B.Tech in Data Science

B.Tech in Data Science is a four year or 8 semesters full time undergraduate course for Science students. Data Science is a study of algorithms and methodologies used in computer science and statistical studies to analyse the data. In simple language, it is a process of storing, analysing and interpreting the data to perform data-driven decision making actions. The role of data scientists is to extract meaningful information from the raw and unprocessed data. The data is present in a very large amount.

B.Tech in Data Science course is newly introduced and has gained popularity over a very small period of time.  However, the hard fact is that only a few colleges have started offering this course.

At some colleges, this course is known as B.Tech in Data Science while at others, it's called B.Tech in Data Science & Analytics, B.Tech in Data Science and Engineering. However, the syllabus and outcomes are the same for all.

Candidates who have passed their 12th standard with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as their mandatory subjects are eligible to apply for this course.

However, there are some colleges having their own standard admission process and eligibility criteria. Some conduct their own entrance test and few select candidates on the basis of merit list.

In some reputed and renowned colleges/institutions, the candidate is required to have at least 50% in mathematics and 70% aggregate in Physics, chemistry and mathematics.

In addition, some colleges require computer science as a mandatory subject in class 12th.

Admission Process

Based on Entrance Test

• JEE Exam
  • Out of 23 IITs, IIT Mandi and Guwahati are the only IITs offering B.Tech in Data Science. IIT Mandi was the first to start B.Tech in Data Science and Engineering. IIT Guwahati offers B.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. However, few other IITs also offer Data Science courses but at Diploma, Post graduation or certification level.
  • To be admitted into IITs, NITs, IIITs and a few other government funded institutions, the JEE exam has to be qualified at all stages.

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• • Based on the score of the JEE Mains and Advanced, students can apply for direct admission bypassing the Admission Entrance exam held at various private and semi-government colleges.
• Majority of colleges conduct their own common entrance test based upon which they select the right candidates.
• Some colleges conduct a personal interview round followed by the Common Entrance Test.
• There are some colleges who allow enrollment based upon merit list. Hence, students with good percentages in X and XII have the opportunity to apply directly at some private colleges.

The syllabus of B.Tech Data Science includes the following topics:

The syllabus is multi-disciplinary and requires problem-solving and decision-making skills. The student should possess good programming skills, analytical skills and excellent communication and visualisation skills. 

Computer Science and Data Science are connected to each other. However, according to Experts, B.Tech in Computer Science is a parent specialisation of Data Science. According to them, Data Science has evolved from Computer Science due to the increasing demand of data mining and warehousing.

The course curriculum is similar as both consist of nearly 50-60% of syllabus same.

The contents of Data Science have always been in the curriculum of Computer Science. With the emergence of digitalisation, the need for a separate course on Data Science evolved.

However, it is also said that “a Computer Science engineer can become a Data Scientist, but the opposite of it has low possibilities”.

Some of the major technical and non-technical skills required to become a Data Scientist are:

There are some private institutions who offer the same course with a very high fee i.e. about 15 lakhs to 20 lakhs for 4 complete years along with some value added programs.

For some colleges, students have an option of studying abroad for a whole 1 year to get global exposure within the course duration. Addition to this, the students are charged differently for the same. The advantage of this global exposure is many times students get placed to foireign countries with a very attractive salary package.

B.Tech graduates are always in huge demand in the market due to their diverse skill sets and capabilities. Data Science is amongst the fastest growing jobs in India and world as its relevance and requirement is increasing day by day along with the increase of amount of data collected by the organisations.

We all can see the evolution of the digital century very rapidly, hence increasing the demands of data scientists to manage and analyse the data for actionable intelligence.

The data explosion has made this data scientist job one of the most lucrative IT careers. This guarantees the future of Data scientists to be the brightest and highest paying jobs over the next decades.

Data Scientist works in different sectors like:

Following are the job roles offered in Data Science:

• Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Business Analyst
• Data Architect
• Data Storyteller
• Database Administrator
• Business Intelligence Analyst

The salary of a data scientist depends upon various factors like educational background, years of experience, specific job role etc.

In general, Data Scientists generally make  from a range of 4.5 Lakhs to 25 Lakhs.

According to a review by Glassdoor, “data scientist” was the second most sought-after job in the US in 2021, with an average salary of 113,736 USD.

India ranks second in the world to produce a large number of jobs in the field of Data Science and Data Analyst.

Data scientists having an experience of less than 1 year earns an average salary from 4 lakhs to 6 lakhs.

Top Recruiters of B.Tech Data Science

Upon completing graduation in Data Science, students can apply for Masters in Data Science. There are several colleges that offer M.Tech in Data Science, MS Data Science, M.Sc Data Science or MCA with specialisation in Data Science.

• High in Demand

The demand is very high in the market as it became the second largest paying job after the United States. Data is never-ending and so it jobs in Data Science.

• Excellent Salary Package

The salary for fresher ranges from 4 lakhs to 6 lakhs which is a good number to start with. Data scientists get a good hike in their salaries once they get good experience.

• Opportunities in Abroad

Data science jobs are easy to grab. It's easy to find jobs in the field of Data Science not just in India but also in foreign countries with very attractive salary packages.

• Highly appreciated and prestigious job

The companies are majorly dependent on data hence, making the role of data scientist important. Data Scientist jobs are not just IT jobs, they are involved in business roles too. A data scientist has to regularly interact with top level employees in their company which makes their job important and respectful both.