DJ Sanghvi BE {Lateral} Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. It is a three-year lateral-entry degree affiliated to the University of Mumbai for diploma holders. The programme covers statistics, data mining, machine learning, big data technologies, and visualisation through applied analytics projects, joining students directly in the second year of study. It combines coursework with applied laboratory and project work so that diploma graduates build degree-level depth in the chosen specialisation within a shorter timeline.

Ans. The total course fee is INR 12,88,000 for the three-year lateral programme, the FRA approved figure and uniform across branches. Maharashtra EBC, OBC, and EWS students can claim state fee waivers on the MahaDBT portal, lowering the net cost for eligible domicile candidates. Education loans from nationalised banks are also available for those who need financing support.

Ans. Admission is through the Maharashtra DSE CAP rounds conducted by the State CET Cell at mahacet.org, based on diploma aggregate merit with no separate entrance exam. Candidates register, complete verification, fill the option form choosing DJSCE, and confirm the seat allotted across the counselling rounds. Direct second-year entry saves a full academic year for diploma holders.

Ans. Diploma in Engineering holders in a relevant branch with a minimum 45 percent aggregate, or 40 percent for reserved category Maharashtra candidates, qualify. B.Sc graduates with Mathematics at the 12th level are also eligible for direct second-year admission under DTE Maharashtra norms, subject to the available seat matrix and merit list cutoff.

Ans. DJSCE recorded a highest package of INR 32 LPA and an average package of INR 11.1 LPA in the latest season. Recruiters include HDFC, Accolite, Directi, Atos, Bank of America, JSW, and BrowserStack. Software and analytics roles see strong hiring from product and services companies visiting the campus, and lateral students join the same placement pool as the regular cohort.

Ans. Graduates take up data science, data analytics, data engineering, and business intelligence roles in technology and finance. The lateral route lets diploma holders earn a Mumbai University degree in three years and tap strong internship and recruiter networks across technology and finance employers. Many graduates also pursue higher study such as M.Tech or an MBA to widen their career options after completing the degree.