The M.Sc Data Science and Big Data Analytics at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru in partnership with IBM. The programme covers data science foundations and statistical methods, big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), machine learning and predictive analytics, deep learning and neural networks, data visualisation and dashboarding, NoSQL and distributed databases, cloud data platforms (IBM Cloud, Azure), natural language processing, data engineering and pipelines, business intelligence, and an IBM-certified industry project, preparing graduates for data scientist, big data analyst, and machine learning engineer roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 3,01,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University M.Sc Data Science and Big Data Analytics admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score and graduation merit.
Key Points
- Two-year M.Sc Data Science and Big Data Analytics at YIASCM, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Industry partnership with IBM for curriculum and certification
- Eligibility: BSc, BCA, BE, or BTech in Computers, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Mathematics from a recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate
- Admission via CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE university test and graduation merit
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; total fee INR 3,01,000 for two years
Yenepoya University M.Sc Data Science and Big Data Analytics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,52,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,49,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 3,01,000 |
- Source: 2026 listing; verify fee at yenepoya.edu.in.
- Hostel charges are separate; verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University M.Sc Data Science and Big Data Analytics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June to September 2026; confirm at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | Jan 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Result | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission: CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score; graduation merit required.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets and scorecard.
- Final merit list declared after document verification at YIASCM, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold BSc, BCA, BE, or BTech in Computers, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Mathematics from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-PG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) conducted by NTA, or register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets, CUET-PG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on entrance score and graduation marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,52,000 and complete document verification at YIASCM, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is data scientist, big data analyst, or machine learning engineer in a tech company
- Background in BSc, BCA, or BTech with Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- IBM partnership provides Watson Studio, IBM Cloud, and data science certification exposure
- Fee of INR 3.01 Lakhs for a 2-year IBM-partnered M.Sc Data Science is very affordable
- Planning IBM Data Science Professional Certificate or cloud certifications alongside the M.Sc
✗ Skip if
- IIT or NIT M.Sc or M.Tech brand in data science is a non-negotiable career requirement
- Goal is core AI research or PhD in machine learning; prefer a research-oriented PG institution
- Fee of INR 3.01 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or family support
- International data science career requires a globally ranked university degree
Yenepoya University M.Sc Data Science and Big Data Analytics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on graduation marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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