MSc IN DATA ANALYTICS
April 23, 2024 2024-04-30 16:23MSc IN DATA ANALYTICS
Studying Data Analytics holds paramount importance across various disciplines in today’s rapidly evolving world. The interdisciplinary nature of Data Analytics empowers professionals in diverse domains to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making, making it an indispensable skill set for those seeking to excel in their respective fields.
School of Digital Sciences offers three cutting-edge master’s courses:
- MSc in DATA ANALYTICS AND GEOINFORMATICS (30 SEATS)
- MSc in DATA ANALYTICS AND BIOAI (30 SEATS)
- MSc in DATA ANALYTICS AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE (50 SEATS)
In Computational Science, data analytics plays a pivotal role in modelling complex phenomena, simulating experiments, and extracting meaningful insights from vast datasets, thereby advancing scientific understanding. In BioScience, the analysis of biological data, including genomics and proteomics, facilitates breakthroughs in personalized medicine, drug discovery, and disease diagnostics. Geoinformatics benefits from data analytics by enabling the extraction of geospatial patterns, supporting environmental monitoring, and aiding in disaster management. Our vision is to train, inspire, and empower the next generation of digital scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs who can tackle the future challenges in these emerging fields.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
BIO-AI :-
- BSc in Geology/Geography/Computer Science/IT/Environmental Science/Agricultural Science OR BTech in Civil/Computer Engineering with 60% Marks or above.
- Students who have applied for CUET-PG in any test paper codes SCQP09, SCQP14, SCQP15, SCQP11, SCQP26, or SCQP27 can apply.
- Students who did not take the CUET-PG 2024 exam must take the DUAT-2024 on the test paper code DUAT06.
Computational Science :-
- Any Science/Engineering graduate, including BSc in Botany/Zoology/Biosciences/Microbiology/Biotechnology, BTech in Biomedical Engineering/BioTechnology, MBBS, with aggregate 60% marks or above.
- Students who have applied for CUET-PG in any test paper codes SCQP09 or SCQP17 can apply.
- Students who did not take the CUET-PG 2024 exam must take the DUAT-2024 on the test paper code DUAT05..
Geoinformatics
- Any Science/Engineering/Mathematics graduate with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the core or complementary subjects with aggregate 60% marks or above.
- Students who have applied for CUET-PG in any test paper codes SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, or SCQP27 can apply.
- Students who did not take the CUET-PG 2024 exam must take the DUAT-2024 on the test paper code DUAT02.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
- Valid GATE score (as of April 1, 2023)
- CUET-PG (Test Paper Code: SCQP09)
- DUAT (Digital University Aptitude Test) entrance test
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Entry-level requirement is a minimum score of 60 percentage marks OR CPI/CGPA of 6.5 or above in 10 points in the qualifying degree. Rounding off of marks is not allowed.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST and Persons with Disability categories are eligible for applying if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination.
Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) candidates of Kerala State who are certified as belonging to non-creamy layer are eligible for 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for qualifying examination, provided that the candidates have passed the examination.
Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the final year/ semester examination may also apply for the PG Programs provided that they satisfy the following two conditions.
- Condition 1 ‐ That they have appeared/ are appearing for the final year/ semester exam in full and for the first time.
- Condition 2 ‐ That they have passed all examinations prior to the final year/ semester.
Selected candidates are expected to submit all the original documents of mark lists, degree/ provisional degree certificates, migration certificate, etc. within a date specified by the University. If a candidate fails to submit the original certificates as proof of their eligibility by this date, the candidate may be asked to discontinue the program.
| Particulars | First Semester | Second Semester | Third Semester | Fourth Semester |
| Tuition Fee (in Rs) | 55,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Caution deposit (in Rs) | 5,000 | |||
| TOTAL (in Rs) | 60,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Fee Payment Schedule
| Semester | Tuition Fee | Caution Deposit | Last date of remittance without fine (on or before) |
| First Semester | 55,000 | 5,000 | Rs.10,000/- at the time of Admission and the balance fee within 30 days after the commencement of the 1st Semester Classes |
| Second Semester | 50,000 | Within 15 days after the commencement of the 2nd Semester class | |
| Third Semester | 50,000 | Within 15 days after the commencement of the 3rd Semester class | |
| Fourth Semester | 50,000 | Within 15 days after the commencement of the 4th Semester class | |
| TOTAL | 2,05,000 | 5,000 |
MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIPS: Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship (except that of Flexible and Executive Masters Programs) 20% of the BPL category students eligible for MCM Scholarship from the University. The value of the scholarship shall be equivalent to 50% of their Tuition Fee for all semesters. The eligibility shall be based on the annual income of the parent and the merits of the students.
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN: Opportunities for paid internships in real-life projects undertaken by the University will be available to a few top performing students from the 3rd semester onwards.
