Today, data science, an interdisciplinary field that combines programming, mathematics and business, has become one of the fastest-growing disciplines. Not only abroad, but the subject is also highly popular among students in India owing to its diverse future scope. Data science can supplement value to any business that uses the data effectively. Currently, a majority of universities are offering B.Sc. in data science, a three-year full-time academic program in which each academic year will be divided into two semesters. This course presents a high potential employment opportunity for graduates.

To eligible for this three-year bachelor's program, students must have completed Class 12 with Science stream; their subjects should be Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; and they must be above 17 years of age at the time of admission. Most of the admissions for B.Sc. in Data Science take place through scores obtained in the Common Entrance Tests, while some colleges take admission based on Class 12 marks as well.

Here are the top B.Sc. in Data Science programs in India.

Bachelor of Data Science by SP Jain School of Global Management

Course Fee: INR 70.66 Lakh

Duration: 3 years

Bachelor of Data Science from SP Jain Global is a 3-year undergraduate program aimed at preparing graduates who can conduct data-driven investigations and visual and advanced analytics by acquiring and managing data of all types. This program will provide students to develop an in-depth understanding of data science and the techniques for analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to arrive at solutions. They will also be able to identify patterns in order to predict trends from analysing data of various sectors such as manufacturing, banking and finance, retail and healthcare. The BDS program is currently offered at the college's campuses in Mumbai and Sydney.

B.Sc. in Data Science by Navrachana University 

Course Fee: INR 3 Lakh

Duration: 3 years

This program will provide students with an opportunity to explore the broad range of subjects leading to a high-level of data science skills. The curriculum is a blend of core and advanced specialised courses in statistics and predictive analytic using R, Python, Machine Learning, Data Visualisation with a strong foundation of Mathematics, Communication skills and entrepreneurship. Candidates who have completed 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% are eligible for admission to BSc-Data Science Program.

B.Sc in Data Science by Symbiosis Skills & Professional University (SSPU)

Course Fee: INR 5.42 Lakh

Duration: 3 years

SSPU Pune offers Undergraduate and Diploma courses in the streams of Engineering, Management, and Science. Admission is being done mainly based on merits obtained by the student in the qualifying exams. The final selection of the applicant for the admission is done only after clearing the interview round. Aspirants seeking admission to the Data Science program should be passed 10+2 or equivalent course in any discipline from any recognized Board/Council/University. And candidates are selected based on Personal interview conducted by the University.

B.Sc (Hons.) in Data Science by Techno India University, West Bengal

Duration: 3 years

This program is aimed at enabling students to gain new insights into data by asking the right questions, manipulating proper data sets and visualizing the findings in more innovative ways than before. The program has been designed to make students learn how to collect, clean and assess data to perform large-scale data analysis and present the findings in a convincing, visual way. The B.Sc (Hons.) in Data Science programme will give a large number of professionals the skills and grounding it takes to launch or further a career in Data Science. For this program, students should be passed 10 + 2 (Science Stream) with Compulsory Paper of Mathematics or Computer Science from any recognised Board. This is a 3-Year full-time academic program with 2 Years Full-Time Degree Programme and 1-year Paid On-job Training.

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Data Science by AMET University

Course Fee: INR 9.1 Lakh

Duration: 3 years

AMET is a Deemed-to-be University under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act. The institute offers a 3-year B.sc. (Hons.) in Data Science program. The first two years of the program will be based at AMET, Chennai, which will help students establish a strong foundation towards a successful career. They will undertake foundation modules in Mathematics, Communication Skills, and choices from various courses from Computer Science and Statistics through a 'blended learning' approach using a strong platform on Information and Communication (ICT). And the third year will be facilitated by Edge Hills University, UK. During the third year, students will learn courses on core paradigms such as Big Data and Visualization, complex computing systems which will critically discuss and contrast leading-edge technologies and discuss the potential for applying them to existing and future complex systems, as well as exploiting existing technologies in new contexts.