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BITS Pilani (Birla Institute of Technology and Science)

Pilani, Rajasthan, India  |  UGC Recognized, Institute of Eminence (IoE), NAAC A

Annual Fees: ₹245,000 - ₹520,000 Highest CTC: ₹60.7 LPA www.bits-pilani.ac.in
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M.Sc DEGREE PROGRAM

M.Sc in M.Sc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Offered by BITS Pilani (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | Full Time
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Data updated for 2026-27 Academic Session. Sourced from UGC statutory disclosures, NIRF rankings, and university counseling guidelines.
1st Year Tuition ₹281,750
Total Course Fee ₹563,500
Average Salary ₹26.3 LPA
Approved Seats 45 Seats

Program Overview

M.Sc Data Science & AI provides advanced postgraduate training in predictive modeling, deep learning architectures, generative AI, big data systems (Spark/Hadoop), NLP, and computer vision.

Eligibility & Admission Roadmap 2026

Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc in Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics / BCA / B.Tech with min 55% aggregate marks.
Accepted Entrance Examinations: CUET-PG / IIT-JAM / University Entrance
Step 1: Exam
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Step 2: Merit Cutoff
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Step 3: Counseling
Choice Filling & Locking
Step 4: Allotment
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Semester-by-Semester Syllabus & Curriculum Structure

Semester 1
  • Applied Linear Algebra & Optimization
  • Probability & Mathematical Statistics
  • Advanced Python & R for Data Science
  • Database Technologies for Big Data
  • Data Science Lab
Semester 2
  • Machine Learning Algorithms & Implementations
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch & TensorFlow
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Data Visualization & Storytelling
  • Deep Learning Lab
Semester 3
  • Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Big Data Engineering & Distributed Systems
  • Time Series Analysis & Forecasting
  • Elective I: Computer Vision
  • Master Thesis Phase 1
Semester 4
  • 6-Month Industry Dissertation & Corporate Internship
  • Research Publication in Scopus/IEEE Journals
  • Final Master Defense

Fee Structure & Cost of Study Breakdown

Fee Component 1st Year Amount Total Program Estimated
Tuition Fee (Per Annum) ₹211,313 ₹422,625
Academic & Development Charges ₹42,263 ₹84,525
Laboratory, Computing & Library Deposit ₹28,175 ₹56,350
Total Academic Investment ₹281,750 ₹563,500

Career Opportunities & Industry Placements

Data Scientist AI/ML Engineer Generative AI Specialist Business Intelligence Architect Quantitative Researcher

Top Hiring Companies:

Amazon Microsoft NVIDIA Fractal Analytics Mu Sigma Deloitte AI Tiger Analytics American Express

Other Degree Programs at BITS Pilani

B.Tech CSE MBA MCA B.Com (Hons) B.Sc CS BA LLB (Hons) Ph.D.

Frequently Asked Questions: M.Sc M.Sc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

What is the annual fee for M.Sc M.Sc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at BITS Pilani?
The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹281,750 per academic year with an estimated total course investment of ₹563,500.
What is the average placement package for this course?
Graduates from M.Sc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at BITS Pilani achieve an average placement salary of ₹26.3 LPA with top packages reaching ₹60.7 LPA.

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