1 Fee breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total fee | General: ₹ 76,000 Defence: ₹ 73,000 |
| Annual — Year 1 | General-49000 defence- 47000 |
| Annual — Year 2 | General-32000 defence- 31000 |
| One-time payment | General: ₹ 76,000 Defence: ₹ 73,000 |
| Discount on one-time payment | rs 5000 |
| Registration fee | 1200 |
| Remarks | Pay Full Fee in One Instalment On-the-Spot and Avail up to ₹5,000/- to ₹14,000/- Off. |
2 How Symbiosis SCDL's fee compares
At ₹76,000, this is the cheapest of the 7 Data Science programs we list across 7 universities — ₹99,000 below the median of ₹1,75,000. The cheapest is this one; the most expensive is Amity at ₹2,07,000. Fee is one input — check UGC-DEB status, credential and placement figures on each page before deciding.
| Same specialization elsewhere | Total fee |
|---|---|
| LPU — Data Science MBA · 2 years | ₹1,46,240 |
| Shoolini — Data Science & Business Analytics MBA · 2 years | ₹1,58,000 |
| DY Patil — Data Science & Business Analytics MBA · 2 years | ₹1,75,000 |
| Amity — Data Science MBA · 2 years | ₹2,07,000 |
3 About Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
Profile
- Full name
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Founded (online wing)
- 2001
- Official website
- scdl.net ↗
Recognition
- UGC-DEB entitled
- No (AICTE diploma; not a degree)
- AICTE approved
- Yes
- NAAC grade
- A++ (NAAC)
- NIRF ranking (management)
- Not Ranked (Not a university)
- International recognition
- AICTE recognized
Cost & funding
- Fee range
- ₹46,000 – ₹80,000
- EMI / loan available
- Yes (9–12 month EMI)
- Scholarships
- None officially; Affordable pricing
- Scholarship categories
- Defence Personnel, Armed Forces, International Students, Alumni Discounts, Corporate Tie-ups
Outcomes
- Average placement
- ₹5–7 LPA
- Highest placement
- ₹15–18 LPA
- Career services
- Placement assistance; Corporate tie-ups; Alumni network
- Career progression after the program
- Average
- Private-sector recognition
- Average
- Most-taken program
- PGDM – Business Administration & Marketing
Programs & teaching
- Online programs offered
- 10+
- Program levels offered
- PG Diploma / Certificate
- Learning platform
- LMS; Recorded lectures; E-library; Online exams
- Faculty qualification
- Min: AICTE norms (PG 55% + relevant exp for practitioners; PhD preferred for academic roles). Avg: ~50–55% PhD among core faculty; 10–15 yrs industry exp for practitioners. Heavy use of industry experts & visiting faculty from corporates like IBM, Wipro, TCS.
- Difficulty level
- Easy
- PhD-eligible after master's
- No
Admissions & support
- Admission sessions
- January & July
- Entrance exam required
- Yes (SCDL Entrance or CAT/MAT/state CET score)
- Campus connect
- No
- Post-enrolment support
- Average
- Alumni feedback on program experience
- Average
- Full-time MBA rating
- 3.8/5 – Popular among working professionals
- Key strength
- Symbiosis brand; Affordable PG Diploma; Corporate-partnered (Airtel, IBM, TCS, Wipro)
- Unique selling point
- Industry-oriented distance learning programs
4 Access & support
Evaluation: Continuous Assessment (CBA/Assignments) + Computer-Based Examination (CBE) + Project Work (where applicable).
5 Eligibility criteria
A graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. Student in the final year of graduation or awaiting final results (may apply provisionally). An International/SAARC graduate (AIU equivalence certificate required for foreign degrees).
6 Subjects & syllabus
1. Basics of Statistics 2. Introduction to Data Science 3. Data Structures and Algorithms 4. Introduction to R Programming
1. Python Programming 2. Advanced Statistics 3. Big Data with Data Warehousing and Data Mining 4. Submission I
1. No SQL Database 2. Data Visualisation 3. Machine Learning with R and Python 4. Ethical and Legal Issues in Data Science
1. Emerging Trends in Data Science 2. Submission II 3. Project
4 semesters in total.
7 How to register
Purchase an Application Form
1.Click on Sign Up and first register on the SCDL Apply Online Portal 2.Login to purchase application form & fill it up 3.Application Forms are available online and offline
Registration
1.Upload your passport size recent colour photograph, Govt. Photo Identity Proof, Academic Records, your signature & Work Exp. Certificates 2.Applicants applying under Defence Category have to produce: Proof of service certificate / discharge book / dependent certificate
Fee Payment
1.Submit your complete program fee immediately from your Apply Online login or your Student Login as per the timelines specified, and confirm your seat. 2.The above course fee excludes charges for examinations, project submission, and printed Self Learning Material (SLM). 3.Printed SLM is offered as a paid service. 4.Pay exam fee per paper per attempt. 5.Exam fees, project fee and printed SLM fees are non-refundable & non-transferable.
8 Career options
Data Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Scientist
Application Architect
Enterprise Architect
Data Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Data Engineer
Statistics Consultant
Business Analyst
9 Who should take this course
Working professionals needing quick upskilling
Want a skill-focused credential without committing to 2 years
Career switchers
Pivot into a new field with concentrated specialization