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M.Sc Data Science at VIT Chennai is a 2 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the M.Sc Data Science program at VIT Chennai is ₹ 1.63 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 83,000 in the first year.

Find detailed VIT Chennai M.Sc Data Science fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

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04 Dec, 2025 VIT Chennai Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released for M.Sc Data Science programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.62 Lakhs. Check details here.

15 Nov, 2025 VIT Chennai Admission 2026 is now open for M.Sc Data Science programs. Apply Now!

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VIT Chennai M.Sc Data Science Fees

VIT Chennai M.Sc Data Science fees 2025 is ₹ 1.63 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 1.6 Lakhs, Caution Fees of ₹ 3,000.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 83,000 in the first year.
VIT Chennai Hostel Fee is ₹ 1.68 Lakhs.

Earlier, M.Sc Data Science fees at VIT Chennai was ₹ 1.62 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows a fee increase of ₹ 1,000 over the year.

Compare VIT Chennai M.Sc Data Science Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue M.Sc Data Science from similar colleges such as VIT Chennai, VIT AP, VIT Vellore. Similar to VIT Chennai, M.Sc Data Science at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 2 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at VIT Chennai is the highest with ₹ 1.63 Lakhs. This is followed by VIT AP with ₹ 1.63 Lakhs and VIT Vellore with ₹ 1.62 Lakhs. Among these, VIT Vellore has the lowest fee for M.Sc Data Science with ₹ 1.62 Lakhs.

College	M.Sc Data Science Total Fees
VIT Chennai	₹ 1.63 Lakhs
VIT AP	₹ 1.63 Lakhs
VIT Vellore	₹ 1.62 Lakhs

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Important Dates for M.Sc Data Science at VIT Chennai

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Events	Dates
Last Date to Upload Documents for Admission [M.Sc]	Apr 12, 2026
Last Date to Edit Online Application for Admission [M.Sc]	Apr 12, 2026
Submission Date of Application of VITMEE for Admission [M.Sc]	Dec 01, 2025 - Apr 12, 2026 Ongoing
Date of VITMEE (CBT) Exam for Admission [M.Sc]	Apr 28, 2026 - May 03, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
Submission Date of Application of VITMEE for Admission [M.Sc]	Dec 01, 2025 - Apr 12, 2026 Ongoing
Last Date to Edit Online Application for Admission [M.Sc]	Apr 12, 2026
Last Date to Upload Documents for Admission [M.Sc]	Apr 12, 2026
Date of VITMEE (CBT) Exam for Admission [M.Sc]	Apr 28, 2026 - May 03, 2026

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The course has an annual fee of INR 80,000, plus INR 2,000 as caution money, and offers no scholarships at admission. However, students can apply for scholarships after enrolling. A dedicated placement department assists with job training and placement information. For the M.Sc. in Data Science, which costs Rs. 1,60,000 over two years, internships are available after the first year, with placement opportunities in the final semester. Students complete three projects in their first three semesters and present them at an annual conference.

Although the course started in 2020, specific salary data isn't available yet. B.Tech courses typically see an average package of INR 5 lakh per annum. Historically, the college boasts a 100% placement rate, although recent economic factors have influenced this slightly. Final-year students access placement opportunities, with companies like Amazon, Pharmaace, Zigram, Syngene, and TCS recruiting on campus. The highest known package exceeds INR 50 lakh per annum. The tuition fees are considered affordable and stable, with infrequent increases.

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