PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGDT) at JNU

PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGDT) at JNU in Delhi, Delhi is a 1-year postgraduate programme. Each year's batch has 10 seats. The total fee on record is ₹10,000, which works out to about ₹10,000 a year.

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

JNU is a other institute, founded in 1966. This page brings together what is on record for this course at JNU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD 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 JNU for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

For admission to PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGDT), you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at JNU are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 55.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check JNU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to JNU on its website (www.jnu.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 (2023) show an average package of ₹11 lakh and a highest package of ₹33 lakh at JNU. 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.

JNU runs 3 PGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Discontinued (Apr 2023)-Advanced Diploma in Pashto
• Advanced Diploma in Mass Media in Urdu

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹10,000 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 JNU compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Delhi?