Admission Policy
Admission of students in the Degree Courses will be on the basis of the aggregate marks in the qualifying examination or its equivalent, for both the Undergraduate (UG) and the Postgraduate (PG) courses, unless specified otherwise.
All applications for admissions to any UG or PG degree course should be submitted by the date notified by the College. Late applications may not be accepted.
Admissions will be considered to be completed only when the full fees for the academic year are paid (against an official receipt) and the name of the applicant appears on the relevant rolls. Only the Principal can condone payment in full or allow payment in part.
All UG and PG admissions are valid only for one year and are therefore to be renewed for each subsequent year of study.
A student will not be re-admitted to the College if he / she has:
- Had three unsuccessful attempts at the same examination.
- Been debarred twice within the first four semesters.
- Serious complaints of indiscipline against him / her in that year.
Admission Procedure
The primary criterion for admission to SDBI is academic excellence. We look for your preparation and potential to succeed.
Pre-Admission Period
The Pre-admissions conducted at SDBI begin from the month of February every year.
Wherein, the students are given an opportunity to book their seats (by giving the QAT entrance exam) even before the results of their previous degree/course are announced. This is also an opportunity for the students with a gap year to secure admission before the next admission session begins.
Here is all you need to know about the pre-admission period-
Pre-Admission through Merit Basis-
- Head over to the homepage of sdbi.in
- Click on the REGISTER button
- Fill in all your details and click on SUBMIT
- Now click on the LOGIN button and fill in the admission form through the same website.
- Upload documents and click on SUBMIT form, your profile will now go under review by our Admissions Team.
- Once approved, you can go ahead and confirm your admission by paying the registration fees.
- Post completion, you will receive an official confirmation email within 24 hours.
Pre-Admission through QAT-Basis-
- Head over to the homepage of sdbi.in.
- Click on the REGISTER button.
- Fill in all your details and click on SUBMIT
- Now click on the LOGIN button and fill in the admission form through the same website.
- Upload documents and click on SUBMIT form, your profile will now go under review by our Admissions Team.
- Once approved, you can go ahead and pay the registration fees for the QAT exam (INR1000).
- Select the DATE, copy the credentials given under the tab – QAT CREDENTIALS
- Post completion, you will receive an email with further details in the next 24 hours.
- Once you pass the exam, you can come back on the same website and complete your admission by paying the REGISTRATION FEES
- Post completion, you will receive an official admission confirmation email.
Main Admission Period-
Main Admissions take place during the admissions season (May to July), wherein, you have to fill a merit list form of Patkar Varde College.
Admission through Merit Basis-
- Fill in the University of Mumbai’s Registration form
- Fill in the Data Form available on the official Patkar Varde College website (https://www.patkarvardecollege.edu.in/)
- Check the Merit List released on the college website
- Once your name comes out in any of the merit lists, fill in the official Admission form and pay the REGISTRATION FEES
- ADMISSION DONE!! An official admission confirmation email will be sent.
Admission through QAT Basis-
- Fill in the University of Mumbai’s Registration form
- Fill in the Data Form available on the official Patkar Varde College website (https://www.patkarvardecollege.edu.in/)
- Check the Merit List released on the college website
- If REQUIRED is mentioned against your name on the merit list, you will be required to appear for QAT exam.
- To sign up for QAT, you can follow the steps mentioned on the tab- PRE-ADMISSION THROUGH QAT BASIS-
**Incase you require any assistance, get in touch with us on the following number - +919372777167
Eligibility Criteria
Data Science courses at SDBI are open for candidates from all streams admission:
Bachelor’s in Data Science and Business Analytics
- Above 75% in Class 12: Direct Admission on Merit Basis
- Below 75%: Need to clear QAT and Personal Interview
Note: You do not have to wait for 12th results to apply for QAT and secure admission.
Master’s in Data Science and Business Analytics
- Above 60% in Graduation: Direct Admission on Merit Basis
- Below 60%: Need to clear QAT and Personal Interview
Note: You do not have to wait for Graduation results to apply for QAT and secure admission.
PG Diploma Program
Aspirants seeking admission to 1 Year Full-Time PG Diploma Program must have completed Graduation and be passionate about Analytics and Data Science.
What is QAT?
- Quantitative Aptitude Test is a Multiple-Choice Questions entrance test at SDBI which is based on Mathematics and Statistics (70%) and English (30%)
- Since the Degree can be opted by students from all Streams (Given they have opted for Mathematics) and All Boards, to remove any disparity QAT acts as a means of getting all students at par who opt for the Degree at SDBI and removes any room for biasness.
QAT for Bachelor’s and Master's Degree
Students will be tested on the topics from their 11-12th syllabus: (Please make a table like below or any other format which you feel would look good)
| Total Marks: | 100 |
| Total Duration: | 2 hrs (120 mins) |
| Total no of Questions: | 70 |
| Sectional Details: | Maths & Stats (70%) English / Verbal Ability (30%) |
| Incorrect Answer: | 25% Negative Marking |
| Passing % for the current intake of 2019: | 50% |
| Fees: | INR 1,000/- |
- After successful registration, students will be able to download the sample question paper for the examination from their profile.
- It is an Online MCQ test that candidates can write from home.
- Candidates need to choose their exam slot confirming the day and time of exam while registering for QAT.
- In case of any difficulty, get in touch with Admissions teams on +9920053700/ info@sdbi.in
Syllabus for QAT
Mathematics
- Sets, Relations and Functions
- Series and sequences
- Determinants
- Matrices
- Differentiation and Integration
- Limit and Continuity
Statistics
- Permutations and Combinations
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of dispersion
- Probabilities
- Random variable
- Discrete probability distributions
English
- Tenses and types of sentences
- Clauses and reported speech
- Uses of “too” and “enough”
- Modal auxiliaries, articles and prepositions
- Linking Words
- Word Formation
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Comprehension
Program Fees
BSc(Data Science and Business Analytics)
Registration Fees – INR 25,000
FY- INR 2,38,151
SY- INR 2,51,131
TY- INR 2,77,381
MSc(Data Science and Business Analytics)
Registration Fees – INR 30,000
FY – INR 3,50,058
SY- INR 4,09,438
PG Diploma(Data Science and Business Analytics)
Registration Fees – INR 20,000
Program Fees- INR 1,68,278
** Registration Fees is inclusive of the total fees amount
Scholarship
- School of Data Science and Business Intelligence offers scholarships to its students based on their academic merit.
- Scholarships can go from 10% up to 40% of the total fees granted based on student’s academic achievements.
- The financial need scholarships will be based on demonstrated financial need through a financial/income statement.
- Please note that you cannot apply for scholarships until you have been offered a place.
- SDBI reserves the right, at its sole discretion to award or not award any scholarship to any student and/or to change the number of scholarships awarded, their eligibility requirements or any other aspect of the financial aid program.
Frequently Asked Question(FAQs)
Q1- Can I get admission without appearing for QAT?
SDBI conducts admissions on the basis of both MERIT and ENTRANCE exams. Wherein, if you surpass the eligibility criteria of your interested course, you can take a direct admission on Merit Basis. In case, your marks scored are below the set eligibility criteria, you can appear for a QAT exam and secure a seat.
Q2- Under any circumstances, if I fail in the QAT exam, will I be eligible for the second round?
At SDBI, we allow a candidate to appear for a QAT exam twice, given that you couldn’t pass the previous exam with a few pointers or due to some unforeseen circumstances. You can always get in touch with our counsellors for any further assistance.
Q3- Can I not secure a seat during pre -admissions if I don’t have the original documents with me?
During pre-admission period, we allow submission of online pdfs, screenshots of previous results, given that you write an email confirming that you will deposit the original documents as soon as you receive them. Under any circumstances if a candidate fails to deposit original certificates within the timeline given, the admission would stand cancelled.
Q4- I have not received my 12th/ 6th Semester Marksheet, how do I proceed with my pre – admission?
In case, you haven’t received your final marksheet of the previous year, you can deposit other documents and write an email to us confirming the final marksheet submission as soon as you receive it. Under any circumstances, if you fail to submit your final mark sheet before the given timeline, your admission will stand cancelled.
Q5- How can I apply for a scholarship?
At SDBI, we offer scholarships on the basis of Merit and Financial Aid. Once you secure a seat by paying the registration fees, you can apply for a Scholarship. Scholarship percentage is decided on the basis of percentage scored in the previous degree completed and on the financial conditions. Wherein, 40% and 20% are highest on the basis of merit and financial aid respectively. Please Note – You can only apply for scholarship on the basis of one of the two criterias mentioned above.
Q6- Is the registration fees refundable?
In case of any cancellations, the registration fees paid at the time of pre – admissions/final admissions is completely refundable 1 week before the session commencement. Any cancellations made post the above timeline, will be charged a percentage share of the total fees amount (Percentage share is calculated on the basis of number of days of the session commencement, 20% being the minimum).
Q7- I am facing a technical issue while filling the form!! What should I do?
In case, you are facing any technical issues while filling the form or you are stuck somewhere, take a screenshot of the same and send as an attachment describing the issue to info@sdbi.in or send a whatsapp message along with the screenshot and the issue on +919372777167.
