Master of Statistics (Honors) 

at Punjabi University Patiala, Patiala

The two-year MSc The programme offered by Punjabi University in 16 specialisations. Out of all these, admission to three specialisations is offered via an entrance test conducted by the University. For the remaining thirteen specialisations, admission is based on merit scores in the qualifying exam. The basic eligibility criteria is a pass in BA/ BSc With a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% in the case of SC/ST & Physically Handicapped students).

Punjabi University offers good placements annually for courses like MBA, MCA and BTech, etc. The placements are going on for the Class of 2024. The highest package offered during Punjabi University placements in 2024 stood at INR 11 LPA. In 2023, over 35 recruiters participated and presented over 141 placements to the batch 2023. The key highlights of Punjabi University placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 13.70 LPA
Average package	INR 5 LPA
No. of offers	141+
No. of multiple offers	25+
No. of recruiters	35+
Top recruiters	Infosys, Cvent, Quark, Cognizant, Futures First

The Punjabi University highest package offered so far during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 11 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Highest Package (2023)	Highest Package (2024)
Highest package	INR 13.70 LPA	INR 11 LPA

Punjabi University, Patiala, has kept up its spree of winning the highest A grade on a four-point scale amongst over 350 universities in the country. The status is awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Punjabi University offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate degree programmes. Candidates can apply online for registration. Punjabi University offers courses in the fields of Pharmacy, Library sciences, Management, Commerce, Languages, Computer Application, Performing Arts, Law, Engineering, and Business Administration. The university also has the provision of Lateral entry for some courses.

Punjabi University is well known for its BTech courses. The University offers good placement for BTech courses annually. The placements are going on for the Class of 2024. As per the latest record, 23 recruiters participated in the recent Punjabi University placements and presented various job offers to the BTech and MCA batch 2024. The highest package offered during Punjabi University placements in 2024 stood at INR 11 LPA. Check out the key highlights of the overall Punjabi University placements for the Class of 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 13.70 LPA
Average package	INR 5 LPA
No. of offers	141+
No. of multiple offers	25+
No. of recruiters	35+

Architecturally, the hostels are aesthetically laid out with plenty of open space and a lot of greenery. The rooms are comfortable, fitted with fan, lights and hard furniture. Each wing of the hostel has several verandahs and balconies. Comforts are important but they are not enough.

Hostel fees for Engineering Hostels (I. e. Band Singh Bahadur, Mai Bhago Hostel & Bebe Nanki) is INR 920 per month whereas for other Hostels it is INR 420 per month. There are six residential Hostels for boys and seven residential Hostels for girls. The Hostels have all modern amenities for comfortable living for 4000 students. The hostels are given on a merit basis only. The students of low-income groups can be given free accommodation in the University Hostels. Residents of a hostel, where a cooperative mess is being run shall have to pay INR 5000 in advance as a mess bill. This amount is refundable/adjustable as and when the student leaves the hostel or the mess is closed permanently.