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International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H) (IIIT Hyderabad)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A Grade, Top AI/ML Research Center

Annual Fees: ₹260,000 - ₹420,000 Highest CTC: ₹102.0 LPA www.iiit.ac.in
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M.Sc DEGREE PROGRAM

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

Offered by International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H) | 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 ₹299,000
Total Course Fee ₹598,000
Average Salary ₹43.2 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
Register for CUET-PG
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) ₹224,250 ₹448,500
Academic & Development Charges ₹44,850 ₹89,700
Laboratory, Computing & Library Deposit ₹29,900 ₹59,800
Total Academic Investment ₹299,000 ₹598,000

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 IIIT Hyderabad

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 IIIT Hyderabad?
The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹299,000 per academic year with an estimated total course investment of ₹598,000.
What is the average placement package for this course?
Graduates from M.Sc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at IIIT Hyderabad achieve an average placement salary of ₹43.2 LPA with top packages reaching ₹102.0 LPA.

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