Integrated M.Sc. in Data Science at SASTRA University

Integrated M.Sc. in Data Science at SASTRA University in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is a 5-year postgraduate programme in the Bachelor of Science family. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.37 lakh – ₹7.15 lakh (roughly ₹27,000 a year).

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

SASTRA University is a other institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SASTRA University — 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.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask SASTRA University 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 SASTRA University as a group.

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

For admission to Integrated M.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 SASTRA 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 SASTRA University on its website (www.sastra.edu) 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 a median package of ₹7.6 lakh at SASTRA University. 1,617 of 1,806 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.

SASTRA University runs 12 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. in Biochemistry (DMLT)
• Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. in Mathematics
• Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. in Physics
• B.Sc. in Mathematics with Computer Applications
• B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science
• Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics
• Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry
• Integrated M.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Microbiology (DMLT)
• Integrated M.Sc. in Physics

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.37 lakh – ₹7.15 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 SASTRA University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Thanjavur?