An International Data Corporation (IDC) report predicts that ‘‘from 2005 to 2020, the digital universe will grow by a factor of 300, from 130 Exabyte to 40 000 Exabyte’’ and that ‘‘from now until 2020 will about double every two years. This staggering growth has resulted in emerging trends such as Internet of Things, cognitive computing, Big Data and the cyber physical systems. To cater to these domains, there is huge requirement of professionals who are trained in such technology sectors.