PGCP-DS
Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Data Science
IIM Shillong · 12 Months · Weekend & Online Delivery
Key numbers
Programme Fee
₹4,00,000
Duration
12 Months
Batch Size
50 Seats
NIRF (Management)
Rank #24
Delivery Format
No hostel facility; plan stay separately if needed
Core Focus Areas
Big data analytics, BI tools & industry projects included
Certificate, Not a Degree
PGCP-DS is a certificate programme, not an MBA or PGDM. It adds the IIM Shillong credential to your profile and builds hard skills, but carries different academic weight than a full-time diploma. Best treated as upskilling while working, not a placement gateway.
Plan the ₹4L Without Scholarships
The total fee is ₹4 lakhs with no scholarship support available. Since the format is weekend/online and there's no hostel, budget only for the tuition fee plus any travel for in-person components. Employer sponsorship is the smartest play here.
The verdict
Worth considering
Pick this if you're a working professional who needs the IIM brand + structured DS/AI upskilling without quitting your job. Skip it if you're looking for placement guarantees, scholarship support, or a degree-equivalent credential. The ₹4L fee is only justified if your career ROI is immediate — ideally via internal mobility or employer sponsorship.
Matches what you said
- ✓ IIM brand without career break
- ✓ Weekend/online flexibility
- ✓ Business + data hybrid skills
Doesn't match
- ✗ Placement assistance
- ✗ Scholarship/aid
- ✗ Degree credential
- ✗ Campus accommodation