The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced their BSc in Programming and Data Science will have an option for a four-year BS Degree in Data Science and Applications, after high demand from students. As part of the BS level, students can do an 8-month apprenticeship or a project with companies or research institutes.

This programme, as per IIT-Madras, is designed to offer students multiple entry and exit options where the learner can earn a certificate, diploma or degree. This provides flexibility to learners and empowers them to choose what they want to accomplish through this programme.

Students who are currently in Class 12 can also apply and secure admission to the programme. Those who get admissions will start the programme after successfully completing their Class 12. Students from any stream can enrol. There is no age limit. Anyone who has studied English and Mathematics in Class 10 is eligible to apply. As the classes are conducted online, there is also no geographic limit.

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of this Data Science Program is August 19, 2022. Interested students can apply through the website – https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in.

IIT Madras BS program will become a platform to create skilled and employable professionals in a data-driven world. The IIT Madras team is confident that this inclusive and affordable education model will extend IITs’ reach by orders of magnitude and address the pressing need of the learners to get access to high-quality education.