Data Scientist / Analyst
Evergreen · Computers & DigitalTechnology → Data
Turns messy data into decisions — analysis, modelling, storytelling with numbers.
School subjects that feed this
MathematicsComputer ScienceEconomicsPhysics
Entry salary
₹8–14 LPA
Mid-career
₹20–45 LPA
Top range
₹60–150 LPA
Education
4 years
Demand
growing
Supply
balanced
How you'd train
- Stream at 10+2: PCM or Commerce or Any
- Entrance exams: JEE Main, CUET, College entrance
- Degree paths: B.Tech + MS Data Science · B.Sc Stats/Math + MS · Self-taught with portfolio
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor's
Work reality
Indoors / outdoors10% outdoor
Desk / field15% field
Solo / team55% team
Traveloccasional
Work hoursflexible
Communication intensity4/5
Public-facing2/5
Physical demand1/5
Future outlook
10-year demandgrowing
Supply in Indiabalanced
Automation vulnerability3/5
Emerging vs established3/5
Remote feasibility5/5
International mobility5/5
Pure analyst roles will shrink; roles that combine business judgement + technical depth will grow.
If this path changes, you can pivot to
ML Engineer · Product Manager · Analytics Founder
Lifestyle fit
Job stability4/5
Work-life balance4/5
Social prestige (India)4/5
Autonomy4/5
Creative expression3/5
Impact / meaning4/5