Overview

Why Computer Science and Engineering - Computational and Data Science at VIT?

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is renowned for its academic excellence and innovative curriculum, consistently ranked among the top universities in India. The university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to research, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern IT landscape. The M.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering - Computational and Data Science integrates critical technologies essential for the fourth industrial revolution, including cloud computing, high-performance computing, and big data analytics.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

- International Fee: USD 6,450 per full programme - National Fee: USD 2,282 per full programme Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is meticulously crafted to provide a solid foundation in both computational and data sciences, equipping students with advanced research skills necessary for a career in this dynamic field. Key subjects include:

Deep Learning for Computer Vision
Big Data Analytics
High-Performance Computing
Machine Learning for Large Datasets
Foundations of Data Science
NASSCOM Certification Courses on Data Analyst
Scalable Systems for Data Science
Data Analysis and Visualization
Image Processing and Analysis
Dissertation-Based Projects

Industry Demand

The demand for professionals in computational and data science is surging, with projections indicating a significant increase in job opportunities. By 2025, it is estimated that there will be around 6 million jobs in data science alone. The market for data analytics was valued at approximately $168.8 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow substantially, reflecting the increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making across various sectors.

Careers with Computer Science and Engineering - Computational and Data Science

Graduates from this programme can expect to find lucrative career opportunities in a variety of industries. Notable companies employing alumni include Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, Google, and Amazon, with salaries for data science roles reaching as high as $164,000. The skills acquired through this programme enable graduates to pursue roles such as data scientists, cloud architects, and machine learning engineers, positioning them at the forefront of technological advancement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scalable Systems,

Data Analysis and Visualization,

Machine Learning,

Parallel Programming,

Cloud Computing,

System Virtualization,

Deep Learning for Computer Vision,

Data Science,

Numerical Linear Algebra,

Hybrid Parallel Algorithms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sehore, India

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning View 86 other Masters in Computer Sciences in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

There is no entrance examination

Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply

Candidate should be Resident Indian National

The admission will be on the basis of the performance in the qualifying examination(10+2)

Examination conducted by the state / central board of examination or its equivalent examination with 65% aggregate for general category and 55% aggregate for SC/ST community and candidates hailing from Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

A valid passport and Visa copies

A pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State / Central Board of Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Maths subjects with a minimum of 60% overall aggregate

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1290 USD / year

≈ 1290 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

456 USD / year

≈ 456 USD / year

Additional Details

National: Category 1: 190000 INR Category 2: 299000 INR

Funding

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