B.Sc in Data Science at Scholars Institute of Technology and Management

If you are looking at B.Sc in Data Science, Scholars Institute of Technology and Management in Guwahati runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year.

At its core, the programme covers turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

Scholars Institute of Technology and Management is a private institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Scholars Institute of Technology and Management — 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 Scholars Institute of Technology and Management for the current semester-wise plan.

Scholars Institute of Technology and Management has not published a fee for B.Sc in Data Science on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for 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 Scholars Institute of Technology and Management's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 Scholars Institute of Technology and Management on its website (sitmguwahati.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.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Scholars Institute of Technology and Management compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Guwahati?