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Data Science & AI

Turn data into insights and intelligence.

Job Roles in this field

Data Analyst →
Data Scientist →
ML Engineer
AI Researcher
BI Consultant

Typical Career Progression

1Analyst
2Senior Analyst
3Data Scientist
4Lead Scientist
5Head of Data / CDO

Entrance Exams

JEECUETISI Admission TestSAT

Typical Tuition Fees

₹2–12L (India) · ₹50L–1Cr (Abroad)

Indicative ranges across reputed institutions. Scholarships available at most colleges.

Top Colleges in India

IIT Madras BS Data Science
ISI Kolkata
IIIT Hyderabad
CMI Chennai

Top Colleges Abroad

CMU
Stanford
ETH Zurich
U of Toronto

Deep dive

Jobs in Data Science & AI

Salary, career path, pros & cons, the personality it suits — and the personality it doesn't.

Disclaimer: Salaries vary by city, company, skills and economic conditions.

Data Analyst

Cleans, analyses and visualises data to help businesses make decisions.

Beginner salary (per month)

₹30,000 – ₹65,000

Career Progression

1Analyst
2Sr Analyst
3Lead Analyst
4Manager
5Director Analytics

Personal attributes needed

SQL/Excel fluency
Curious questioner
Visual storyteller

Pros

Strong demand in every industry
Good remote work options
Bridge to data science

Cons

Lot of cleaning grunt work
Stakeholders demand quick answers

This job is NOT for…

People who avoid math
Those uncomfortable with spreadsheets

How to keep learning & stay motivated

Build a portfolio on Kaggle/GitHub
Learn one new BI tool per quarter

Popular recruiters / employers

Mu Sigma
Fractal Analytics
Tiger Analytics
EXL
Genpact
Accenture
TCS
Deloitte Analytics
Flipkart
Swiggy

Indicative list — includes private companies, government bodies and institutions. Hiring varies by role, location and year.

Data Scientist

Builds statistical/ML models to predict, classify and recommend at scale.

Beginner salary (per month)

₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000