Pandit Deendayal Energy University
M.Sc Data Science
A 24-month PG grind at PDEU, Gandhinagar — where stats meet ML and big data energy.
Cohort Size
Tiny batch = more professor access and less chaos
Key numbers
NIRF Ranking (Management)
#89
Duration
24 Months
NAAC Grade
A
Total Fees
₹2.4L
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.Sc or B.Tech in a relevant field with Mathematics at the bachelor’s level
Entrance exams
Investment
₹2.4L total
~₹1.2L per year
- Tuition Fee₹1,20,000per year
The 24-Month Roadmap
Year +0
Build the Base
Statistical Modeling & Data Visualization foundations
Year +1
Level Up
Machine Learning, Deep Learning & Big Data Analytics
Year +2
The Finale
NLP, Capstone Project & placement prep
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
78%
Top recruiters
The verdict
Good fit
PDEU offers a tight-knit, affordable M.Sc Data Science with solid accreditation, a tech-relevant curriculum, and decent placement support in Gandhinagar. It’s a smart pick if you want a private-campus experience without the mega-city price tag.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable PG data science degree under ₹2.5L
- ✓ Industry-relevant curriculum with Capstone
- ✓ Hostel and scholarship options available
Doesn't match
- ✗ NIRF ranking reflects Management, not core Data Science/CS
- ✗ Institute-specific entrance exam instead of national test
- ✗ Small 30-seat intake limits peer network size