Data Science is the future of Artificial Intelligence. As the world entered the era of big data, handling it was the main challenge and concern for the enterprise industries until 2010. All the ideas which you see in Hollywood sci-fi movies can actually turn into reality by Data Science. Unlike data in the traditional systems which was mostly structured, today most of the data is unstructured or semi-structured. A Data Scientist, according to Harvard Business Review, “is a high-ranking professional with the training and curiosity to make discoveries in the world of Big Data”. Therefore it comes as no surprise that Data Scientists are coveted professionals in the Data Analytics and IT industry. With experts predicting that 40 zettabytes of data will be in existence by 2020, Data Science career opportunities will only shoot through the roof! Shortage of skilled professionals in a world which is increasingly turning to data for decision making has also led to the huge demand for Data Scientists in start-ups as well as well-established companies. More than 50,000 jobs in the Data Science and Machine Learning are lying vacant in India, for lack of skilled professionals. A McKinsey Global Institute study states that by 2019, the US alone will face a shortage of about 190,000 professionals with deep analytical skills. To meet this need of the hour The NorthCap University is stepping towards inculcating the required skills in our students to be the future Data Scientist, Data Engineer or Business Analyst.
Learning outcomes of this track:
Career Options:
PSO 1 Acquire deep knowledge of Computer Science & Engineering with specialized areas of Data Science and Cyber Security.
PSO 2 Identify research areas and provide solutions to complex engineering problems for the advancement of society.
PSO 3 Enable the students for premium National/International jobs, pursue research career, entrepreneurship and to become responsible global citizens.
Applicant must have obtained minimum 55% marks in aggregate or
equivalent CGPA in
1) BE/ B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computer Technology/ Computer Science and Applications/Computing in Software/Computer Networking/ Electronics & Communication Engineering OR
2) MCA OR
3) MSc (Computer Science/ IT/ Electronics/ Software Engineering/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics) OR
4) any other relevant equivalent qualifying degree.
College Board Designated Institution (DI) code is 9078, NorthCap, University, Candidates have to use this code number when sending SAT score reports to the university.
30% of the seats are reserved for GATE qualified applicants. For balance 70% seats, the selection criteria shall be based on merit as follows: 85% weightage will be given to marks in the qualifying examination at the UG level, and 15% weightage to the personal interview. Any unfilled seats from GATE applicants shall also be treated as unreserved.
Degree Offered | Seats |
MTech (CSE) with specialization in (i) Cyber Security or (ii) Data Science | 10 |
Hostel Fee (where applicable) Rs. 65000/- per semester
% of Scholarship | Graduation Score | Graduation Score |
Based on CGPA | Based on Percentage | |
100% | 10 | 99% |
50% | 9.5-<9.99 | 95.1-<99 |
25% | 9-<9.5 | 85-<95 |
Limited scholarships available in each category on first come first serve basis
Help line number +91 8448495100
Email: admissions@ncuindia.edu
Applicant must have obtained minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA in
30% of the seats are reserved for GATE qualified applicants. For balance 70% seats, the selection criteria shall be based on merit as follows: 85% weightage will be given to marks in the qualifying examination at the UG level, and 15% weightage to the personal interview. Any unfilled seats from GATE applicants shall also be treated as unreserved.
Minimum 57 credits are required for graduating from NCU in M.Tech course.
Minimum 70% attendance is required in each course to be allowed to appear in the end semester test. This is as per the UGC guidelines.
Rs 12,400/- per month GATE Scholarship is available through UGC for GATE qualified M.Tech students, subject to UGC terms and conditions. The tenure of Scholarship is maximum two years without any further extension. NCU shall facilitate applying to UGC by enrolled candidates.
Multiple Career options are available with the students after completing MTech degree which includes the professions related to the specializations and many others:
M.Tech with Specialization in Cyber Security
M.Tech with Specialization in Data Science