How is the data science branch at IIT Mandi?

Data Science is a relatively new branch and only a little can be commented on its scope since it takes years for a branch to grow and prove its worth. 

However, we can say that it seems a promising branch as many professors are involved in research related to data science and thus a lot of opportunities like projects are made available to the students. Additionally, some companies prefer Data Science students to students of other branches. 

Here is some general info regarding the BTech in Data Science and Engineering course at IIT Mandi.

You will be surprised to know that IIT Mandi is the first to launch a data science stream