B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) at IIIT Bhopal

IIIT Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, offers B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 30 seats in each batch. The total fee on record is ₹10 lakh, which works out to about ₹2.5 lakh a year.

Expect to spend most of your time on turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

IIIT Bhopal is a public-private institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIIT Bhopal — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIIT Bhopal for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIIT Bhopal as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIIT Bhopal before you pay anything.

To get into B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIIT Bhopal's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIIT Bhopal on its website (iiitbhopal.ac.in) 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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 99.20%, an average package of ₹21.94 lakh and a highest package of ₹60 lakh at IIIT Bhopal. 134 of 155 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIIT Bhopal runs 7 B.Tech specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical System)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹10 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIIT Bhopal compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Bhopal?