Amity Online Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science 2026

Amity Online Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science at a glance

The Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science at Amity Online is priced at ₹2,53,000 for the 2 years programme, squarely in the middle of what this degree costs online. The award is backed by UGC First recognised online university in India, with session-wise entitlements · UGC-DEB Entitled for online degree programmes · NAAC Accredited with A+ grade · AICTE Management and technical programmes approved · AIU Member of the Association of Indian Universities · WES Degrees evaluated by World Education Services, so it is treated the same as the on-campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later. EMI starts at ₹10,341 a month if you would rather not pay upfront.

Total fee: ₹2,53,000
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree
Duration: 2 years
Specialisations: 0

Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-15 against the university's official pages.

Amity Online M.Sc: the questions people actually ask

Yes. Amity University Online holds UGC First recognised online university in India, with session-wise entitlements · UGC-DEB Entitled for online degree programmes · NAAC Accredited with A+ grade · AICTE Management and technical programmes approved · AIU Member of the Association of Indian Universities · WES Degrees evaluated by World Education Services, and an online or distance degree from an entitled university carries the same legal standing as the campus version for government recruitment, PSU applications and further study. Always check the entitlement covers your exact intake year before you pay the fee.

The published total is ₹2,53,000 for the complete 2 years programme, or ₹63,250 per semester, which works out to about ₹1,30,625 a year. Verified against the university's own fee notification on 2026-08-15.

Graduates typically move into roles such as Software Developer, Data Analyst, Full Stack Engineer. Reported pay for Software Developer sits around 5 – 12 LPA, though an online degree is a qualification rather than a placement guarantee — outcomes depend on your prior experience, specialisation and location far more than on the university name.

EMI is available from ₹10,341 per month, so the fee can be spread across the programme instead of paid upfront. A published concession of up to 8% applies to eligible categories such as defence, divyangjan and merit applicants. Confirm the current scheme with the university before you apply — concessions change each intake.

The standard duration is 2 years. Most Indian universities also allow a maximum period of roughly double that for learners who need to pause, so a working professional can stretch the programme without losing credits. Bachelor's degree

Programme: Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science
University: Amity Online
Level: PG
Duration: 2 years
Mode: Online
Fee band: ₹2,53,000
Specialisations: 0
Admissions: Closed

Overview

Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science is listed by 1 university in the 2026-27 dataset. At Amity University Online, it runs for 2 years and is delivered Online, with UGC First recognised online university in India, with session-wise entitlements · UGC-DEB Entitled for online degree programmes · NAAC Accredited with A+ grade · AICTE Management and technical programmes approved · AIU Member of the Association of Indian Universities · WES Degrees evaluated by World Education Services backing the award.

Amity University Online lists the Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science as a private-university online programme based out of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on a campus established in 2005. Delivery is fully online over 2 years — recorded and live sessions through the university's own learning platform rather than postal study material. The award carries UGC First recognised online university in India, with session-wise entitlements, UGC-DEB Entitled for online degree programmes, NAAC Accredited with A+ grade, AICTE Management and technical programmes approved, AIU Member of the Association of Indian Universities, WES Degrees evaluated by World Education Services on record — the recognition line worth checking before any fee payment.

UGC
First recognised online university in India, with session-wise entitlements
UGC-DEB
Entitled for online degree programmes
NAAC
Accredited with A+ grade
AICTE
Management and technical programmes approved
AIU
Member of the Association of Indian Universities
WES
Degrees evaluated by World Education Services

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Specialisations at a glance

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Specialisations

Elective tracks and their subjects

Data Science electives

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
NLP
Data Mining
Big Data Analytics
Applied Statistics

Specialisation subjects are electives, not compulsory core papers. Availability varies by university.

Future of Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science in India in the Next 10 Years

Science postgraduate work in India is splitting into two tracks: research-heavy laboratory disciplines that need campus infrastructure, and computational or applied disciplines — mathematics, statistics, data science, environmental science, psychology — that transfer well to online delivery.

Indicative demand index (2021 = 100) built on a steady ~12% yearly rise in online M.Sc enrolment and hiring interest. Direction, not a forecast of exact numbers.

Data-oriented specialisations dominating online M.Sc intakes
Research methodology and statistics as core skills
Applied science roles in health, environment and analytics
PG degree required for teaching and research eligibility
Laboratory-heavy branches remaining campus-first

An Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science degree can offer you the following:

Entry into analyst, research associate and applied-science roles.
A recognised PG qualification for teaching and PhD admission routes.
Specialised depth in a subject rather than a general degree.
Eligibility for government scientific and statistical service examinations.
A route into data and research careers for science graduates already working.

Careers and workplaces an Master of Science (M.Sc) Data Science degree leads to — Where M.Sc graduates typically work after the degree.

Fee structure

Full Fee Payment

₹2,75,000

₹2,53,000

Total for the 2 years programme

8% discount

Each Year Fee

₹1,30,625

Inclusive of all taxes

Each Semester Fee

₹63,250

Inclusive of all taxes

EMI Starting at

₹10,341/mo

Terms & conditions apply

Published fee components
Total programme fee	₹2.53 L
Per semester	₹63K
Per year	₹1.31 L
Registration fee	Shared by the university on request
Examination fee	Shared by the university on request
EMI from	₹10K

Show the verified current-session total fee and, where published, separate tuition, examination, project, registration and other components. Never manufacture a total from incomplete components.

Figures are published only after verification against the university's own fee schedule — nothing on this page is estimated.

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Curriculum

Curriculum shown as the common Online M.Sc (Data Science/IT/related) course structure. The Amity Online syllabus may vary — confirm the current structure with the university.

Indicative duration: 2 years / 4 semesters (verify university-specific programme)

Semester 1

Statistics/Mathematical Foundations
Programming for Data/Computing
Database Systems
Data Structures/Algorithms
Research/Professional Skills

Semester 2

Machine Learning/Advanced Computing
Data Visualization
Data Mining/Analytics
Cloud/Distributed Computing
Elective

Semester 3

Advanced Analytics/Computing
AI/ML elective
Advanced Elective
Research Methodology
Project

Semester 4

Advanced Electives
Dissertation/Major Project
Industry/Capstone

Sample degree

The degree awarded by Amity University Online is recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and makes no mention of the learning mode, so it is accepted for every career and higher-study route.

UGC-DEB entitled
The degree is valid for government, private and overseas jobs as well as higher studies.
Digitally verifiable
Carries QR / online verification so employers can authenticate it instantly.
Officially stamped
Issued with the university seal and signatures — identical to the on-campus degree.

Amity University Online sample degree certificate — Specimen only — issued format may change between sessions.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree

Not sure you meet the published eligibility?Check the admission process

Required documents

The official document checklist for this programme is not published yet. Confirm it on the university admission portal before applying.

Admission process

Amity Online M.Sc admission

University admission process

Admission to this programme follows Amity Online's standard online admission process. Programme-level eligibility still applies.

Intake: July 2026
Application mode: online
Admission cycles: Generally twice a year (January and July).
Entrance requirement: No entrance examination for the general online admission process, subject to programme-specific eligibility.

How to apply

1
Visit the official Amity Online website.
2
Select Apply Now and complete personal, academic and employment details where applicable.
3
Upload eligibility documents and photograph.
4
Submit the application and pay the applicable application fee.
5
After document review/verification, receive enrolment/next-step communication.

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Examination pattern

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Amity Online M.Sc examination pattern

University-level examination pattern

Examination mode: online
Proctoring: Remote/AI-enabled proctoring through the LMS.
Assessment structure: Internal assignments plus external/end-term examination.
Weightage: 30% internal assignments and 70% external/end-term examination.
Paper sections: Subjective, case-study and MCQ sections are described in the referenced Amity pattern.

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Placement support

Placement support at Amity Online

Amity's online career cell runs the same recruitment calendar it uses for its campus learners, so the support is built around profile readiness rather than a single placement week.

Highest package reported	Around INR 18 LPA
Hiring partner network	500+ companies

What the career service includes

Resume and profile review before recruiter drives
Interview preparation and career-tool access for enrolled learners
Degrees evaluated by WES for learners planning to work or study abroad

Approvals & recognition

UGC-entitled online degreesWES evaluation accepted

Manually researched — source: Amity Online placement & approvals document.

Placement assistance

Access to a job board or referrals, where the university operates one for online learners.

Resume support

Guidance on positioning experience and coursework for target roles.

Mock interviews

Practice interviews and feedback, where offered.

Career counselling

One-to-one guidance on role and specialisation choices.

Industry sessions

Guest lectures, webinars and networking events.

Internship support

Assistance for learners without work experience, where the university runs it.

Placement assistance is not the same as guaranteed placement. Ask Amity Online in writing what its career service actually includes for online learners.

Companies that recruit Amity Online online programme graduates — Recruiters hiring Amity Online learners

Career opportunities

Career roles and indicative average packages
Job role	Average package (per year)
Software Developer	5 – 12 LPA
Data Analyst	5 – 11 LPA
Full Stack Engineer	5 – 12 LPA
Cloud Engineer	5 – 12 LPA
Data Scientist	12 – 24 LPA
System Analyst	5 – 11 LPA
DevOps Engineer	5 – 12 LPA
IT Project Manager	9 – 20 LPA

Average packages are indicative market ranges for these roles in India, not Amity Online placement guarantees. Ranges are compiled from published Indian job-market salary aggregators (Glassdoor, AmbitionBox, Naukri) for 2025-26 and refreshed each session. They are role averages for the Indian market, not university placement figures.