Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics

Indian Statistical Institute

Who is the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics for?

Whether you’re looking to launch a new career, advance your current career, or make a career change, this programme offers an excellent opportunity to develop your ability to collect, manage, and analyze large data and build analytical and statistical expertise. It is ideal for professionals working in applied statistics, official statistics, and data analytics-based roles, who want to advance their abilities to collect, manage, and analyze large data, and build analytical and statistical expertise.

Cohorts and Deadlines

The applications for March 2023 cohort are closed now..

Deadline for eligible applicants to appear for entrance quiz: March 7, 2023.

Classes for will begin on March 09, 2023.

Onboarding for enrolled students has started. Submit your application now to get a decision on your application.

Admission Requirements & Process

The online PG Diploma in Applied Statistics requires an undergraduate degree from any recognised university in India or abroad, and basic knowledge of high school-level mathematics. The admission process will include a review of academic transcripts. Applications will be reviewed along with the academic transcript submitted by the applicants. Applicants who qualify for the next stage will be required to take an entrance quiz.

This list of topics will help you prepare for the entrance quiz:

  1. Linear equations
  2. Quadratic equations
  3. Arithmetic and geometric progression/series
  4. Simple inequalities
  5. Equations of straight line and circle
  6. Elementary set theory
  7. Permutation and combination
  8. Binomial expansion
  9. Elementary probability and conditional probability
  10. Basics of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, maximum and minimum, integration
  11. Elementary knowledge of complex numbers
  12. Basics of vectors and matrices

To know more, download the programme brochure.

  • Applications for March 2023 cohort are closed now.
  • Classes starting on 9 March 2023.
  • Onboarding for enrolled students has started.

To learn more about the programme:

If you have any questions, please contact pgdas.support@isical.ac.in.

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We encourage you to investigate whether this diploma meets your academic and/or professional needs before applying.