B.Sc. in Data Science at NSHM Kolkata

B.Sc. in Data Science at NSHM Kolkata in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 4-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹2.83 lakh – ₹5.8 lakh, which works out to about ₹71,000 a year.

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

NSHM Kolkata is a private institute, founded in 1996. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NSHM Kolkata — 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, 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 NSHM Kolkata 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 NSHM Kolkata as a group.

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

For admission to B.Sc. in Data Science, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NSHM Kolkata'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 NSHM Kolkata on its website (www.nshm.com/academics/schools/school-of-health-sciences) 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 an average package of ₹5.2 lakh and a highest package of ₹7.5 lakh at NSHM Kolkata. 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.

NSHM Kolkata runs 24 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. in Culinary Science
• B.Sc. in Interior Designing
• B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
• B.Sc. in Cyber Security
• B.Sc. in Media Science
• B.Sc. in Data Science
• B.Sc. in Psychology
• B.Sc. in Multimedia, Animation and Graphics Design
• B.Sc. in Fashion Design and Management
• B.Sc. in Culinary Science
• B.Sc. in Fashion Design and Management
• B.Sc. in Dietetics and Nutrition
• B.Sc. in Multimedia, Animation and Graphics
• B.Sc. in Film and Television
• B.Sc. in Interior Designing
• B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (USA Internship)
• B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
• B.Sc. in Film and Television
• B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (Europe Internship)
• B.Sc. in Cyber Security
• B.Sc. in Media Science
• B.Sc. in Dietetics and Nutrition
• B.Sc. in Psychology

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 ₹2.83 lakh – ₹5.8 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 NSHM Kolkata compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Kolkata?