Bachelor of Data Science: Admissions Process
CRICOS Provider Code: 03335G | CRICOS Course (BDS) Code: 097290E
Admissions are open for September 2026
A step-by-step guide
Admissions Process
STEP 1
ELIGIBILITY
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- All applicants (domestic and international) are expected to have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling demonstrated by one or more of the following:
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education authorised by a relevant state-based issuing agency with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or its interstate equivalent of 70; or
- Completion of an accredited vocational education and training (VET) qualification at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level completed at an ASQA registered training organisation (RTO); or
- All India Senior School Certificate (issued by CBSE) or the India School Certificate (ISC) or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Year 12 exam from the Indian State Board with a score of 60% or more; or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) score of 24 or more; or
- Completion of an international qualification where the content, level and intended outcomes are deemed to be equivalent to any of the above through official qualification recognition register or mapping of equivalence by the School.
- In lieu of above, completion of minimum years of 11 years of schooling for the nine Commonwealth of International States (CIS) countries subject to a minimum CGPA score of 4.00 out of 5.00 issued by the National Board in these countries.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- All applicants must have completed their education as detailed above in English and must provide certified evidence to the School.
- Applicants who have not completed their most recent education qualifications in English are required to take any of the following recognised formal English language test and obtain currently valid minimum scores as below:
- IELTS score of 6
- TOEFL iBT score of 60 overall
- PTE score of 50
- International applicants (including those who have completed their most recent education qualifications in English) who are undertaking study at our Sydney campus may need to meet the English language test requirements detailed by the Australian Government to obtain their student visas. For more information, please click here.
STUDENT PROFILE
For details on students who commenced study in 2025 for the BDS program, including students admitted throughout the year and international students studying in Australia, click here. For details on the institution as a whole, click here.
Note: SP Jain does not enrol students under 18 years of age at the Sydney campus.
Bachelor of Data Science Information Set – Year 2025
| Applicant background | 2025 Full Year Intake | |
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (I) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | L/N | N/P |
| (J) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | L/N | N/P |
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(K) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, school’s recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) |
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| L/N | N/P | |
| L/N | N/P | |
| L/N | N/P | |
| (L) Work and life experience | L/N | N/P |
| International students | 37 | N/P |
| All students | 37 | N/P |
| ATAR Profile | ATAR | |
| k. Highest ATAR to receive an offer | L/N | |
| l. 75th percentile ATAR to receive an offer | N/P | |
| m. Median ATAR | N/P | |
| n. 25th percentile ATAR to receive an offer |
N/P |
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| o. Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | L/N | |
Whole-of-institution Admission Information Set – Year 2025
| Applicant background | 2025 Full Year Intake | |
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | L/N | N/P |
| (B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | L/N | N/P |
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(C) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, school’s recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) |
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| L/N | N/P | |
| L/N | N/P | |
| L/N | N/P | |
| (D) Work and life experience | L/N | N/P |
| International students | 214 | 100% |
| All students | 214 | 100% |
| ATAR Profile | ATAR | |
| a. Highest ATAR to receive an offer | L/N | |
| b. 75th percentile ATAR to receive an offer | N/P | |
| c. Median ATAR | N/P | |
| d. 25th percentile ATAR to receive an offer |
N/P |
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| e. Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | L/N | |
STEP 2
APPLICATION
- Submit your application online (no application fee)
- A student must submit only one application. Duplication of applications may lead to a student's form/admission being disqualified.
- It is not necessary to have Year 12 results in hand at the time of application. In case the Year 12 results are not in hand, selected students will be offered conditional admission to the program.
STEP 3
ENTRANCE TEST
APTITUDE/ENTRANCE TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS
- All applicants that meet the eligibility requirements must take one of the following tests:
- SAT (SAT College Code - 7579)
- ACT (ACT College Code - 1473)
- SPJET (SP Jain Entrance Test)
- Joint Entrance Exam (Main) [JEE (Main)]: JEE (Main) are standardised examinations administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India
- The School also requires the applicants to meet the minimum requirements of 600 in the Math section of the SAT; or minimum 75% in the Numeracy section of the SPJET.
It is rare for SP Jain to admit students with lower scores, but we do consider all factors including academic performance and extracurricular achievements.
Shortlisted applicants who want to take the SPJET are required to pay the fee of USD 45 before requesting for the SPJET date.
STEP 4
EVALUATION & INTERVIEW
- The School establishes a shortlist of potential applicants based on:
- Past academic performance and other achievements;
- English language proficiency to ensure successful participation; and
- Outcomes and scores of aptitude tests.
- All shortlisted applicants will be notified in writing by the School that their application has proceeded to the shortlist for admission.
- As part of the final stage of applicant evaluation, all shortlisted applicants will be required to write two essays and undertake a personal interview at one of the School's campuses or online with a member of the School's academic staff. The essays and interview are designed to assess the applicant's communication skills, aptitude, and knowledge.
Shortlisted applicants are required to pay the evaluation fee of USD 55 before requesting for the evaluation date.
STEP 5
ADMISSION RESULTS
Applicants are emailed an admission decision approximately within 14 days after the evaluation interviews
To view our detailed Admission and Selection Policy, please click here.
CHECK CALENDARS FOR
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21
ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Check the academic calendar to find out key dates for your academic year at SP Jain, including orientation, term duration, classes, exams, breaks and more.
YEAR 1
SEPTEMBER 2022 INTAKE
YEAR 2
SEPTEMBER 2021 INTAKE
OCTOBER 2020 AND
FEBRUARY 2021 INTAKES
SEPTEMBER 2019 INTAKE
YEAR 3
OCTOBER 2020 INTAKE
SEPTEMBER 2019 INTAKE
SEPTEMBER 2018 INTAKE
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
I don't have a passport yet. Can I still apply for the BDS program?
Yes, you can still apply. However, you will need to have a passport one month prior to the commencement of the course.
Do you accept transfer students?
Yes. Students with verifiable college/university credits can apply for a credit transfer. The School will assess applications in line with our Credit Transfer and Articulation Policy.
Does SP Jain require students to take an English language test?
All applicants must have completed their education in English and must provide certified evidence to the School.
Applicants who have not completed their most recent education qualifications in English are required to take any of the recognised formal English language tests and obtain currently valid minimum scores as listed in the Undergraduate (including Diploma) Admission and Selection Policy.
International applicants (including those who have completed their most recent education qualifications in English) who are undertaking study at our Sydney campus may need to meet the English language test requirements detailed by the Australian Government to obtain their student visas. For more information, please click here.
When should I ideally start my BDS admission process?
You should submit your application to Bachelor of Data Science program at least 6 to 9 months before your planned intake. This gives you enough time to prepare documents, complete assessments, and arrange visas or accommodation, if needed.
Is there an advantage to applying early in the BDS admission cycle?
Yes. Early applicants often benefit from faster decisions, rebates and scholarships, and get more time to plan finances, travel, and housing before the program begins.
How long does the overall admissions process take from application to final decision?
The BDS admission process typically takes a few weeks from the time you submit a complete application. Timelines may vary depending on document verification, interview scheduling, and assessment reviews. Submitting all required documents early can help speed up the decision.
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