Indian Colleges for M.Tech in AI and Data Science
M.Tech in Data Science
Career opportunities in Data Science have grown tremendously in recent years.
According to the Harvard Business Review, Data Scientist is the sexiest job of the 21st Century.
Tech giants like Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple are hiring extensively for Data Science roles.
PayScale says the lowest salary for an entry-level data scientist is around 6 LPA. 🤯🤯
Most tech companies hiring for data science roles prefer candidates with a Master’s degree, so doing a master's is crucial for thriving in the industry.
Several institutes in India offer master’s in data science; these institutes are given below.
Both M.Tech and M.Sc programs are given below.
40+ M.Tech and M.Sc programs that offer degrees in Data Science.👇👇👇
1. IIT Delhi M.Tech/M.S in MINDS: The School of Artificial Intelligence (ScAI) at IIT Delhi offers M.Tech and MS in MINDS(Machine Intelligence & Data Science).
Admission occurs in this program via a GATE score.
The best thing about this program is that it welcomes students from non-CS backgrounds as well.
For more detail, please visit:https://scai.iitd.ac.in/
2.IISc BANGALORE M.TECH AI: IISc offers 2-year M.Tech in AI.This program is offered by the Division of EECS (comprising CSA, ECE, EE, and ESE Departments) and RBCCPS.
According to the latest brochure, the eligible GATE Papers are CS, DA*, EC,and EE (*subject to Institute approval)
This program offers excellent placement.
For more details, please visit:https://ai.iisc.ac.in/mtechai/
3.IISc BANGALORE M.TECH CDS:M.Tech (Computational and Data Science) by coursework at CDS is a unique two-year interdisciplinary degree program that brings together computational and data science aspects to address major scientific problems.
This program offers 100% placements.
BE /B Tech/M Sc/MCA/Four-year B.S. or equivalent in any discipline of science/engineering (with a valid GATE Score) is necessary to apply for this program.
For more details, please visit:https://cds.iisc.ac.in/academics/mtechcds/
4.IIT HYDERABAD M.TECH AI:M.Tech AI by IIT Hyderabad is one of the finest programs for a career in AI. This program offers very good placement along with excellent research.
A GATE score is mandatory along with BTech/BE/MSc/Equivalent Degree in any discipline.
To explore further,please visit:https://ai.iith.ac.in/mtech-admissions.html#mtechTA
5.IIT GUWAHATI M.TECH DATA SCIENCE: This program is delivered by a collaboration between the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Department of Mathematics, and Mehta Family School of DS&AI, imparting it an interdisciplinary flavor.
The eligible GATE papers are: Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)/ Electrical Engineering (EE)/ Instrumentation Engineering (IN)/ Mathematics (MA)/ Statistics (ST)/ Engineering Sciences (XE).
Students from B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ MCA/Four-year B.S. degrees or equivalent in any engineering/ science discipline are allowed.
To explore further, please visit:https://www.iitg.ac.in/dsai/dsai_mtech_program.html
6.IIT BHILAI M.TECH DS & AI:IIT Bhilai offers 2-year M.Tech in AI and DS.
This program welcomes students from every engineering stream.
Pursuing this program will make students’ careers future-proof.
To learn more, please visit:https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=adm_mtech_new
7.IIT ROPAR M.TECH AI:IIT Ropar offers a 2-year M.Tech program.This program is offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Candidates with B.Tech./B.E/MCA or M.Sc. in the appropriate area with valid GATE scores in Computer Sc. and Information Technology (CS) are allowed.
To explore further,please visit:https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/information-about-mtech-artificial-intelligence
8.IIT JODHPUR M.TECH AI:IIT Jodhpur offers a 2-year M.Tech program.This program is offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Students with B.Tech or B.E. (any Branch of Engineering), M.Sc. (any discipline), M.C.A. along with valid GATE scores in CS/ IT/ EE/ EC are eligible to apply for this program.
9.IIT JODHPUR M.TECH Data and Computational Sciences:IIT Jodhpur offers a 2-year M.Tech program. This program is offered by the Department of Mathematics.
This program will equip students to excel in the fields of data science,ML,AI,and statistical optimization.
The course curriculum is up to the mark and industry-relevant.
Students with B.Tech., B.E., M.Sc., or equivalent degrees along with GATE scores in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering Sciences, Mechanical Engineering are allowed to apply for the program.
To learn more,please visit:https://iitj.ac.in/admission/mtech.php?id=eligibility
10.ISI KOLKATA M.TECH CS(specialization in Data Science): ISI Kolkata is considered as the best institute for Statistics and Mathematics in the SAARC region.
This is a 2-year program and students with B.Tech., B.E., M.Sc., or equivalent degrees along with a GATE score are eligible.
Students can also apply through ISI's test channel.
To explore further,please visit:https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/
11.ISI KOLKATA PGDBA: The Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) — jointly offered by ISI, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Calcutta — aims to help shape the emerging profession of business analytics by delivering a cutting edge inter disciplinary educational experience to graduate applicants with an aspiration of building a career in this field.
This program is well-suited for the engineers.
This program offers excellent placements and also students can experience 3 premier institutes i.e. ISI,IIT,and IIM.🤯🤯🤯🤯😘
The average placement is around 30 LPA.
12.IIT ROORKE M.TECH AI: Mehta Family School of
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT offers 2-year M.Tech program in AI.
This program aims to equip students in the fields of AI,ML,and Data Science.
Students with B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in any Engineering Discipline or Integrated M.Sc. or equivalent degree in any Engineering Science or relevant discipline along with GATE score in CS/EC/EE /MA/CE/IN/ME/PH /ST/GE are eligible to apply for this program.
13.IIT ROORKE M.TECH DATA SCIENCE:Mehta Family School of
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT offers 2-year M.Tech program in Data Science.
Students with B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in any Engineering Discipline or Integrated M.Sc. or equivalent degree in any Engineering Science or relevant discipline along with GATE score in CS/EC/EE/MA/CE /IN/ME/PH/ST/GE /AE/AG/AR/BM/BT /CE/CH/CY/ES/EY /GG/MN/MT/PE/PI /TF/XE/XH/XL are eligible to apply for this program.
14.IIT RORRKEE M.TECH Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing:The Department of Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing offer this 2-year program.
This program equips students to excel in the field of numerical differential equations, numerical optimization, data science, and machine learning.
Students from B.E/B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science/ Electrical/Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent in relevant discipline. M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc or equivalent degree in mathematics/ statistics/ operations research or equivalent in relevant discipline along with valid GATE score in MA/ST/CS/EE/EC stream.
15.IIIT DELHI M.TECH CSE (specialization in AI):IIIT Delhi offers a 2-year M.Tech with a specialization in AI.
Admission occurs via GATE and PGCAT.
Both GATE and non-GATE candidates with B.Tech./BE in CS/IT (& its allied areas) or MCA or M.Sc. in CS/IT with 65% marks are eligible to apply for admission.
To read more,please visit:https://iiitd.ac.in/admission/mtech/2023/cse-details
16.CMI M.Sc DATA SCIENCE:CMI is the home to world-class scientists working in the fields of theoretical computer science, physics, and statistics.
Students with undergraduate degrees such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Math., B.Stat., B.E., B.Tech. etc. with a background in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science are eligible for admission.
The entrance examination is a test of aptitude in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer science. The questions will test familiarity with discrete mathematics, probability theory, logic, matrices, and programming.
To learn more,please visit:https://www.cmi.ac.in/teaching/msc-data-science/Admission.html
17.IIT BOMBAY MS by Research in DS & AI:This program by IIT Bombay strikes a fine balance between research and applicability.
MS programs offer better exposure to other programs because it balances both theory and applicability.
This program is open to all graduates from all engineering and science disciplines. Additionally, a valid GATE score above an institute-specified cut-off is required.
To explore further,please visit:https://www.minds.iitb.ac.in/academics/ms-research-ds-ai
18.IIT JODHPUR M.Sc CSS:IIT Jodhpur 2-year M.Sc program in Computational Social Science.
This program is a cocktail of data science and social science.
This program is perfect for humanities graduates, who want to pursue a career in data science.
The admission process includes an aptitude test followed by the interview.
To lean more,visit:https://sola.iitj.ac.in/postgraduate-program/
19.TISS Master of Arts/Master of Science(Analytics) (Self Financed): This is a great program if you want to enter into the field of Analytics.TISS is an institute that does not need any introduction. It’s an institute of national importance and also TISS is in MUMBAI, the financial capital of India.
The average placement is around 20 LPA.
Admission happens via CUET(PG).
To learn more,please visit:https://admissions.tiss.edu/view/10/admissions/ma-admissions/master-of-arts-science-in-analytics/
20.IIT MADRAS M.TECH Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing :The two-year M.Tech program in Industrial Mathematics and Scientific Computing is a unique program that provides the student rigorous training in computational science, mathematics, and statistics with a strong focus on modelling, simulating, and solving problems of relevance to the industry.
This programme admits postgraduate students of science and graduate students of engineering with a valid GATE score. For sponsored candidates, GATE score is not mandatory.
More details on the program available at https://math.iitm.ac.in/program/2
21.IIT PALAKKAD M.TECH Computing and Mathematics:M.Tech program in Computing and Mathematics provides a unique mix of computer science
and mathematics courses.
To be eligible for the regular category of admission, candidates must possess:
i. a valid GATE score in CS/MA and
ii. either a four-year bachelor's degree in STEM (Sciences/ Technology/ Engineering/Mathematics) or a master's degree in Sciences / Mathematics.
More details on the program is available at:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K68MYaEXMJxCVWu_gIp51CF_84gcRQ_w/view
22.IIT PALAKKAD M.TECH DATA SCIENCE: This 2-year M.Tech program is offered by the Department of Data Science at IIT Palakkad.
The best thing about this program is that it welcomes students from non-CS backgrounds as well.
Admission happens via GATE.
To explore further,please visit:https://ds.iitpkd.ac.in/node/13
23.IIT JAMMU M.TECH DATA SCIENCE:This is a 2-year program offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
The applying Candidates should have their qualifying degree (B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc.) in Computer Science and Engineering,Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics. These candidates must have a valid GATE Score and secured a (Computer Science Engineering Department) minimum of 300 marks (for SC/ST category the minimum is 200 marks) in the Valid GATE scorecard.
Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics would be the required subject specializations at the GATE examination.
To learn more,visit:https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/pg-admissions
24.IIT PATNA MATHS AND COMPUTING: This is a 2-year M.Tech program offered by the Department of Mathematics.
Students with valid GATE scores in CS, MA & EC are eligible for admission.
The course has almost 70% similarity with M. Tech in CSE.
To learn more,please visit:https://academics.iitp.ac.in/files/mtech_syllabus/maths_computing.pdf
25.NIT SURATHKAL M.TECH CDS:This is a 2-year program offered by the Department of Mathematical And Computational Sciences (MACS).
Students from BE /B Tech/M Sc/MCA/Four-year B.S. or equivalent in any discipline of science/engineering (with a valid GATE Score) are eligible to apply for this program.
This program offers good placements.
To learn more,please visit:https://macs.nitk.ac.in/sites/default/files/MACS-CDS-Curriculum.pdf
26.IIIT VADODARA M.TECH DS/AI:IIIT Vadodara offers two M.Tech programs.
a)M.Tech in Data Science
b)M.Tech in AI
Admission occurs via GATE.
To explore more,please visit:https://iiitvadodara.ac.in/academics_post_graduate.php
27.IIIT BANGALORE MS DATA SCIENCE:IIIT Bangalore offers 2-year MS program in Data Science.
A student with a four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B. Tech. or equivalent) along with a valid GATE score is eligible to apply for this program.
To explore more, please visit:https://www.iiitb.ac.in/courses/master-of-science-by-researchdoctor-of-philosophy
28.NIT TRICHY M.TECH DATA ANALYTICS: M.Tech in Data Analytics is an inter-disciplinary course started at NIT Trichy in the academic year 2017–18 offered by the Department of Computer Applications in association with the Department of Management Studies (DoMS) and Department of Computer Science.
The eligibility criterion is qualifying B.E. or B. Tech in either stream of IT/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Operations/ Electronics/ Instrumentations/ Economics/ Commerce/ Computer Application with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks and above from a recognized university.
To learn more,visit:https://www.nitt.edu/home/admissions/mtech/
29.NIT BHOPAL M.TECH AI:NIT Bhopal offers an M.Tech degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI) through its Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of AI, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to apply AI to real-world problems.
Students from BE /B Tech/M Sc/MCA/Four-year B.S. or equivalent in any discipline of science/engineering (with a valid GATE Score) are eligible to apply for this program.
Student with valid GATE score in CE,CS,EC,EE,and ME are eligible for admission.
For more details,please visit:https://www.manit.ac.in/content/centre-artificial-intelligence
30.NIT UK M.TECH CSE (specialization in AI & ML):NIT UK offers 2-years M.Tech with total of 19 seats.
Admission happens via GATE.
Students with B.Tech or B.E. (any Branch of Engineering), M.Sc. (any discipline), M.C.A. along with valid GATE scores in CS/ IT/ EE/ EC are eligible to apply for this program.
31.NIT HAMIRPUR M.TECH CSE (specialization in AI):NIT Hamirpur offers 2-year M.Tech with specialization in AI.
Admission happens via GATE.
Students with B.Tech or B.E. (any Branch of Engineering), M.Sc. (any discipline), M.C.A. along with valid GATE scores in CS/ IT/ EE/ EC are eligible to apply for this program.
32.DIAT PUNE M.TECH DATA SCIENCE:Defence Institute of Advanced Technology offers 2-year M.Tech program in Data Science.
Admission happens via GATE.
The best thing about this program is that it welcomes students from non-CS backgrounds as well.
To learn more about this program,visit:
33.ZHCET AMU M.TECH AI:This is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Centre For Artificial Intelligence, ZHCET.
Admission happens via GATE.
The best thing about this program is that it welcomes students from non-CS backgrounds as well.
To explore more,visit here:https://www.amu.ac.in/centres/interdisciplinary-centre-of-artificial-intelligence
34.UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD M.TECH AI:This is a 2-year M.Tech program.
Admission to M.Tech programmes in Artificial Intelligence is through centralized counselling by CCMT (ccmt.nic.in) and is based on valid GATE scores in Computer Science and Information Technology only.
To learn more,explore here:https://scis.uohyd.ac.in/Academic/Admission/index.php
35.JNU M.TECH DATA SCIENCE:JNU Delhi offers M.Tech in several streams and admission happens via CUET(PG).
JNU offers M.Tech in two streams.
- M.Tech in CSE.
- M.Tech in Data Science.
For more info, please visit this page:https://www.jnu.ac.in/scss-mtech
36.IIT JODHPUR MS by Research CMCE:This is research program offered by the School of AI and Data Science, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur.
Shortlisting happens via GATE score followed by the interview.
To learn more,visit here:https://cmceiitj.wordpress.com/
37.CHRIST UNIVERSITY M.Sc DATA SCIENCE:The Master of Data Science (MDS) is a postgraduate program that combines computer science and statistics to foster proficiency in data-driven decision-making. It is a two-year course comprising six trimesters.
The preferred qualifications for this position include either a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Data Science, or Computer Engineering, or an Undergraduate degree in Science with a focus on Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics, with a minimum of two years of learning in any two of these subjects.
To learn more,please visit:https://christuniversity.in/sciences/computer-science/msc-in-data-science
38.AMU ALIGARH M.Sc DATA SCIENCE:This is 2 year M.Sc program offered by the Department of Statistics and Operation Research.
To explore more,please visit:https://www.amu.ac.in/department/statistics-and-operations-research/post-graduate
Admission happens through the exam conducted by the institute.
39.VIT M.SC DATA SCIENCE:This is a 2-year program offered by the VIT in collaboration with Binghamton University, USA & QpiAI, India Pvt. Ltd.
Student with undergraduate degrees such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Math., B.Stat., B.E., B.Tech. etc. with 60% marks, with a background in Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science or Data Science are eligible for admission.
Admission happens by the exam conducted by the institute.
To explore more,please visit:https://vitap.ac.in/m-sc-data-science/
40.LOYOLA COLLEGE CHENNAI M.Sc DATA SCIENCE:This is 2-year program.
Admission happens by the exam conducted by the institute.
To explore more,please visit:https://www.loyolacollege.edu/admission/admission
41.FERGUSSON COLLEGE PUNE M.Sc DATA SCIENCE:This is 2 year program offered the institute.
To learn more,visit here:
42.SRM M.Sc APPLIED DATA SCIENCE:This is a 2-year M.Sc program offered by SRM.
The eligibility criteria is given below:
- A pass in B.Sc. Computer Science (or) B.Sc. (IT) (or) BCA (or) B.Sc. Mathematics (or) B.Sc. Statistics (or) B.Sc. Physics (or) B.Sc. Electronics (or) B.Sc. Triple Major with Computer Science as one of the major subjects.
- A minimum aggregate of 50% in UG.
To learn more,please visit here:https://www.srmist.edu.in/program/m-sc-applied-data-science/
43.DAIICT M.Sc DATA SCIENCE:This is a 2-year PG program offered by DAIICT.
Admission is conducted by the institute.
The placements is satisfactory,with median package around 8LPA.
To learn more,please visit:https://www.daiict.ac.in/admission-msc-data-science
These are some of the institutes that offer M.Tech and M.Sc in Data Science.
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