These data science bachelor's programs are popular in India

Currently, Indian students are a lot more inclined in doing a bachelor's degree in data science. Here are the top 10 bachelor's degree programs in India that students can pursue.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal's data science and engineering program is interdisciplinary and provides exposure to students to handle data, have an understanding of different tools and techniques to perform analytics on the data and the most focal point is that the program offers domain knowledge in natural science, economic sciences, and engineering sciences. This program is part of the institute's BS program in engineering sciences. A student can enter into the DSE program from natural science, economics science, and engineering science streams. The DSE follows a common curriculum for the first year of the program. In the 2nd year (pre-Major) curriculum, compulsory courses (9/10 credits) in each semester that are offered from various departments need to take. These courses are offered by the mathematics, economic sciences, and EECS department. These courses expose students to various computational, statistical tools and techniques. Based on the academic record and interest, students can opt for DSE Major at the end of 2nd year. Students from natural sciences, economic sciences, and engineering sciences can apply for the DSE program. However, the prospective students need to ensure that the pre-Major compulsory courses for DSE Major are taken in the 2nd year.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Data science (in collaboration with LatentView Analytics) from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) encompasses the areas such as developing accurate and efficient numerical methods for solving physical or biological models, analysis of numerical approximations to differential and integral equations, developing computational tools to better understand data and structure, etc. Data science (in collaboration with LatentView Analytics) from the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) curriculum is designed to meet the needs of sophisticated mathematics, computing, and data science in modern scientific investigations, technological innovations, business management. The program has three components: Mathematics,  statistics, computing, and data science, which are perfectly blended so that the strong mathematical and analytical components that are built in the curriculum form the basis on which the technical aspects of data science are developed.

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology

The B.Sc. in computer-data science at the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology is intended for students studying any discipline at this University and is designed to prepare them for future work with significant data science components. Data science is a rapidly growing academic discipline fueled by the proliferation of rich and complex data emerging from activities in science, industry, and governments. As a result, there is strong demand for data science professionals across the nation and globe, and this market is expected to continue to grow in the next decade. The data science programs are intended for students who wish to study the data science discipline for its own sake as well as for students studying any discipline with the goal of enabling them to work in data science. The computer-data science program is offered at the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology.

S P Jain School of Global Management

The Data Science program at S P Jain School of Global Management is a 3-year full-time undergraduate program designed to prepare graduates who can conduct data-driven investigations and visual and advanced analytics by acquiring and managing data of all types. Through this data science program at S P Jain School of Global Management, graduates will develop an in-depth understanding of data science and the techniques for analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to arrive at solutions. They will be able to identify patterns in order to predict trends by analyzing data from various sectors such as manufacturing, banking, and finance, retail, and healthcare.

Careers opportunities

Equipped with the skills and techniques to make data-driven decisions, graduates of our inaugural bachelor of data science (BDS) cohort (Intake of 2018) have started their careers with leading companies.

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

The computer science and engineering – big data program of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies equip students to work with the desired data engineering industry practices to efficiently store and process large volumes of untamed data. The computer science and engineering – big data program of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is designed by the data experts from Xebia who deal with such engineering problems on a daily basis.

Bharathiar University

After graduating from the business process and data analytics BVoc program offered at Bharathiar University you will have developed new or improved innovative business processes from gap analysis through process design in support of an organization's strategic objectives in a socially responsible manner. The department works with the objectives of offering career guidance to the young buddies in the education sector through the well-qualified faculty members, research scholars of the career guidance. Additionally, the department is working towards getting ready the students for industrial requirements through vocational education. Major research work of the department talks about career preparation, skill requirement for various sectors, competency mapping, and understanding the occupational standards by using NSQF, QP, and skill Card.

Navrachana University

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

Techno India University, West Bengal

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 program 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 papers of mathematics or computer science from any recognized board. This is a 3-year full-time academic program with 2 years full-time degree program and 1-year paid on-job training.

AMET University

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 the data science program. The first two years of the program will be based at AMET, Chennai, which will help students establish a strong foundation for 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.

IIM Kolkata

The institute offers an advanced program in data science with specialization for mainly working professionals at the top leadership level. The course duration is one year with a total of 215 hours of classes in the online mode. The candidate needs to have at least 3+ years of experience in graduation or a master's degree in data science. They provide valuable data science projects and offer a broader view of data analytics to the students.