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.