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Top 14 NIRF 2025 | UGC Entitled | VIT Alumni Status

Vellore Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Data Science

Empower your journey to data mastery with VIT's Master of Science in Data Science programme. Designed for working professionals seeking to accelerate their careers in analytics and data science, the programme combines academic excellence, industry-focused learning, application-based projects and flexible mixed-mode delivery. Participants gain expertise in machine learning, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, predictive modelling and domain-specific analytics while earning a recognized postgraduate degree from VIT.

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Vellore Institute of Technology Master of Science in Data Science
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University Rankings & Accreditation

Vellore Institute of Technology — recognition that matters

Top 14 University in India NIRF Rankings 2025
Top 14 Research Institution NIRF Rankings 2025
Top 2 Institution in India Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2025
QS Four-Star Rated First Institute in India
QS Five-Star Categories Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Innovation & Inclusiveness
NAAC A++ Accredited Highest Accreditation Grade
UGC DEB Recognized Distance Education Bureau
WES Recognized World Education Services

Program Highlights

Everything that matters — at a glance

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Duration
24 Months
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Programme Fee
₹1,70,000
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Learning Mode
Live Online + Recorded Sessions
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Alumni Status
VIT Alumni Network Access
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Weekly Effort
16–18 Hours per Week
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Live Sessions
One Hour Per Week Per Subject
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Assessment
30% Internal + 70% End-Term Exam
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Approval
UGC Entitled + DEB Approved

How You Learn Online

UGC-compliant 4-Quadrant learning model — structured for working professionals

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Video & E-Tutorial

Animated video lectures, virtual labs, audio content and full transcriptions — available 24/7

2

E-Content & Resources

Digital study material, e-books, case studies, web references and reading material uploaded weekly

3

Live Discussion Forum

Weekly live sessions with course coordinators for doubt-clearing and peer interaction

4

Assessments

Weekly quizzes, assignments, MCQs and project evaluations — structured and timely feedback

Program Curriculum

Industry-aligned, application-based — built for career outcomes

Semester 1

  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability and Distribution Models
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Python Programming

Semester 2

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

Semester 3

  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Elective III
  • Elective IV
  • Elective V

Semester 4

  • Elective VI
  • Elective VII
  • Project Work

1 Specializations

Click any specialization to see fees and key modules

Data Science ₹1,70,000 ▼
Total Fee₹1,70,000
Per Semester₹42,500
Zero Cost EMIFlexible Payment Options Available
Key Modules:
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Multivariate Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Programming in Java
  • Econometric Analysis
  • Web and Social Media Analytics
  • Financial Data Analytics
  • Risk Analytics
  • Supply Chain Analytics
  • Marketing Analytics

Fee Structure

Transparent pricing — paid semester-wise with Zero Cost EMI available

Specialization Per Semester Total Fee EMI / Month (6 mo)
M.Sc Data Science ₹42,500 ₹1,70,000 Flexible Payment Options Available
Programme Fee ₹1,70,000 · Year 1 Fee ₹85,000 · Year 2 Fee ₹85,000 · Semester Fee ₹42,500 · Flexible Payment Options Available

Eligibility Criteria

Simple and transparent — no entrance exam required

🇮🇳 Students with Indian Education

  • Passed 10 + 2 from a recognised board
  • Completed undergraduate degree (minimum 3 years)
  • Aggregate minimum of 50% marks
  • Final year students can apply with last semester results
  • Work experience gives added advantage

🌍 Students with Foreign Education

  • Certificate of Equivalence from AIU (Association of Indian Universities) required
  • Visit aiu.ac.in for details

Career Opportunities

Roles our graduates step into after completing this program

Data Scientist

Develop predictive models and derive business insights from large datasets.

Machine Learning Engineer

Build and deploy machine learning solutions.

Data Engineer

Design and manage enterprise data infrastructure.

Business Analyst

Translate data into strategic business decisions.

Big Data Analyst

Analyze large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.

Decision Scientist

Drive organizational strategy using advanced analytics.

Database Administrator

Manage and optimize database systems.

Financial Analyst

Apply data-driven techniques to financial decision-making.

Our Hiring Partners

Top companies that recruit our graduates

LinkedIn Amazon Microsoft Airtel Ola TCS

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