Online M.Sc
Two-year master's degrees in Data Science, Mathematics and Economics.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Total fee
- ₹80,000 – ₹1,70,000
- Universities
- 7
About the M.Sc
M.Sc Data Science covers programming, statistics, machine learning and big data; M.Sc Mathematics covers analysis, algebra and applied mathematics.
Who it is for
- Science, engineering and mathematics graduates
- Professionals moving into data roles
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree with the related subject (for example Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science).
Each university sets its own rule. The exact wording from each brochure is in the table below and on the university’s course page. Your advisor checks your marksheets before you apply.
7 M.Sc programmes at 4 universities, side by side
Lowest total fee first. Fees, eligibility and duration as printed by each university (checked 11 November 2026). The approval line gives the S. No. in the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list.
| University | Total fee | Eligibility (as printed) | Duration | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal University JaipurOnline MSc Mathematics | ₹80,000₹20,000/semester | BSc or 10+2+3/4 bachelor's with Mathematics as compulsory subjectMUJ-MSC-Mathematics.pdf p3 | Min 2 years (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11365 |
| Chandigarh UniversityOnline MSc Mathematics | ₹1,00,000₹25,000/semester | Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as compulsory subjectOnine CU - Msc Maths Brochure.pdf p6 | 2 years (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11728 |
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Economics | ₹1,00,000₹25,000/semester | Bachelor's degree (any discipline)LPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 5 | Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12342 |
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Mathematics | ₹1,00,000₹25,000/semester | Bachelor's (any discipline) with Mathematics, or BTech/BE/BSc (Engg)LPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 10 | Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12313 |
| Chandigarh UniversityOnline MSc Data Science | ₹1,46,668₹36,667/semester | Bachelor's in BA/BCA/BSc (Stats, Maths or CS)/BE/BTech, or any UG degree with CS/Maths/StatisticsCU MSC Data Science.pdf p6 | 2 years (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11393 |
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Data Science | ₹1,60,000₹40,000/semester | Bachelor's (any discipline) with Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics at graduation or 10+2LPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 3 | Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 13766 |
| Vellore Institute of TechnologyOnline MSc Data Science | ₹1,70,000₹42,500/semester | Engineering graduate with 50% (45% reserved) OR 3-year bachelor's in statistics, maths, CS, engineering & technology with 50% (45% reserved)VIT MSDC Brochure p16 | 24 months | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11268 |
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11365)
Manipal University JaipurOnline MSc Mathematics
₹80,000total · ₹20,000 per semester- Eligibility
- BSc or 10+2+3/4 bachelor's with Mathematics as compulsory subject
- Duration
- Min 2 years (4 semesters)
- Specialisations
- 4
MUJ-MSC-Mathematics.pdf p4
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11728)
Chandigarh UniversityOnline MSc Mathematics
₹1,00,000total · ₹25,000 per semester- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as compulsory subject
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters); 80 credits
- Specialisations
- 3
Onine CU - Msc Maths Brochure.pdf p6
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 12342)
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Economics
₹1,00,000total · ₹25,000 per semester- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
- Duration
- Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)
LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 5
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 12313)
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Mathematics
₹1,00,000total · ₹25,000 per semester- Eligibility
- Bachelor's (any discipline) with Mathematics, or BTech/BE/BSc (Engg)
- Duration
- Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)
LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 8
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11393)
Chandigarh UniversityOnline MSc Data Science
₹1,46,668total · ₹36,667 per semester- Eligibility
- Bachelor's in BA/BCA/BSc (Stats, Maths or CS)/BE/BTech, or any UG degree with CS/Maths/Statistics
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters); 80 credits
- Specialisations
- 4
CU MSC Data Science.pdf p6
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 13766)
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Data Science
₹1,60,000total · ₹40,000 per semester- Eligibility
- Bachelor's (any discipline) with Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics at graduation or 10+2
- Duration
- Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)
LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 19
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11268)
Vellore Institute of TechnologyOnline MSc Data Science
₹1,70,000total · ₹42,500 per semester- Eligibility
- Engineering graduate with 50% (45% reserved) OR 3-year bachelor's in statistics, maths, CS, engineering & technology with 50% (45% reserved)
- Duration
- 24 months
VIT MSDC Brochure p2, p15
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These universities offer the M.Sc online and are on the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list. We are collecting their current fee sheets; ask an advisor for the latest fee.
- Ask for the fee
Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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Parul University
Vadodara, Gujarat
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Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Specialisations
The number shows how many universities offer each one, most common first. Similar names are grouped.
- Data Science3
- Applied Mathematics2
- Agentic AI1
- Applied AI1
- Computational Mathematics1
- Computational Science1
- Data Analytics1
- Econometrics1
- Generative AI1
- Mathematics1
- Pure Mathematics1
Scope and careers
Typical roles
- Data scientist or analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- Mathematics teacher or lecturer (with NET/SET)
- Quantitative analyst
Further study
- PhD
- Industry certifications in data and AI
Loans, EMI and scholarships
As printed by each university. Loan terms are set by the lender; ask for the current terms before you sign.
| University | Payment option or scholarship |
|---|---|
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Economics | Student Grant-I (20%): INR 20,400/sem; lump sum INR 74,240; no-cost EMI full fee INR 81,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 5 |
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Mathematics | Student Grant-I (20%): INR 20,400/sem; lump sum INR 74,240; no-cost EMI full fee INR 81,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 8 |
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MSc Data Science | Student Grant-I (20%): INR 32,400/sem; lump sum INR 117,440; no-cost EMI full fee INR 129,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 19 |
| Manipal University Jaipur | Scholarships for defence personnel, govt employees, differently abled, meritorious studentsMUJ-MBA.pdf p8 |
| Chandigarh University | EBD = Early Bird Discount (13%-25% by programme); scholarships per onlinecu.inCU fee sheet image |
| Lovely Professional University | Student Grant-I: 20% waiver; extra 10% on lump-sum; no-cost EMI on full fee with 20% grantLPU fee sheet xlsx header |
Benefits of studying online
- Study from home while you work: live online classes plus recordings you can watch later.
- An online degree from a UGC-entitled university has the same standing as its campus degree (UGC Online Learning Regulations, 2020).
- Pay the university semester by semester; many offer no-cost EMI or scholarships (shown on each university's page).
- Credits are stored in your Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) account; admission also needs a DEB ID.
M.Sc questions
Still unsure? Ask an advisor.
Is an online degree valid for jobs and government exams?
Yes, when the university is entitled by the UGC to teach that programme online in your admission year. Check the DEB approval line on each programme page; we show the row number from the UGC-DEB list so you can verify it yourself.
What is a DEB ID and an ABC ID?
The ABC ID is your Academic Bank of Credits account; the DEB ID is created from it on the UGC-DEB portal. Universities ask for both at admission. Your advisor will help you create them.
How are exams held?
Most universities hold proctored online exams at the end of each semester. Some, such as VIT, hold the end-term exam at a centre. Each university page says which.
Are there extra charges beyond the programme fee?
Usually a registration or application fee, and sometimes an exam fee per semester or per course. We list them under every fee table, copied from the university's brochure.
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