Key Academic Highlights
Academic Excellence
NAAC 'A++' Grade Autonomous postgraduate curriculum with advanced AI/ML tracks
Academic Excellence
Distributed computing labs with cloud sandbox architectures and GPU accelerators
Academic Excellence
Capstone industry research projects and thesis mentoring with corporate data labs
Academic Excellence
High campus placement demand from analytics consultancies and AI product teams
Eligibility Criteria (Admissions 2026-27)
BCA / B.Sc. in Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Data Science / Information Technology / B.E. / B.Tech with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Value-Added Industry Certifications
Alongside the formal curriculum, students earn professional certifications integrated into the academic calendar:
Curriculum Structure & Semester Modules
Our syllabus integrates foundational coursework, intensive laboratory practicals, and capstone corporate projects:
Semester 1
| Subject Code | Course / Paper Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MDS101 | Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS102 | Advanced Statistical Learning & Bayesian Inference | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS103 | Algorithmic Design & Distributed Computing | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS104P | Advanced Python & PyTorch Lab | 4 Hrs/Wk |
Semester 2
| Subject Code | Course / Paper Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MDS201 | Deep Learning & Neural Network Architectures | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS202 | Big Data Engineering with Spark & Kafka | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS203 | Natural Language Processing & Transformers | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS204P | Distributed Analytics & NLP Practicum | 4 Hrs/Wk |
Semester 3
| Subject Code | Course / Paper Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MDS301 | Computer Vision & Image Processing | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS302 | MLOps & Cloud Model Deployment Architecture | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS303 | Reinforcement Learning & Generative AI | 4 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS304P | Computer Vision & Generative AI Lab | 4 Hrs/Wk |
Semester 4
| Subject Code | Course / Paper Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MDS401 | Industry Capstone Dissertation & Viva Voce | 16 Hrs/Wk |
| MDS402 | Full-Semester Corporate Data Science Internship | 16 Hrs/Wk |
Career Opportunities & Placements
Graduates from this program are recruited by top tier corporations, consulting firms, technology enterprises, and healthcare providers:
Transit & Travel Guide for West Bengal Students
Fast Connectivity to Kalyan Nagar Campus:
| ✈️ By Air: | Multiple daily direct flights from Kolkata (CCU) and Bagdogra (IXB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). Campus is just 25 minutes from BLR Airport via the Hennur-Airport link road. |
| 🚆 By Train: | Direct superfast trains like Howrah-SMVT Duronto Express, HWH-YPR Express, and Anga Express connecting Howrah/Asansol to SMVT Bangalore (just 4 km from IAGI campus). |
| 🏡 Student Hostels: | Dedicated student residences with biometric security, high-speed Wi-Fi, study lounges, and authentic regional dietary options including authentic North Indian & Bengali meals. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of M.Sc. Data Science placements?
M.Sc. Data Science graduates from IADC command premium starting packages with companies like Mu Sigma, Fractal Analytics, Target, Deloitte, Accenture AI, and Capgemini.
Is a final semester industry project mandatory?
Yes, semester 4 is entirely devoted to full-time industry internships or research thesis dissertations.