Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Applications

IIT Madras, India's top technical institute, offers the world's first 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Data Science and Applications. This program provides options to exit earlier in the foundation, diploma, or BSc degree level.

Program Overview

• More than 36,000 students are currently studying in the program.
• Over 20,000 students are pursuing this program along with another degree.
• More than 3,000 working professionals are studying in the program.
• Over 850 students have secured admission to Masters/PhD programs within and outside India.
• More than 20 BS students have ranked in the top 100 of the GATE Exam 2024.

Awards and Recognition

Best Online Program

The program has been awarded by QS Reimagine Education & The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Scholarship Opportunities

Learners with an income of less than 5LPA are eligible for up to 75% fee waivers. Over 2,000 students study for free.

Program Accessibility

No Age Limit

Learners of any age and from anywhere in the world can study in this program. The current age range of learners is 17 to 81 years.

Mode of Study

The program includes:

• Pre-recorded and synchronous sessions
• Weekly online assignments
• In-person quizzes

Curriculum

Data Science Courses

• ML Foundations
• Deep Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Computer Vision
• LLMs
• Big Data

Programming Courses

• Python
• Java
• PostGreSQL
• Linux commands
• C programming
• Full Stack Application Development

Frameworks and Libraries

• Flask
• Vue
• NumPy
• Scikitlearn
• Pytorch
• OpenCV
• Kafka
• Many more relevant for Data Science applications

Business Courses

• Business Data Management
• Business Analytics
• Tools in Data Science
• Financial Forensics
• Market Research
• Managerial Economics

Student Achievements

The program highlights include:

• Program Toppers
• Student's Best Projects

Admissions

Important Dates

Mandatory Requirements

Eligibility to Apply

Application Process

Admission to Foundation Level

• Regular Entry
• JEE Entry

International Students

Academics

Overall Structure

Term Structure

Course Registration

Assessments

Exam Cities

Fee Structure

Foundation Level

Diploma Level

BSc Level

BS Level

Sample Certificates

Academic Calendar

Placements

Overview

Partnerships

Placement Portal

Student Life

Paradox - Student Festivals

Student Houses & Societies

Teaching Assistants

Blog

Testimonials

Merchandise