Course: B.S. Degree in Data Science & Applications
IIT Madras, a premier institute, has started an Online B.S Degree program aimed at producing graduates who will be employable in a sector that presently has high demand - Programming and Data Science.
The program is delivered online. Students from any stream, any qualification, and any age may apply.
Students who have passed Grade 12 and those in Grade 12 may apply.
Admission is done in 3 cycles each year: Sept, January & May.
It is expected that the applicants have studied Mathematics and English in Class 10.
Program structure/progression: There are FOUR LEVELS in the Online Degree program and to get a BS/BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras, a learner has to successfully complete all three levels.
Level 1: Foundation Level (8 courses) --> Exit option: Foundational Certificate
Level 2: Diploma Level (6 Programming courses + 2 Projects per Diploma) --> Exit option: Diploma in Programming or Diploma in Data Science
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
- The expected effort to do well in one course is about 15 hours per week.
- Every term will have quizzes and an end-term exam for each course. All quizzes and end-term exams will be in-person, invigilated exams at designated centres across the country. You need to travel to the exam centre and take these exams.
Completion times: These are at learners' pace. Can be completed between 4 to 8 years.
Program Delivery
Pre-recorded lessons and assignments will be made available on our portal on a weekly basis. Learners can learn from the content released each week at their own pace but will be required to submit the weekly assignments online within stipulated deadlines.
One or two LIVE sessions per course may be conducted to clear doubts and interact with the course instructor and course support team.
Modes of Entry
1. Regular Entry (Any candidate, irrespective of the stream, is eligible)
2. JEE-based Entry
Refer 'Eligibility' tab for details.
Selection Process
Apply online (Regular entry) --> 1 month Qualifier Process (assignments & exam) --> Take the Qualifier Test --> If successful, get enrolled into Foundational level
Fee structure- Each term, pay only for the courses you register for in that specific term.
Foundation Only (32 credits): Rs.32,000
Foundation + One Diploma (59 credits): Rs.94,500
Foundation + Two Diplomas (86 credits): Rs.1,57,000
BSc Degree (114 credits): Rs.2,21,000 – Rs.2,27,000
BS Degree (142 credits): Rs.3,15,000 – Rs.3,51,000
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