News & Updates

The deadline for applications to IIT Madras's completely online degree in Programming & Data Science is approaching.

IIT Madras, a premier institute, last year introduced a unique online B.Sc Degree program in Programming & Data Science aimed at producing graduates who will be employable in a sector that presently has a high demand.

The program is delivered online. Students from any stream, any qualification, and any age may apply.  

The program has 3 admission intake cycles each year.

For the September, intake cycle, IIT-Madras has extended the program to grant a 4-Year B.S. in Programming and Data Science.
The program now, therefore, has multiple exit pathways ->
1. Foundational Certificate
2. Diploma
3. B.Sc. Degree (3-year equivalent)
4. B.S. Degree (4-year equivalent)  
Students can complete the program in 3-6 years at their pace.

This is a great opportunity for students who wish to get into the high-demand IT sector with hot skills.  And this also benefits students who don't have PCM (or MPC) stream in their Class 12.

Other additions to the program this year:
- Candidates who have qualified for JEE-Adv need not take the Qualifier test.  They get direct entry into the Foundational Program
- Candidates who have just moved from Grade 11 to Grade 12 can apply.  If they qualify for the Qualifier Test, they can join the Foundational Program after their Class 12.
- Candidates, irrespective of when they had completed their Grade 12, can also apply (even if it were 2 decades ago!)

Admission Process:
1. Apply to the program
2. Complete a 4-week Qualifier Process (for Regular entry candidates)
3. If qualified, you will be allowed to take the Qualifier Exam
4. You get enrolled into the program if you qualify in the Qualifier Exam

Key Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 19th August 2022.
- Qualifier Phase Week 1 Starts: 05th September 2022
- Qualifier Exam: 16th October 2022

For details regarding the program, click here.