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could I do PhD in statistics after msc in mathematics?


mukul21041998 20th Jul, 2021
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Akshita Dhiman 20th Jul, 2021

Hello aspirant,

Yes, you are eligible. The minimum eligibility criteria to pursue Ph.D. in statistics is a Masters's degree in mathematics or statistics with a minimum percentage of 55 percent.

The admission is done via merit-based marks in master's degree or entrance exams.

Different entrance exams for the same are; GATE, BHU UET, and so on.

For additional information please access the link below:

https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-phd-in-statistics-universities-in-india

I hope this information helps!

Thank you!

prasanna raghupatruni 20th Jul, 2021

Hello,

Yes. You can do PhD in Statistics after MSc in Mathematics.

according to the eligibility criteria,

For Post graduation,

  • Completion of Bachelors in Statistics or Mathematics or Mathematics with Computer Applications along with Statistics is mandatory

  • One cannot pursue a degree in statistics from any other field.

  • The minimum aggregate score of 50-60% at the level of graduation is required for admission into this program.

  • The cut off varies from each college

for more information , refer the below link,

https://www.careers360.com/courses/statistics-course

Hope this information will help you.

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