IIT Madras BS Data Science Open To All Subject Streams

Applications are now open for Sep 2024 batch of the niche Online Degree program in Data Science & Applications, offered by IIT Madras, open to students from any subject stream, aimed at producing graduates who will be employable in a very high demand sector.

Eligibility

1. It is expected that the applicants have studied Mathematics and English in Class 10.

2. Anyone who has passed Class 12 or equivalent can apply irrespective of age or academic background. Those who qualify can join the program immediately.

3. School students who have appeared/passed in their Class 11 final exams (i.e., studying in Class 12 now) can apply irrespective of their group/stream/board. Those who qualify can join the program after passing Class 12.

Program structure/progression and multiple exit stages: There are FOUR LEVELS in the Online Degree program and to get a BS Degree in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras, a learner has to successfully complete all.

Level 1: Foundation Level (8 courses) --> Exit option: Foundational Certificate

Level 2: Diploma Level (courses + 2 projects per diploma) --> Exit option: Diploma in Programming or Diploma in Data Science or Both

Level 3: Degree Level (28 credits after completing both Diplomas) --> Exit with B.Sc in Programming & Data Science
Level 4: B.S. Degree (28 credits after Degree level) << BS Level added in 2022

Modes of Entry and Selection process

1. Regular Entry

a. Any candidate, irrespective of the stream, is eligible.

b. All regular entry applicants must go through the 4-week Qualifier Process to earn admission to the Foundation Level.

c. At the end of the 4 weeks, a qualifier exam will be conducted for eligible candidates based on the content covered in the 4 weeks of study.

2. JEE-based Entry

Candidates qualified to appear for current year’s JEE Advanced can directly join the program (i.e., no need to go through the Qualifier process)

Key dates

Last date of application: 15 Sep 2024

Qualifier phase: Starts 20 Sep 2024

Qualifier exam: 27 Oct 2024

Check IIT-Madras-BS-DataScience for complete details about eligibility, modes of entry, qualifier process, exit options/conditions et al.