B.Sc. (Hons.) in Data Science at Nalanda University

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Data Science at Nalanda University in Nalanda, Bihar is a 4-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Science Honours family. Fees for the full course come to ₹4.8 lakh (roughly ₹1.2 lakh a year).

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

Nalanda University is a other institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Nalanda University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BScH 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. 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 Nalanda University 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 Nalanda University before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Data Science, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Nalanda University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, 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 Nalanda University'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 Nalanda University on its website (nalandauniv.edu.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.

Nalanda University runs 3 BScH specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4.8 lakh 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 Nalanda University compare with other colleges offering BScH in and around Nalanda?