The Institute of Applied Statistics (IAS), a corporate division of DCS Pvt. Ltd., is a premier institution committed to advancing the science and application of statistics in research, policy, and practice. Established with the vision of bridging knowledge and practice, IAS plays a pivotal role in human resource development, capacity building, and multidisciplinary research.

We specialize in offering comprehensive training programs, consultancy services, and collaborative research opportunities that empower academicians, professionals, and organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions. Our focus lies not only in developing technical expertise in statistical methods but also in fostering an evidence-based culture across sectors such as healthcare, social sciences, agriculture, environment, business, and technology.

By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government institutions and organizations, IAS serves as a hub for innovation and knowledge exchange, enabling professionals to strengthen their research and analytical skills while contributing to national and global development goals.

Our Vision

To establish the Institute of Applied Statistics (IAS) as a globally recognized center of excellence in statistical education, training, and research—driving innovation, enhancing evidence-based practices, and contributing to the development of a robust and sustainable statistical system that supports scientific inquiry and informed policy-making worldwide.

Our Mission

The mission of IAS is to nurture, empower, and advance statistical expertise for addressing the growing challenges of the modern research and professional landscape. We achieve this by:

• Human Resource Development: Creating a pool of trained statisticians and research professionals equipped with the skills to tackle contemporary challenges in data science, analytics, and evidence-based decision-making.

• Capacity Building & Training: Offering structured short- and medium-term training programs for both statistical and non-statistical professionals in research methodology, data management, monitoring & evaluation, and advanced analytics. Delivering specialized workshops, certificate courses, and professional development programs tailored to the needs of researchers, academicians, and professionals.

• Customized Training Solutions: Developing need-based training modules in collaboration with universities, research organizations, and industry leaders to ensure relevance and applicability in diverse fields.

• Research & Knowledge Dissemination: Promoting multidisciplinary research by integrating statistics with domains such as public health, medicine, social sciences, agriculture, AI & machine learning, and economics. Publishing, collaborating, and sharing insights to advance global scientific knowledge.

• National & International Engagement: Organizing training programs, workshops, and conferences at the international, national, state, and institutional levels to foster academic exchange and professional growth.

• Consultancy & Advisory Services: Providing expert consultation to governments, private organizations, and NGOs in survey design, data collection, monitoring & evaluation, program assessment, and impact analysis. Supporting evidence-based policymaking and strategic planning through robust statistical approaches.