How to Start Data Science in 2026 (A Practical Roadmap)

Why data science, why now

Data is the backbone of modern products. Companies across India are hiring for data-literate roles faster than they can fill them.

The 4-step roadmap

1. Python fundamentals — variables, functions, data structures.
2. Data wrangling — pandas, numpy, cleaning messy data.
3. Visualisation & stats — find the story in the numbers.
4. Machine learning — start with regression and classification.

Build a portfolio

Pick 3 projects that solve a real problem. Ship them on GitHub with a clear README.

The best resume is a portfolio of things you've actually built.

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