Master of Science in Data Science (MS.DS)

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Course Duration

2 years

Commencement Date

5 Jan 2026

Application End Date

30 Nov 2025

Session Timing

1hr/week

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Master of Science in Data Science (MS.DS) Program Overview

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has launched the online Master of Science in Data Science degree programme. A comprehensive programme that will teach you how to analyse and interpret complex data sets, derive meaningful insights, and make data-driven decisions across various domains. This programme will help you acquire and apply savvy data science skills to boost your career while alleviating bottlenecks and improving business outcomes.

Programme Highlights

Flexible Learning: Live sessions (evenings/weekends) + self-paced recorded lectures.

Top-Ranked Institution: VIT is ranked among Top 10 Universities in India (NIRF 2024) and holds a QS 4-star rating.

Career Opportunities: Roles like Data Scientist, Business Analyst, ML Engineer, etc., with an average salary of ₹14 LPA (source: Glassdoor).

Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Covers tools like Python, SQL, Tableau, R, and real-world projects (e.g., Fraud Detection, Market Basket Analysis).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years duration in statistics, mathematics,
computer science, engineering, technology, or any other discipline, with a minimum of 2 years
learning mathematics or statistics from a recognised university/institution and an aggregate
grade of at least 50% (45% for reserved categories)

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Syllabus Breakdown

Linear Algebra
Probability and Distribution Models
Exploratory Data Analysis
Data structures and algorithms
Python Programming

Forecasting and Predictive Analytics
Statistical Inference
Data Base Management Systems
Data Mining
Artificial Intelligence

Elective I
Elective II
Elective III
Elective IV
Elective V

Elective VI
Elective VII
Project Work

About VIT

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is one of India’s top-ranked institutions:

Ranked Top 10 in NIRF 2024 (India)
Accredited with NAAC A++
First Indian institute to receive QS 4-Star rating overall
Recognized by UGC, AICTE, DEB, WES

VIT Online Learning was started with the objective of offering online
education to aspiring learners around the globe. This institute caters to
the needs of students and working professionals interested in pursuing
higher education at their own pace, and it provides flexibility in
learning. The development in information and communication
technologies paves the way for taking education to the doorstep of
learners.. It has state-of-the-art facilities for the development
and delivery of online programmes.

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FEE STRUCTURE:

Application Fee
INR 1200.00

Total Fee
INR 170000.00

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No Cost EMI Available

Take advantage of our no-cost EMI option, making it convenient for you to finance your education effortlessly.

Attractive Scholarships

We also provide attractive scholarships for defence personnel, government employees, differently-abled individuals, and meritorious students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, VIT’s online MSc. DS degree is UGC-entitled and accepted by governments, corporate organizations, and higher education institutions.

There is no minimum work-experience criteria. If you qualify the eligibility criteria, you are eligible.

Participants will be evaluated through a combination of internal assessment and an end-term examination, with a 30% weightage given to the internal assessment and a 70% weightage assigned to the Final Assessment Test (FAT) or End term exam

Final Assessment Test (End term examination) will be conducted in centres in offline mode. Currently, VIT has 20 centres across India. VIT centre list will be expanded.

Yes, a minimum participation of 75% in all activities is necessary. Q8) How many compulsory live sessions are there per course? There is one live session per week per course.