Data Scientists primarily collect, analyze and interpret data to help an organisation make decisions. They use advanced analytics techniques, such as computer programming, mathematical modeling and so on in the process.
Personal Competencies
• You are good with computers
• You like working with numbers
• You like to analyse problems/situations
• You are a practical person
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2, Complete a Bachelods degree (BTech/BSc/BCA/BE.) in Computer Science/lnformation System OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MTech/MSc/MCA/M.E.) in the same field. OR
Complete a Bachelods degree (BSc) in Mathematics/Statistics followed by a Masteds degree (MSc) in the same field.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Computer Science.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Hyderabad
2. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
3. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
4. Asutosh College, Kolkata
5. Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, New Delhi
6. College Of Applied Science, Kundara Kollam, Kerala
7. Government Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan
8. East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Annai College of Arts and Science, Vilathur, Tamil Nadu
2. AD Patel Institute of Technology, New Vallabh Nagar, Gujarat
3, All Institute of Management Studies, Chennai
4. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5. Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata
6. Bangalore City College, Bengaluru
7. Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
8. Bonnie Foi College, Bhopal
9. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
10.. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
11. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
12. Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 45,000-10,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Engineering specific scholarships - You can opt for engineering-specific scholarships such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022 and so on *
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability Of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with lowinterest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You can work in tech startups, Government agencies, large companies and research institutions.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day Shift system is applicable.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this domain as well as work in a startup created by you.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Expected Growth Path
Junior Data Scientist → Data Scientist → Senior Data Scientist
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Data Scientist ranges between INR 29,000 - 1,67,000* per month.
Amarjeet Kaur is a Research Scientist with more than eleven years Of experience. She currently works as senior Data Science Manager at Reliance JIO She has a PhD in Computer Science and Technology with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence. She wishes to push the boundaries of limiting factors so that more women are motivated to start their careers in the field of STEM .*
DATA SCIENTIST
NCS Code: NA | IT011• You are good with computers
• You like working with numbers
• You like to analyse problems/situations
• You are a practical person
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2, Complete a Bachelods degree (BTech/BSc/BCA/BE.) in Computer Science/lnformation System
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MTech/MSc/MCA/M.E.) in the same field.
OR
Complete a Bachelods degree (BSc) in Mathematics/Statistics followed by a Masteds degree (MSc) in the same field.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Computer Science.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Hyderabad
2. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
3. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
4. Asutosh College, Kolkata
5. Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, New Delhi
6. College Of Applied Science, Kundara Kollam, Kerala
7. Government Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan
8. East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Annai College of Arts and Science, Vilathur, Tamil Nadu
2. AD Patel Institute of Technology, New Vallabh Nagar, Gujarat
3, All Institute of Management Studies, Chennai
4. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5. Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata
6. Bangalore City College, Bengaluru
7. Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
8. Bonnie Foi College, Bhopal
9. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
10.. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
11. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
12. Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Rankinge html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 45,000-10,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Engineering specific scholarships - You can opt for engineering-specific scholarships such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022 and so on *
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability Of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with lowinterest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: You can work in tech startups, Government agencies, large companies and research institutions.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day Shift system is applicable.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this domain as well as work in a startup created by you.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Junior Data Scientist → Data Scientist → Senior Data Scientist
The approx. salary of a Data Scientist ranges between INR 29,000 - 1,67,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/lN/Job=Data- Scientist/Salary
Experts from the field
Amarjeet Kaur is a Research Scientist with more than eleven years Of experience. She currently works as senior Data Science Manager at Reliance JIO She has a PhD in Computer Science and Technology with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence. She wishes to push the boundaries of limiting factors so that more women are motivated to start their careers in the field of STEM .*
Source: https://indiaai.gov.iNArticle/amarjeet-kaur-sr-data-science-manager-reliance-jio
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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