Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Data Sciences) - Course Overview

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Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Data Sciences) - Course Overview

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BTech (Bachelor of Technology) Data Science Admissions, Entrance Test, Syllabus, and Scope

BTech Data Science is a 4 year undergraduate level course that deals with the use of various tools and techniques of science to extract relevant data from a large volume of data available. The course is new and trending and offering students the opportunity to learn techniques and skills like data extraction, analysis of techniques and alike.

As this is a newly introduced course and only a few colleges are offering this, therefore this course cannot be pursued from distance learning. The BTech Data Science syllabus comprises subjects like Discrete Structures, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Workshop, Theory of Computation and alike.

The minimum eligibility required to pursue this course is aggregate 70% marks in senior secondary examination (10+2) with PCM from a recognised board. A minimum of 50% score is also required in mathematics subject. Few colleges do offer this course on the basis of entrance exams like SUAT, NPAT and alike..

Top BTech Data Science Colleges

Given below is the list of few of the top BTech Data Science Colleges:

Name of the College	Location	Average Fees
Sharda University	Uttar Pradesh	INR 7.48 Lakhs
NMIMS University (Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering)	Mumbai	INR 12.46 Lakhs
JIET Institute of Design and Technology	Jodhpur	INR 3.6 Lakhs
Glocal School of Science and Technology	Uttar Pradesh	INR 4.81 Lakhs

Average fee charged for BTech in Data Science ranges from INR 2-3 Lacs. The fee structure varies with the institute. After your successful completion of course, you can expect an average salary package of around 8-10 Lakhs per annum

BTech Data Science Admission Process

BTech Data Science admissions are either based on the entrance tests or on the basis of merit lists released by the colleges/universities. In some of the colleges the entrance test is also followed by the further round of personal interview. You need to avail the application form, fill it and submit it. Take the print out of the application form for future reference.

In case of entrance exams, shortlisted candidates might have to appear for further rounds of personal interview. After this final round, BTech Data Science course will be offered by the college.

BTech Data Science: Eligibility

To pursue a BTech Data Science course you should be eligible for it. There are certain qualifications that you need to meet to qualify the eligibility criteria for this course. The eligibility criteria of the same is discussed below:

You should possess a minimum of aggregate 70% marks in 10+2 standard.
A minimum of 60% marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) Biotechnology or PCM Computer Science is mandatory.
You must have a 50% score in mathematics.

Some colleges do accept the scores of entrance exams. You have to score good in entrance exams to pursue BTech Data Science from the college or university of your choice.

BTech Data Science: Entrance Exams

Few colleges conduct their own college based entrance exams for the course admission whereas other colleges accept the common entrance tests score to offer admission in BTech Data Science. Few of those entrance exams are discussed below:

SUAT 2020: Sharda University Online Admission test (SUAT 2020) is conducted by the Sharda University. It is one of the top and reputed universities offering admissions in UG and PG courses. Those candidates who have already appeared for any national or state level entrance examination and have a good score in it, are exempted from this exam. Important dates for SUAT 2020 are tabled below:

ENTRANCE EXAM	IMPORTANT DATE
SUAT 2020 Application Form Filing Date	2-Dec-19
SUAT 2020 Last Date to Apply	26-May-20
SUAT 2020 Slot Booking Beginning Date	19-Mar-20
SUAT 2020 Admit Card Releasing Date	1st Week of July, 2020
SUAT 2020 Exam Date	July 12-15, 2020

JEE Mains 2020: JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) Mains is an All India Engineering Entrance Exam conducted by National Testing agency to offer admissions in B.E./B.Tech courses. Important Dates related to JEE mains exam are given below:

ENTRANCE TEST	APRIL SESSION
JEE Mains 2020 Registration Beginning Date	7-Feb-20
JEE Mains 2020 Registration Ending Date	12-Mar-20
JEE Mains 2020 Admit Card Releasing Date	Post April 15, 2020
JEE Mains 2020 Entrance Exam Date	Fourth Week of May, 2020
JEE Mains 2020 Result Declaration	June, 2020

Other exams for which you can appear for getting admission in BTech Data Science are:

UPSEE
NPAT and alike

BTech Data Science: What is it About?

How To Prepare for Entrance Examination?

To prepare for BTech Data Science entrance exams you should keep in mind few things that will definitely help you to crack the exam. Few of those important points are discussed below :

You should master the science subjects of your XI ^th and XII ^th class.
Prepare a TIme Table and follow it strictly so that you can manage equal time for each and every subject.
Download the sample and mock test papers for the syllabus subjects.
The syllabus normally involves subjects like physics, chemistry and mathematics. Therefore, prepare seperate notes register for each subject to avoid confusion.
Give Proper time to revision as well.

BTech Data Science: What is it about?

BTech Data Science is an exponentially growing field that encompasses data science as problem solving oriented subject matter. The programme introduces students to the subjects that help to make informed decisions.

This course is a 4 year graduation degree that comprises 8 semesters that includes subjects which help in developing algorithm skills, data extraction and analysing skills. This program is suitable for those who are interested in learning the skills of data extraction and presenting reports, presentations on the basis of the data.

BTech Data Science: Course Highlights

Course Level	Undergraduate Degree
Full-Form	Bachelor of Technology in Data Science
Duration	4 years
Eligibility	70% aggregate in 10+2 standard with PCM and Maths as a mandatory subject with 50% score
Admission Process	Entrance Exam/Merit Based
Course Fee	Ranges from INR 2-3 Lakhs
Average Salary	Up to 10 Lakhs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	Amazon, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, IBM, HCL, Quick Heal, SYNTEL and others
Job Positions	Data Architects, Financial Modeler, Data Engineers, Clinical and Pharmaceutical Data Analyst, Database Administrators and positions alike

B.Tech. in Plastic Engineering: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course

Course Level	Graduate
Duration	4 years
Graduate	Semester System
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects
Admission Process	Counselling after taking entrance examination
Course Fee	INR 40,000 - 2 lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 5 - 7 lacs
Top Recruiting Fields/Areas	Textile Technology, Automobile, Thermal power plants, Transport sector, Household appliance, Goods Packaging Industry, Electricity, Telecommunication etc.

Why BTech Data Science?

As this is a new and trending course and only a few colleges are offering this course, therefore the BTech Data Science graduates are in high demand. So, there are no. of perks attached with this course. Few of them are discussed below:

Gives you the knowledge and skills of both the data sciences and computer related technological aspects.
The course is in huge demand in industrial areas and is accepted globally.
You can grab a good salary package or raise in salary depending on the experience and skills you hold.
This course opens you to a wider range of lucrative job opportunities.

Course Comparison

BTech Data Science Vs BCA Data Science

BTech Data Science gives you an overview of data science subjects with the computer technical terms knowledge whereas BCA data science deals with the computer applications world and workd on its enhancement using data science tools. The following table shows the key difference between these two degrees in terms of Impact, course material, and orientation.

Parameter	BTech Data Science	BCA Data Science
Full Form	Bachelor of Technology in Data Science	Bachelor of Computer Applications in Data science
Overview	This course enables you to attain the in-depth knowledge of computer technology subjects in addition with the data science subjects.	BCA in data science gives you in-depth knowledge of computer applications and software development and also helps you to learn data sciences and language programming.
Duration	2 years	3 years
Eligibility	70% aggregate in 10+2 standard with PCM and Maths as a mandatory subject with 50% score	10+2 with Maths as mandatory subject
Average Fee	Ranges from INR 2-3 Lakhs	INR 2 Lakhs
Average Salary Offered	Up to INR 10 Lakhs per annum	Up to INR 8 Lakhs per annum

BTech Data Science: Top Institutes

Some of the top colleges for BTech Data Science course are mentioned below:

Name of the College	Location	Average Fees
Sharda University	Uttar Pradesh	INR 7.48 Lakhs
NMIMS University (Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering)	Mumbai	INR 12.46 Lakhs
Jagannath University	Rajasthan	INR 2.6 Lakhs
JIET Institute of Design and Technology	Jodhpur	INR 3.6 Lakhs
Glocal School of Science and Technology	Uttar Pradesh	INR 4.81 Lakhs

As Data Science is a newly introduced subject, therefore only few of the colleges and universities are offering this Btech Data Science course for now. The admission process for each college differs as per the college/university policies.

College Comparison

Parameter	Sharda University	NMIMS University
Overview	Sharda University is one of the most popular and reputed universities. The university is approved by UGC and the campus owns a land of around 63 acres.	NMIMS university is accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade.
University Location	Uttar Pradesh	Mumbai
Admission Process	Either by SUAT Entrance Test or any other recognised test OR by merit list	Entrance Exam based- NPAT
Average Fees	INR 7.48 Lakhs	INR 12.46 Lakhs
Placement Companies	Amazon, Mphasis, NTTData, Quick Heal, TCS, Wipro, CapGemini and others	Boston, Kale Consultants, Bain and Co., Milestone Interactive Software Ltd. and others

BTech Data Science Syllabus

BTech Data Science syllabus comprises 8 terms or semesters including subjects related to computer technology and data science. The course also involves elective subjects too. Few of those subjects are listed below:

Discrete Structures
Mechanical Workshop
Engineering Physics
Theory of Computation
Data Warehouse
Applied Statistical Analysis
Compiler Design
Business Intelligence
Big Data Analytics
Engineering Chemistry and rest subjects

BTech Data Science Job Prospects and Scope

Ample of job opportunities and career prospects are available for BTech Data Science graduates. Being a BTech Data Science graduate you can work in various different sectors like Education, Artificial Intelligence offices, MNCs and others.

BTech graduates are in huge demand and the following table shows the job profiles for the same:

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Salary (in INR)
Data Architects	Data Architects are responsible for preparing the data architecture strategies or data models. They collaborate with IT industries and other businesses to plan a data strategy.	Up to INR 19 Lakhs
Financial Modeler	Role of Financial modeler is to analyse the financial model of an organization and suggest possible positive changes in it. They help in preparation of annual budget and monthly budget forecasting.	Up to INR 8.05 Lakhs
Data Engineers	They are responsible for developing the technical solutions to access the data and the data usage. They basically develop the tools and dashboards for the clients.	Up to INR 8.69 Lakhs
Clinical and Pharmaceutical Data Analyst	Their main duties involve data analytics, data mining, data reporting, as well as coordinating with other relevant departments. They basically create and run data reports	Up to INR 3.06 Lakhs
Database Administrators	Their daily basis activities include implementation, configuration and troubleshooting of database instances. They usually monitor and optimize the system performance.	Up to INR 10 Lakhs

There are number of masters degree too that you can opt after completing this course of BTech Data Science. That will provide you with more detailed knowledge of subject and Data Science tools. Few of those courses are listed below: