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📊 Data & Analytics✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 6🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Data Scientist
NSQF Level 6
Collect and prepare high-quality data, perform statistical and exploratory analysis, research and validate ML and deep learning models, conduct model risk assessment, and communicate findings through visualisations — aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 6 (SSC/Q8104). Data Scientists are among India's most sought-after technology professionals, driving AI-powered decision-making across BFSI, healthcare, e-commerce, and enterprise software sectors.
₹5–14L
Avg Salary
L 6
NSQF Level
28 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 6
ABC Credits28 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹5–14 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q8104| QP Code | SSC/Q8104 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 6 |
| ABC Credits | 28 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q8104MandatorySSC/N8157
Collect and Process Data and Ensure Data Quality Standards Are Achieved
24 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8103
Perform Exploratory and Inferential Analysis of the Data
24 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8104
Perform Research, Design and Validation of Algorithmic Models
44 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8106
Risk Analysis and Mitigation for Algorithmic Models
8 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8108
Define Business Outcomes and Create Visualizations from Results of the Analysis
14 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
5 outcomes01
Collect, process, and ensure data quality for AI and data science pipelines
02
Perform rigorous exploratory and inferential statistical analysis on complex datasets
03
Research, design, and validate algorithmic models — including classical ML, deep learning, and data structures
04
Conduct risk analysis and mitigation for deployed algorithmic models
05
Define business outcomes and communicate findings through impactful visualisations
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
15 modulesSSC/Q8104
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15
Modules
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5
Outcomes
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6
NOS Units
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L6
NSQF
01
Identify Data Sources & Clean the Data Extracted
5 topics
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02
Validation, Transfer & Merge the Data
5 topics
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03
Define and Establish Data Quality Standards
5 topics
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04
Foundations of Data Exploration and Variable Analysis
5 topics
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05
Advanced Data Reduction and Relationship Analysis
5 topics
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06
Iterative Analysis & Refinement
5 topics
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07
Foundation of Algorithmic Model Research, Development & Validation
6 topics
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08
Model Deployment, Monitoring and Real-World Application
5 topics
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09
Data Structures and Algorithms
5 topics
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10
Neural Networks
6 topics
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11
Programming for Data Science
5 topics
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12
Identifying Model Risk
5 topics
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13
Define Objective, Understand Audience & Gather Requirement
4 topics
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14
Craft Insights and Create Visualisations
5 topics
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15
Employability Skills
12 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for Data Scientist. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Data Science & ML Modelling Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
Python (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas, numpy)MLflow / Weights & Biases (experiment tracking)DVC (data versioning)FastAPI (model serving)Apache Spark / PySparkFAISS (vector similarity)Plotly / Seaborn / StreamlitFairlearn / AIF360 (fairness analysis)Docker / Kubernetes (ML deployment)
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