Top 10 data science colleges in India: Here’s how much it costs for a graduate course there

IIT Bombay – M.Sc. in Machine Intelligence and Data Science | According to the official fee schedule, the tuition fee for the full two-year on-campus programme (excluding boarding and lodging) is approximately ₹1.24 lakh. The semester-wise academic fee components are outlined in the institute’s official circular.

IIT Madras – BS/MS/Diploma/PG Diploma pathway | The total cost for the bachelor’s degree ranges from approximately ₹3,86,000 to ₹4,50,000, depending on term-based fees. The PG Diploma in AI and ML costs between ₹4,86,000 and ₹5,90,000. The M.Tech in AI and ML programme ranges from ₹6,86,000 to ₹7,90,000 in total.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani – M.Sc. in Data Science and AI | The M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (BITS Pilani Digital campuses) costs ₹35,000 per trimester. The total annual fee depends on the number of terms taken during enrolment.

Indian Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) – Postgraduate and Certificate Programmes | According to the official website, the Executive Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence costs ₹1,80,000, while the Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI is priced at ₹3,15,000. The M.Tech in AI and Data Science costs approximately ₹9,20,000 in tuition (₹2,30,000 per semester for four semesters), excluding accommodation and other expenses.

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata – PG Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) | The PG Diploma in Business Analytics, jointly offered with IIM Calcutta and IIT Kharagpur, costs ₹27 lakh for the two-year programme. This includes tuition, selected academic materials and institutional charges, payable in four instalments. Accommodation and food expenses are not included.

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) – Bachelor of Statistical Data Science (BSDS) | The Bachelor of Science in Statistical Data Science (BSDS), with the option to pursue an integrated Master of Statistical Data Science, costs ₹1,00,000 in tuition per semester, along with ₹2,500 in additional academic charges. Candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwBD categories may be eligible for a full or partial tuition fee waiver, subject to family income criteria.

IIT Delhi – Applied Data Science and AI Programme | The six-month Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence costs ₹1,79,000 plus GST. EMI options are available. Applicants are typically required to be graduates or diploma holders (10+2+3) from a recognised university.

IIM Calcutta – Advanced Programme in Data Science | The total fee for the one-year Advanced Programme in Data Science is ₹4,80,000 plus applicable GST. The fee excludes GST and any personal expenses, such as travel and accommodation.

IIT Hyderabad – M.Tech in Data Science | This is a self-paced, part-time postgraduate programme designed for working professionals. The total fee is ₹86,788 for regular postgraduate students, ₹1,11,788 for government laboratory or industry-sponsored candidates, and ₹3,14,788 for self-sponsored M.Tech and M.Des students.

Chandigarh University Online – M.Sc. in Data Science | The total fee for the online two-year M.Sc. in Data Science programme is approximately ₹1,46,668, inclusive of semester fees. A one-time admission fee of ₹1,000 is payable. With a 25 per cent early-bird scholarship, the total programme fee is reduced to ₹1,10,000.