You don’t want to miss the premier alumni status of No.1 Institution.

Your entry ticket to Data Science world is here. Done with high school? If yes, jump in.

Yes, you heard it right. I know I am making this statement at a time when COVID-19 is all around and literally everything is affected due to the same. And, the Education sector is no exception to this panic deluge. Mathematics and English of class Xth standard is the basic eligibility. It all looks fancy till now, right?

As of now Entrance exams like JEE mains, JEE advanced are the only routes which can help you to earn the bachelor’s degree from the coveted IITs, NITs or from any other reputed centrally funded engineering institutions. Not anymore, disruption is here! You can earn an alumni status of IIT Madras. Yes, you heard it right. Welcome to the world’s first online BSc Degree Program in Programming and Data science, rolled out from the coveted top-ranked IIT Madras. And, you don’t need to crack that tuff nut of IIT Entrance exam for the same.

Trust me the noble approach of IIT M in terms of inclusivity for the people to fulfil their wish for a prestigious IIT Madras alumni dream that too in a sector which is in high demand is truly appreciable.

It’s always better to streamline your career path at an early stage and why not choose a sector which is booming and statistics never lie. A phenomenal increase in computing power and the advancement of tools in the present scenario is a major factor in charting the growth of the data science field to leverage the power of enormous data around ourselves.

A little bit of Google activity will tell you that why data scientist is the sexiest job of the 21st century and an array of figures and statistics is the reason behind this stance. Few insights are enlisted here-

 IBM’s report tells that by 2020 only the number of US Data professionals will increase by 3, 64,000 openings which could take the toll to 27, 20,000.

 In AIM (Analytics India Magazine) 2018 report, this industry in INDIA is estimated worth $2.71 billion annually in revenues and in 2019, the analytics industry has grown to a size of $3.03 billion. This is expected to double by 2025.

 India is 2nd highest country to recruit employees in the field of data science or data analytics, etc. with around 50, 000 positions available, second only to the United States.

Why not press the start button today in a domain which is so prime and literally the need of so many industries. When reputed professors from INDIA’s №1 technical institute IIT MADRAS are all open to set up and build your foundation in the wide horizons of Data science field, then why not to jump on the roller coaster to experience a premium quality education ride from the comfort of your home. Also, when you compare the fee structure of this course with any equivalent courses from top institutions you will find it at par, but flexibility and comfort features of this program differentiate it by margin.

RESTRICTIONS: This tag is a Misnomer for this course.

You will definitely realize how high this program is ranked in terms of inclusivity and openness in eligibility.

Restrictions in terms of age/stream/geographical parameter are not in place.

Are you pursuing a college course right now? It’s okay, not a problem. This course can be pursued alongside.

Previously enrolled in a bachelor’s degree? No issue, IIT M got your back.

Don’t be sceptical that since this program is first of its kind to be delivered in an online mode, so your degree might not be valued by other institutions in case you plan for masters after it. That’s not the case. Simply put, if anywhere you are being asked to meet the basic criteria of having a general BSc degree/graduation, then this degree will be as valid as any other BSc degree that’s provided through regular in-campus mode across the country.

Check this YouTube link https://youtu.be/6HBw12FqZ7E which will take you to an official webinar session wherein IIT M professors themselves clarifies the various nuances with regard to this new age out of the box curriculum. Better to clear your doubts now than regretting later.

A quick summary of the bouquet on offer:

The full program is divided into three levels and each level provides the flexibility to exit. If you complete all three levels comprising of total 31 courses, you get the BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras.

 Level 1: Foundational Level

8 Courses, Completion Time Range: 8 months-3 years

Option to exit with “Foundational Certificate from Centre of Continuing Education, IIT Madras”

 Level 2: Diploma level

This comprised of two diploma courses having 6 courses each.

i. “Diploma in Programming from IIT Madras”

ii. “Diploma in Data Science from IIT Madras”

Total 12 Courses, Completion Time Range: 1 year-3 year.

Option to exit with one diploma or both diplomas.

 Level 3: Degree Level

11 Courses, Completion Time Range: 1 year-3year

Exit with “BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras”

Now comes the hot point. How to get into this boat?

Direct diploma only entry is also on cards aimed for the lot who are already well versed with the fundamentals taught in Foundational level courses but this mode of direct entry is planned for the latter half of 2021. As soon as it will go live, I will re-share this article with updated content. So let’s keep it at bay for now.

Regular Entry Mode, the one which will start from basics is set to wrap applications latest by 15 September 2020. So, now you know how much time you got to browse and gather further info.

Also, an exception is made for those who cleared 12th std. in the current Pandemic year 2020 only, subject to fulfilling all the 3 criteria shown below.

Every applicant needs to undergo a Qualifier process which requires everyone to appear for an in-person invigilated 3 hours Qualifier Exam. The best part is that every applicant will be given access to 4 weeks coursework which is itself part of the level 1 foundational course. It’s simply like you are provided with a month-long content and based on that only you will appear for assignments/exam, unlike the year-long tiring and lengthy JEE preparation.

Even if you are starting your graduation journey and you have applied for admission to campus mode full-time courses in your choice of domain, just give it a thought. To gain additional knowledge in a brewing field like Data science that too through an official structured framework conceptualized from scratch by a premier authority like IIT Madras, is worth pondering.

One tip: At least share (now) this limited and exciting news with your affiliates, you might end up helping at least one individual unknowingly.

You have read it all and now here’s the most important asset that will suffice all your doubts.

URL: www.onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in

Late is not an option, at least in this case.