B.Sc.(Hons.) in Data Science 

at Amity University Kolkata, Kadampukur

Yes, Amity University Kolkata offers direct admission to its various courses. Direct admission implies that the candidates will not be required to attend entrance tests or Personal Interviews for admission. Scores obtained in the last qualifying exam will be considered for the selection process. Courses like BCA/BCA (Hons), BBA< BBA LLB (Hons) and MA are merit-based. Direct admission eligibility is a score of a minimum of 80% in Class 12. The minimum eligibility to apply for the UG courses is Class 12 if a minimum of 50% and for PG courses is Graduation.

Amity University, Kolkata bases its admission into its various courses based on merit and nationally accepted entrance exams. The university welcomes candidates to apply for specific courses using national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, CAT, CUET, and others. Each course offered by the university requires a different entrance exam score. Some of the courses like BCA/BCA (Hons), BBA, and BBA LLB (Hons) offer admission based on merit/CUET-UG exam conducted by the NTA along with a minimum score of 50% in Class 12. The university also conducts its entrance exam in addition to a Personal Interview for admissions. 

Amity University Kolkata will offer a variety of courses in 2024 at varied tuition costs. The cost of tuition for an MBA or PGDM programme is INR 8 lakh. For students looking to pursue engineering and technology can enrol in the B.E./B.Tech programs, which have fees ranging from INR 4.3 lakh to INR 8.9 lakh. Furthermore, Amity University Kolkata offers a B.Sc. programme that ranges in tuition from INR 2.1 lakh to INR 3.9 lakh, making it an attractive option for individuals with a scientific bent. The university's dedication to providing high-quality instruction in a range of subject areas is reflected in its diverse fee structure.

Amity University Kolkata supports academically accomplished students by offering attractive graduate degree scholarship options. In Class 12, students who have obtained an outstanding aggregate of 93% and above are qualified for a 100% scholarship. Similarly, students who receive an overall grade of 88% or higher are qualified for a 50% scholarship, while those who receive an overall grade of 80% or higher are eligible for a 25% scholarship. Furthermore, the institution offers a Scholars' Fast Track Admission Process that permits direct admission for students who have achieved an aggregate of 80% or higher in Cass 12 without the requirement for an admission exam or interview. 

The University has not released the placement rate achieved over the past three years. However, as per the official data more than 1,750 students were placed since the inception of the Amity Centre for Career Development. The table below mentions the important highlights of Amity University Kolkata placements:

Candidates who have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 55% aggregate in PCB or PCM are eligible to take admission. In addition, the students with 80% and above aggregate in Class 12 (CBSE/ISC/State-Boards) are exempted from the selection process. Further, depending upon the BTech specialisation, the candidate should have studied particular subjects in class 12, such as Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM) or Biology (PCB). Read more about Amity Kolkata BTech course admission here.

 To apply for an MSc course, the aspirant shall have a Bachelor's degree in Science with a relevant subject (mandatory) from a recognised university. For applied chemistry, a BSc degree in applied chemistry, BSc in Applied Mathematics, and applied physics for the MSc Applied Mathematics and MSc Applied Physics specialisations.

Yes, Amity University, Kolkata is still accepting applications for its postgraduate (PG) and undergraduate (UG) programs for the 2024–2025 academic year. Interested candidates may apply online on its official website. Applications for the PhD programme for the 2023–2024 academic year are already being accepted at the university with its deadline as January 6, 2024. In addition, the exam date for the CUET UG 2024 has been revealed; it is set for May 15, 2024, to May 31, 2024. The CUET 2024 application form is expected to be made available to candidates during the first week of February 2024. 

Amity University Kolkata's admission process consists of multiple steps to guarantee a thorough selection approach. Prospective students must register online on the university's official website to start the application process. Submission of the form requires a non-refundable application fee of INR 1,500. Depending on the particular degree requirements, the university analyses students after the registration process using national-level entrance tests like JEE Main, CUET-UG, CAT, MAT, etc. Alternatively, a candidate's standing in their most recent qualifying exam determines their admission to subsequent courses. The shortlisted candidates can go through a document verification after the selection process is finished. Candidates must confirm their seats by paying the necessary course fee to guarantee their entrance, which is based on their performance during the selection rounds.