Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) BSc in Programming and Data Science now comes with an option for a four-year BS Degree in Data Science and Applications. Students can do an 8-month apprenticeship or a project with companies or research institutes. This unique program is carefully designed to offer students multiple entry and exit options where the learner can earn a certificate, diploma or degree. Data Science will teach students to manage data, visualize patterns to gain managerial insights, model uncertainties, and build models that assist in producing forecasts to make effective business decisions. IIT Madras also facilitates internships and placements for the students who have completed the diploma level of the program.
Students from any stream, who are currently in Class XII can also apply and secure admission to the program. There is no age limit. Anyone who has studied English and Mathematics in Class X is eligible to apply. Currently, more than 13,000 students are enrolled in the program, with the maximum number of students from Tamil Nadu, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. In-person exams are conducted in 116 examination centres across 111 cities in India. The examination centres have also been opened in the U.A.E., Bahrain, Kuwait and Sri Lanka. The last date to apply for the September 2022 term is 19 August 2022. Interested students can apply through the website.
Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said,“IIT Madras is happy to offer this well-designed, contemporary BS in Data Science and Applications degree, which provides access to IIT quality education in an inclusive manner to learners across the country.”
