Established in 1974, the Department of Statistics initially offered only subsidiary courses until 2011. In 2012, it introduced the Master of Science (M.Sc.) programme in Statistics. Currently, the department boasts five faculty members and is equipped with excellent library facilities, spacious laboratories and classrooms integrated with modern information technology. Since 2024, it has also been offering a variety of career-oriented courses as part of its four-year undergraduate programmes. The department is currently preparing to become a research centre, serving as an exemplary model of academic excellence and fostering a strong and healthy relationship between teachers and students.