FAQs

Q1. What is M.Sc. in Data Science and Management program?

• - MSc in Data Science and Management is a master’s level full-time degree program offered jointly by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar. On successful completion, the student is awarded an MSc degree in Data Science and Management.

Q2. What is the duration of the program?

• The M.Sc. in Data Science and Management program is a two years long residential program. The program is divided into four semesters. The students will spend their semesters 1 and 2 at IIT Ropar and semesters 3 and 4 at IIM Amritsar. Throughout the program, the students will be taught by the faculties of both IIM Amritsar and IIT Ropar.

Q3. I am from a non-engineering background. Can I apply for the program?

• Yes. Anyone with a bachelor’s or master’s degree involving management, mathematics, computer sciences, or allied courses can apply for the program.

Q4. Which entrance exam scores are considered for admission to the M.Sc. program?

• We accept CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, and JAM scores for shortlisting candidates for personal interview. However, we require applicants to submit test scores that are no more than three years old.

Q5. What degree will I get after completing the program?

• You will be awarded an M.Sc. in Data Science and Management degree after successful completion of the program. The degree will be issued jointly by IIM Amritsar and IIT Ropar.

Q6. What is the application fee?

• The candidate has to pay Rs 1000/- as an application fee. The application fee for SC/ST candidates is Rs 500/-. The amount is non-refundable.

Q7. What is the cost of the program?

• The programme fees shall cover Tuition, Course Material, Library, IT & Computer, Hostel, Students' Activities, and Placement Support. The mess and personal expenses are not included in the above fees.
• The First, Second, Third, and Fourth Semester fees will be Rs. Three Lakhs and Fifty Thousand (3.50/- Lakhs) for each semester, and the amount will be payable before the registration of each semester.
• A non-refundable Application fee of Rs. Thousand (1000/-) (Rs. 500/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST category) will be payable online while submitting the application.
• Offer Acceptance Fees of Rs. Fifty Thousand (Rs. 50,000/-) will be payable while accepting the offer. It will be adjusted towards the Semester 1 fees.
• Caution Deposit of Rs. Twenty-Five Thousand (25,000/-) will be payable before registration. Caution Deposit may be refunded upon completion/leaving the program after adjustment of dues, if any.
• Mess Deposit of Rs. Twenty-Five Thousand (25,000/-) will be payable every three months. The mess deposit will be adjusted against the Mess Fee, which will be as per actuals. Mess Fee is not included in the Total Program Fee.

^*Semester 1 fees of Rs. Three Lakhs and Fifty Thousand (3.50/- Lakhs) includes the offer acceptance fee of Rs. 50,000/-