Hello,

Yes, after the clearing of the NEST eligibility test, you can directly join the integrated course at institutes like NISER or CEBS  , which most probably lead you to the field you wanted to work in.

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After the integration course, it's smart to join a PhD. programme in the field that you want to major in. And after that, passing in entrance exams like CSIR, DRDO, DAE Labs, or any research labs to your choosing.

You should at least maintain a good track record of a CGPA close to 7.5 (minimum)  along with good projects, internships, and recommendations.

After the PhD and entrance exams, you shall filter, scrutinize, and apply for the desired scientist posts.

Hope it clarifies your query. Good luck.

Hello,

The total fees for the BTech Data Science program at Heritage Institute of Technology in 2025 are INR 5.89 lakhs, which is the full course duration fee. This is a slight decrease from the previous year's fee of INR 5.98 lakhs.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Upsc geo scientist online application process is still going on.

No official date is released yet for correction window you can expect it to open right after the application deadline on 23 September 2025.

All the best!!

Since you have completed your graduation in Science, you already have a good foundation. To move forward, you can start by learning the core skills required in data science like Python or R programming, statistics, data analysis, and machine learning. You can join online certification courses from platforms like Coursera, edX, or even university diploma programs in data science. After building basics, try to work on small projects and datasets to gain practical experience. Later, you can also consider doing a Master’s in Data Science or related fields if you want to go deeper.

To become a data scientist, you need a mix of technical, analytical, and communication skills. These help you work with data, find useful insights, and explain them clearly to others.

Here are the main skills required:

You need to know programming languages like Python or R. These are used to clean data, analyze it, and build models.

You should be good at math and statistics. This helps you understand trends, patterns, and how to make predictions from data.

You should understand how databases work and be able to write SQL queries to get data from them.

You should know how to use tools to clean and organize messy data before analysis.

You should be able to use machine learning to build models that make predictions or find patterns.

You must be able to use graphs, charts, and dashboards to clearly present your findings.

You should understand the business problem and know how to use data to solve it.

You must be a good problem-solver and think clearly while working with complex data.

Good communication helps you explain your insights in simple words to people who don’t know data science.

You can learn and improve these skills through online courses and projects.

Hello,

Since you are from the biology stream and want to become a data scientist , first focus on learning basic maths, especially statistics. After that, start learning programming languages like Python.

You can also do an undergraduate course like BSc in Data Science, BSc Computer Science, or even BCA.

Along with your degree, take online courses on data science, machine learning, and data analysis from platforms like Coursera or Udemy. Work on small projects to build your skills. Slowly, you will gain experience and knowledge. With time and practice, you can become a data scientist.

Hope it helps !

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, M.Sc. Physics students may apply for the post of Scientist as long as they meet the requisite eligibility criteria mentioned in the job notification. M.Sc. Physics has been equivalently considered for Scientist posts in many research institutions, government organizations (such as ISRO, DRDO, BARC, etc), and in private R&D, especially in fields such as materials science, nuclear physics, theoretical physics, space science, etc.

However, eligibility may differ from organization to organization and there may also be varying specializations specific to certain disciplines. Therefore, it is very important to read and check the official notification from the organization and see if M.Sc. Physics is mentioned under the qualifications or equivalent to that position you are applying for.

Hello ,

As per your mentioned query , you will be glad to know that yes Msc physics student is eligible for scientist position in organizations like ISRO , DRDO . But before applying for it you have to check the eligibility criteria and also there may be some special requirements for some specific roles.

I hope this helps you!

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Hello Aspirant,

It is typically important for a scientist at DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) to have a strong academic background in science, engineering or technology, given that BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) programme courses are more focused on the IT aspect or computer applications. However, here are some options to consider:

1. After completing your BCA, you could take a Master’s in an appropriate field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or even a research-focused degree, or other areas of study.
2. Prepare for a DRDO exam: DRDO recruit scientists through competitive examinations, like the DRDO Scientist ‘B’ exam and this is conducted through the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC). As you may expect, you need a strong technical background and general knowledge in terms of the preparation, as, you should focus your preparation on your field of engineering or science background.
3. Build Relevant Skills and Experience: Make sure, while pursued your BCA, you worked on a research project, an internship or had a job in any area of defence technology, software development, cybersecurity, or anything computer science related, which might build into position within DRDO.
4. Look for Other Roles within DRDO: In addition to Scientist ‘B’, there are other roles within DRDO which are technical and/or support roles, which may be found to be important to your BCA aspect.

Hello,

Yes, you can become a data scientist with a strong background in Mathematics and Statistics . However, you will need to learn programming (Python, R, SQL) and machine learning to work effectively with data.

To become a data scientist , you usually need a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics . Many data scientists also have a master's or Ph.D.

Hope it helps !