The Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science (PGDDS) at Assam University, Silchar is a one-year online programme offered by the Department of Statistics. The programme covers statistical foundations of data science, Python and R programming, machine learning algorithms, data visualisation, big data technologies, SQL and NoSQL databases, natural language processing, deep learning fundamentals, and data ethics. Offered fully online by the Department of Statistics, the programme is accessible to working professionals and graduates across India who wish to build data science skills without relocating to the Silchar campus. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying degree. Collegedunia ranks Assam University 88 in its 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: Assam University PGDDS applications are expected to open in May to June 2026 (Tentative) on the AUS Examination Portal. Merit list and seat allotment are expected in July to August 2026 (Tentative). No entrance examination is conducted; shortlisting is based on qualifying degree merit.
Key Points
- Programme: Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science
- Duration: 1 year (2 semesters, Online)
- Admission: Merit-based (no entrance exam required)
- Total Fees: INR 40,000
- Seats: 40
Assam University PGDDS Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Total Fees (1 Year, Online) | INR 40,000 |
- Total fee for the one-year online PGD in Data Science at Assam University is INR 40,000, payable to the Department of Statistics. No hostel or transportation charges apply for this fully online programme.
Assam University PGDDS Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| AUS PGDDS Application Opens | May to June 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS PGDDS Application Closes | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Publication | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Classes Commence | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to PGD Data Science at Assam University is based on merit in the qualifying degree. No entrance examination is required.
- Apply on the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) during the application window with marksheets, identity proof, and category certificate (if applicable). Government of India reservation norms apply for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks. Candidates with other UG backgrounds who have studied Statistics or Mathematics at the undergraduate level may also apply.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates require a minimum of 40 percent aggregate marks.
- Final-year students may apply provisionally and must submit final mark sheets at the time of document verification.
Admission Process
- Visit the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) and complete the online application form for PGD Data Science during the published window.
- Upload required documents: qualifying degree certificate, all semester/year marksheets, identity proof, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Merit list is published on the AUS portal; check your rank and proceed to fee payment if shortlisted.
- Pay the programme fee of INR 40,000 online within the specified deadline to confirm admission.
- Online classes commence as per the academic calendar notified by the Department of Statistics.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students from Northeast India seeking affordable quality education close to home
- Candidates prioritising a centrally funded university with NAAC accreditation
- Students open to a smaller campus with personalised faculty attention
- Candidates targeting government and public sector careers in the region
- Students interested in Northeast India-specific research and field exposure
✗ Skip if
- Students needing placements primarily outside Northeast India
- Candidates prioritising brand recognition for private sector metro placements
- Students expecting a large alumni network in major IT or finance hubs
- Candidates requiring extensive industry tie-ups with multinational companies
Assam University PGDDS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students via scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000/year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board |
- Government scholarships are available via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Students are encouraged to apply in the first semester.
- Online programme students should verify residential scholarship eligibility conditions on the portal before applying.
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