Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Science and Commerce College Pimpri Pune M.Sc Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The M.Sc. Data Science at Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS College Pimpri is a full-time, on-campus programme. Students are required to attend regular classes at the college campus in Pimpri, Pune. There is no distance or online mode available for this course at this college. The programme includes practical lab sessions, industrial training in Semester IV, and research project work, all of which require physical presence on campus.

Ans. No, the SPPU OEE is conducted for admissions to seats in SPPU's own university departments. For affiliated colleges like Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS College Pimpri, admission to M.Sc. Data Science is merit-based, i.e., based on your performance in the qualifying graduation examination. You do not need to appear for the SPPU OEE for admission to this college. You can directly apply through the college's admissions portal (admissions.dypvp.edu.in).

Ans. As per the official 2026-27 fee structure, the tuition fee is Rs. 72,355 per year for Maharashtra domicile students, making the total for 2 years approximately Rs. 1,44,710 (excluding examination fees of Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,000 per semester). For students from outside Maharashtra, the fee is Rs. 1,19,905 per year (total Rs. 2,39,810 for 2 years). Fees can be paid in installments: 50% or 100% for confirmed admissions. For provisional admission, only Rs. 5,000 is payable initially.

Ans. Yes, the industrial training is a mandatory component of the M.Sc. Data Science programme. In Semester IV, students are required to undertake a Full-Time Industrial Training (IT) in an IT industry or complete an institutional project. This component carries significant weightage (500 marks: 350 for external evaluation and 150 for internal). The training provides real-world exposure to data science tools and practices, and many students use this opportunity to secure pre-placement offers from companies.

Ans. Yes, several government scholarships are available for eligible students. SC/ST students can avail the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship through the MahaDBT portal, which covers tuition fees and a maintenance allowance. Open category students with family income below Rs. 8 Lakh per annum can apply for the Rajashree Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Yojna (up to Rs. 15,000 per year). OBC/NT/SBC students can apply for the respective post-matric scholarships. Additionally, the college offers merit-based fee concessions of up to 40% for students with high academic performance or national certifications. All scholarship applications are processed through the MahaDBT portal.

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc. Data Science from ACS Pimpri can pursue careers as Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Business Intelligence Analysts, and AI Specialists. Pune's thriving IT ecosystem, with companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Cognizant, and numerous analytics startups, provides strong placement opportunities. The mandatory industrial training in Semester IV often serves as a gateway to full-time employment. Graduates can also pursue higher studies such as Ph.D. in Data Science or related fields, or appear for government competitive exams. The programme's NEP 2020-aligned curriculum with electives in AI, Deep Learning, and Big Data ensures graduates are industry-ready.