How to Become a Data Scientist After 10th in 2025

How to Become a Data Scientist After 10th

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Data is gold! From Netflix to NASA, every industry uses data. Data scientists are in high demand with great salaries.

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After 10th, choose Science stream with Maths in 11th-12th. Stats, logic & algorithms start with a strong math base.

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Python is a must. Learn basics through online platforms. Also pick up SQL—used for handling large databases.

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Focus on statistics, probability, and linear algebra. These are core pillars of data science and machine learning.

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Use Coursera, Kaggle, YouTube, and IBM SkillsBuild to learn data visualization, analytics & ML from scratch.

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Excel, Jupyter Notebooks, Power BI, Tableau & GitHub are essential. Learn to clean, analyze & present data well.

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Showcase your projects on GitHub & LinkedIn. Build dashboards, predictions, reports—get noticed by recruiters!

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Start now. Stay curious. The earlier you begin, the sharper your edge in the world of data science!

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