Department of Statistics

About the department

The Department of Statistics was established in 1966 with under-graduate classes and later in 1986, the department earned affiliation for post-graduate classes. For last 39 years Department has been recognized also as research centre.

The department also runs the Department of Computer Science (established in 1996) having approximately 250+ undergraduate students every year. The department has a working computer centre with 30+ computer systems. The department is gaining popularity as the number of students is increasing every year.

The entire teaching faculty is well qualified having Ph.D. and experience in teaching and research. All the teachers have written text books/monographs/research papers published by reputed publishers.

Central to its mission, the department prioritizes instilling not only subject knowledge but also moral and ethical values in its students. It actively supports both current students and alumni in their pursuit of career opportunities, maintaining social media groups to facilitate jobs and placement information dissemination

Vision:

To be recognized as centre of excellence in statistical education and research by producing and empowering a generation of statisticians who transform raw data into actionable insights for the betterment of humanity and society.

Mission:

To equip students with advanced statistical methodologies by bridging the gap between theoretical statistics and emerging data science technologies. Also to cultivate critical thinking and logical reasoning skills in every student by delivering a curriculum that responds to the evolving present needs.

Programmes and Courses offered by the department

As per National Education Policy (NEP-2020), the Department of Statistics offers the following programmes under CBCS system:

·       Undergraduate:
          B.Sc. with Statistics
          B.Sc. (Honours) in Statistics,
          B.Sc. (Research) in Statistics
·       Postgraduate: M.Sc. in Statistics
·       Ph.D.: (Area of Interests: Sampling Theory, Statistical Inference, Distribution Theory, Demography, Agricultural Statistics, Applied Statistics)

Teaching and Evaluation:

The department has reputation of meaningful and intensive teaching. The students are continuously evaluated through class tests/class-room exercises, assignments etc. Department have been equipped with computers and smart classes to enrich teaching method. Most of the teaching is done through regular lecture method by using traditional chalk-blackboard, smart class and projector. The staff also uses case studies, online quizzes and field studies to supplement the theoretical knowledge of the subject.

The educationally disadvantaged students are helped at individual level by teachers through counseling and guidance while the advanced learners are challenged to work ahead through experimental projects and seminars at postgraduate level.

The department has an students association which encourage the students to participate in Quiz contests, debates, Essay Competition etc. The students are encouraged to provide feedback formally and informally to the teaching staff and their valuable suggestions are taken care of.

The department has its own library with more than 800 books and other teaching and research material.

Research Activity:

Research is one of the important area of academic activities of the departments. All the teachers are actively engaged in the academic researches and co-curricular activities. More than 150 research papers, 10 books/chapters have already been published. Two minor projects funded by UGC were completed. More than 50 research scholars have been awarded Ph.D. degree and presently 10 research scholars are registered for the Ph.D. Programme. All the PG students submit their respective Dissertation/Survey Report/Research Report at the end of session.

Alumni Association:

Department has an Alumni Association. This association conducts various programmes time to time. It also honours meritorious students by giving prizes and encourages them by providing career guidance. Many co-curricular activities are also organized. They organize meet of old student and interact with the present students.

Achievements of the department (since its existence)

(A) Faculty Members Achievements:

The members of Teaching Staff are nominated on the Board of Studies, Academic Council and Faculty of the University and they contribute in the curriculum design of the University.

(B) Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars/Webinars:

The Department has organized two training programmes in Statistics for Research Scholars and Teachers of Social Science subjects of Ten Days duration each, in the sessions 2003-2004 & 2004-2005. The programme was funded by ICSSR, New Delhi.
Organised One Day Workshop on “Data Analysis Using SPSS” on 16.10.2017.
Organised One Day National Webinar on “Impact of Sampling and Non-sampling Errors on Survey Studies” on May 18, 2020.
Organised Two Days Workshop “Sample Size Determination Using G-power Software” on May 23-24, 2020.
Conducted Alumni Meet-2022 (UDGAM) on 13th August, 2022. More than 75 alumni participated in this meet. In the beginning, Tree Plantation in the memory of Late Dr. Rajeev Agnihotri, Head, Department of Statistics was organised. Later, the alumni shared their views with each other.
Organised a Two days Financial Education Training Programme for Young Citizens on 27th and 28th Feb., 2023 in collaboration with National Institute of Securities Market (NISM) (An Educational Initiative of SEBI). Resource person was Dr. Nawabuddin, NISM.
Conducted jointly with Department of Economics a one-hour special lecture on the topic Prosperity Through Cooperation under Awareness Programme on Cooperative on 16.03.2023. Resource person was Dr. Girish Mangleek, Associate Professor, VAMNICOM, Pune.

(C) Students Achievements:

Mr. Kanishk Kant Srivastava (UG & PG) secured Ist Rank in Indian Statistical Services-2006.
Dr. Hariom Pachauri UGC – NET 2008
Mr. Sukhdev Mishra UGC – NET
Dr. Manoj Diwakar UGC – NET
Mrs. Namrata Soni UGC – NET
Mrs. Ritu Agarwal UGC – NET
Mrs. Ruchi Shakya UGC – NET June – 2024
Ms. Suchi Jain UGC – NET June – 2024
Dr. Chandramani Yadav UGC – NET Dec – 2019, June – 2025
Dr. Vishakha Chanchal UGC – NET June – 2025
Ms. Nisha Khan UGC – NET Dec-2025
Ms. Isha Saluja received Gold Medal in University Convocation for securing highest marks in Statistics in B.Sc. (III) Examination-2022
Ms. Mantasha received Gold Medal in University Convocation for securing highest marks in Statistics in B.Sc. (III) Examination-2024
Ms. Pallavi Soni received Gold Medal in University Convocation for securing highest marks in Statistics in B.Sc. (III) Examination-2025
Ms. Divya Sikarwar student of Department of Statistics (UG-2016, PG-2018) secured Ist Rank in UPPSC Exam 2022
Mr. Rohit Nirmal, currently pursuing post-graduation has been appointed as Senior Data Scientist at NEC CO. PVT. LTD
Ms. Yashasvi Yadav, Research Scholar cleared the exam for Assistant Statistical Officer through UPSSSC-2019

Head of the department

Prof. (Dr.) Namita Srivastava

M.Sc., M.Phil., M.C.A., Ph.D

Head, Department of Statistics

E-mail: drnamita.sjc@gmail.com

Faculty Members (Present)

Name	Dr. Namita Srivastava
Designation	Professor and Head
Education	M.Sat. (Agra University, Agra in 1986) M.Phil. (Agra University, Agra in 1988) Ph.D. (ISS, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra in 2005) M.C.A. (IGNOU in 2021)
Research Experience	1988 – till date
Teaching Experience	1988 – till date (St. John’s College, Agra)
Email id	drnamita.sjc@gmail.com profnamitasrivastava.sjc@sjcagra.ac.in

Name	Dr. Sanjay Jain
Designation	Professor
Education	M.Sc. (St. John’s College, Agra in 1993) Ph.D. (St. John’s College, Agra in 1998) D.P.C.S.
Research Experience	2003 – till date
Teaching Experience	2003 – till date (St. John’s College, Agra)
Email id	drsanjayjain.sjc@gmail.com drsanjayjain.sjc@sjcagra.ac.in

Name	Dr. Anupriya Paul
Designation	Assistant Professor
Education	M.Sc. (St. John’s College, Agra in 2006) Ph.D. (SHUATS, Prayagraj in 2014)
Research Experience	2014 – till date
Teaching Experience	2014 – 2025 (SHUATS, Prayagraj) 2025 – till date (St. John’s College, Agra)
Email id	paul.anupriya@gmail.com dranupriyapaul@sjcagra.ac.in

Name	Dr. Tanya Singh
Designation	Assistant Professor
Education	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Research Experience	UGC NET-2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Teaching Experience	2025 – till date (St. John’s College, Agra)
Email id	tanya6702@gmail.com tanyasingh@sjcagra.ac.in

Retired Faculty Members

- Dr. M.A. Ansari
- Dr. Mukesh Chandra
- Dr. Amir Asif
- Dr. S.A. Siddiqui
- Dr. R.K. Agnihotri

Our Proud Alumni

Prof. Ashok Mittal, Ex. Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra
Mr. Pawan Kumar (IAS), Rural Development, Govt. of India/UP
Mr. Kanishak Kant Srivastava (ISS), Dy. Director General, MOSPI
Prof. SK Khandelwal, Ex. Principal, PCB College, Hathras
Dr. Manish Sabharwal, Director and CEO, IMPACT Partners in Social Development
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Director and COO, IMPACT Partners in Social Development
Mr. Dharmendra Singh, D.O., LIC of India
Prof. Sunil Kumar, Professor and Head, Deptt. Of Statistics, RBS College, Agra
Dr. Hariom Pachauri, Statistician , Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi
Dr. Jagmohan Singh Dhakar, Assistant Professor, Govt. Medical College, Sheopur
Prof. Nand Kishore Singh, Professor, Govt. Medical College, Haryana
Dr. Brajesh Chahar, Asso. Professor, RDMC, Banda
Mr. Arif Khan, Asstt, Section Officer, MOSPI
Mr. Rajeev Agnihotri, Joint General Manager, Pawan Hans
Dr. Irfan Siddiqui, Prof.& Head, Dept. of Mgmt Studies, SKNCE, Pune
Mr. Ashish Bajpai, Superintendent, CGST and Customs
Mr. Vishal Bateja, Sr. Data Analyst, Telus Digital
Dr. Sourabh Bishnoi, Asso. Professor, Birla Inst. Of Mgmt. & Tech., Noida
Mr. Gopal Gupta, Eco. & Stat. Officer, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Uttarakhand
Mr. Anil Kumar Rawat, Sameeksha Adhikari, Secretariat, Lucknow
Dr. Ashish Dikshit, Assistant Professor, Government Medical College, Jalaun
Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Lecturer, DIET, Firozabad
Dr. Chandramani Yadav, Statistical Investigator, AYUSH
Dr. Shweta Dixit, Asso. Professor, Welingkar Inst. of Mgmt. Mumbai
Ms. Meenu Puri, Liberty Global B.V., Netherlands
Dr. Vipin Agnihotri, Secretariat, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Rajesh Chauhan, DES, Planning Dept., Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Suresh Chand Agarwal,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Professor, Meerut
Dr. Manoj Diwakar, Biostatistics and Health Eco., University of Pittsburg, PA, USA
Dr. Sukhdev Mishra, ICMR-NIOH, Ahmedabad
Prof. Namita Srivastava, Head, Department of Statistics, St. John’s College, Agra
Prof. Sanjay Jain, Department of Statistics, St. John’s College, Agra
Dr. Anupriya Paul, Department of Statistics, St. John’s College, Agra