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IIT Madras Data Science Degree Overview

May 11, 2025

IIT Madras Degree Program in Data Science and Applications

Overview

  • IIT Madras offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Data Science and Applications.
  • Options to exit with foundation, diploma, or BSc degree levels.
  • The program currently has over 36,000 students.
  • 20,000 students are pursuing it alongside another degree.
  • 3,000+ working professionals enrolled.
  • 850+ students have secured admission to Masters/PhD programs globally.
  • 20+ students in top 100 ranks of GATE Exam 2024.

Recognition and Scholarships

  • Awarded as the Best Online Program by QS Reimagine Education & The Wharton School.
  • Scholarships available, with fee waivers up to 75% for students with family income < 5LPA.
  • 2000+ students study for free.

Accessibility

  • No age limit; learners from ages 17 to 81 are enrolled.
  • Open to learners worldwide.

Mode of Study

  • Includes pre-recorded and synchronous sessions.
  • Weekly online assignments and in-person quizzes.

Course Offerings

Data Science Courses

  • Machine Learning Foundations
  • Deep Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Big Data

Programming Courses

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

Frameworks and Libraries

  • Flask, Vue, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Pytorch
  • OpenCV, Kafka, and others relevant to Data Science

Business Courses

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

Additional Information

  • Contact: [email protected] or call 7850999966.
  • IITM BS Degree Office located at ICSR Building, IIT Madras, Chennai - 600036.
  • Applications open for May 2025; Last Date: May 20, 2025; Exam Date: July 13, 2025.

Resources and Support

  • Important documents and reports available online.
  • Resources for career choices, batch summaries, and placements.

Student Life

  • Includes student festivals, houses, and societies.
  • Blogs and testimonials available for current students.

Achievements

  • Lists of program toppers and best student projects available.

For full details, visit the IIT Madras Data Science Program website.