MGM Dr. GY Pathrikar College of Computer Science & Information Technology Aurangabad M.Sc Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MSc Data Science programme at MGM Dr. GY Pathrikar College of Computer Science and IT, Aurangabad, is INR 1,41,000 for the complete programme duration. The fee structure is fixed for the entire 2-year period and excludes hostel charges. Hostel accommodation is available separately on campus, ranging from INR 78,040 to INR 2,25,700 per year for boys and INR 52,360 to INR 2,35,330 per year for girls based on room type.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Science, IT, or Computer Science from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks to be eligible for the MSc Data Science programme at MGM Pathrikar College. Admission is through the MGM University Common Entrance Test (MGMU-CET), which tests aptitude in mathematics, statistics, and basic programming relevant to the programme. Shortlisted candidates based on CET scores attend merit counselling at the campus.

Ans. Yes, admission to the MSc Data Science programme at MGM Pathrikar is through the MGM University Common Entrance Test (MGMU-CET) conducted by the college. Candidates who qualify the CET are shortlisted and called for merit counselling at the MGM campus in Aurangabad, where final seat allotment is completed based on CET rank and programme preference.

Ans. Graduates of the MSc Data Science programme can pursue roles as data scientists, machine learning engineers, business intelligence analysts, AI researchers, and data engineers in sectors such as IT, finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. Recruiters across the Aurangabad and Pune belt, including companies such as TCS, Infosys, IBM, and Capgemini, actively hire data science postgraduates. The MSc qualification also makes candidates eligible for PhD and research positions at universities in India and abroad.

Ans. Eligible students can apply for the Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/VJ-NT/OBC/SBC students and the NSP PM-USP Yojana for SC/ST/Minority and OBC-NCL students. The MGM Merit Scholarship is available for academically outstanding students irrespective of category. Scholarship amounts are as per the respective government norms or college guidelines at the time of disbursal.

Ans. MGM Dr. GY Pathrikar College of Computer Science and IT is a constituent college of MGM University, Aurangabad, a private university established in 2019 and accredited with NAAC A grade. MGM University is recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f) and all postgraduate programmes including MSc Data Science are governed under the university’s academic and examination framework.