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Online MCA in Data Science at Amity University Online

This online MCA takes 2 years. Data Science subjects start in the second semester.

  • Allowed by UGC to teach online
  • NAAC A+
  • Ranked 22 in India (NIRF)
Total fee₹2,53,000Paid at once.
Duration2 years

Course fees

₹68,800per semester

Four payments of ₹68,800, one at the start of each semester.

Payments on this plan

  1. Semester 1₹68,800
  2. Semester 2₹68,800
  3. Semester 3₹68,800
  4. Semester 4₹68,800
Course fee on this plan
₹2,75,200
5 scholarships
  • Defence staff with at least 2 years of service20% off
  • Persons with disabilities20% off
  • Former students of Amity University20% off
  • Sportspersons at state, national or international level30% to 100% off
  • Family members of Amity Online students and former studentsUp to 20% off
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For working professionals

Pay every month over 24 months. The total is ₹2,61,240.

For fresh graduates

Pay ₹68,800 at the start of each of the 4 semesters. The total is ₹2,75,200.

Eligibility criteria

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Degree
Mathematics or computing
Full eligibility details
  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is needed. Amity prefers a BCA or a similar computing degree.
  • A BSc, BCom or BA also counts when Mathematics was a subject in Class 12 (10+2).
  • Graduates who did not study Mathematics in Class 12 or at college can join after passing Amity’s bridge course.
  • Students from outside India also need good written and spoken English, and a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Admission steps

  1. Choose the courseChoose the MCA and the specialisation on Amity’s admission website.
  2. Fill in the formFill in personal and education details in the online form.
  3. Pay the feePay the fee online, all at once or in parts every year, semester or month.
  4. Submit and registerSubmit the form and complete the registration.
  5. Get the enrolment detailsAmity then sends the enrolment details and the next steps.

Every student also needs two government student IDs at admission. One is an ABC ID, which records course credits, and the other is a DEB-ID. Both are made online.

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Online classes

Classes
Recorded lectures to watch at any time, and live sessions to ask the teachers questions.
Practice
Virtual labs and projects in which students build software and work with databases.
Exams
All exams are taken online, so there is no test centre to visit.
Help
Mentors, live sessions with teachers, and Prof. Ami, an AI tutor that answers questions at any hour.
Campus events
Students can join events on Amity campuses, such as orientation and convocation.

Course syllabus

Year 1, semester 1

Core subjects

  • Data Structures using Python Programming
  • Advanced Database Management Systems
  • Core Java
  • Advanced Software Engineering Principles
  • Professional Communication

Year 1, semester 2

Specialisation begins

  • TCP and Advanced Computer Networks
  • Network Security and Cryptography
  • Research Methodology
  • Cognitive Analytics and Social Skills for Professional
  • Machine learning for Real World Application
  • Artificial Intelligence for Real World Application

Year 2, semester 3

Specialisation continues

  • Unix / Linux Programming
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility for Sustainability
  • Data Preparation and Analysis
  • Seminar (Evaluation)
  • Cloud Infrastructure and Services
  • Deep Learning and Neural Network
  • Social Media and Text Analytics

Year 2, semester 4

Major project

  • Major Project

At Amity, the Data Science course is called Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Main topics

Teaching computers to learn from data, using AI on real problems, and studying social media posts and other text.

University rankings

22NIRF list of universitiesAmong India's top 25 universities, 2025
37NIRF list of all colleges and universitiesAmong India's top 50 colleges and universities, 2025
Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Career options

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Best for

  • Graduates who want a career in machine learning or artificial intelligence
  • Working people in IT or data jobs who want to build AI systems
  • Students who like mathematics and coding in Python

First jobs

Engineer TraineeData AnalystJunior AI DeveloperResearch AssistantData Science Associate

With experience

Machine Learning EngineerAI Software DeveloperData ScientistMachine Learning ConsultantAI Project Manager

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