M.Tech. Data Science
A 2-year M.Tech. Data Science programme seeks to develop competent data scientists and data professionals who can create novel solutions and tools for data analysis. The programme will enhance their technical skills to be easily absorbed in the industry. It also aims to produce highly skilled data engineers who can work for a sustainable society.
Our M.Tech. Data Science programme provides unmatched range and depth, covering fundamentals to advanced skill and knowledge areas associated with Data Science. The programme offers a set of core and elective courses, allowing 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
The M.Tech. Data Science programme enables graduates to identify, formulate, and provide efficient data-based solutions for complex business problems. The curriculum emphasizes advanced computing techniques and prepares students to design and develop software and hardware solutions for multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary data science challenges.
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
Students will engage in multidisciplinary research with opportunities for high-impact journal publications and participation in research and consultancy projects.
Pedagogy
Engage in project-based learning, choose electives of your choice, and participate in industry internships, workshops, and seminars.
Venture Development Centre
Students will explore their potential to create innovative products and services with genuine business potential through hands-on learning experiences.
Syllabus
The curriculum is designed, developed, and delivered under the guidance of experts from industries and academic leaders from premier institutions such as IITs and NITs. The programme covers various topics, including:
- 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
Graduates of the M.Tech. Data Science programme will have various career opportunities, including 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
Litisha Panda
Head of Business - Digital & Transformation
Diksha Goje
Senior Product Manager
Bhanu Teja Nambi
L4 Developer
Abhijith Swamy Miriyala
Sr. DevOps Engineer
Kiran Kumar Reddy
Urban Infrastructure Expert
Akash Bezawada
Senior Transmission Engineer
Lakshmi Vandana Rayaprolu
Principal Engineer - Planning
Sandeep BV
Founder and Design Head Color
Litisha Panda
Head of Business - Digital & Transformation
Revanth Kotha
Executive Director
Revanth Kotha
Executive Director
K.Swarna Shree
Research Analyst
Sahil Mathur
Lieutenant
Aravind Rao
Director ATC Officer
Ghaly Pratyusha
Data Science Manager
Anirudh Som
Ph.D. Arizona State University
Virisha Timmaraju
Data Scientist NASA jet
Krishna Chaitanya
Business Analyst, NSECURE PAYMENT EXPERTS, Canada, Montreal
Mounika Marri
Software Developer, CN Rail, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
S.D. Anbu
Senior software engineer Emirates NBD, Dubai, UAE
Hari Surya Chayanam
Global Key Account Manager, Huhtamaki, Ronsberg, Germany
Neeraja Bhamidipati
Quantitative Researcher
Aravind varma Chintalapati
Manager,Program Management/Engineering (Returnables)
Srikesh Malepati
Validation Engineer
Vishnuvardhan Reddy
B, Industrial Engineer
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 fees.
| 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 |
*To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must qualify in GATE 2025
Note: Terms & Conditions Applied
