A 4-year degree in Data Science is provided by IIT-Madras; JEE eligibility is not necessary

One of the most anticipated admission tests in India is JEE. Numerous students want to pass this test since doing so can greatly advance their engineering careers. You can be accepted into one of India’s most prominent IIT institutes by succeeding in JEE. However, the number of students that show up for tests compared to the number of seats offered is not particularly realistic. Despite their best efforts, many students might not be able to get the specific score needed to secure a place. However, there is still time for you to pursue your passions; the world is not over. If you are unable to pass the JEE, you have several possibilities.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) recently announced that its BSc in Programming and Data Science would have an option for a four-year BS Degree in Data Science and Applications due to “strong demand from the students.” Students may do an 8-month apprenticeship or a project with businesses or research organizations as part of their BS degree.

According to IIT-Madras, this program is created to give students a variety of entrance and departure points where they can obtain a certificate, diploma, or degree. This gives students flexibility and gives them the freedom to decide what they want to get out of the program.

Students presently enrolled in Class 12 may also apply and be accepted into the program. Those who are admitted will begin the program once they have completed Class 12. Any stream of students may enroll. No age restriction applies. Anyone who completed Math and English in Class 10 is qualified to apply. There is no regional restriction because the lessons are offered online. More than 13,000 students are now enrolled in the program, with Tamil Nadu having the highest proportion, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. In 111 cities around India, there are 116 testing locations where in-person tests are given. Additionally, the U.A.E., Bahrain, Kuwait, and Sri Lanka now have test centers available.

IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti stated, “The institute is pleased to provide this well-designed, modern BS in Data Science and Applications degree, providing access to IIT quality education in an accessible way to learners across the country. Data Science is one of the hot subjects right now. This curriculum places a strong emphasis on employment in a field where there is a considerable need for qualified personnel.”

Students will learn data management techniques, how to visualize patterns for managerial insights, how to model uncertainties, and how to develop models that help with forecasting so they can make wise business decisions. The students receive substantial hands-on training as well as experience learning to prepare them to meet industry requirements. In addition, IIT Madras helps students who have finished the diploma level of the program find internships and jobs.

Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, professor in charge of the BS in Data Science and Applications at IIT Madras, elaborated on the motivations for this new endeavor. “Since Data Science is a multidisciplinary field, this BS degree from IIT Madras is available to students from all backgrounds,” he added. IIT Madras offers degrees in the humanities and commerce to its students as well. This degree may be completed while attending an on-campus program or while holding a full-time job because the course material is delivered online and the in-person tests are held on Sundays.

Through this ground-breaking approach, students can attend IIT Madras without taking the very competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). This immediately assists the underprivileged students from remote regions who would otherwise find it difficult to join JEE coaching programs. The program also provides eligible students with financial needs with up to 100% scholarships.

Additionally, Dr. Vignesh Muthuvijayan, Professor In-Charge of the BS in Data Science and Applications at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, stated that admission to the program is not dependent on passing the JEE. In contrast to other admission exams, this program’s qualification procedure is more broad-based. IIT Madras can admit all competent applicants without any numerical restrictions because of its cutting-edge pedagogy. IIT Madras has developed one of the most inclusive models in the nation with the help of significant scholarships.

The BS program at IIT Madras will serve as a foundation for producing knowledgeable and marketable professionals in a data-driven environment. The IIT Madras team is sure that this inclusive and cost-effective educational paradigm would greatly increase the reach of IITs and meet the urgent need of students for access to a top-notch education.

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