The Department of Statistics and Data Science strives to provide a dynamic research environment and effective education, which comprises state-of-the-art training in scientific methodologies for data-driven solutions. Our curriculum adheres to worldwide standards to provide the best possible research and educational opportunities in statistics and data science. It offers a perfect blend of statistical knowledge with tools and data science techniques required to explore, analyse and interpret the complex data evolving in real-time.
The Department of Statistics and Data Science strives to provide a dynamic research environment and effective education, which comprises state-of-the-art training in scientific methodologies for data-driven solutions. Our curriculum adheres to worldwide standards to provide the best possible research and educational opportunities in statistics and data science. It offers a perfect blend of statistical knowledge with tools and data science techniques required to explore, analyse and interpret the complex data evolving in real-time.
The curriculum and teaching pedagogy of the department will foster higher-order thinking and research skills that will professionally equip students for the dynamic and ever-evolving data industry. Well-designed co-curricular activities organized by the department are aimed at the holistic development of students. These activities enrich our students with essential life skills and inspire them to explore themselves.
VisionExcellence and Service.
MissionTo develop statistics and data science professionals capable of enriching a sustainable and progressive society for achieving common national goals.
Welcome to the Department of Statistics and Data Science at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
The Department of Statistics and Data Science is a vibrant centre for learning, innovation, and research, reflecting the university’s vision of “Excellence and Service.” The department fosters an intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures analytical minds, encourages inquiry, and inspires innovation through data-driven thinking.
The disciplines of Statistics and Data Science converge here to create a powerful synergy between analytical reasoning and technological advancement. Statistics provides the foundation for understanding uncertainty, drawing inferences, and ensuring precision, while Data Science ext
Welcome to the Department of Statistics and Data Science at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
The Department of Statistics and Data Science is a vibrant centre for learning, innovation, and research, reflecting the university’s vision of “Excellence and Service.” The department fosters an intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures analytical minds, encourages inquiry, and inspires innovation through data-driven thinking.
The disciplines of Statistics and Data Science converge here to create a powerful synergy between analytical reasoning and technological advancement. Statistics provides the foundation for understanding uncertainty, drawing inferences, and ensuring precision, while Data Science extends this base through computational techniques, machine learning, and modern analytics. Together, they empower learners to transform data into knowledge and knowledge into impactful decisions.
Driven by a spirit of research and innovation, the department offers a range of programmes designed to meet emerging global and industry needs. These include an industry-integrated Postgraduate Programme, as well as a Dual Degree Postgraduate Programme offered in partnership with Steinberg University, which provides students with valuable international exposure and a global perspective in data-centric education. The curriculum integrates statistical reasoning with advanced analytical tools, enabling learners to interpret complex data, design intelligent models, and communicate insights effectively.
Through rigorous academics, hands-on projects, and a strong research culture, the department ensures that students develop both conceptual depth and practical expertise. The learning environment encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking — essential for addressing contemporary challenges in an increasingly data-driven world. The department takes pride in preparing students to become innovative problem-solvers and responsible professionals who contribute meaningfully to global progress. Each learner who joins this journey becomes part of a community that values knowledge, ethics, and purposeful engagement.
Office of Alumni Engagement, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), delighted to invite you to the Inauguration of the CHRIST University Alumni Foundation Chapter – Mumbai, bringing together alumni from Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa for an occasion of reconnection, reflection, and celebration.
Date: 10 October 2026
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Jio World Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The event will mark the inauguration of the CHRIST University Alumni Indian Chapter and provide an opportunity for our alumni to reconnect with the University, build meaningful networks, and strengthen the alumni community across the region.
We warmly encourage all alumni from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and nearby regions to join us and be part of this special milestone.
Registration: https://forms.gle/wPMc738A94fM7siv8
We look forward to welcoming you and making this gathering a memorable one.
Reconnect. Reflect. Reignite.
The Office of Alumni Engagement, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), is pleased to invite you to the Global Connect Series Webinar – Middle East Chapter, Session 7.
Topic: From Zero to Ship: How to Own a Product from Ideation to Post-Launch Support
Join us for an insightful session exploring the complete product lifecycle—from ideation and planning to execution, launch, and post-launch support. The session will provide valuable industry insights into product ownership, strategy, project management, and real-world decision-making.
Speaker: Mr. Rogen Joe Varghese
Head of IT – Enterprise Systems, Etihad Airways
Year of Graduation: 2009 | MBA Finance
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Mode: Virtual
Register : https://forms.gle/F6oLX8RRtgvkAppN8
Batch: 2010 Program: BSc (CMS)
Position: Lead Statistician, GSK, India
Batch: 2014 Program: BSc (CMS)
Position: Senior Analyst, Avanade, Vancouver, Canada
Batch: 2006 Program: BSc (CMS)
Position: Indian Statistical Service, Director, Ministry of Statistics and Program implementation, Gujarat, India.
Batch: 2020 Program: BSc (EMS)
Position: Economist, TresVista Financial Service Ltd, Puna, India.
Batch: 2017 Program: BSc (CMS)
Position: Data Analyst, Ernst and Young, Lucknow, India.
Batch: 2016 Program: BSc (CMS)
Position: Indian Statistical Service, Assistant Director, Ministry of Statistics and Program implementation, India
