IIT Madras’ BSc data science course wins best online program award

The first-of-its-kind program makes it possible for students to study from IIT Madras without attempting the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Students from any stream can enrol and there is no age limit. 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras’ BS program in Data Science and Applications has won the Best Online Program Award - Silver in the Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards.  

IIT Madras announced this on Twitter. It tweeted, “@iitmadras is proud to share that our BS program in Data Science and Applications @iitm_bs has won the ‘Best Online Program Award - Silver’ in the Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards. @EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp @QSCorporate #QSReimagine #AnaivarukkumIITM #IITMforAll” 

The first-of-its-kind program makes it possible for students to study from IIT Madras without attempting the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). This directly benefits the students from rural areas and economically disadvantaged backgrounds for whom attending JEE coaching classes would be a significant hurdle.  

The program also offers up to 100 per cent scholarships for deserving students in financial need. Students who are currently in Class 12 can 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 and there is no age limit. 

The students who have studied English and mathematics in Class 10 are also eligible to apply. As the classes are conducted online, there is also no geographic limit. According to IIT Madras, BSc in Programming and Data Science 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.  

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