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Data Scientist

Tech

Extract insights from data using ML, statistics, and AI. One of the most in-demand and highest-paid tech roles globally.

⏱ Total journey: ~5–6 years (Class 10 to industry job)

Salary Range

🟢 Entry: ₹5–12 LPA (Fresher Data Analyst/Scientist)

🟡 Mid: ₹15–35 LPA (3–5 years experience)

🔴 Senior: ₹50L–₹2Cr+ (Senior DS/ML Engineer at Google, Microsoft, Startups)

Business Opportunity

Build AI/ML products as a startup. SaaS products using AI are extremely high value. Data consulting for companies. Many data scientists earn ₹5–50L/month as independent consultants.

Step-by-step roadmap

Class 10 ⏱ Till age ~16

Class 10 — Math Focus

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Class 11–12 ⏱ 2 years

Science — PCM + Computer Science

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Graduation ⏱ 4 years

B.Tech CS/IT or B.Sc Stats/Math/CS

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Post-Graduation ⏱ 2 years (optional)

M.Tech Data Science / Industry / Self-Learning

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