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Data Science and Engineering
for working professionals
Learn. Work. Grow.
Programme Brochure
01 BITS Pilani WILP
02 Programme Introduction
Eligibility Criteria
Who Should Apply
Programme Objectives
03
Career Outcomes
04 Key benefits of BITS WILP
05 Student Learning Journey
06 Learning Methodology
07 Labs and Practical Sessions
08 Tools & Technologies
09 Degree and Alumni Status
10 Programme Curriculum
11 Courses Wise Syllabus
18 Assessment Methodology
Mode of Examination
20 Fee Structure
21 How to Apply
22 Students Speak
BITS Pilani:
BITS Pilani: Since 1964, BITS Pilani has been a pioneer in higher
An Institute education, recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the UGC
of Eminence and Ministry of Education. Known for academic excellence, it
has grown into a globally respected institution and was the first
Indian university to establish an international campus in Dubai.
Welcome to BITS Pilani's
Work Integrated Learning
Programmes (WILP)
At BITS Pilani WILP, we blend education with professional growth
through tailored programmes aligned with both business and learner
goals. Professionals gain new skills, adopt best practices, and make
a meaningful impact, while organisations benefit from increased
productivity, retention, and a motivated workforce.
Our UGC-approved programmes offer real-world, practical
knowledge, ensuring lasting success.
46 1,36,904 353
Years of legacy Working Professionals CEOs and
Graduated Founders
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Global Heads, Organisations Trust Us Working Professionals
Presidents & Directors As Learning Partner Currently Enrolled
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Programme Introduction
With a robust curriculum, flexible learning pathways, and hands-on experiential training through remote
and cloud-based labs, this programme empowers professionals to specialise in roles such as Data
Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Architect, and Data Scientist. It fosters expertise in advanced technolo-
gies, solution design, data-driven problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, enabling career
growth without the need for a career break.
Programme Structure
Course Industry Programme
Duration
Structure Project Delivery
Live sessions
4 semester 12 courses with 4 in Dissertation or
Lab exercises
programme to be each from 1st to 3rd Capstone project in
Campus Immersion
completed in semester the final / 4th
Real Life Learning
minimum 2 years semester
Eligibility Criteria
● Employed professionals holding B.E. / [Link]. with at least 60% aggregate marks and minimum
one-year relevant work experience after the completion of the degree are eligible to apply.
● Employed professionals holding MCA / [Link]. or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks with
university level mathematics / statistics as mandatory subjects and minimum one-year relevant work
experience after the completion of the degreeare also eligible to apply.
● Applicants should possess basic programming knowledge and adequate background in Mathematics.
Who Should Apply
Software and IT professionals in roles like Software Engineer, Programmer, Software Test Engineer,
Support Engineer, Data Analyst, or Business Analyst seeking to transition to Data Scientist or Data
Engineer roles should consider applying to this program.
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Programme Objectives
The program focuses on essential skills required for lucrative roles in Data Science, Data Engineering,
and Advanced Analytics, covering:
Mathematical and Statistical Data structures, algorithms, and
modeling for problem-solving. complexity management.
Computer organization, Data Mining involving
architecture, and advanced data preprocessing, classification, and
processing techniques. engineering through distributed and
cloud computing.
Advanced skills in Machine
Learning, Artificial Intelligence,
Deep Learning, and Natural
Language Processing.
Career Outcomes
The programme will build you for aspirational career as
Software
Software Engineer Programmer Support Engineer
Test Engineer
Data Analyst Business Analyst BI Developer Big Data Engineer
Data Researcher
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Key Benefits of BITS Pilani WILP
Unlock Cutting-Edge Technologies &
Industry Practices
Stay ahead of the curve with future-ready tools, methods, and frameworks used by
leading professionals worldwide.
Master Hands-On Learning Skills
Apply real world concepts in virtual & remote labs, case studies and simulations
that build practical mastery.
Be a Top-Notch Professional in Your Field
Sharpen your expertise, build leadership skills, and accelerate your career growth
with industry-relevant learning.
Learn from Best Minds & Industry Experts
Gain insights and mentorship from top faculty and experienced professionals who
shape the future of industries.
Grow Without a Career Break
Continue your learning alongside your job, upgrading your skills without taking a
career break.
Become Alumni of a Top Institution
Earn credentials from a globally recognised institution and join a powerful, lifelong
alumni network
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Student
Our programmes are designed to help you grow, excel, and advance in your
career. By combining industry-relevant skills with academic excellence, we
Learning ensure that your learning journey leads to real, measurable progress.
Whether you’re looking to boost productivity, stay motivated, or take the next
Journey step in your professional path, our courses empower you to achieve more.
Invest in yourself today and build a future where you’re not just keeping up
but leading the way.
Programme Live Sessions from Lab Sessions for
Orientation BITS Experts Practical Learning
Assessment & Campus Immersion Workplace Project
Mentoring Programme or Dissertation
Convocation & Become a
Degree Award BITS Alumni
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Live Interactive and Engaging
Learning Methodology
Live Learning
Live sessions for each course
32 hours of live instruction of each course on weekends in an interactive mode.
Faculty-guided | hands-on learning
Solve real life case studies, assignments & more and receive feedback on the
same from the faculty members.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning Centres
Learning centres at major cities will go live in 2026 that will have physical labs
and faculty members at one place for learners to conduct experiments & practical.
Campus Immersion Programme
Opportunity to visit the BITS campus to learn, experience labs, network with peers
and get mentored by BITS leadership.
Project Based Learning
Final Semester Project
Learners pick project from their workplace or industry dissertation to apply their
learning and suggest improvements.
Develop Problem Solving Skills
Identify, analyse, and effectively find solutions utilising critical thinking
& analytical reasoning.
Self-Learning
Flexible learning with access to digital resources
Learners can access e-learning content, recorded sessions, and assignments
on our LMS anytime, anywhere.
Library access to books & journals.
Learners get subscription to the world's largest collection of eBooks and other
reading resources through OpenAthens.
Flexible Learning
You can take a break to attend personal or professional commitment. Come back & join from where left
(Please take advise from your programme co-ordinator on details).
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Labs & Practical Session
Our programmes are designed for real-world impact. With hands-on simulations and remote labs, you
don’t just learn you apply. Gain practical experience, sharpen problem-solving skills, and master
industry-relevant techniques in a dynamic, immersive environment.
Virtual Remote Simulation, AR /
Labs Labs VR & Web Based
Software (for design, Physical lab equipment Manipulate parameters
analysis, modelling, and operated & controlled by to understand their
simulation) hosted on students from remote impact in a real-world
the cloud and accessible locations. system.
online from anywhere.
Lab Infrastructure
Access comprehensive big data infrastructure with Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and MongoDB.
Cloud-based analytics platforms, R/Python environments, and enterprise data visualization tools like
Tableau and Power BI.
Hands-on Experience
Process massive datasets, build predictive analytics models, create data pipelines, and develop business
intelligence dashboards. Work with streaming data analytics and implement end-to-end data science projects
using industry-standard tools.
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Tools & Technologies You Will Learn
Campus Immersion Programmes
Learners have the opportunity to visit BITS Pilani campuses for specially curated immersion
modules. These sessions offer face-to-face interactions with faculty, hands-on lab experiences,
peer networking, and a glimpse into the vibrant campus life.
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Earn a Prestigious Degree and
Alumni Status of BITS Pilani
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners are awarded a formal degree during the
convocation ceremony, just like on-campus students. This degree comes with the prestigious
BITS Pilani alumni status, unlocking lifelong recognition and connection to a global network.
About BITS Alumni Association
Graduates can join BITSAA (BITS Alumni Association), a thriving global community of BITSians.
Membership offers access to alumni events, mentorship opportunities, and a range of career and
networking benefits. The registration process is simple and can be completed online post-graduation.
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Programme Curriculum
The programme features 12 courses between Semester 1-3, and a Dissertation in
Semester 4. All the courses will be offered using contact sessions over a technology
enabled platform.
First Semester Second Semester
● Mathematical foundations for ● Introduction to Statistical Methods
Data Science ● Elective - 1
● Introduction to Data Science ● Elective - 2
● Computer Organization and System ● Elective - 3
Software
● Data Structures and Algorithm
Design
Third Semester Fourth Semester
● Big Data Systems ● Dissertation
● Elective - 4
● Elective - 5
● Elective - 6
General Pool of Electives ● Data Visualization and
● Data Warehousing Interpretation
● Graphs – Algorithms and Mining ● Stream Processing and Analytics
● Deep Learning* ● Information Retrieval
● Probabilistic Graphical Models ● Artificial and Computational
Intelligence
● Optimization Techniques for Analytics
● Machine Learning*
● Data Management for Machine Learning
● Applied Machine Learning
● Natural Language Processing
Note: *Machine Learning course is a prerequisite for Deep Learning elective course.
Choice of Electives is made available to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester.
Students' choice will be taken a s one of the factors while deciding on the Electives offered.
However, Electives finally offered will be at the discretion of the Institute.
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Courses Wise Syllabus
Mathematical Foundations for Data Science
● Vector and matrix algebra, systems of linear algebraic equations and their solutions
● Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization of matrices
● Multivariate calculus, vector calculus, Jacobian and Hessian, multivariate Taylor series,
gradient descent, unconstrained optimization, constrained optimization, nonlinear
optimization, stochastic gradient descent, dimensionality reduction and PCA, optimization for
support vector machines
Introduction to Statistical Methods
● Basic probability concepts
● Conditional probability
● Bayes Theorem
● Probability distributions
● Continuous and discrete distributions
● Transformation of random variables
● Estimating mean
● Variance
● Covariance
● Hypothesis Testing Maximum likelihood
● ANOVA single factor, dual factor
● Time series analysis: AR, MA, ARIMA, SARIMA
● Sampling based on distribution
● Statistical significance
● Gaussian Mixture Model
● Expectation Maximization
Data Warehousing
● Introduction, evolution of data warehousing
● Decision support systems
● Goals, benefit, and challenges of data warehousing
● Architecture
● Aata warehouse information flows
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● Software and hardware requirements
● Approaches to data warehouse design
● Creating and maintaining a data warehouse
● Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and multi-dimensional data, multi-dimensional modeling
● View materialization● Data marts
● Data warehouse metadata
● Data mining
Computer Organization & Software Systems
● Programmer model of CPU
● Basic concept of buses and interrupts
● Memory subsystem organization
● I/O organization
● Concept of assembler, linker & loader
● Types of operating systems
● Concept of process
● OS functions: Process scheduling, Memory management, I/O management and related issues
Graphs - Algorithms and Mining
● Basic concepts of graphs and digraphs connectivity, reachability and vulnerability
● Trees, tournaments and matroids
● Planarity
● Routing and matching problems
● Representations
● Various algorithms Applications
● Introduction to graph mining, Graph Pattern Mining, Graph Classification, Graph Compression,
graph model, graph dynamics, social network analysis, visualization, summarization, graph
clustering, link analysis, applications of graph patterns
Big Data Systems
● What is big data - are existing systems sufficient?
● Data Warehouse v/s Data Lakes
● Hadoop – Components
● Storage - Relational DBs/ NoSQL dbs / HDFS / HBase / Object Data stores – S3
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● Serialization
● Interfaces - Hive/ Pig
● Stream Processing
● Spark
● Mahout
Deep Learning
● Common Architectural Principles of Deep Networks
● Building Blocks of Deep Networks
● ● Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
● Recurrent Neural Networks
● Recursive Neural Networks
● Building Deep Networks with ND4J
● Applications to Sequence Data
● Anomaly Detection
● Tuning Deep Networks
● Vectorization
Probabilistic Graphical Models
● HMM, Markov Random Field, Bayesian networks, Representation, Learning, Inference
● Dynamic Bayesian Networks and Temporal Bayesian networks, applications
Optimization Techniques for Analytics
● Role of optimization in different types of analytics
● Introduction to Linear Programming
● LP Model and graphical solution
● Primal Simplex method
● Dual Simplex and Post Optimality Analysis, Revised Simplex method with examples
● Application of linear programming in transportation
● Assignment problems
● Integer linear programming
● Mixed integer programming
● complexity analysis, branch and bound techniques
● Goal programming
● Network models - critical path method and PERT
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● Dynamic programming
● Game theory
● Additional meta heuristic techniques
● 2-3 case studies from relevant industry domains
Data Management for Machine Learning
● Data Models and Query Languages: Relational, Object-Relational, NoSQL data models
● Declarative (SQL) and Imperative (Map Reduce) Querying
● Data Encoding: Evolution, Formats, Models of dataflow
● Machine learning workflow
● Data management challenges in ML workflow
● Data Pipelines and patterns
● Data Pipeline Stages: Data extraction, ingestion, cleaning, wrangling, versioning,
transformation, exploration, feature management
● Modern Data Infrastructure: Diverse data sources, Cloud data warehouses and lakes, Data
Ingestion tools, Data transformation and modelling tools, Workflow orchestration platforms
● ML model metadata and Registry, ML Observability, Data privacy and anonymity
Natural Language Processing
● Natural Language Understanding and Generation
● N-gram and Neural Language Models
● Word to Vectors / Word Embedding (Skip gram/CBOW, Glove, BERT/ XLM, MURIL),
● Part of Speech Tagging
● Hidden Markov Models
● Parsing - Syntactic, Statistical, Dependency, Word Sense Disambiguation, Semantic Web
Ontology
Introduction to Data Science
● Data Analytics
● Data and Data Models
● Data wrangling
● Feature Engineering
● Classification and Prediction
● Association Analysis
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● Clustering
● Anomaly Detection
● Exploratory / explanatory data analysis with visual storytelling
● Ethics for Data Science
Information Retrieval
● Organization, representation, and access to information
● Categorization, indexing, and content analysis
● Data structures for unstructured data
● Design and maintenance of such data structures, indexing and indexes, retrieval, and
classification schemes
● Use of codes, formats, and standards
● Analysis, construction and evaluation of search and navigation techniques
● Search engines and how they relate to the above. Multimedia data and their representation and
search
Data visualization and Interpretation
● Visualization as a Discovery tool
● Visualization skills for the masses
● The Visualization methodology
● Visualization design objectives
● Exploratory vs. explanatory analysis
● Understanding the context for data presentations, 3-minute story, Effective Visuals
● Gestalt principles of visual perception, Visual Ordering, Decluttering, Story Telling,
Visualization Design
Stream Processing and Analytics
● Real Time, Streaming Data & Sources, Real time streaming system architecture, Characteristics
of a Real Time Architecture and Processing
● Configuration and Coordination Systems: Distributed State and Issues, Coordination and
Configuration using Apache ZooKeeper
● Data Flow Management: Distributed Data Flows, Various Data Delivery and Processing
Requirements, N+1 Problem, Apache Kafka (High-Throughput Distributed Messaging)
● Processing Stream Data with Storm
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● Overview of Data Storage – Requirements: Need for long-term storage for a real time processing
framework, In-memory Storage, No-Sql Storage Systems, Choosing a right storage solution
● Visualizing Data: Requirements, Principles and tools
● Bounds of Random variables, Poisson Processors, Maintaining Simple Statistics from Data
Streams, Sliding Windows and computing statistics over sliding windows, Data Synopsis (Sampling,
Histograms, Wavelets, DFT), Exact Aggregation, Timed Counting and Summation, Multi Resolution
Time Series Aggregation, Stochastic Optimization
● Statistical Approximation to Streaming Data: Probabilities and Distributions, Sampling Procedures
for Streaming Data, Approximating Streaming Data with Sketching, Registers and Hash Functions,
Working with Sets, The Bloom Filter, Distinct Value Sketches, The Count-Min Sketch
● Clustering techniques for Streaming Data; Classification methods: Decision Tree (VFDT) Evaluating
stream processing algorithms
● Case Studies in Designing solutions to streaming data
Artificial and Computational Intelligence
● Agents and environments, Task Environments, Working of agents
● Uninformed Search Algorithms: Informed Search
● Local Search Algorithms & Optimization Problems: Genetic Algorithm
● Searching with Non-Deterministic Actions, Partial Information and Online search agents, Game
Playing, Constraint Satisfaction Problem, Knowledge Representation using Logics: TT-Entail for
inference from truth table, Proof by resolution, Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining,
Inference in FOL, Unification & Lifting, Forward chaining, Backward Chaining, Resolution
● Probabilistic Representation and Reasoning: Inference using full joint distribution, Representation of
Conditional Independence using BN, Reinforcement Learning
● Difference between crisp and fuzzy logic, shapes of membership function, Fuzzification and
defuzzification, fuzzy logic reasoning
● Decision making with fuzzy information, Fuzzy Classification
● Connectionist Models: Introduction to Neural Networks, Hopfield Networks, Perceptron Learning,
Backpropagation & Competitive Learning
● Applications of Neural Net: Speech, Vision, Traveling Salesman
● Genetic Algorithms - Chromosomes, fitness functions, and selection mechanisms
● Genetic algorithms: crossover and mutation, Genetic programming
Machine Learning
● Introduction to Machine Learning, Various kinds of learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised
Learning, Model Selection
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● Bayesian Learning
● MAP Hypothesis, MDL Principle, Bias Variance Decomposition, Bayes Optimal Classifier, Naive
Bayes Classifier
● Linear Models for Regression, Linear Models for Classification
● Non-Linear models, Decision trees
● Instance Based Learning, KNN Algorithm, CBR Learning
● Support Vector Machines, VC Dimension; Neural Networks, Perceptron Learning, Back Propagation
Algorithm
● Introduction to Genetic Algorithms
Dissertation
A student registered in this course must take a topic in an area of professional interest drawn from the
on the job work requirement which is simultaneously of direct relevance to the degree pursued by the
student as well as to the employing / collaborating organization of the student and submit a
comprehensive report at the end of the semester working under the overall supervision and guidance of
a professional expert who will be deemed as the supervisor for evaluation of all components of the
dissertation. Normally the Mentor of the student would be the Dissertation supervisor and in case
Mentor is not approved as the supervisor, Mentor may play the role of additional supervisor. The final
grades for dissertation are non-letter grades namely Excellent, Good, Fair and Poor, which do not go
into CGPA computation.
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Assessment Methodology
Continuous Assessment
Quizzes, assignments, mid-semester and
comprehensive exam
Case studies & Assignments
Real-world cases used as in-class
problem-solving exercises
Dissertation/ Project Work
• Apply learnings to a complex, real-world project
• Demonstrate understanding of learnt concepts
Mode of Examination
● Applicable for students admitted from April 2026 batch onward.
● Semesters 1–3 include mid-semester and comprehensive exams for each course.
● In-person exams mostly held on Friday, Saturday or Sunday at designated centers.
● Quizzes/assignments conducted online via Learning Management System (LMS).
● Semester 4 includes Dissertation/Project Work as per guidelines.
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Exam Centre for Indian Students
Students can take exams at any of our 36 designated centres, including:
Delhi NCR - Delhi, Delhi NCR - Faridabad,
Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada,
Delhi NCR - Greater Noida,
Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram,
South North Delhi NCR - Gurugram, Jaipur, Chandigarh,
Zone Coimbatore, Madurai and Mysore. Zone Lucknow, Pilani and Udaipur.
Ahilya Nagar (Ahmednagar), Ahmedabad, Goa,
Indore, Bhopal, Mumbai, Mumbai - Navi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar and
West Mumbai - Thane, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Surat East Jamshedpur.
Zone and Vadodara. Zone
Exam Centre for International Students
● A designated international exam centre is available in Dubai.
● Students outside India and Dubai can opt for online exams by submitting:
a) Scanned copy of valid visa for the country in which you are currently residing.
b) Scanned copy of government-issued ID from the residing country.
c) HR recommendation or endorsement letter from the employer, stating the location of your work.
● Indian students temporarily based out of India can also avail online exams on request with
the above-mentioned documents.
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Fee Structure
The following fees schedule is applicable for candidates seeking
new admission during the academic year 2025-26.
Application Fees Admission Fees Semester Fees
(one time) (one time) (per semester)
`1,500 `16,500 `75,100
Easy Monthly Payment Option with 0% Interest and 0 Down Payment
Instant EMI option with 0% interest and 0 Down Payment is now available
that allows you to pay programme fee in an easy and convenient way.
● Instant online approval in seconds
● No Credit Cards/ CIBIL score required
● Easy & Secure online process using Aadhaar and PAN number
● Anyone with a Salary Account with Netbanking can apply Option to submit fee
using easy - EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment
Admissions Open for April 2026 Batch
All the above fees are non-refundable.
Important: For every course in the programme, institute will recommend textbooks,
students would need to procure these textbooks on their own.
Click here to learn more
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How to Apply
Login to our Application Centre to apply for the programme. Click Here.
1 Fill the Application Form
Review & Pay the Application Fee
2
Verify your details and pay the application fee
3 Submit Mentor & Employer Info
4 Upload relevant documents
Selection & admission offer
5 Admissions cell will review your application to be
offered the admission over email or application
portal within 2-3 weeks.
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Students Speak
I was looking for an upskilling programme that meets my career
aspirations without any career break and BITS Pilani WILP was
exactly what I needed. My experience with the faculty was great and
the concepts I learnt here are relevant in real-time situations as well.
C R Bhargavi
Software Engineer, Ford Motor Pvt. Ltd.
I was looking for a program where I could learn multiple things
relevant to my work profile. I then heard of BITS Pilani WILP. My
overall journey with WILP has been amazing. I’ve learned a lot
and now I am more confident at my workplace. I am able to
explain complex things to people easily, which is ultimately helping
my entire team to perform better.
Prashant Thakre
Technical Architect, GE Healthcare
I truly see my decision of pursuing a degree programme from
BITS Pilani WILP as the best career move so far. This programme
equipped me with world-class skills, technologies and in-depth
knowledge in this field that helped me to become the leader.
Learning without a career break from the best faculty to weekend
classes, recorded lectures, everything was just perfect!
Abhishek Kumar Mishra
Leader, Data Science, Brilio Technologies
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BITS Pilani WILP Head Office
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar,
Medchal District, Telangana, India – 500 078
Regional Offices
Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore
[Link] Call: 9240018899