SRIHER B.Sc Data Science FAQs
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science at SRIHER?
Ans. No, there is no separate entrance examination for B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science at SRIHER. Admission is direct, based on merit in the HSC (10+2) qualifying examination. Candidates need to apply online, and shortlisting is done based on academic performance. This is different from other SRIHER programs like B.Sc. Nursing or Allied Health Sciences, which require the SRIHER Common Entrance Examination.
Ques. What is the difference between the full-time B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science at SRIHER campus and the online version offered by Sri Ramachandra Digilearn?
Ans. The full-time B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science is a 4-year on-campus program offered by the Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Engineering and Technology (SRET), with compulsory internships, lab sessions, and direct placement support. The online version is offered through SRIHER's Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) via Sri Ramachandra Digilearn, designed for working professionals or students who cannot attend campus. Both degrees are from SRIHER, but the on-campus version provides richer hands-on experience and direct industry exposure through SRET's placement cell.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science from SRIHER?
Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as data analysts, data scientists, machine learning engineers, business intelligence analysts, AI engineers, and software developers in sectors like IT, healthcare analytics, finance, and e-commerce. SRIHER's placement cell has placed students in companies such as Accenture, UST Global, Agilisium Consulting, and others. Graduates can also pursue M.Sc. Medical Bioinformatics at SRIHER or apply to top universities in India and abroad for postgraduate programs in data science, AI, or computer science.
Ques. Does the B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science program at SRIHER have internship opportunities?
Ans. Yes, the curriculum mandates two internships: Internship I in Semester III and Internship II in Semester V. These are compulsory components of the program and are designed to give students real-world industry exposure before graduation. SRET has MoUs with several companies and foreign universities that facilitate internship placements for students.
Ques. What is the seat intake for B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science at SRIHER, and how competitive is admission?
Ans. The seat intake for B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science at SRIHER is 36 students per year (including NRI seats). Since admission is merit-based without an entrance exam, competition is based on HSC marks. Students with strong performance in Mathematics and Science subjects (minimum 60% aggregate) are eligible. Given the limited seats and the program's reputation, early application is strongly recommended.
Ques. Can a student from a Commerce or Arts background apply for B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science at SRIHER?
Ans. The eligibility requires Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects in HSC (10+2), along with Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, or any other eligible subject, with a minimum aggregate of 60%. Students from a Commerce background who have studied Mathematics as a subject may be eligible, but Arts students without Mathematics and Physics in their HSC curriculum would not meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to confirm their eligibility directly with SRIHER's admissions office before applying.
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