CSE
This programme has a total of 20 seats.
M. Tech. in Data Science accommodates students with diverse backgrounds.
Mathematics
An interdisciplinary M. Tech. Programme jointly offered by three departments.
EEE
Focus on building foundation with enough flexibility and diversity in elective courses.
Highlights
First interdisciplinary M. Tech. programme at IIT Guwahati.
Flexibility
Accommodates flexible student background at the admission time. See eligibility criteria for this programme.
Three Departments
CSE, EEE and Mathematics departments offer this program. Curriculum is designed keeping in view diversity of the students, emphasizing on the foundational subjects the programme expects.
The Data Science Program
This is an interdisciplinary program started in the academic year July 2019-20 academic year. Visit the link for details about admission and application procedure
Competitive Admission Procedure
This programme is starting with total of 20 seats. Best of the candidate will be competing.
Why Data Science?
M. Tech. in Data Science as a Degree
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Few institutions offer
Very few institutions offer data science as degree programme that span two years including one year research exposure in this field.
Why Data Science?
Data Science is gaining prominence in academia and industry
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Interdisciplinary Research
Data science witnessing applications in diverse research disciplines. Introduction to this program opens up several new opportunities in science and engineering research.
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Industry Demand
Data Scientist positions are new roles where industry is looking for trained resources. There is a perceivable large gap between the number of opportunities and the trained resources.
Eligibility
Minimum Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelorâs degree in any stream of Engineering/ Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area or MCA/M. Sc/Four years B Sc or equivalent in appropriate discipline
Minimum Qualification
Minimum CPI of 6.0 or 60% qualifying degree, fulfilling specific requirements for different disciplines.
GATE Requirement
A valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score in CS, EC, EE, IN, MA, ST or XE is a must.
Shortlisting based on GATE score
Candidates meeting minimum requirements are eligible for applying to M. Tech. in Data Science programme. Admission will be based on GATE score.
Admission Procedure
- Have a valid GATE score in CS, EC, EE, IN, MA, ST or XE
- Apply through online application procedure
- Admission offer will be based on GATE score
- Follow-up the developments at IIT Guwahati Admission July 2022
Step 1
Apply Online
url: Click here
Step 2
Short listing & Offer of Admission
Step 3
Follow up at IIT Guwahati Admissions July 2022 portal
Semester 1
Download Syllabus
for the M. Tech. Data Science course curriculum. Comprehensive list of
electives is also included.
| Course No. | Title | Credits | |||
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| MA 589 | Statistical Foundations for Data Science | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| MA 579H | Scientific Computing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MA 580H | Matrix Computations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CS 591 H | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CS 592 H | Databases | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| XX ddd | Elective - I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| CS 593 | Data structures and Databases Lab | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MA 581 | Numerical Computations Lab | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| CS 594 | Python Programming Lab | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course No. | Title | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE 595 H | Stochastic Models | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EE 596 H | Optimization Techniques | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EE 526 | Machine Learning | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| XX ddd | Elective - II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| XX ddd | Elective - III | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| EE 527 | Machine Learning Lab | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| MA 588 | R Programming Lab | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| CS 595 | Data Visualization Lab | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course No. | Title | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS 698 | MTP Project - I | 0 | 0 | 24 | 24 |
Semester 4
| Course No. | Title | Credits | |||
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| DS 699 | MTP Project - II | 0 | 0 | 24 | 24 |
Apply to M. Tech. in Data Science Programme at IIT Guwahati
Please click here to proceed with online application procedure
Admission Related
Queries related to admission
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam, India - 781039
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Guwahati, Assam, India - 781039
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Email:
dsadmission@iitg.ac.in