MAKAUT B.Sc Information Technology - Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50 percent aggregate marks. 10+2 with Mathematics as a core subject from a recognised board, with at least 50 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. SC/ST/PWD candidates are eligible with 45 percent aggregate is the core requirement. SC and ST applicants from West Bengal may receive a 5-percent relaxation in the minimum aggregate. Final admission is based on merit and seat availability, with the departmental merit list published on the MAKAUT portal before the admission round begins.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 4-year B.Sc in Information Technology - Data Science at MAKAUT is INR 207,700. The first-year fee is INR 61,300 and includes one-time admission and registration charges. Annual fees from Year 2 onward are INR 48,800. The fee covers tuition, examination, laboratory access, and administrative charges. Hostel accommodation is available separately on campus at an additional cost per semester.

Ans. The 4-year B.Sc in Information Technology with Data Science at MAKAUT covers programming in Python, Java, and SQL, database design and management, operating systems, computer networks, data structures, machine learning fundamentals, big data tools including Hadoop and Spark, cloud computing, data visualisation using Python libraries, and data privacy and governance. Practical laboratory sessions each semester involve hands-on data analysis and IT systems projects. The final year includes a capstone IT or data science project submitted under faculty guidance at the MAKAUT Haringhata campus.

Ans. Admission to B.Sc Information Technology - Data Science at MAKAUT is merit-based. Candidates are shortlisted on 10+2 aggregate marks with Mathematics as a core subject. No separate entrance examination is required. A merit list is published on the MAKAUT portal and selected candidates confirm admission after document verification and fee payment. Applicants should check makautwb.ac.in for the annual schedule and available seats.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as data analyst, IT support specialist, business intelligence developer, database administrator, junior data scientist, systems analyst, or pursue M.Sc Data Science or MCA at national universities. A B.Sc from MAKAUT also qualifies graduates for state government recruitment examinations in West Bengal and for postgraduate entrance tests. Graduates with strong academic records may apply for UGC-NET after completing a relevant postgraduate degree, opening assistant professor and research associate positions at colleges affiliated to MAKAUT and other universities across the state.

Ans. West Bengal domicile students may be eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship if family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year and academic marks meet the threshold. SC and ST students can access post-matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal after confirming admission. Candidates are advised to apply within the deadline set by the state scholarship directorate to avoid missing the annual benefit.