IIM Amritsar M.Sc Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the M.Sc in Data Science and Management (MSDSM) at IIM Amritsar is a joint programme conducted with IIT Ropar. Students spend the first two semesters at the IIT Ropar campus for technical data science training and the final two semesters at IIM Amritsar for management and analytics. Both institutions jointly award the degree.

Ans. Admission to the MSDSM programme accepts valid scores from CAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, or JAM taken within the last three years. This broad acceptance makes the programme accessible to candidates from engineering, science, management, and mathematics backgrounds. Candidates must also meet the academic eligibility of at least 60% marks in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-semester MSDSM programme at IIM Amritsar is INR 14,78,000. This includes tuition fees of INR 10,17,100 and other charges of INR 4,60,900 across all four semesters. The first semester has slightly higher charges due to one-time registration and refundable deposits. Hostel and residential costs are included in the other charges.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognized institution in management, mathematics, computer science, or allied fields with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA. A valid score in CAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, or JAM taken within the last three years is mandatory. Final-year students whose results are expected by June 30 are also eligible to apply.

Ans. Shortlisting for the Personal Interview is based on a composite of the entrance exam score, academic record, work experience, and gender diversity. The final selection uses a weighted composite score covering class 10, class 12, and graduation marks (10% each), work experience (10%), Personal Interview (50%), and gender diversity (10%). Both IIM Amritsar and IIT Ropar faculty conduct the interviews.

Ans. IIM Amritsar offers need-based financial assistance to students with demonstrated financial hardship, assessed on a case-by-case basis. SC/ST candidates can additionally apply for central government scholarships. Education loans are facilitated through partnered financial institutions including HDFC Credila and Axis Bank, helping students manage the programme fee over a structured repayment schedule.