B.A. in Defence in collaboration with Analytics at Takshashila University

If you are looking at B.A. in Defence in collaboration with Analytics, Takshashila University in Villupuram runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.55 lakh – ₹3 lakh.

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

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

Most BA 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 Takshashila University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Takshashila University as a group.

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

To be considered for B.A. in Defence in collaboration with Analytics, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

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 Takshashila University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Takshashila University on its website (www.takshashilauniv.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.

Takshashila University runs 8 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. in Economics
• B.A. in Economics in collaboration with Analytics
• B.A. in English
• B.A. in Psychology
• B.A. in Tamil
• B.A. in Tamil in collaboration with Analytics
• B.A. in Defence and Strategic Studies

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.
• Can you manage ₹2.55 lakh – ₹3 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 Takshashila University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Villupuram?