PGUGC-entitledNAAC ANIRF #24Intake: January & July

Symbiosis Online M.Sc (Data Science)

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

From ₹77,000/year · 2 years · NAAC A

About this Program

Symbiosis Online's M.Sc. (Data Science) is a two-year online postgraduate programme offered through Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), a UGC-recognised institution, built for science, engineering, or computing graduates who want careers as data scientists, machine learning engineers, or analytics professionals. The curriculum covers Python and R programming, statistical modelling, machine learning, deep learning, big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), natural language processing, data visualisation, and business analytics. Students work through real-world case studies and capstone projects drawn from fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and logistics. Eligibility: a Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field. As demand for data professionals surges across Indian and global organisations, graduates are positioned for roles including data scientist, ML engineer, AI analyst, business intelligence developer, and research scientist in industries ranging from banking and insurance to technology startups and management consulting.

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Program Details

UniversitySymbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
ProgramM.Sc (Data Science)
Degree LevelPostgraduate (PG)
Duration2 years
Annual Fees₹77,000
Monthly EMI (est.)≈ ₹6,417/month*
Total Fees₹1,54,000
ModeOnline
AccreditationNAAC A
EntitlementNAAC A++; NIRF ranked 25th (2025); AICTE approved; UGC-entitled; part of Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
NIRF Rank#24
UGC-entitledYes

Fees & offers last updated 11 Jun 2026.

* Approximate monthly instalment based on annual fee ÷ 12. Actual EMI options vary by university.

Scholarships & Discounts

Financial aid may be available

Depending on your profile and the university's current intake, you may be eligible for:

  • Up to 20% scholarship
  • Around 8–15% discount on full fee payment

Admissions & Intake

Intake Sessions
January & July
Intakes fill quickly — apply early →

Available Specializations

Data Science

Pros & Cons — Symbiosis Online

Pros
  • Data science postgraduate with Symbiosis brand strength and Pune tech ecosystem access
  • Industry-relevant curriculum with hands-on machine learning and AI projects
  • Strong academic environment from a NAAC A institution
Cons
  • Premium fees for an online M.Sc programme
  • Competitive admission pool; prior quantitative background preferred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning holds UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau) entitlement — the specific approval required to award 100% online degrees in India. The M.Sc (Data Science) degree is legally equivalent to an on-campus degree under UGC Regulations 2020, and is accepted for government jobs, UPSC, and higher education admissions.

The M.Sc (Data Science) at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning costs ₹77,000/year, with a total fee of ₹1,54,000 over 2 years.

Not specified

The M.Sc (Data Science) at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning has a duration of 2 years.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning runs two intake sessions a year for the online M.Sc (Data Science) — January & July. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis ahead of each session, so you can apply year-round and join the next available batch.

Yes. Online degrees from UGC-DEB entitled universities like Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning are accepted for all government job applications, UPSC examinations, and higher education admissions in India.

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