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Contents
Foreword 07 Data Science Institutes:
Executive Summary 08 Overviews and Rankings 26
Introduction 10 Bachelor’s in Data Science 27
Data Science Education Overview 12 Master’s in Data Science 32

Phd in Data Science 41

Executive Programs in Data Science 44

Market Trend
Analysis 14 20 Online Programs in Data Science 48

Market Potential 15

Market Drivers 15 Data Science

Market Challenges/Restraints 16 Market Size Recruitment
Market Opportunities 17 Analysis Landscape
in India 53 62
Top Recruiters 54

Top Roles 57 Recommendations

Investment Trends
and Developments 22
Government Policy and Initiatives 22
Indian Government’s Investments in Big Data Education 23 Conclusion 64

Recent Initiatives in Data Science Education and Skilling 24 About Analytics Insight 67

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 Foreword
R
apid technological advances in digitization, data
and analytics have been reshaping the business
landscape, enabling new forms of innovation and
competition. In a world where high-level digitization of
processes is surging, the generation of large volumes of data
is giving rise to the popularity of data science technology
and platforms. Together they amount to a radical change in
technical capabilities that could have profound implications
for business and the economy.
The increasing focus of organizations on the use of data
science tools to drive efficient business processes and
receive comprehensive insights to gain a competitive edge
is considered as one of the major key factors fostering the
growth of data science education globally.
Today, we can observe the surge in demand for data
professionals in various fields with market researchers
estimating a notable growth in the near future. India is
among the leading big data analytics markets, and the big
data analytics sector is relied upon to observe US$18.9 billion
in revenues in 2025, rising at a CAGR of 27.8%. Not surprisingly,
data science job openings in the country will grow from 62,793
in 2020 to 1,37, 630 open positions by 2025.
Data science education is gaining a rapid growth in India
as organizations are adopting data-technologies to disrupt
models and capabilities to transform business processes.
Moreover, companies that deploy data-driven technologies
can realize substantial performance gains and take the lead
in their industries.
Ashish Sukhadeve
Founder and CEO
Analytics Insight
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However, considering data science as a relatively new field,
we observe that organizations are still grappling with the right
expertise required to drive this data-driven transformation.
India is also facing a similar challenge. The country lags
behind in comparison to other markets, where the institutes
and universities are offering experimental and relevant
pedagogy to learners.
To overcome this, the Indian government’s current focus
remains on building a strong data science ecosystem in which
education remains at the center. The government has been
proactively taking initiatives to boost data science education
in India. The Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry
of Education have taken significant steps to foster data
science in higher education.
As an influential platform, Analytics Insight pinpoints major
developments in data science with a primary emphasis
on helping everyone in the value chain, from students to
institutions and recruiters. “Data Science Education Review in
India’ is first such report in which fundamental data science
research and education intersect directly with societally-
important developments from industry and governments.
The aim of the report is to define and shape data science as a
scientifically rigorous and multidisciplinary field highlighting
the importance of everyone in data science and data science
for everyone.
Executive Summary
The report “Data Science Education Review in
India 2021” explores the big data analytics and
data science education sector in India. This
report aims at providing an extensive outlook
of di�erent players in the Indian data science
education industry.
It has laid down a broad review of institutes, government
contributions, companies hiring data analysts, etc.
The upheaval of data is changing organizations.
Organizations - enormous or small - are currently anticipating
that their business decisions should be founded on data-led
insight. Data experts tremendously affect business strategies
and marketing tactics.
On the most fundamental level, analytics is tied in with taking
care of problems. The issues incidentally turn out to be on
a lot bigger scope than what a significant number of us are
used to - affecting entire organization, alongside the staff
and customers that they serve. The ability to think analytically
and approach issues in the correct manner is a skill that is
consistently helpful, in the expert world, yet in regular day-to-
day existence as well.
Set forth plainly, big data is significant, and with an
approaching skills deficiency on the horizon, an ever
increasing number of organizations and sectors have
started working with big data, this value is simply going to
grow. In reasonable terms, this implies professionals with
analytics skills will be in a position to order more significant
compensation and enjoy their pick of the available jobs.
Having said that, the education sector will see tremendous
exposure in terms of data science courses. Institutes have
started introducing Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees
through on campus and off campus or online mode.
Online and Distance learning programs are additionally
picking up prominence. Numerous students and working
experts are taking these courses to get quality training. The
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drawing factors for these projects are the elite educational INR20 Lacs-12 lacs.
plan, solace, and low expenses. Further, top roles that these
This report predicts that on-campus data science education companies will hire are Data
market is forecast to grow at CAGR of 42.6% from US$48.2 Scientist having an industry
million in 2019 to US$386.5 million in 2025. Whereas the demand of 10.9%, Data Analyst
market for online programs is predicted to grow from -10.7%, Business Analyst-10%,
US$26.15 million to US$239.6 million, at a CAGR of 45.4%. Senior Business Analyst- 7.4
Some leading on-campus institutes offering Bachelors, and Senior Data Analyst
Masters, PhD in data analytics streams are IIT Hyderabad, IISC -6.3%.
Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Madras, Manipal Academy, Big data’s role within an
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), IIT Bombay, Indian Institute of organization will hold a
Science, Bangalore, IISC Bangalore, and many more. significant position. They
Whereas, in the online education segment, upGrad, Jigsaw will be an imperative part
Academy, Simplilearn, etc. are offering multiple data analytics of business approaches
course to shape the young generation of the future. Moreover, and future procedures,
The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 released by the in this way, making it an
Education Ministry is working on the growing needs of online extremely rewarding career. With
education in India. The policy is trying to explore the benefits the plenitude of data available at
of digital and online education in India while mitigating any our fingertips today, the opportunity to use
risks associated with it. insight from that data has never been more
There will be a surge in the data science job market as well. noteworthy. Fundamentally, the value of
This report states that there are 62,793 open job opportunities information value of data analysts will go up,
in data science employing big data analytics. It further making stunningly better job opportunities and
predicts that this number will grow 1,37,630 by 2025. career advancement choices. This makes now
This segment is quite lucrative as companies in India have the ideal chance to begin a journey into the
started adopting a data-driven culture as well as big data universe of big data analytics, with numerous
analytics frameworks. According to the report, top recruiters education experts pushing the theme’s
include Google, Amazon, McKinsey & Company, IBM and significance as so essential that it should be
Ericsson offering an average salary package ranging from educated in secondary schools.
 Introduction
In the 21st century, where data is inescapable in different
social statuses, education is no exemption. With progressions
in computing techniques, it is conceivable to soak up all the
data through incredible big data platforms and analytics.
Education is the key to forming
According to Economic survey, India increased its total
government spending to 10.6% in 2018-19. Further, India spent
the lives of individuals. It
3% on education of its total GDP in 2018-19 and ranks 62nd in
total expenditure for education per student.
holds the ability to change
It plans to improve the gross enrolment ratio to 50%, which is
currently 26% in higher education. Moreover, to accelerate the
and improve the lives of
growth of distance education in India, it’ll use this increase in
gross enrolment by 2021.
individuals. Since the beginning
Today, data analytics and big data are popular expressions
as well as a core tool for each business ecosystem. Because
of civilization, people have
of rising competition in the education sector, the Indian
education system is constantly upgrading itself. It has been
advanced through education
emphatically receptive to driving a data-driven change in
their working operations.
and have created systems to
Conventional learning methods direct that students should
progress depending on their age. Incredibly skilled students
improve education.
may enter advanced learning tracks, yet they stay in similar
classes with their less talented companions since teachers
normally just gather performance results once in a while.
Utilizing big data systems, educators can evaluate student
performance persistently and advance students as needs be.
However, today the teaching pedagogy has changed
significantly. With propels in innovation, our study halls
are virtual, data is on the cloud and students are widely
scattered. The education market space in India has climbed
the value chain by embracing the most recent technological
advancements.
With such a blast in the utilization of analytics, having the
skills needed to work with data isn’t simply important - it’s
everything except a need. The significance of these data
analytical skills is simply going to turn out to be more
significant in the future as more enterprises and organizations
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bounce onto the temporary fad, which is the reason we’re
presently observing such an attention on data science during
higher education.
In a similar vein, with learning data analytics, consistently
the time a student spends during any on-campus or online
program is significant.
More and more institutes and colleges are shifting from
traditional subjects that don’t help a specific student who
learns at a different pace. Including data analytics in the
education curriculum isn’t a preliminary attempt – it’s the
answer for each student paying little mind to their particular
requirements or prior knowledge.
Leveraging analytics and big data in the Indian education
space can bring new avenues that can assist with
reconsidering the approaches by which schools and colleges
generally work. It can help in the rebuilding academic
processes to suit the prerequisite of modern learners. Up until
this point, the admission cycle creates enormous volumes
of data. This can be processed in a manner to give valuable
insights for planning the correct admission quality.
Data science if utilized reliably can show extensive changes
in the overall functioning of the education sector in India. As
an ever-increasing number of institutes, schools, education
foundations will begin harnessing the power of big data, the
future will improve.
This report aims at providing a comprehensive outlook of
the data science industry in the Indian education sector. It
provides valuable insights to everyone involved in the value
chain from education institutes to service providers, as well as
the government.
In any case, to accomplish a colossal change, the whole
education industry needs to work intently and share best
practices. Data science is set to drive radical changes in the
education sector. These progressions are clear in the ways
education institutes are governed, course quality is overseen
and student participation and performance are managed.
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 Data Science
Education Overview
The big data upheaval is here, and its
extraordinary pertinence is the very purpose
behind its unmistakable prominence. Organizations
today can gather digital footprints of their
consumers, which they use to recognize their
DATA arrangements. Companies decipher this
information through distributed computing and
SCIENCE machine learning.
EDUCATION
The report offers an extensive analysis of growth patterns
winning in the data science education sector in India. It
likewise gives authoritative information concerning market, its
size, forecast, top institutes, top hiring companies, top roles
and job profiles along with salaries, different platforms, etc. of
the industry.
Globalization has not just made a way for competition in the
world economics yet has likewise determined educational
reforms. Public expectations for responsibility and
transparency have tremendously filled in each sector and
education is not, at this point an exemption.
This report concludes that the market size of the Data Science
Education Sector in India is estimated to grow at US$626
million in 2025 from US$102 million in 2020, growing at a CAGR
of 43%.
With the number of inhabitants of more than 1.3 billion, the
availability of high-speed internet and smartphones, India
has the most number of tech-empowered people.
India’s Honourable Prime Minister aims at changing our
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country and creating opportunities for all residents by
harnessing digital technologies through Digital India initiative.
The initiative involves different ventures in different sectors
health, education, labor, employment etc. As a part of Digital
India initiative, numerous institutes and colleges offer online
correspondence courses.
The report also analyzed both online and offline platforms
of educational training. On campus education training is
estimated to grow to US$386 million in 2025 from US$65
million in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 43%. Similarly, the online
education market will grow to US$239 million in 2025 from
US$26 million in 2020, with a CAGR of 45%
Despite the fact that the education industry is ceaselessly
producing huge amounts of information, the use of big
data analytics is yet to pick up force compared to areas
like media, healthcare, digital marketing etc. There is a
flourishing eagerness in the big data education sector in India
to infer value which can be applied for the all-encompassing
advancement of the economy.
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Market
Trend
Analysis Key Drivers
So, what motivates
With enterprises investing
individuals to pursue a
heavily in data science and
career in data science?
big data analytics to improve
Heightened Demand Handsome Salaries
their business outcomes, the
demand for data professionals
Emerging as a linchpin for business growth, data science Foresighted companies know the significance of their data,
is one of the most in-demand job options in India. This and to process them, they pay high salaries to get skilled

is seeing an upward trend. More

demand is continuously rising as organizations realize and talented data professionals that can help them derive
their troves of data. According to our analysis, the job value from their data. The data science salary trend can

and more organizations are

trend graph for data science proves that there is a growing be varying organization to organization and on skills and
demand for data professionals and as a result, there is a experience level.

deploying analytics in their big

significant rise in the number of job opportunities.

Diverse Roles Personal Improvement

data infrastructure to stay alive
in today’s data-driven world.
Employing data scientists, big data analysts, and other
data professionals can help make businesses disruptive and
achieve their goals successfully. They will help enterprises in
improving business, decision-making, and providing a higher
competitive edge over their peers.
For candidates seeking to pursue a career in data
science, there are numerous opportunities to get into this
interdisciplinary field. Prior to this, an aspirant must look at
key drivers, challenges, and market opportunities that can
help them with every step of their data science journey.
With booming data science demand, there is an
abundance of job positions. The most common job roles
are data scientists, big data engineers, big data analysts,
database administrator, senior data scientist, IT business
analyst, business operations analyst, business systems
analyst, lead business analyst, associate business analyst,
IT analyst, business technology analyst, associate data
scientist and more.
Learning data science not only allows professionals to help
their companies, but the nature of their work also enables
them to advance in their career, embracing multiple
analytical skills over diverse domains like machine learning,
big data, predictive analytics, and others. This extensive
pool of knowledge provides them with a unique status and
make them different from others.

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Restraints/Challenges
As a growing number of businesses acknowledge
the importance of data science and professionals
seeking to master the domain, they both face
manifold challenges.
Deficiency of Skilled Talent
Finding the right talent or people with germane skills and
knowledge to support businesses is very crucial. People with
Opportunities
Data is the new oil for every organization
to succeed in today’s digital age. It helps
decision-makers to make decisions
based on facts, statistical numbers, and
trends. As the scope of data continues
Problem Identification
growing, the role of data science
emerges as a multidisciplinary field,
Analyzing a problem to identify it accurately for designing
a better solution and defining each aspect of it is a major

assisting enterprises using scientific

data science skills, who understand business processes and challenge for data science professionals. Most data
have domain expertise can help guide a company to the scientists attempt a mechanical approach by beginning

approaches, procedures, algorithms,

future which is a top priority for enterprises today. their work on data and tools without getting a clear
understanding of the business requirement from the client.

and frameworks to extract insight from

Data Security
As enterprises increasingly transition into cloud data
management, the risk of cyberattacks has become
inevitable. If not harnessed the power of data science
correctly, it can harm companies in terms of both financial
status and organizational reputation. To cope with this,
organizations should utilize advanced AI-powered security
platforms and incorporate additional security checks to
safeguard their data.
Misconceptions Over the Role
Organizations expect their data scientist to be proficient in
all trades, from cleaning to retrieve data and build models
to conduct analysis. However, this is very challenging
as it requires a collaborative approach, and to function
effectively, tasks need to be distributed among individuals
pertaining to data preparation, model building, data
analysis and more.
voluminous amounts of data.
Data scientists help companies that operate in the data
world to process and uncover meaningful insights from vast
amounts of structured and unstructured data. They use data
analytics solutions that promise the significant potential to
drive the growth of organizations.
The more data companies generate, the more opportunities
will be there for the IT professionals in data science. Big data
is already altering the way marketing and IT professionals
are trained. To get more people in this domain, it is essential
to develop interdisciplinary curriculum around data science
that help students in their early studies. Individuals with the
right data science and big data analytics skills will have an
extensive opportunity to pursue a career in data analytics
across industries.

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Data Science
Market Size
Big data analytics is critical in today’s
As more and more organizations are producing voluminous with technologies, along with business domain and big data
amounts of data and seek effective data processing to derive tools. Also, problem solving skills and hands-on experience

business landscape assisting enterprises

meaningful insights, the demand for data professionals is can be advantageous. A growing number of institutes offer
taking an upward trend. Career opportunities in big data big data courses under Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees

in improving business, decision-making

have exponentially grown in the last few years and this through on campus and off campus or online.
current demand for qualified data professionals is just the In on campus data science programs, there are majorly

and providing a competitive advantage

beginning. India is one of the leading destinations to recruit three courses Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. Most institutes
employees in the field of data analytics. also offer executive programs under on campus mode.

over competitors.
To land a career in this sphere, aspirants require a Executive programs in big data involve post graduate
comprehensive big data skill. These include analytical skills, programs, management programs, MBA, integrated
data visualization, programming, data mining, familiarity programs, and certifications.

Data Science Education Market

in India (in US$Million)
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

On Campus Online

According to our analysis, the on-campus data science and online certifications, the market for online programs is
education market is forecast to grow at CAGR of 42.59% from predicted to grow from US$26.15 million to US$239.6 million, at
US$48.2 million in 2019 to US$386.5 million in 2025. While a CAGR of 45.39%.
off campus or online courses include executive programs

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Investment Trends
The Ministry of Science and Technology under the Big
Data Initiatives Division have started a Big Data Initiatives
Programme, under which financial aid will be provided to
support the research and development of big data across
The government agency National Institute of Transforming
India (NITI) Aayog has also strategized to integrate
technology with education. It has partnered with various
international organizations to bolster big data education

and Developments
India. The financial aid will also be provided for support to
establish Center for Excellence in Big data analytics, predictive
technologies, cybersecurity etc. Additionally the programme
supports national level conferences/workshops/seminars/
in India. For example, Microsoft is helping Andhra Pradesh
government in predicting drop outs of students in school
education. With this initiative, so far based on the machine
learning and analytics has identified about 19,500 portable

The Indian government has been proactively

brain storming sessions etc financially and will support the In- dropouts from the government schools in Vishakhapatnam
house programmes for Faculty and UG/PG/Doctoral students. district in the year 2018-2019. Additionally NITI Aayog has

taking initiatives to boost the data science

The programme focuses to enhance the 5V i.e. Volume, also partnered with National Association of Software and
Velocity, Variety, Value and Veracity, of big data education Services Companies (NASSCOM) and have created an AI-

education in India. Taking cognizance about the

amongst students. based module to bolster the artificial intelligence education
In 2016, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India have in India. The module was launched by NITI Aayog under Atal

imperativeness of big data analytics, the Ministry of

initiated Centre for Data Management and Analytics (CDMA) Innovation Mission (AIM) and contains activities, videos and
for synthesising and integrating relevant data for the experiments to bolster academic knowledge of big data

Science and Technology and Ministry of Education

auditing process. analytics and artificial intelligence amongst the students.

have taken relevant steps that can foster big data

Indian Government’s Investments
and artificial intelligence in higher education.
in Big Data Education
These steps have been formulated to sustain and
India contributes a high
accelerate the digital transformation process
number of graduates,
across India. Meanwhile, several
especially from techn-
initiatives have been started,
ology-related education
to support the education of
background to the
big data and data analytics.
global job market. Henceforth,
the country holds an important place in the
global education sector.
Remarkably, India has one of the largest networks of Technology related studies contribute to the biggest
higher education institutions in the world which leverages number in the Indian education industry. Big data is one
investments and mergers from the government. The of the growing sectors increasing its education ground in
country has the largest population of about 500 million the country. Big data has become an integral part of every
people in the education seekers age group between 5 and radar. Therefore, the education sector can no longer afford
24 years. The education sector in India was estimated at to remain insulated from the technology connect. A lot of
US$102.7 billion in 2019. educational institutions in India are using new technological

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tools to improve pedagogy. Today, the country’s students
have access to data and resources available anywhere in
the world, thanks to big data and its developments. In the
big data education industry, analytics tools and platforms
plays an important role. Analytics covers a wide family
of problems mainly arising in the context of a database,
data warehousing and data mining research. The Ministry
Human Resource Department ensured that several national
tech universities in the country have set up AI centres for
educational, and research and development.
These universities include the Indian Institute of Technology in
Kharagpur and Madras and the Indian Institute of Information
Technology Design and Manufacturing in Kancheepuram. In
the interim budget (2019-2020) alone, the Indian government
allocated INR93,848 crore (approximately US$13.15 billion)
to the education sector, and a part of it also goes to tech-
related studies. According to a document released by India’s
Policy Commission (the National Institute for Transforming
India- NITI Aayog) titled the National Strategy for AI, AI can
potentially solve for quality and access issues observed
in the education sector. Private investment in educational
technology, broadly defined as the use of computers or other
technology to enhance teaching grew 32% annually from 2011
to 2015, rising to US$4.5 billion globally.
India is currently among major big data analytics markets
in the world. Analytics Insight estimates the Indian Big Data
Recent Initiatives in Data Science
Education and Skilling
India has one of the
most extensive education
systems in the world.
Though the spending in the education sector in the domestic circuit is
not at par with that of developed nations like USA, UK, Germany, Japan
and China, the country is slowly catching up in the race. The Modi
government, along with several government educational institutes, has
taken significant steps to ensure tech skilling in artificial intelligence and
big data. Many universities and organizations are expanding their data
science courses and upskill offerings, in recent years. The government’s
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Analytics industry to reach US$18.9 billion by 2025 from US$5.5
Billion in 2020, growing a CAGR of 27.8%. It will account for
32% of the global analytics market the same year which will
increase tremendous scope in education and employment.
India is witnessing high growth in the big data analytics
industry, due to its large resource pool of technically skilled
English-speaking population. The education sector in India
remains to be a strategic priority for the government. The
government has allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) in the education sector through the automatic route
since 2002. According to the data shared by Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the total
inflow of FDI in India’s education sector stood at US$3.24
billion between April 2000 and March 2020.
In 2020, the Indian government has multiplied its investment
in its innovation program known as ‘Digital India’ to INR3,063
crore (US$477 million) to support research in AI, IoT, big data,
cybersecurity machine learning and robotics. Under the
project, the country aims to make internet access available
to over two lakh villages by 2019, promoting e-governance,
e-banking, e-education and e-health. In Budget 2019, Finance
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government
will ensure industry-relevant skill training for 10 million
youth in India by building skills in technologies like Artificial
Intelligence, big data, virtual reality, 3D printing and robotics.
announcement to create data center parks throughout India,
has been acknowledged as a much welcome move under
Union Budget 2020. As data science continues to integrate
entirely in the core business functions of the organizations,
the demand for relevant skills and expertise will rise in
coming years.
Under the Big Data Initiative, the Indian government plans
to carry out a gap analysis in terms of skills levels and policy
framework. It also plans to develop a strategic road map and
action plan clearly defining of roles of various stakeholders
like government, industry, academia, industry associations
and others with clear timelines and outcome for the next
ten years, and carry out market landscape surveys to assess
the future opportunities and demand for skill levels in same
period. For this the Indian government is trying to understand
the present status of the industry in terms of market size,
different players providing services across sectors/ functions,
opportunities, SWOT of industry, policy framework (if any),
present skill levels available etc.
In the meantime, several government institutes have launched
numerous educational and skilling programs for its student
mass. Even state government of Karnataka, Maharashtra,
Telangana, etc, have come forward to enhance the big data
talent pool in their respective states.
In April, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur started
free statistics courses which included regression analysis,
sampling theory, design of experiment and analysis of
variance, linear regression analysis and forecasting,
introduction to R software, among others. Later, IIT Roorkee
teamed up with TSW, the Executive Education Division of
Times Professional Learning to launch a PG Certificate
Program in Data Science and Machine Learning. Around
October, October, IIT Jodhpur launched a BTech program in
artificial intelligence and data science from the academic
session 2020-21.
IIT Madras also took an initiative in Data Science skilling by
offering affordable courses on Data Science through their
platform ‘PadhAI.’ This five-month online self-paced course
on Foundations of Data Science, ranges from beginners’ level
to the mathematical and programming skills required for a
Data Scientist.
Even IISc (Indian Institute of Science), in collaboration with
TalentSprint, has plans to start a ten-month Advanced
Program in Computational Data Science, with first cohort
commencing in Jan 2021. The Computational Data Science
course also comprises of a case study on the analysis of
how the industry today uses computational data science in
real-world use cases. The broader curriculum of the course
includes the mathematics of data science, neural networks,
machine learning, data engineering and business analytics.
Moreover, IIT Kanpur is offering two free online courses on
Data Science, on National Program on Technology Enhanced
Learning (NPTEL) online learning platform in India.
International Institute of Information Technology- Hyderabad
collaborated with Great Learning to offer an 8-month
extended postgraduate certificate in software engineering
for data science. The program aims at helping learners
to acquire skills in software and data science, especially
technology leaders and managers who are looking to lead
data science and AI implementations in the organization.
This year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the
high school curriculum for the current academic year (2020
– 2021). Targeting approximately 200 schools for Grade XI
and XII, across the states Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,
Orissa, Kerala, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and
Punjab, this curriculum has been developed in collaboration
with IBM and will be a part of CBSE’s Social Empowerment
through Work Education and Action (SEWA) program. The
course will focus on teaching the basics and application of AI,
and help with skilling in computational thinking, data fluency,
critical thinking.
In July, the Additional Skill Acquisition Program of the Higher
Education Department in Kerala introduced an AI Course of
776-hours, aiming to create skilled professionals who can fill
the demand in areas of data science, artificial intelligence and
Machine Learning.
In November, Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge
(TASK) and Telangana State Council of Higher Education
(TSCHE) partnered with Microsoft and NASSCOM to provide
skilling 30,000 youths from Telangana state in Artificial
Intelligence under ‘March to Million’ initiative. With an
objective to enhance students’ employability by acquiring the
skills required in the industry, the AI Classroom Series course
introduces students to the concepts of Artificial Intelligence,
Machine Learning, and Data Science.
Such initiatives are crucial as investing in long term skills
and capabilities can asset development of existing human
resources. It will also bring talent momentum while grooming
untapped potential of students and boosting big data
maturity curve in India.
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DATA Data Science Institutes: Overview and Rankings
SCIENCE Bachelor’s in Data Science
Data science programs combine training disciplines in
INSTITUTES statistics and mathematics with computer science.
A bachelor’s degree in data science equips students to do
intelligent analysis of data that is a critical component in
various business applications and supporting decisions. The
program is designed to cater to the ever-changing needs and
demands of the industry.
Students pursuing bachelor’s in data science acquire
the skills to help businesses, IT firms, governments,
Perks of Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Data science
As data science is one of the nation’s fastest-growing
industries, it opens doors for aspiring data scientist and
related professions. Earning a bachelor’s degree in data
science may help an aspirant land an entry-level job.
Bachelors in data science programs begin with core courses
that introduce students to tools and theories of data science,
including working with big datasets and data visualisation
techniques. Some programs also offer specialisation in areas
like geographic information systems.
Many bachelor’s programs are project-based, that means
students can create portfolios to present future employers.
Certain programs partner with local organisations to
provide students real-world experience where they are
defining problems, collecting data, cleaning that data,
and interpreting the outcomes. For instance, Chandigarh
Criteria of Securing a Bachelor’s Degree
As career opportunities in data science is growing rapidly in a
country like India, people are enthusiastically opting for their
bachelors’ degree in it. They are going for B.Tech, B.Sc, BE,
BBA with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning, Data Science and AI, or Big Data Analytics, offered
by top universities.
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in above mentioned courses
requires qualifying JEE or Common Entrance Test or some
universities evaluate an application based on an applicant’s
merit and 10+2 result. On the other hand, some universities
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and other organisations develop strategies and make
informed decisions. As the data available to industries and
organisations increases, demand for data science experts
with the skills to utilise that information also increases.
Consequently, institutes continue developing programs to
meet this need, training students to use data effectively and
responsibly.
University offers BE in Big Data and Analytics in collaboration
with IBM.
There are courses like Big Data and Analytics that brings
opportunities in IT sector; with demand for skilled technocrats
in that field outpacing other IT jobs by a broader margin. Such
a course recognises issues in everyday business, apply data
science for better understanding of data-driven management
decisions to get an edge over competition. It also provides
insights into leading analytics practices design and lead
iterative learning and development cycles.
A data science student who is pursuing his bachelor’s degree
in the respective field from a recognise university is likely to
get hired by leading companies like IBM, Amazon, Capgemini,
TCS, Deloitte as a data scientist, data analyst, big data
engineer, data architect, or database manager.
prefer candidates who studied Physics, Mathemetics as
compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/ biotechnology/
Computer Science in their 10+2. Some candidates need
to qualify exams like JEE (Main), SAT or ACT followed by
a Personal Interview round to secure admission in these
courses.
As per Analytics Insight analysis, 32% of universities are
offering Bachelor’s courses in Data Science or related courses
located in South zone; 28% of universities are located in North
zone and 26% are situated in West zone of India.
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Rank Name City Regioon Program Name Program Mode Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR
� IIT Hyderabad Hyderabad South B.Tech in Big Data Analytics On Campus CET 24,80,000
2 Vellore Institute of Technology Vellor South B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning On Campus VITEEE 7,87,000
3 SP Jain School of Global Management Mumbai West Bachelor of Data Science On Campus SAT, ACT, SPJET, JEE (Main), 12,77,940
Evaluation and Interview
4 IIT Madras Chennai South B.Sc in Programming & Data Science Off Campus Qualifier Exam 1,00,000
5 Manipal Academy Manipal South B.Tech in Data Science and Engineering On Campus Manipal Entrance Test 17,06,000
6 GH Raisoni College of Engineering Nagpur Central B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result -
7 International Institute Of Information Technology Naya Raipur West B.Tech in Data Science and AI On Campus JEE (Main), JoSAA counselling 2,53,800
8 PEC University of Technology Chandigarh North B.Tech in Big Data Analytics On Campus JEE (Main) 3,90,000
9 SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai South B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning On Campus JEE 1,01,000
10 Indraprastha Institute of Information and Technology Delhi North B.Tech in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence On Campus JEE 7,20,000
11 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun North B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning On Campus JEE -
12 Jain University Bengaluru South B.Tech in computer Science with specialization in On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result -
Artificial Intelligence
13 Sharda University Noida North B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning On Campus Entrance Test -
14 Lovely Professional University Phagwara North B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning On Campus JEE -
15 Quantum University Jaysingha North B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning On Campus JEE -
16 DIT University Dehradun North B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with On Campus CET 1,40,000
Specialization in Big Data Analytics
17 NIIT University Neemarana North B.Tech in CSE with specialization in Big Data Analytics On Campus JEE (Main) 4,25,000
18 Graphic Era University Dehradun North B.Tech in Big Data Analytics On Campus JEE (Main) 6,20,000
19 Vishvakarma Institute of Technology Pune West B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science On Campus MH-CET /JEE (Main)/VUNET 7,20,000
20 Chandigarh University Mohali North BE, CSE with specialization in Big Data and Analytics On Campus 10+2 passed 3,80,000
21 Arya Institute of Engineering and I.T. Jaipur West B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science On Campus CET 3,38,000
22 NMIMS Mumbai West B.Sc in Data Science On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result -
23 MUIT Noida Noida North B.Tech in CSE with specialization in Data Analytics On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 5,00,000
24 CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Pune West Bachelor of Data Science On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 4,50,000
25 Navrachana University Vadodara West B.Sc in Data Science On Campus HSC or equivalent in any stream with 3,00,000
minimum 50%
26 Symbiosis Skills & Professional University Pune West B.Sc in Data Science On Campus CET 5,42,000
27 The NorthCap University Gurgaon North B.Tech in CSE with specialisation in Data Science On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 9,84,000
28 Sri Ramchandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai South B.Sc in Data Science On Campus CET 2,25,000
29 Jain University Kochi South B.Sc in Data Science and Analytics On Campus CET -
30 Presidency University Bengaluru South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -
31 Prestige Institute of Management and Research Indore Central BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -
32 BML Munjal University Gurgaon North BBA in Business Analytics On Campus SAT or ACT Score and Personal 8,41,000
Interview
33 GITAM School of Business Bengaluru South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus UGAT 5,97,000
34 Amity International Business School Noida North BBA Business Intelligence and Data Analytics On Campus CET 10,32,000
35 SRM University, Delhi-NCR Sonepat North BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 4,68,000

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Rank Name City Region Program Name Program Mode Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR
36 GH Raisoni University Amravati West BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 4,68,000
37 Banasthali Vidyapith Jaipur West B.Tech in Big Data Analytics On Campus CET -
38 Vijaybhoomi University Mumbai West B.E. in Artificial Intelligence On Campus CET 3,55,000
39 Manav Rachna University Fariabad North B.Tech in CSE with specialization in Data Science & On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 12,80,000
Machine Learning

40 Ganpat University Mehsana West B.Tech in CSE with specialization in Big Data & On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 2,44,000
Analytics
41 GITAM Institute of Management Visakhapatnam South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 1,42,000
42 SAGE University Indore Central BBA in Business Analytics and Data Science On Campus CET 5,97,000
43 VIT-AP University Amravati West BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 2,10,000
44 Ajeenkya DY Patil University Pune West BCA in Data Science On Campus CET 8,25,000

45 NIMAS Kolkata East B.Sc in Data Science On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result -
46 Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Fariabad North B.Tech in CSE with specialization in Data Science & On Campus CET 1,33,000
Machine Learning
47 St Joseph's Degree and PG College Hyderabad South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus MRNAT Score, Diploma, Qualifying 2,44,000
Examination
48 Birla Global University Bhubaneswar East BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -
49 Jagannath University Jhajjar North BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -
50 Sandip University Nashik West B.Tech in CSE with specialization in Data Science On Campus CET 3,60,000
51 NSHM Knowledge Campus Kolkata East Bachelors of Science in Data Science On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 5,20,000
52 KR Mangalam University Gurgaon North B.Sc in Data Science On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 2,85,000
53 Mount Carmel College Bengaluru South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 3,09,000
54 AMET University Chennai South B.Sc in Data Science On Campus CET -
55 Sri Sri University Cuttack East B.Sc in Data Science On Campus AMET-CET 16,12,000
56 Techno india university West Bengal East B.Sc in Data Science On Campus CET 1,35,000
57 GITAM Hyderabad Business School Hyderabad South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 4,10,000
58 Vishvakarma Institute of Technology Pune West B.Sc in Big Data Analytics On Campus 10+2 Result and Personal Interview -
59 DDU Kaushal Kendra Cochin University of Science And Technology Kochi South B.Voc. Business Process and Data Analytics On Campus 10+2 Pass or its Equivalent Examina- 3,00,000
tion with English and Mathematics
60 The NorthCap University Gurgaon North BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CAT -
61 ITM School of Management Gwalior Central BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 6,46,000
62 Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University Gurgaon North BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 4,80,000
63 St Claret College Bengaluru South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 4,50,000
64 Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University Gandhinagar West BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -
65 Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur West BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -
66 Pana Institute of Undergraduate Studies Mangalore South BBA in Business Analytics in association with IBM On Campus CET -
67 Navrachana University Vadodara West B.Sc. in Data Science On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result -
68 Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University Shimla North BBA in Business Analytics On Campus Merit and 10+2 Result 3,00,000
69 IIAS School of Management Siliguri East BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 2,76,000
70 Sophia Girls College Ajmer West BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -

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 Rank Name City Region Program Name Program Mode Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR
71 The Yenepoya College Mangalore South BBA Entrepreneurship, International Business and On Campus CET -
Business Analytics
72 Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute Chennai South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 240000
73 Kristu Jayanti College Bengaluru South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 210000

74 PB Siddhartha College of Arts and Science Vijayawada South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -
75 KL University Business School Guntur South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET 480000
76 Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Peppathy South B.Voc. in Business Process and Data Analytics On Campus 10+2 or Equivalent with Mathe- -
Management matics/Statistics as a Compulsory
Subject
77 iLEAD Kolkata East B.Sc in Data Science On Campus CET 480000
78 Nehru Arts and Science College Coimbatore South BBA in Business Analytics On Campus CET -

Master’s in Data Science

The Master’s in data science programme is an
interdisciplinary post graduate course tailor-made for
students having data-centric focus as a career.
It is offered by more than 100 universities across India, with
diverse areas of specialization. These courses offer theoretical
and practical knowledge about applications of big data,
computer science, maths and statistics. The course enhances
the students’ ability to understand, analyze and process big
data. The course is a comprehensive and coherent approach
to encompass students with traditional data mining skills as
well as data-driven decision making.
A candidate having Master’s in data science degree gets
the opportunity to professionally work in roles such as data
scientist, data analyst, big data engineer, data architect, data
engineer, and business analyst.
Eligibility of the Course
This course is offered to students who have completed their colleges that have entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT and
undergraduate courses in Engineering. While some colleges GATE, followed by GD/PI as admission criteria for this course.
have selection criteria on merit basis, others offer specialised
About the Course
All the courses offered under Master’s in Data Science websites also offer certificate programme in Master’s for
focusing on big data analytics and artificial intelligence Data Science.
programme is a two-year degree course. Many Edtech

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Rank Name City Region Program Name Program Mode Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR
1 IIM Calcutta with IIT Kharagpur and ISI kolkata Kolkata East PGD in Business analytics On Campus CAT 24,00,000
2 IIT Hyderabad Hyderabad South M.Tech in Data science On Campus Entrance Test and Interview 9,00,000
3 IISC Bangalore Bengaluru West M.Tech in computational and Data Processing On Campus Entrance Test and Merit List 86,000
4 NMIMS Mumbai West M.Tech in Data Science Off Campus Entrance -
5 IIT Delhi New Delhi North M.Tech in CSE with Specialization in Data Engineering On Campus Entrance -
6 BITS Pilani Goa West M.Tech in Data Science On Campus GATE -
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE or the eP-
7 IIM Ahemdabad Ahmedabad West Off Campus 23,00,000
Analytics GD-ABA qualifying-cum-aptitude test
8 IIM Bangalore Bengaluru West MBA in Big Data Analytics On Campus Entrance Test and PI 6,25,000
9 IIM Calcutta Kolkata East Advanced Programme in Data Science On Campus Enterance Test and Interview 20,00,000
10 NMIMS Mumbai Mumbai West MBA in Business Analytics On Campus XAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT 4,00,000
11 NMIMS Bengaluru Bengaluru South MBA in Business Analytics On Campus XAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT 4,00,000
PGD in Management with Specialization in Big Data
12 Goa institute of management Goa West On Campus CAT/GMAT+GDPI 20,03,640
Analytics
Entrance exam and two years of
13 Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Chennai South MBA in Business Analytics On Campus 21,25,000
experience
14 NMIMS Bengaluru Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai Multi PGP in Data Science On Campus NA 5,10,000
Praxis Admission Test (PAT)/CAT /
15 Praxis Business School Kolkata East PGP in Business Analytics On Campus 6,05,300
XAT / GMAT / GRE
16 National Instiitute of Technology Tiruchippalli South M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On Campus GATE 3,31,580
17 Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore South M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On Campus GATE/VITMEE 4,48,400
18 IIT Guwahati Guwahati East M.Tech in Dara Science On Campus GATE and PI 2,02,000
19 IIT Jodhpur Jodhpur West M.Tech in Data and Computational Sciences On Campus Entrance -
20 IIT Ropar Ropar West M.Tech in Data Science On Campus Entrance -
21 IIIT Bangalore Bengaluru South M.S. in Data Science On Campus GATE -
22 IIT Guwahati Guwahati East Post Graduate Certification Program in Data Science Off Campus 3,25,000
NMIMS's Mukesh Patel School of Technology and Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad,
23 Multi M.Tech Data Science and Artificial Intelligence On Campus GATE 5,00,000
Management N.Mumbai, Indore, Siripur
24 Nirma University Ahemdabad West M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On Campus GATE 6,72,000
25 Amity University Noida West M.Tech in data Science On Campus Entrance -
Symbiosis Centre for management and Human
26 Pune West MBA in Business Analytics On Campus WAT/SNAP 13,30,000
Resource Developmentr
27 IIT Palakkad Palakkad South M.Tech and M.Sc On Campus NA -
28 IIT Roorkee and Wiley Roorkee North PG Certification in AI NA -
29 Amity University Noida North BTech+M.Tech Integrated in Data Science On campus NA 10,80,000
30 Wellingkar institute of Management Mumbai West PGDM Research in business analytics On campus CAT/GMAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/GDPI 12,98,000
31 Loyola Institute of Business Administration With TCS Chennai South Executive Diploma in Business Analytics On campus GATE -
32 Jamia Hamdard New Delhi North M.Tech in big data analytics On campus GATE 2,64,320
33 Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management New Delhi North PGDM Research in business analytics On Campus Entrance and PI 15,00,000
34 IBS Hyderabad Hyderabad South PG Diploma Certificate course in Data Science On campus Formal Interview 3,20,000
35 Lovely Professional University Jalandhar North M.Tech Data Science and Analytics On campus GATE -

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Rank Name City Region Program Name Program Mode Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR
36 Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University Noida North M.Tech in Data Analytics On campus GATE -
37 Jain University Bengaluru South M.Tech in Data Science On campus NA -
Aegis School of Business, Data Science, Cybersecuri- PGP in Data Science, Business analytics and Big data
38 Mumbai, Bengaluru Multi -
ty and Telecommunication with IBM
39 Jaypee Institute of Technology Noida North M.Tech in big data analytics On campus GATE 2,83,300
40 NL Dalmia Mumbai West Post Graduate Certificate in Big Data Analytics -
M.E CSE in Artificial Intelligence and Machine
41 Chandigarh University Chandigarh North On campus 90,000
Learning
42 PSG College Of Technology Coimbatore South M.Sc. in Data Science On campus NA 1,82,000
43 GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam Vishakhapatnam South M.Tech in Data Sciences On campus NA 2,20,000
44 SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai South M.Tech in Big data analytics On campus GATE 3,77,600
45 GITAM Hyderabad Hyderabad South M.Tech. in Data Sciences On campus NA 2,00,000
46 Manipal University Bengaluru South M.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence On campus GATE 4,10,000
47 RIMT University Punjab North M.Tech in Big data analytics and cloud computing On campus GATE -
48 Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore South M.Sc. Data Science On campus NA 1,64,000
49 Amity University Noida North M.Sc in Data Science and Analytics On campus NA 20,000
50 Chandigarh University Chandigarh North MBA in Business Analytics (association with IBM) On campus NA 1,90,000
51 Ahemdabad University Ahemdabad West M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On campus GATE 4,08,280
Indian Institute of Information Technology and
52 Kerala South M.Sc in Data Analytics On campus NA -
Management
53 Chandigarh University Chandigarh North M.Sc. In Data Science On campus NA 1,20,000
54 Loyola College Chennai South M.Sc. In Data Science On campus NA -
55 Fergusson College Pune West M.Sc in Data Science On campus NA 57,500
56 GITAM Hyderabad Hyderabad South M.Sc. In Data Science On campus NA 2,00,000
57 NSHM College, Kolkata Hyderabad South MBA in Big Data Analytics On campus NA -
58 GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam Vishakhapatnam South MBA in Business Analytics On campus NA 7,20,000
59 Christ University Bengaluru South M.Sc in Data Analytics NA -
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Com-
60 Gandhinagar West M.Sc in Data Science On campus NA 7,00,000
munication Technology
61 Amritha University Coimbatore Coimbatore South M.Sc in Applied Statistics and Data Science On campus Graduation 2,54,880
62 College of Engineering Guindy South M.Tech in big data analytics On campus GATE/TANCET 2,10,040
School of Management Studies, University of Hyder-
63 Hyderabad South MBA in Business Analytics On campus CAT 1,65,200
abad
64 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubneshwar East M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On campus GATE, KIITEE 6,50,180
65 JSS Science and Technology University. Mysuru South M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On campus Karnataka PGCET 1,51,040
66 Galgotias University Geater Noida North M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On campus GATE 2,24,200
67 SSRMT Chennai South M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On campus GATE -
68 University of Technology Jaipur West M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On campus GATE -
69 CMR University Bengaluru South M.Tech CSE with specialization in Data Science On campus Entrance -
70 School of Data Science and Forecasting Indore Central M.Tech in Big Data Analytics On campus GATE 2,17,120

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Rank Name City Region Program Name Program Mode Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR
Vel Tech Rangaranjan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute
71 Chennai South M.Tech in Big Data Analytics GATE On campus 2,17,120
and technology
Centurion University of Technology and Manage-
72 Bhubneshwar East MBA/PGDM in Data analytics Entrance exam On campus 1,53,400
ment
73 Imarticus Mumbai West Post Graduate Program in Data Analytics NA Off Campus 1,00,000
74 GITAM University Vishakhapatnam South M.Sc. In Data Science NA On campus 2,10,000
Indian Institute of Information Technology and
75 Kerala South M.Sc in Big Data Analytics NA On campus 1,60,000
Management
76 Central University of Rajasthan Ajmer West M.Sc in Big Data Analytics NA On campus -
77 GD Goenka Gurgaon North M.Tech in data science GATE On campus -
78 Coimbatore institute of Technology Noida North M.Sc in Data Science NA On campus -
79 MIT World Peace University, Pune Pune West M.Sc in Big Data Analytics NA On campus 2,78,000
Entrance Test
80 Symbiosis Institute Of GeoInformatics Pune West M.Sc in Spatial Analytics and Data Science and Personal On campus -
Interview
81 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad university Kolkata East M.Sc in Data Science and Analytics Graduation On campus 2,70,000
82 Galgotias university Geater Noida North MBA in Business Analytics CAT/MAT/XAT On campus 4,13,000
83 Institute of Product Leadership Bengaluru South MBA in Data Science and Technology NA On campus 4,00,000
84 King's Cornerstone International College Bengaluru South M.Tech in Data Science NA On campus -
85 Maharishi University of Information technology Noida North PG Diploma in Data Science NA On campus 4,96,000

M.Tech in Computer Science with Specialization

86 Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata Kolkata East in Software Engineering / Networking and Cyber On campus 5,90,000
Security / Data Science & Analytics

87 Vijaybhoomi University Mumbai West Masters of Science in data Science NA On campus 1,25,000
88 Institute of Advanced Education and Research Kolkata East M.Sc in Data Science and Analytics Graduation On campus -
89 Marwadi University Rajkot West PGD in Big data Analytics NA On campus 1,77,000
90 King's Cornerstone International College Bengaluru South M.Sc in Data Science and Analytics NA On campus 40,000
91 NSHM College, Kolkata Hyderabad South M.Sc. in Data Science & Analytics NA On campus 10,90,000
92 Marwadi University Rajkot West M.Sc in Data Science & Analytics NA On campus 3,04,000
M.Sc IT with specialization in Data Science & Cloud
93 Garden City College, Bangalore Bengaluru South NA On campus 2,00,000
Computing
94 Maharishi University of Information technology Noida North M.Sc. In Data Science NA On campus 2,50,000
95 International School of Business and Research Bengaluru South PGDM in Business Analytical NA On campus 5,50,000
96 St. Joseph's College Bengaluru South M.Sc in Big Data Analytics NA On campus 9,00,000
St. Aloysius Institute of Management and Informa-
97 Mangalore South M.S. in Big Data Analytics NA On campus -
tion Technology
98 Rathinam Group of Institutes, Coimbatore Coimbatore South M.Sc in Data Science & Business Analytics NA On campus -
99 Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata Kolkata East M.Sc in Data Science NA On campius 2,40,000
100 Dept of Computer Science RKMVERI Howrah East M.Sc in Big Data Analytics NA On campus 1,25,000
101 Manonmaniam Sundaram University Tirunelveli South M.Sc in Big Data Analytics NA On campus -

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 Ph.D. in Data Science
Ph.D. in the field of Data Science is an
interdisciplinary STEM doctoral degree program
that focuses on systems and technologies for
processing data and information.
This degree program offers advanced training in theoretical
and computational methods. Students in this program
experiments using various technologies to develop algorithms
and models by which big data sets can be managed with
sophistication. Ph.D. in big data typically helps big data
practitioners, researchers, and scientists who work with large
data, write code, develop models, and build systems. In this
program, students will develop theoretical and applied skills,
including how to design, deploy and assess information-
Getting a Ph.D. in Data Science
Professional opportunities in big data analytics are growing at
an unprecedented pace. In India, it has become an incredible
job option as the country is emerging as a global data hub and
a majority of overseas companies are looking to establish their
present to grow their businesses.
Pursuing a career in Ph.D. requires a candidate to have
a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent degree in
Electronics/Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/
Information Technology/ Bioinformatics with Mathematics as
Area of Specialization for Ph.D. in Data Science
» Big Data
» Databases and Data Analytics
» Architecture and Embedded Systems
» Data Mining
» NLP
» Database Management
Exams
Candidates for Ph.D. in Data Science will have to take a
qualifying exam. This can vary from university to university.
Some institutes take candidates based on marks of
GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or JRF exams, while some select
candidates based on PG qualifications, academic credentials,
written test, and personal interview.
While Ph.D. enables students to perform inclusive tasks of a
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oriented big data technologies that support decision-making
across the social and organizational level.
A candidate pursuing a Ph.D. in Data Science must determine
whether he/she will use their Ph.D. degree to get a job as a
big data engineer or to do deeper research and try to solve
complex, theoretical problems. Many Ph.D. programs offer
training in scientific fields such as statistics, mathematics,
computer science, or information systems.
a subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. Though
these degrees are not required for admission at some institutes,
students at least must have some level of training or experience
in technology, including areas such as computer programming
through data structures, database management systems,
linear algebra, networking and graph theory.
To get admission for Ph.D. in Data Science, an applicant
will have to fill an application form online at the respected
institution.
» Statistical Computing
» Ethics and Human Factors
» Artificial Intelligence
» Machine Learning
» Data Science
» Experiment Design and more.
statistician, analyst, and engineer, a number of universities
offer this program to get specialization through research
and fulfill a career in the world of data. According to our
analysis, 64% of universities offering Ph.D. in Data Science are
located in West zone, followed by South and East zone at 14%
and 7%, respectively.
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Rank Name City Regioon Program Name Program Mode Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

1 Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata East On Campus Entrance Test and Personal Interview -
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

2 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Bengaluru West On Campus Post Graduation 2,26,800
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data Academic Credentials, Written Test
3 IIT Gandhinagar Gujrat West On Campus 3,84,000
Science and Interview

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

4 Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai West On Campus UGC NET, CSIR NET or JRF 98,370
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

5 IIT Delhi New Delhi North On Campus GATE/NET 3,87,000
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

6 IIT Bombay Mumbai West On Campus Post Graduation 5,88,000
Science

M.Tech + Ph.D. in Computer Science with

7 IIT Guwahati Guwahati East On Campus GATE 70,800
Specialization in Data Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

8 IIT Hyderabad Hyderabad South On Campus Post Graduation 1,69,155
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

9 BITS Pilani Goa West On Campus M.Tech/ ME -
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

10 NIT Trichy Tiruchirappalli West On Campus Written test and interview 2,37,750
Science

Entrance Test, Skill Assessment &

11 CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru West Ph.D. in Data Science On Campus Personal interview and Academic 2,85,000
Performance

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

12 Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal West On Campus Written Test and Interview 1,77,000
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

13 IIT Jodhpur Rajasthan West On Campus Post Graduation in Engineering 5,22,000
Science

P.hD. in Computer Science with Specialization in Data

14 IIT Palakkad Kerala South On Campus GATE 2,08,500
Science

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Executive Program in Data Science
Big data is transforming the way business
executives make business decisions.
This is why today, the use of data science application is
proliferating in industries viz., financial services, healthcare,
retail, e-commerce, media, manufacturing, and customer
service industry. This resulted in department and company
leaders looking out to seek expertise and training on ways
to mine and analyze data by leveraging statistical and
quantitative machine learning models so as to be able to
make data-driven business decisions.
For any executive course, one is generally expected to have
either a Master’s degree in a related field, especially the ones
inclined to computer science or mathematics, along with
some work experience. However, there is often some flexibility
around these precise requirements. Or one can simply
qualify for executive courses just by gaining extensive work
experience in the field. Interest candidates need to register
on the preferred institute’s website and then they are required
to clear selection process which is either a written test, or an
interview or both. Also, the written test can be a common
entrance exam or institute organized entry test.
Studying data science and big data practices on executive-
level offers one a higher and unique weightage when
compared with other employers. It empowers them to propel
improvements within their organizations, focus on areas of
specialization within their professional field and broaden their
knowledge and expertise to enhance their career curve.
Most of the executive programs are not technical but
business-oriented. In fact, there are MBA courses which do not
require specializations in AI either, yet have high value in terms
of educational qualification. In reality, most of the executive
level courses focus on practical business applications of data
and machine learning. Hence, these courses are designed to
give C-Suite level executives a comprehensive understanding
of the basics for how data science operates and what it can
accomplish. Some courses are aimed to provide an overview
of what kind of data companies are dealing with, how to
process it, and how to create interventions based on those
insights from a business perspective.
Most of these programs teach about
» Foundation in Statistics using R, business and
management concepts,
» Analytical techniques using R, Python, SAS,
» Tableau and Power BI for Data Visualization
» Big Data concepts using Hadoop, HDFS, Pig, Hive, Sqoop,
Flume, Spark and Storm
» Advanced data wrangling, data mining, statistical
modeling and machine learning applications on datasets
Some may include basics about ANOVA, regression analytics,
logistic regression, decision trees, cluster analysis, neural
networks. They also include capstone projects and hands-
on knowledge from case studies across BFSI, retail, telecom,
supply chain, HR and other industries.
Furthermore, some courses offer the chance to study while
pursuing careers with flexible part-time and online options.
In the case of eLearning based executive programs, the study
material is delivered Direct-to-Device (D2D) on the student’s
device of choice while the classes are held online. With the
shortage of skilled personnel, it is the right time to sign up for
a course now.

Rank Name City Region Program Name Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR

1 ISB Hyderabad Hyderabad South Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA) GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ NMAT 11,97,700
2 IIT Hyderabad Hyderabad South Executive MTech in Data Science (EMDS) Entrance 10,62,000
NMIMS Global Access School For Continuing Educa-
3 Pan India Multi Executive Program in Big Data & Machine Learning Not Required -
tion
4 IIM Calcutta Kolkata East Executive Programme on Business Analytics (EPBA) Screening & Selection 4,24,800
Post Graduate Program In Business Analytics And Business Intelligence
5 Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon North Not Required 4,66,100
(PGP-BABI)
6 IIM Ahmedabad Ahmedabad West Executive Programme in Advanced Business Analytics Not Required 10,00,000
7 IIM Lucknow Lucknow North Executive Program on Business and Data Analytics Not Required 2,34,820
8 SP Jain School of Global Management Mumbai West Big Data and Visual Analytics Not Required 5,90,000
9 MISB Bocconi Mumbai West Executive Program in Business Analytics (EPBA) Not Required 7,55,200
10 IMT Ghaziabad Ghaziabad North Post Graduate Executive Certificate Program in Data Science & Big Data Not Required 94,400

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Rank Name City Region Program Name Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR
11 IIM Rohtak Rohtak North Executive Certificate Program in Data Analytics using R & Python Not Required 70,800
12 XLRI Jamshedpur Gurgaon North Executive Program in Data Science using Excel & R Not Required 1,18,000
Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
13 IIM Kozhikode Kozhikode South Not Required 2,95,000
Management and Analytics
Executive education and runs General Management and Analytics
14 Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics Bengaluru South Not Required -
program (Certificate Programme in Business Analytics)
15 IIM Calcutta Kolkata East Advanced Programme in Data Sciences (APDS) Screening & Selection 4,24,800
16 upGrad & NMIMS Mumbai West MBA (Executive) with Specialisation in Business Analytics Not Required 1,60,500
Manipal ProLearn In Association With Manipal Post Graduate Certificate Program In Data Science & Machine
17 Online Multi Not Required 99,120
Academy Of Higher Education Learning
18 NMIMS Global Access Online Multi MBA (Executive) with Specialisation in Business Analytics Not Required 4,00,000
19 Aegis School Of Data Science Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore Multi EPGP in Data Science, Business Analytics & Big Data Not Required 4,54,300
20 IIM Ahmedabad Ahmedabad West Advanced Consumer Analytics Not Required 90,000
21 IIM Ahmedabad Ahmedabad West Effective Data Visualization for the Data-Driven Organisation Not Required 90,000
22 IIM Indore Indore Central Integrated Program in Business Analytics (IPBA) Not Required 3,48,100
23 IIM Raipur Raipur West eDP in Data Science and Machine Learning using R and Python Not Required 82,600
Strategic Analytics: Weaving Analytics into Decision Making -
24 IIM Ahmedabad Ahmedabad West Not Required 1,85,000
Quantitative Data Analytics and its Applications in Business/Marketing
25 IIM Ahmedabad Ahmedabad West Big Data Analytics Not Required 1,50,000
26 IIT Guwahati Guwahati East Post Graduate Certification Program in Data Science Not Required 3,25,000
27 IFIM Business School Bengaluru West Executive PGDM in Business Analytics Not Required -
Great Lakes and UT Austin McCombs School of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR,
28 Multi PG Program in Data Science and Business Analytics Screening, Interview 4,66,100
Business. Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune
29 NIT Rourkela Rourkela East Advanced Executive Program in Big Data Engineering Interview selection 1,97,500
30 School of Management and Labour Studies (TISS) Mumbai West Executive Postgraduate Diploma In Analytics (EPGDA) Not Required 2,50,000
31 IIBM Institute of Business Management New Delhi North Executive Program in Data Science Not Required 41,300
School of Management Studies, University of Hy-
32 Hyderabad South SMS Executive MBA (MBAX) Written Test 9,44,000
derbad
33 REVA Academy for Corporate Excellence (RACE), Bengaluru West MBA Business Analytics Not Required 3,70,000
34 Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM) Hyderabad South Executive PGDM in Business Analytics Not Required -
35 Jigsaw Academy With University of Chicago Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad Multi PGP in Data SCience Personal Interview 4,30,700
36 JainX Academy Bengaluru West Executive Program in Business Analytics Not Required 24,000
37 Lloyd Business School Noida West IBM Executive Programs In Business Analytics (Data Scientist) Not Required 65,000
38 Lloyd Business School Noida West Predictive Analytics Modeler (Executive) Not Required 35,000
39 IIM Indore Indore Central Certificate Program in People Analytics and Digital HR Not Required 94,400
40 IFMR Chennai, Sricity South Certificate in Business Analytics & Big Data Not Required -

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 Rank Name Programs Program Name Exam/Eligi- Fee in
bility INR
Business Analytics Certification
1 upGrad upGrad Not Required 23,600
Program
upGrad & International Institute of
PG Diploma in Data Science Not Required 1,19,172
Information Technology, Bangalore
upGrad & International Institute of
PG Certification in Data Science Not Required 26,152
Information Technology, Bangalore
upGrad & International Institute of
PG Diploma in data science Not Required 99,310
Information Technology, Bangalore
Online Courses in Data Science upGrad & International Institute of
PG Certification in Data Science Not Required 37,360
Information Technology, Bangalore
The online education industry is suddenly upGrad & NMIMS
MBA (Executive) with Specialisation
Not Required 2,40,750
booming in India with the proliferation of virtual/
in Business Analytics
upGrad, Liverpool John Moores

cloud-based training. universiy & International Institute of

Information Technology, Bangalore
Master of Science in Data Science Not Required 2,36,250

upGrad, Liverpool John Moores

The reason behind its sudden spike is the Covid-19 pandemic. education policy also promotes initiatives compromising
universiy & International Institute of M.S. in Data Science Not Required 1,57,000
Even earlier, people showed an interest in online education, Pilot studies and installation of virtual labs. The policy is
Information Technology, Bangalore
but not as much as they do now. Education institutes are aimed to transform the education standards of India by the
closed for the time being and it looks like even if the routine end of 2040. Executive Program in Business and
WileyNXT, IIM, Lucknow Not Required 2,34,820
gets back, the trend and adoption of online education will Big data is a vast field. The industry keeps growing big as Data Analytics
prevail in the modern world. Online education has its own humans generate at least 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every Executive Program in Data Driven
WileyNXT, IIM, Lucknow Not Required 1,59,000
set of lenient features like learning any time at the student’s day. The functionalities around the data are also increasing, Product Management
comfort, and relief from high amounts spent on fees spent on opening a wide range of education-related possibilities in Jigsaw
2 Jigsaw Academy Big Data Engineering Not Required 28,320
classrooms and hostels. big data. In India, online education platforms like Edureka, Academy
Online education allows learning to be something beyond Simplilearn, Udemy, upGrad, etc. are merging with leading Jigsaw Academy Data Science with Python Course Not Required 29,500
the norm. Ultimately, online education leverage students to Indian institutions in availing big data online education.
Jigsaw Academy HR Analytics Course Not Required 24,662
access unlimited topics and global experts in niche subjects, However, it is a diverse platform where courses range from
something otherwise not affordable or imaginable for many. simple 10-day basics to a Master’s in big data. The entry Jigsaw Academy Analytics with Excel Not Required 7,788
The Indian government is showing interest in developing for such online courses is easy compared to other college Jigsaw Academy eCommerce Analytics Not Required 28,320
online education. The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 courses. Most of the programs ask students to join classes Jigsaw Academy Marketing Analytics Course Not Required 28,320
released by the Education Ministry has emphasised on right away, while only few conduct preliminary online tests. Jigsaw Academy Data Analysis Course for Beginners Not Required 3,304
the growing need of online education in India. The policy Some online courses even provide career opportunities by
Jigsaw Academy Analytics for Leaders Not Required 10,384
is designed to maximise the benefits of digital and online partnering with big entities.
Jigsaw Academy Data Science with R Not Required 29,500
education in India while mitigating the downsides. The
Jigsaw Academy Financial Analytics Not Required 28,320
Integrated Program in Business
Jigsaw Academy & IIM Indore Not Required 3,48,100
Analytics (IPBA)
Jigsaw Academy & NASSCOM Future Full Stack Data Science Program
Not Required 56,640
Skills (FSDS)
Jigsaw Academy In Association With Executive Program In Business
Not Required -
SDA Bocconi Analytics (EPBA)
Jigsaw University & Manipal
PG Diploma in Data Science Not Required 11,68,000
Academy of Higher Education

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Rank Name Programs Program Name Exam/Eligibility Fee in Rank Name Programs Program Name Exam/Eligi- Fee in
INR bility INR
3 Simplilearn Simplilearn Data Science with R Certification Course Not Required 20,999 6 Analytixlabs Analytixlabs Certified Big Data Course Not Required 40,000
Simplilearn Data Science with Python Course Not Required 22,499
Analytixlabs & IBM Certified Big Data Course Not Required 44,250
Simplilearn Big Data Hadoop Certification Traning Not Required 19,999
Course Analytixlabs & IBM Data Science 360 Course Not Required 57,230
Simplilearn AWS Big Data Certification Training Course Not Required 20,999 Analytixlabs & IBM Business Analytics 360 Course Not Required 45,430
Simplilearn Introduction to Data Analytics Course for Not Required 6,999 Analytixlabs & IBM Data Science with Python Course Not Required 26,550
Beginners
Board Infinity Learning Path in Data Science Not Required 65,000
Simplilearn Business Analytics Certification Training Not Required 13,999
7 Imarticus Imarticus Post Graduate Program in Data Analytics Not Required 2,10,000
with Excel
Apptitude
Simplilearn & IBM Data Analyst Master's Program Not Required 44,999 Post Graduate Program for Agile Business
Imarticus & IIBA Test, Personal 2,93,250
Simplilearn & IBM Data Scientist Master's Program Not Required 49,999 Analyst
Interview
Simplilearn & IBM Big Data Engineer Master's Program Not Required 44,999 Imarticus & KPMG Financial Analysis Prodegree Not Required 60,000
Simplilearn & IBM Data Analyst Master's Program Not Required 44,999 Post Graduate Program In Analytics and
Imarticus & UCLA Not Required 1,80,000
Simplilearn &Purdue PGP in Data Science Not Required 2,65,500 Artificial Intelligence
University &IBM Ivy
Data Science and Advanced Tableu
4 Talentedge Talentedge & eCornell Data Analytics 360 Certification Program Not Required 1,47,500 8 Professional Ivy Professional School Not Required 54,278
Certification Course
for Indian Executives School
Talentedge & IIM Professional Certificate Program in Business Not Required 1,18,000 Data Science and Big Data Analytics
Ivy Professional School Not Required 54,278
Kozhicode Analytics Certification Course
Talentedge & IIM Luc- Executive Program in Marketing Analytics Not Required 82,600 Ivy Professional School Predictive Analytics with R Certification Not Required 23,482
know Ivy Professional School Data Visualisation and Reporting Not Required 21,122
Talentedge & XLRI Jam- Postgraduate Certificate in Business Ana- Online 3,54,000 Ivy Professional schools & Data Science with AI and ML Certification
shedpur lytics Assessment Not Required 66,625
Honeywell Course
Talentedge & XLRI Jam- Executive Development Program in Market- Not Required 82,600 9 Edureka Edureka Big Data Hadoop Certification Traning Not Required 15,996
shedpur ing Analytics
Edureka Big Data Architect Master's Program Not Required 79,999
Talentedge & XLRI Jam- Executive Development Program in Data Not Required 1,18,000
Edureka Data Analyst Master's Program Not Required 69,999
shedpur Science with Python, R & Excel
Edureka Data Scientist Master's Program Not Required 89,999
Talentedge and XLRI Post Graduate Certificate Programe in Not Required 3,54,000
Python Certification Training for Data
Jamshedpur Business Analytucs Edureka Not Required 17,596
Science
5 Manipal Manipal Pro learn PGP in AI & Deep learning Not Required -
Edureka Talend for Data Integration and Big Data Not Required 14,236
Pro learn
Edureka Data Analytics with R Certification Training Not Required 15,996
Manipal Pro learn PG Certificate Programme in Data Science Not Required 1,100
and ML Edureka Data Science Certification Course Using R Not Required 19,919

Manipal Pro learn PG Diploma in Data Science Not Required 11,68,000 Edureka Analytics for Retail Banks Not Required 9,599

Manipal ProLearn Data Analysis and Visualisation Not Required 35,400 Digital
10 Digital Vidhya Masters in Data Science Programme Not Required -
Vidhya
Manipal ProLearn Certificate Program in Big Data Not Required 41,300
Digital Vidya & NASSCOM
Manipal ProLearn, Advanced Business Analytics with Python Not Required 20,322 Big Data Foundation Course Not Required 5,000
FutureSkills
Equifax
Digital Vidya & NASSCOM
Manipal ProLearn, Gra- Post Graduate Certificate Program in Data Not Required 1,00,000 Data Science with Python Online Training Not Required 29,500
FutureSkills
mener, Equifax Science and Machine Learning
Digital Vidya & Vskills Data Analytics Course Not Required 12,625

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 Recruitment
Rank Name Programs Program Name Exam/Eligibility Fee in INR

11 Amity Future Amity Future Diploma in Business Analytics & Not Required 1,85,000
Academy, Academy, Arizona Intelligence

Landscape in India
State University,
Thunderbird
school of Global
Management

Amity Future
Academy,
Post Graduate Program in Data
Science
Not Required 2,15,000
Big data today has become the buzzword
eCornell
as the amount of data being generated
every minute is tremendous.
12 Edvancer Edvancer Certified Data Analytics Specialist Not Required 35,388
Eduventures Eduventures

Edvancer PG Program in Data Science Not Required 60,168 This surge in data by consumers as well as businesses According to Analytics Insight, the global big data analytics
Eduventures & worldwide is fuelling the need for big data analytics. It market in India is predicted to reach from US$4.4 billion in
UPES assesses analytics tools to unlock information, hidden 2019 to US$18.9 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 27.8%
patterns, market trends and customer preferences that can over the projected timeframe.
Edvancer PG Program in Data Science Not Required 59,000 help organizations to make informed business decisions.

Big Data Analytics Market in India (in US$Billion)

Eduventures &
UPES

Edvancer Advanced Certification in Data Not Required 64,888 20

Eduventures, Analytics
E&ICT Academy,
IIT Kanpur, Meity 15

13 IMS IMS Proschool Business Analytics COurse with Not Required 50,000
Proschool Certification 10

14 360 DigiTMG 360 DigiTMG Professional Course in Data Science Not Required 79,000
and AI 5

360 DigiTMG, IBM, Full Stack Data Science Program Not Required 2,20,000
UTM
0
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
15 Excelr Excelr Data Science COurse Training Not Required 35,499

With an ever-growing volume of big data across diverse As the accessibility of data will help organizations to reap
16 JanBask JanBask Training Data Science Training using R and Not Required -
industries, the demand for big data analytics professionals significant benefits from it, the number of big data open job
Training Python
in enterprises is multiplying exponentially. In 2020, there opportunities will grow exponentially to reach 1,37,630 by
JanBask Training Data Science Certification Training Not Required - are 62,793 open job opportunities in big data analytics. 2025.
Using R

17 Inventateq Inventateq Online Data Science Course and Not Required 16,999
Certification

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Data Science Job Openings in India
Data Science Salary
in India (1-10 Years)
1,37,630
140,000 Experience Average Salary
1,15,850
Lowest INR 5,70,000 1-4 years INR 5,80,000
106,250 98,261

72,337
80,729
Average INR 11,30,000 5-9 years INR 10,23,000
72,500 62,793
Highest INR 19,30,000 Above 10 Years INR 18,40,000
38,750

S. Company Highest Lowest Average S. Company Highest Lowest Average

5000 No. Name Salary Salary Salary No. Name Salary Salary Salary
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 Google 73.1 2.7 20.0 26 Infosys 17.3 2.1 8.2

2 Amazon 43.5 6.0 16.1 27 HCL Technologies 17.0 4.0 8.9

3 McKinsey & 39.7 8.2 12.6 28 PaypaL 16.5 2.4 6.1

Roles & Responsibilities of a Data Scientist and Big Data Analyst Company 29 Ernst & Young 16.1 8.4 10.0
4 IBM 37.1 2.88 12.4 30 Axis Bank 16.0 7.1 10.7
Big Data Analysts are data analysts responsible for a range understand those insights and translate them into actionable 5 Ericsson 34.7 3.9 19.3 31 ITC Infotech India 15.0 4.1 8.8
of roles, from acquiring voluminous amounts of data to business strategies. They work with a cohort of big data and 6 PwC 29.2 3.7 12.5 32 Genpact 14.3 10.0 12.8
processing and summarizing it. They deal with big data that analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, MS Office, R, Python,
primarily encompasses both unstructured and structured HTML, SQL, C++, Javascript, SAS, Tableau, QlikView, Hadoop, 7 Airtel 27.7 6.0 19.4 33 Larsen & Toubro 14.0 5.0 10.0
data. As data scientists glean, clean, process, and evaluate Spark, MongoDB, Cassandra, and more. 8 Reliance Industries 25.6 9.0 17.1 Limited
big data sets to excerpt meaningful insights, big data analysts 9 HDFC Bank 25.5 10.0 17.9 34 Thomson Reuters 14.0 6.7 12.8

10 Flipkart 25.2 5.9 19.9 35 KPMG 14.0 4.6 9.3

Skills Required to Become a Data Scientist and Big Data Analyst 11 S&P Global 24.5 7.7 14.3 36 IBM 12.4 4.6 5.8

12 Verizon 23.2 7.3 13.4 37 Robert Bosch 12.2 9.5 10.5

To become a successful data scientist or big data analyst, an communication skills, and hands-on expertise with multiple
India
aspirant must have programming skills, quantitative aptitude, technologies, along with auditing skills and business acumen. 13 Reliance Jio 22.6 6.4 10.6
38 Tech Mahindra 12.0 5.3 8.6
computational frameworks knowledge, data warehousing, 14 American Express 22.4 11.9 16.9
39 Exadatum 11.4 4.7 6.7
15 Dell Technologies 22.2 6.5 16.8
Data Scientist Salary: Based on Experience 16 Cognizant 21.0 12.0 16.2
40 Saturam 11.3 8.8 11.0
41 Accenture 10.9 3.2 5.7
17 Microsoft 20.5 1.9 8.8
A career in data science is one of the most highly sought after An entry-level data scientist’s salary with experience of 1 to 42 Mu Sigma 10.1 3.5 6.1
18 Cyient 19.7 1.2 10.1
job opportunities in India. As enterprises look to acquire the 4 years is INR5,80,000. With growing experience and skills,
43 HP Inc. 10.1 7.1 7.3
best talent pool with knowledge in data, big data salary in the salaries also rise. A mid-level data scientist’s salary with 5 to 19 Deloitte 19.1 9.7 14.5
44 Tata Consultancy 10.1 4.2 7.1
country is very high. The average data scientist’s salary with 1 9 years of experience is INR 10,23,000. With over 10 years of 20 Samsung 18.9 2.1 13.1
Services
to 10 years of experience in India is INR11,30,000. It ranges from experience, big data experts can earn INR 18,40,000. 21 Cognizant 18.8 3.8 11.0
45 Genpact 10.0 1.6 8.3
INR5,70,00 to INR19,30,000. Technology
Solutions 46 Bain and 9.9 5.3 7.6
Data Scientist’s Salary: Based on Companies 22 OYO 18.6 9.6 14.1
company
47 DataMetica 8.7 4.4 5.3
23 ICICI Bank 18.0 6.5 12.5
Companies that play more with data and always look to drive meet business needs. 48 Concentrix 6.9 2.4 4.6
24 Wipro 17.9 2.9 10.8
innovation pay handsome salaries for data crunching jobs. Here are the leading companies offering lucrative salaries on 49 Capgemini 5.5 3.6 4.4
They often compete to get the best talent pool that can help an average per annum. 25 UnitedHealth Group 17.4 11.8 13.2 50 Virtusa 5.2 3.5 4.3

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 Top Data Science Roles
The rise of data science has come the accompanying
explosion in roles in some way which involves data.
No wonder it is one of the hot and progressive fields of
technological applications in current times. Perhaps the best
job market right now converges in the field of data science.
Meanwhile, this emerging field is revolutionizing technology
and industries alike. As industries across all verticals become
more data-driven, it influences the jobs market and the skills
that are required. As we discover new data touchpoints and
ways to analyze it, the society we reside in, our daily lives and
Data Statistician
Average Pay in India: INR 5,18,935
A Data Statistician collects, analyses,
understand qualitative and quantitative data
by using statistical theories and methods.
Skills
Database systems (SQL and NoSQL),
Distributed Computing, Data editing and
cleaning, Analysis tools (MatLab, R), Statistical
software (SAS, SPSS
Data Engineer
Average Pay in India: INR 8,30,088
A Data Engineer focuses on the development, deployment,
management, and optimization of data pipelines and
infrastructure to transform and transfer data to data
scientists for querying.
Skills
Programming languages (Java, Scala),
NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra DB),
frameworks (Apache Hadoop)
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the nation’s economy becomes more reliant on the data.
This is also why data science and big data support a wide
spectrum of job opportunities.
While data scientist is herald as the sexiest job of the 21st
century, in recent years, job roles like data architect, data
analyst, are gaining more traction. Let’s have a quick overview
of the most common job roles in data science and big data.
Business Analyst
Average Pay in India: INR 6,42,380
A business analyst is proficient in the skill
of linking data insights to actionable
business insights and can use storytelling
techniques to spread the message across
the entire organization.
Skills
SQL, MS Office, Storytelling, conscious
listening, Power BI
Data Administrator
Average Pay in India: INR 6,82,476
Data Admin has to ensure that the database is accessible
to every stakeholder in the organizations, is performing
legitimately and that the necessary safety measures are in
place to keep the stored data safe and immune to hacking.
Skills
ERP, Data modeling and design, Java, HTML, Database
management system (Oracle 11g, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM
DB2, Sybase and MySQL), Knowledge about operating systems
(Windows, Linux, UNIX), Management Of Information Systems.
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Data Architect S.No The Most Popluar Data Science Profiles Industry Demand Average Salary (in INR)

Average Pay in India: INR 19,83,996 1 Data Scientist 10.9% 9,07,834

2 Data Analyst 10.7% 4,63,511
Data Architects are charged with the responsibility
3 Business Analyst 10.0% 6,30,283
of designing, creating, deploying, and managing an
organization’s data architecture. They have to design 4 Senior Business Analyst 7.4% 10,31,875
blueprints for data management framework to integrate, 5 Senior Data Analyst 6.3% 8,35,213
centralize and maintain data sources.
6 Data Engineer 5.6% 7,90,929

Skills 7 Financial Analyst 5.3% 4,43,139

RDMSs (relational database management systems) or 8 Big Data Engineer 4.2% 8,07,177
foundational database, Programming languages (Python,
9 Senior Financial Analyst 3.7% 6,49,433
Java, C++), Hadoop technologies, like MapReduce, Hive,
and Pig, ETL (extract, transform, load), Data modeling 10 Senior Data Scientist 3.7% 19,32,507
(Impala, Oozie, Mahout, Flume) Why Pursue Career 11 IT Business Analyst 3.2% 5,82,358

Data Analyst in Data Science 12 Business Operations Analyst 3.0% 5,41,775

13 Business Systems Analyst 2.8% 8,46,765
Average Pay in India: INR 4,27,021 As mentioned earlier, this branch of technology
14 Lead Business Analyst 2.8% 14,64,525
is proliferating with new avenues of exciting
A Data Analyst works on processing and performing mainly job potential and lucrative salaries. Other than 15 Associate Business analyst 1.9% 5,03,474
statistical analysis on existing datasets. Apart from that, a that, here’s why a career in data science is one 16 IT Analyst 1.9% 4,63,511
data analyst is responsible for data querying, forecasting to of the best:
17 Business Technology Analyst 1.6% 6,36,199
look for relationships, patterns, trends in data. » Low Competition for Available Positions
» Chance to work with C-level administration 18 Associate Data Scientist 1.2% 7,17,964
Skills » High Demand for Data Science Experts 19 Junior Data Analyst 1.4% 4,11,847
Programming skills (SAS, R, Python), statistical and » Opportunity to lead businesses and be part
20 Business Data Analyst 1.4% 5,64,791
mathematical skills, data wrangling, data visualization of the decision-making team
(Tableau, Qlik), spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel or » Work from Home 21 Data Specialist 1.2% 6,12,453
Google Sheets » Diverse Roles and Responsibilities 22 Business Intelligence Analyst 1.2% 5,73,881
» Opportunity to make a better world via data
Data Scientist science models that are used in sectors like
23 Lead Data Scientist 1.2% 20,44,889

healthcare, and other research sectors. 24 Data Quality Analyst 1.2% 3,89,283
Average Pay in India: INR 8,15,688 » It is Exciting, Mysterious and Evolving field. 25 Associate Data Analyst 1.2% 4,76,557
26 Data Science Engineer 0.7% 8,22,265
A Data Scientist’s work involves understanding an
organization’s goals and determine how data can be 27 Data Architect 0.7% 17,03,060
used to achieve those goals. A data scientist also designs 28 Data Science Manager 0.9% 22,70,604
predictive models which often incorporate machine
29 Lead Data Analyst 0.9% 12,42,623
learning and deep learning protocols; for the purposes of
prediction, gleaning data, or data analysis, etc. 30 Operations Analyst 0.9% 4,10,515
31 Big Data Developer 0.2% 8,07,177
Skills
32 Senior Operations Analyst 0.5% 6,37,984
Programming skills (SAS, R, Python), Statistical and
Mathematical Skills, Storytelling And Data Visualization, 33 Senior Data Engineer 0.2% 14,71,857
Hadoop, SQL, machine learning, Predictive Modeling 34 Senior Analyst 0.2% 7,06,444

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Market
Recommendation
Undoubtedly, data is everywhere around us.
Businesses of all sizes and types are making
significant leaps and bounds in delivering
enhanced and improved business outcomes by
harnessing their data.
For this, they are leveraging effective big data analytics
solutions to process this data in order to derive meaningful
insights. While data has become a new currency for enterprise
growth, big data analytics is not only an essential tool
but it is becoming a multi-faceted skill for organizations.
Having relevant skills can play a crucial role to cope with the
relentlessly evolving big data sets and transform businesses
into a data-driven organization.
To become successful in the field of data science, there are
multiple ways professionals and students can learn and
master this domain. As mentioned above in this report, an
aspirant can get started in this field through a Bachelor’s,
Master’s and Ph.D. program,, along with online and executive
programs.
In recent years, the need to improve the quality of education
has become indispensable as India is progressively striding
towards an digital ecosystem. Data science is one of the
fields that is emerging rapidly, enabling IT professionals to
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survive the data world. Since big data analytics is becoming
a sought-after career option in nearly every business area,
aspirants must seek ways to enhance their knowledge and
develop the skills that can help them deliver more value to
their organizations.
With companies seeking advanced skills when acquiring the
best talent, they also must initiate re-skilling and upskilling
programs to improve the data knowledge of their employees,
both existing and new ones. It has become essential than
ever before to work with large data infrastructure to stay
competitive in today’s dynamic market. Analytics Insight
estimates over 133 million new job opportunities to be
generated by the fourth industrial revolution. In India, about
1.37 million new jobs in data science to remain open by 2025.
Thus, to master data science and survive the rapidly growing
filed, an aspirant must look for advanced big data analytics
skills and knowledge that can help them in their personal as
well as professional life.
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Conclusion
From government institutions, social networking sites,
healthcare, IT companies, retail, BFSI to manufacturing
industries, there is not any area, where data science and big
Data Science is growing up fast. Today,
data is not being leveraged. The ability to transform raw data
into valuable insight has a profound impact on how the world
organizations in various sectors, are grappling to
moves closer to digital empowerment. It also helps in enabling
companies to make smarter business decisions, analyze the
make sense of an exorbitant amount of disparate
market and understand customer patterns.
Without the expertise of professionals who mine, extrapolate
and diverse data.
and share data-driven insights, data science is valueless.
As the importance of data processing and data-powered
businesses rises, so does the demand for data experts.
This means, data science is constantly evolving into
one of the most promising and in-demand career paths
for skilled professionals. These data experts must have
extensive knowledge requirements, including academic
and professional training and/or experience in their selected
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career domain. Further, the typical responsibilities of a data
professional include collecting, organizing and translating
data into actionable insights in a way that positively
influences business decisions or research results. So, to
surmise, they are becoming crucial parts of products, trades,
public agencies, and non-profit organizations. This is the
reason why organizations are facing a shortage of data
professionals.
Therefore, it is vital that these data experts must have
relevant skills and hone them to succeed on a professional
level that benefits them and their organization. Moreover,
factoring the abundance of opportunities and promises
offered by data science and the shortage of skilled personnel,
pursuing a career will surely be a rewarding experience and
lifelong learning. So, if one is intrigued by technologies like big
data, machine learning, artificial intelligence and predictive
analytics, s/he should give data science a chance.
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