Data Science Academy, India

29/05/2026

219 out of 293 constituencies in West Bengal predicted correctly — by one person
Pratheesh Ayyappan topped the India Predicts 2026 national leaderboard overall.
Not one state. All five.
But West Bengal was the number that stopped everyone.
293 constituencies. One of the most unpredictable political landscapes in India.
74.7% accuracy. Alone. On publicly available data.
Professional forecasting organisations charge crores to do what he did for free.
The skills behind that leaderboard finish — variable identification, AI-assisted data collection, cross-referencing messy public datasets, structured analytical reasoning under uncertainty — are exactly what DSA's AI-integrated programs are built around.
Students in our AI Job-Ready courses work with Claude, Gemini, Python, SQL, and Power BI on real-world problems — not hypothetical datasets.
Pratheesh's West Bengal result is what that training looks like on a national stage.
India Predicts Season 2 is coming in 2027 — bigger states, more relaxed rules, and a massive opportunity for predictive modelling enthusiasts across India to compete.

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

India Predicts will be returning in 2027. 👀
Season 2 Announcement
India's first ever election prediction challenge, powered by DATA SCIENCE ACADEMY

1700 participants. 824 constituencies. 5 states.
And the results blew us away.
Pratheesh topped the overall leaderboard.
Ashwin predicted Tamil Nadu better than anyone in the country.
Some predictions matched — and even beat — national exit polls.
Season 2 is coming in 2027
Bigger states. Bigger stakes. Bigger prize.
If you think election outcomes are just opinions —
the data is about to prove you wrong. Again.
🔔 Follow DSA to be the first to know when registrations open.
👇 Drop a 🔥 if you want in for Season 2.

18/05/2026

India Predicts 2026 — the largest election prediction competition in India — has its Top 3 Aggregate Finalists.

Participants from across India predicted outcomes across 824 Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies. After a rigorous accuracy evaluation, these three finalists have emerged at the top.

🏆 Competition: India Predicts 2026
📍 Hosted by: Data Science Academy (DSA) | datascience.one
🗳️ Constituencies Covered: 824
💰 Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000
📊 Platform: polls42.com

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This competition was open to students, professionals, and data enthusiasts across India. Finalists include participants from IITs, NITs, BITS, and leading institutions nationwide.

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📩 Contact: [email protected] | +91 96633 04925

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About Data Science Academy (DSA):
DSA is Kerala's leading data science and analytics institution, founded by Dr. Brijesh Madhavan. With campuses in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, DSA offers industry-aligned programs in Data Science, Data Analytics, and AI — connecting graduates to hiring partners.

🔔 Subscribe for announcements on the next India Predicts edition and DSA events.

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13/05/2026

300+ people apply for the same job.
HR spends just 6 seconds on a CV.

So if your profile looks like everyone else… why would they remember you?

The job market has changed.
Companies are now looking for real skills, projects, and problem-solvers.

That’s why Data Science roles are growing rapidly — and skilled professionals are in demand.

At Data Science Academy, we help students, fresh graduates, and career switchers build industry-ready skills with live projects, mentorship, and placement support.

Stop being just another application.
Start becoming the candidate companies look for.

📍Link in bio.

12/05/2026

“Finished engineering… but still confused about what next?”
Neha’s story is more common than people admit.
No clarity. No confidence for placements. Watching everyone move ahead while feeling stuck inside.

But one decision changed everything.

From confusion ➝ confidence
From self-doubt ➝ job-ready skills
From “What next?” ➝ working as a Junior Data Scientist

This isn’t just a course testimonial.
It’s the story of rebuilding confidence and finding direction again.

If you’re someone who:
• finished college but still feel unprepared
• don’t know how to enter the tech industry
• feel scared about interviews and placements
• want a real career path in AI & Data Science

Watch Neha’s journey till the end.

2026 hiring is already changing.
AI, Data Science & real project experience matter more than ever.

The right guidance at the right time can completely change your direction.

📍Data Science Academy
Advanced AI & Applied Data Science with Python
Live training | Mentorship | Placement Assistance | Real Projects

10/05/2026

Behind every successful student…
there’s often a mother who believed first. ❤️
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the women who encouraged dreams, supported late-night studies, and stood strong through every challenge.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers. 🌸

09/05/2026

Everyone told you that you need a BTech to get into AI.
They were wrong.
In Episode 1 of Busting AI Career Myths — The DSA Way, we take on the most damaging lie in the Indian tech space: that a computer science degree is your only ticket into artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk said it plainly — a college degree is not evidence of competence. And the data backs him up. Some of the highest-earning AI professionals today are self-taught, come from non-engineering backgrounds, or upskilled through focused, practical training.
At Data Science Academy (DSA), we've helped professionals from finance, healthcare, humanities, and beyond build real AI careers — without a BTech, without IIT, and without starting over.
In this video, we break down:
✅ Why the "BTech required" myth exists and who it benefits
✅ What companies actually look for when hiring in AI
✅ How Elon Musk's hiring philosophy is reshaping the industry
✅ What the real entry point into AI looks like in 2025
✅ How DSA's courses are built for real outcomes, not just credentials

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08/05/2026

Accenture is Hiring Freshers 2026 | Analytics Role | No Experience Needed

Accenture is hiring freshers for an Analytics role right now.

Any degree. 0–1 year experience. Skills: Excel, Power BI, SQL.

Most people will apply with a copy-paste resume and wonder why they didn't hear back.

Don't be that person.

Join our WhatsApp channel (link in bio) — we're sharing:
✅ Direct application link
✅ FREE resume review
✅ Tips to actually stand out in Accenture's screening

Drop "RESUME" in the comments and we'll personally tell you what to fix. 👇

06/05/2026

🏢 Zepto — India's fastest quick commerce startup ($1.4B)
💼 Business Analyst – Business Finance
📍 Bangalore
💰 ₹10–15 LPA (estimated)

What they're screening for:
→ SQL (non-negotiable)
→ Advanced Excel & financial dashboards
→ P&L thinking and reporting automation
→ Business analytics mindset

Most 2022–2025 batch graduates have the degree.
They're missing the tool fluency.

That's the only gap between you and this role.

DSA trains SQL, Power BI, Excel, and business analytics
with live projects — in weeks.

DM/Comment 'ZEPTO' → we'll send you the official apply link
DM 'RESUME' → free personalised resume review for this role

Startup roles close without warning.
This one is active as of May 2026. Move now.