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Bachelor of Science (Data Science)
  1. ICFAI Tech School, Dehradun
  2. UG Programs
  3. B.Sc. (Data Science)

Bachelor of Science (Data Science)

duration Duration

  • 3 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII with Mathematics as one of the subjects with minimum 50% marks.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: July 15, 2026
  • The B.Sc. Data Science program at ICFAI Tech School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the data-driven world.
  • The curriculum blends mathematics, statistics, computer science, and domain specific knowledge with modern tools and technologies to develop strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • The program emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary exposure, and industry-oriented training, enabling students to work with real world datasets, build predictive models, and apply data-driven decision-making across diverse sectors such as business, healthcare, finance, and technology.
  • Through hands-on projects, internships, and research opportunities, students gain both technical expertise and practical experience.

Students further benefit from the flexibility of NEP 2020 through multiple entry and exit options, with the provision to graduate with a three-year B.Sc. Data Science or a four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Data Science or B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Data Science, supporting both professional readiness and academic advancement. The program structure as follows:

Admission Process

Admission is based on Merit and Personal Interview.

Award of Degree

Students who successfully complete the program as per the program structure are awarded a three-year B.Sc. Data Science or a four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Data Science or B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Data Science Degree from The ICFAI University Dehradun, subject to University regulations.

Admission Calendar 2026
Particulars Dates
Last Date for the submission of Application Form July 15, 2026
Selection process April 15 - July 15, 2026
Program Fee payment on or before July 21, 2026
Registration July 31, 2026
Commencement of Classes August 01, 2026

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Sc. Data Science program have diverse career prospects across industries where data plays a pivotal role. With strong foundations in analytics, AI, and computational methods, students can explore roles such as::

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Intelligence Specialist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • AI Engineer
  • Big Data Engineer
  • Data Consultant
  • Research Associate in Data Science & AI

In addition, graduates can pursue higher studies such as M.Sc. Data Science, MCA, MBA in Analytics, or M.Tech./Ph.D. programs in specialized domains, further strengthening their academic and professional journey. The program structure as follows:

B.Sc. Data Science / B.Sc. (Hons.) Data Science / B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Data Science

Year-I

Semester - I

Semester - II

  1. Introduction to Information Technology
  2. Problem Solving using Programming Language
  3. Introduction to Statistics
  4. Soft Skill-I
  5. Indian Knowledge System
  6. Multidisciplinary Elective I
  1. Introduction to Data Science
  2. Linear Algebra for Data Science
  3. Environmental Studies & SDG
  4. Soft Skill-I
  5. Data Structures
  6. Multidisciplinary Elective II
  1. Note: Students who opt to exit after completion of the First Year and have secured 42 credits will be awarded the UG Certificate if, in addition, they complete IP/ Skill Enhancement Course of 4 credits during the summer vacations of the First year. These students are allowed to re-enter within a period of three years and complete the degree program within the maximum period of Seven Year.
  2. Award of Accelerated and Extended Degrees will be as per UGC notification published on the 26th March, 2025
Year-II

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  1. Data Mining & Data Warehouse
  2. Computer Based Numerical Techniques
  3. Introduction to AI
  4. Software Engineering
  5. Discrete Mathematics
  6. Data Visualization using Python & R Programming
  1. Database Management Systems
  2. Operation Research
  3. Machine Learning
  4. Minor Elective-I
  5. Minor Elective-II
  6. Multidisciplinary Elective III

2 Months Summer Internship-I

  1. Note: Students who opt to exit after completion of the Second Year and have secured 83 credits will be awarded the UG Diploma if, in addition, they complete IP of 4 credits during the summer vacations of the second year. These students are allowed to re-enter within a period of three years and complete the degree program within the maximum period of Seven Year.
Year-III

Semester - V

Semester - VI

  1. Minor Elective-III
  2. Minor Elective-IV
  3. Minor Project
  4. Cloud Computing for Data Science
  5. Computer Vision
  1. Internship -II

OR

  1. Computer Graphics
  2. Introduction to Cyber Security
  3. Robotics and Automation
  4. Caption Project
  1. Note: Students opting for B.Sc. (Data Science - Honours) or B.Sc. (Data Science - Honours with Research) will continue with the following program structure:

B.Sc (Data Science with Honours)

Year-IV

Semester - VII

Semester - VIII

  1. Deep Learning and Neural Networks
  2. Discipline Specific Elective
  3. Minor Elective-V
  4. Major Project Phase-I*
  1. Statistical Inference & Hypothesis Testing
  2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  3. Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  4. Major Project Phase-II**
  1. *Major Project Phase-I & Phase-II may include Design, Implementation/Simulation/Presentation, Report, and Analysis
  2. **Major Project Phase-I & Phase-II may include Design, Implementation/Simulation/Presentation, Report, and Analysis

B.Sc (Data Science) (Honours with Research) Programme

Year-IV

Semester - VII

Semester - VIII

  1. Research and Publication Ethics
  2. Discipline Specific Elective
  3. Minor Elective-V
  4. Research Project/Dissertation Phase-I***
  1. Social Network & Graph Data Analysis
  2. Research Methodology
  3. Introduction to Reference Management Tools
  4. Research Project/Dissertation Phase-II***
  1. ***Major Project Phase-I & Phase-II may include Design, Implementation/Simulation/Presentation, Report, and Analysis

The program structure is tentative, subject to change (if required).

Electives

Discipline Specific Elective
  • Big Data and Analytics in Healthcare
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Graph Analytics and Network Science
  • Data Engineering for Scalable Systems
    		•
    Multidisciplinary Elective I Multidisciplinary Elective II Multidisciplinary Elective III
    • Principles of Management
    • Software Project Management
    • DevOps and MLOps for Data Science
    • Renewable Energy Sources
    • Disaster Management
    • Optimization Techniques
    • MCDM Technique and Applications
    Minor Elective I and II Minor Elective III and IV
    • AI in Finance & FinTech Applications
    • Natural Language Processing
    • Web Development for Data Scientists
    • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Basics
    • Edge AI and Embedded ML
    • Blockchain Technology and Applications
    • Introduction To Generative AI
    • Web and Social Media Analytics
    Minor Elective III (Honours) Minor Elective III (Honours with Research)
    • Internet of Things (IoT)
    • Robotics and Intelligent Systems
    • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and UX Analytics
    • Extended Reality (AR/VR) with Data Visualization

    Admission Modalities

    The Admission modalities are with reference to the campus-based full-time programs offered by the ICFAI University, Dehradun.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Pass in Class XII with Mathematics as one of the subjects with 50% and above aggregate marks

    The admission into the programs is on the basis of Merit, through Application and Interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is also given to their academic distinctions, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra-curricular activities.

    Original certificates of educational credentials and domicile status certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

    The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process.

    Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

    • online Application

      Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iudehradun.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the Application using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

    • Download of Application Form

      Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iudehradun.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Bank Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Dehradun - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Dehradun.

    • Fill the Application Form

      Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

    The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

    • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
    • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
    • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
    • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
    • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

    Applicants are required to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates.

    • Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate.
    • Mark Sheets of Class X, XII, Degree, Diploma (as may be applicable).
    • Domicile Certificate (if applicable).
    • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

    The completed Application Form for Admission should be sent to

    Admissions Office :

    The ICFAI University, Dehradun, Rajawala Road,

    Central Hope Town, Selaqui, Dehradun - 248 011, Uttarakhand.

    Toll Free: - 1 800 120 8727

    E-mail : admissions@iudehradun.edu.in

    Website : www.iudehradun.edu.in.

    Fee Schedule

    The fee for each program is mentioned in the table below.

    Program No. of Semesters Admission Fee Total Program Fee Convocation & Alumni Fee Caution Deposit
    Domicile Non-domicile
    B.Sc (Data Science) 6 5,000 1,20,000 1,35,000 6,000 2,000

    Domicile

    To avail the domicile benefits in the program fee, candidate domicile certificate is required at the time of registration

    Program Fee

    Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program.

    Convocation Fee & Alumni Fee

    Convocation Fee of Rs. 1,000 and Alumni Fee of Rs. 5,000 is to be paid along with the program fee of final semester.

    Caution Deposit

    All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded to students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit and Security Deposit are not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.

    Students who have successfully completed three years of B.Sc. (Data Science) and eligible to continue in the four-year B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with Research) in Data Science, will pay the same program fee for Semesters VII and VIII as applicable in the previous semesters.

    Merit Scholarships Scheme

    The ICFAI University, Dehradun offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the B.Sc. (Data Science) program. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

    The past academic percentage will be calculated by adding all subjects of class XII for Undergraduate program and consolidated (Final) percentage of all years for postgraduate programs. Once the student get backlog (RRA/NC/RC) in a semester then he/she will not be eligible for the scholarship there after. He/ she should have scored 6 or more GPA in the semester. Students facing any disciplinary action will not be eligible for scholarship. Students who have availed any kind of fee waiver are not eligible for scholarship.

    Note:

    Students are required to pay complete semester fee on or before the registration date.

    Program No. of Semesters Amount of Scholarship in Rs. *
    Category I (≥ 90%) Category II (≥ 80% to < 90%) Category III (≥ 70% to < 80%)
    B.Sc. (Data Science) 6/8 36,000 30,000 24,000

    * Above Scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 8 installments for 4 year Programs; 6 installments for 3 year Programs; in each semester fee payable.

    10% of the students in the batch having highest CGPA will be eligible for the scholarship. Scholarship amount would be distributed equally among students with equivalent CGPA if tied with the last student in the top 10%. Students should not have any backlogs (RRA/NC/RC) in any semester. Students who have availed any kind of fee waiver are not eligible for scholarship. Students facing disciplinary action of any kind are not eligible for scholarship

    Note: Students are required to pay complete semester fee on or before the registration date.

    Programs No. of Semesters

    Academic Performance (CGPA)

    Amount of Scholarship in Rs. (per semester)
    Category I (≥ 9.00) Category II (≥ 8.50 to < 9.00) Category III (≥ 8.00 to < 8.50)
    B.Sc (Data Science) 6 / 8 6,000 4,400 3,000

    Note: Students who have successfully completed three years of B.Sc. (Data Science) and eligible to continue in the four-year B.Sc. (Hons./Hons. with Research) in Data Science, will be eligible for scholarships based on their past academic record and semester-wise performance, applicable for Semesters VII and VIII, as per IUD scholarship regulations.