M.Tech. Data Science
A 2-year M.Tech. Data Science programme is designed to develop proficient data scientists and professionals capable of creating novel data analysis solutions and tools. This programme enhances students' technical skills, making them highly employable in the industry. The curriculum is geared towards producing data engineers with the knowledge and skills to contribute to a sustainable society.
The M.Tech. Data Science programme at GITAM offers an extensive curriculum, covering both fundamental and advanced topics in Data Science. The curriculum includes core and elective courses, enabling students to specialize in areas such as Data Management for Machine Learning, Ethics for Data Science, Optimization Techniques for Analytics, and Natural Language Processing.
Eligibility
A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in B.E./B.Tech./AMIE in any branch of Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Central / State University or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT.
Scope of the Programme
Graduates of the M.Tech. Data Science programme will be equipped to identify, formulate, and provide efficient data-driven solutions to complex business problems. The programme emphasizes advanced computing techniques, preparing students to design and develop software and hardware solutions for multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary challenges in data science.
Key Highlights
Centre of Excellence & Infrastructure
The programme offers access to advanced data integration, data quality and governance, and data repository management facilities.
Research Centre
Multidisciplinary research opportunities with access to cutting-edge technology and high-impact journal publications.
Pedagogy
Project-based learning, electives, workshops, industry internships, and seminars.
Venture Development Course
Hands-on learning with opportunities to create innovative products and services with genuine business potential.
Syllabus
The curriculum is carefully developed with input from industry leaders and academic experts, covering topics such as:
- Data structures and statistical modeling
- Data warehousing, mining, and encryption
- Data visualization and big data analytics
- Deep learning and NLP
- Web analytics and data security
Career Options
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into every major sector has opened a vast array of career opportunities for graduates with a Master of Technology in Data Science. With data-driven decision-making becoming crucial across industries like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, skilled professionals in data science are in high demand.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Data Scientist, where they will analyse complex datasets to derive actionable insights, or AI Engineer, developing intelligent systems for automation and predictive analytics.
The global data science market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.9% between 2023 and 2030, highlighting the immense potential of this field.
Graduates from this programme can pursue various roles such as:
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- IT Developer
- Software Engineer
- Data Programmer
- IT Analyst
- Researcher
Star Recruiters
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Applied Education
Notable Alumni
Sujith Aleshwaram
Co-Founder & CTO
Abhiram M
Manager, Attack Surface Management
Mahima
Assistant Executive Engineer, Department of Rural Development
Nelluri Naresh
Founder of QnA Academy
Naga Charan
Senior Planning Engineer
Rohitha
Assistant Engineer Department of Rural Development
Varadendra
Assistant Manager
Ashok Waddar
Assistant Executive Engineer Rural Drinking Water Supply & Sanitation
Giridhar Mogili
Entrepreneur I3
Dr K Narendra Swaroop
Senior Program Manager- Quality
A. Venkata Ramana
Director - Embedded Software
Sai Varun Kodathala
Chief Technology Officer, Sports Vision, USA
Dr. Vinod Kumar
Chief Executive Officer at RICWAL PVT LTD
Bheemireddy PavanKumar Reddy
Senior Big Data Engineer in E/E systems integration Mercedes Benz, Bengaluru
Yeshwanth Reddy Chennur
CPU Implementation Engineer , Apple, USA
Jayanth Srinivas Sonti
Design Engineer @ Microchip Technology Inc., USA
Sreenivas Cholasamudram
Systems and Control Engineer @ Applus+ IDIADA
Nitin Shivakumar
Data Scientist @ Genpact, USA
Kandagadla Ashokkumar
Senior Engineer, Bosch India
Himanshu Rao
Quality Engineer Closures BIW S/X
Sai Rohit Vulli
Junior Mechanical Engineer, PureHarvest
Akash V
Pilot Trainee
Manikumar R
Assistant Manager - R&D
Infrastructure and Facilities
Fee Structure
M.Tech. Data Science
1st Year
₹ 1,21,800
2nd Year
₹ 1,27,800
Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.
Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.
- Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
- Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
- Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)
Need-Based Scholarships
- To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 8.00 LPA.
- The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.
| Scholarship % | Upgraded Scholarship % |
|---|---|
| 75% | 100% |
| 60% | 75% |
| 40% | 60% |
| 25% | 40% |
| 15% | 25% |
Scholarships For Accommodation
- In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
- Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food charges.
| Year | Scholarship % | GAT 2025 Score | GATE 2025 Respective Test Score * | AP / TS PGECET | CUET (PG) 2025 Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 100 | 141 - 200 | 900 – 1000 | 1-10 | >=285 |
| 75 | 131 - 140 | 800 - 899 | 11 - 25 | 275 - 284 | |
| 60 | 121 - 130 | 700 - 799 | 26 - 100 | 250 - 274 | |
| 40 | 111 - 120 | 600 - 699 | 101- 200 | 225 - 249 | |
| 25 | 101 - 110 | 500 - 599 | 201 - 300 | 200 - 224 | |
| 15 | 86 - 100 | 400 - 499 | 301 - 500 | 180 - 199 |
Note: Terms & Conditions Applied
*To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must qualify in GATE 2025
