Diploma in Data Science (DDS) at Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST

If you are looking at Diploma in Data Science (DDS), Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹10,600 – ₹22,100.

At its core, the programme covers turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST is a public/government institute, founded in 1997. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Data Science (DDS), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST runs 5 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

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• Diploma in Food Quality Assurance (DFQA)
• Diploma in Computer Application (Online)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹10,600 – ₹22,100 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Directorate of Distance Education, GJUST compare with other colleges offering UGD?