Data Science Eligibility

The eligible two-paper combinations for GATE 2026 Data Science (DA) Syllabus are as follows -

• Biomedical Engineering (BM)
• Civil Engineering (CE)
• Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
• Chemical Engineering (CH)
• Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
• Biotechnology (BT)
• Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
• Geomatics Engineering (GE)
• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Physics (PH)
• Statistics (ST)
• Engineering Sciences (XE)

Data Science at MIT-WPU

- *Programs*: M.Tech (2 yrs, 4.1L), M.Sc (2 yrs, 4.8L), B.Sc (3/4 yrs,4.5-4.95L)

- *Eligibility*:

    - M.Tech: 50% in relevant engineering + GATE/MIT-WPU CET

    - M.Sc: 50% in B.Sc (CS), BCA, B.E., B.Tech

    - B.Sc: 10+2 with Mathematics or 3-year Diploma

- *Admission*: Entrance exams, personal interview, merit-based selection.

Passing Class 12 board exams with decent marks, at least 50 to 60%, is important for Data Science admissions. There are UG degree, Diploma and certificate courses available for you to enter the field of data Science and analytics. Most of the top-ranked colleges need a Science background, while others generally need Mathematics as a core subject.
You can crosscheck the eligibility criteria for your preferred colleges or e-learning platforms by visiting their official websites, which may involve entrance exams, aptitude tests, or GD/PI rounds.