How MCA (Data Science) at CGC University, Mohali, Helps You Unlock a Rewarding Career

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1 min readUpdated on Jan 8, 2026 12:28 IST
Over the last few years, a lot of bleeding-edge ideas have emerged onto the scene and risen to prominence in fairly dramatic fashion, but few can argue that they've clocked as much importance as data. While data wasn't a new idea, arrival of new-age data analytics tools go on to change its foundational stature and allow it to penetrate every sector

Over the last few years, a lot of bleeding-edge ideas have emerged onto the scene and risen to prominence in fairly dramatic fashion, but few can argue that they've clocked as much importance as data. Now, while data wasn't some new idea, arrival of new-age data analytics tools would go on to change its foundation stature and allow it to penetrate every sector imaginable. In an effort to continue that momentum, CGC University, Mohali, has brought forth - in close collaboration with IBM - a dedicated MCA (Data Science) program aimed at fostering a deep understanding of the dynamics dictating data across the board. On a more practical note, the programme in question will teach students about advanced data analytics and AI-powered technologies. Beyond that, it'll also work on strengthening your grasp over a variety of industry-accepted tools like Watson Studio, Cognos Analytics, and SPSS Modeler, among others. The programme walks students through the functionality of popular platforms like Hadoop, Spark, Power BI, Tableau, MySQL, etc.

Along side such an extensive curriculum, MCA - Data Science at CGC University, Mohali, will include IBM certified modules, access to the company’s unmatched tech ecosystem, capstone projects that address real world problems, and workshops headed by IBM professionals. Making the proposition even more attractive, there is CGC University, Mohali’s own leading infrastructure, that covers skill development zones, smart workshop facilities, etc, with each component working in sync to ensure a top-notch learning experience for students. Not just that, studying at CGC University, Mohali, also allows academic development under the guidance of an internationally-recognized faculty, which hails from some of India’s best institutions.

Anyway, once all these components are combined, the resulting reality will tread up a long distance to prepare students for roles of Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, and more.

Q:   Is CGC University a recognised college?
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CGC University NAAC A+ accredited college. The college is awarded and ranked by different ranking bodies for its excellent course delivery and skill development of the students. The college offers quality education to students.

Q:   How is the student life of CGC University?
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CGC University offers modern facilities for students including academic blocks, library, collaboration spaces, convenience store and Cafe. It has a canteen with seating capacity for 500 students. The environment is good at this college. Extra curricular activities such as sports and cultural events are also conducted by the Institute. Sports and Cultural Events are also conducted by the Institute. 

Q:   Is CGC University a good choice to pursue higher degree programmes?
A:

CGC University is a reputed college in the region. It was started in 2012 to offer higher degree programmes to students. The college has been awarded and ranked by different ranking bodies for its good performance. It has also been accredited with A+ by NAAC. The campus is equipped with modern facilities for the overall development of the students. The college has 100+ global tie-ups for various purposes. Many national and international experts are invited for guest lectures or to provide industrial insights to the students.

Note: The views expressed in this article are of CGC University, Mohali and do not reflect those of Shiksha.

 

Q:   Is it worth pursuing BTech at CGC University?
A:

Yes, it is worth pursuing BTech at CGC University as it also follows an industry-oriented curriculum that helps students pursue a world full of opportunities. CGC University promotes practical-based learning among the students which helps and develops a holistic approach among them. It is a private college. The group has been ranked by many ranking bodies and has also received various awards. The college has been ranked 155 in the Engineering (Private colleges) category by India Today 2024. Further, CGC University has also secured a rank in the range of 201-300 in the BTech category by NIRF 2024. 

Q:   Is CGC University worth all the hype?
A:

Yes, CGC University is worth all the hype as it has been ranked 10th in the Top Private B-Schools In India, North Zone by Outlook 2025. The college has partnerships with more than 150 renowned international colleges and has signed various MoUs with international universities such as Niels Brock, Fontys, Hogeschool Rotterdam, etc.

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