The Department of Statistics was established in Annamalai University in 1956. It is DST-FIST and UGC-SAP (DRS - I) sponsored department. The curriculum was planned to train students in the application of statistical methods of study in various fields, especially, in industries. It then took a leading role developing curricula and syllabi for M.Sc. Statistics and Research programmes. Further faculty members have been continuously involved in initiating research in Applied Statistics and Biostatistics consolidating research in traditional areas and building up platforms for interaction with teaching and research in sister departments of Annamalai University.