GNIT B.Sc Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.Sc in Data Science at GNIT Kolkata is INR 3,51,500 for the four-year programme, as per the official 2025-2026 fee circular. Hostel charges of INR 6,500 per month are payable separately.

Ans. No, GNIT Kolkata’s B.Sc Data Science admission is merit-based. Candidates with 10+2 in Science with at least 45% aggregate can apply directly at gnit.ac.in without any entrance examination.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry or Computer Science with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories) from a recognised board.

Ans. Yes, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT) Kolkata holds NAAC A+ accreditation (CGPA 3.32), making it the first private engineering college in West Bengal to receive this grade. It is affiliated to MAKAUT.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as data analyst, data scientist, business intelligence analyst, and machine learning engineer. Further study options include M.Sc Data Science, MCA, or M.Tech in AI and Data Science.

Ans. Students at GNIT Kolkata can apply for West Bengal government scholarships for SC/ST and OBC-A/OBC-B categories through oasis.gov.in. AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships are available through scholarships.gov.in for eligible women and differently-abled students in AICTE-approved programmes.

Ans. GNIT Kolkata recorded a highest package of INR 26.5 LPA and an average package of INR 4.8 LPA in 2024, with 87.3% of eligible students placed. Top recruiters across departments include Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, and Cognizant.

Ans. The B.Sc degree at GNIT Kolkata is awarded by MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), West Bengal. MAKAUT is the premier technical university of West Bengal and the degree is recognised for employment and higher education purposes across India.