B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Data Analytics at IIT Patna

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Data Analytics at IIT Patna in Patna, Bihar is a 3-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹4.73 lakh – ₹12.33 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.58 lakh a year.

The course is about turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

IIT Patna is a public/government institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Patna — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc 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 IIT Patna for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at IIT Patna as a group.

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

For admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Data Analytics, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at IIT Patna are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Patna's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Patna on its website (www.iitp.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2022) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹38.79 lakh, a median package of ₹40 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.37 crore at IIT Patna. 202 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.

IIT Patna runs 3 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Discontinued (Jul 2023)-B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing
• B.S. in Economics + MBA (IIM Bodh Gaya)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4.73 lakh – ₹12.33 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 IIT Patna compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Patna?