work with. The Statistician can have salary packages with in the range of Rs.9300-34800/- per month in governmental firms. By growing experience, the candidate can expect salaries with in the range of 3-6 lakh per annum. In private sector, the salary of the candidate depends on his or her performance on the job. On the other hand, governmental firms take in to account the years of service and the educational qualification of the candidate. The salary offered also depends on the location of the organization.