In a first of its kind, the IIT Madras on Tuesday launched an online BSc degree course on Programming and Data Science, making it world’s first such programme. With this, one can study at IIT Madras completely online. The best thing about this programme is that it has multiple entry and exit points so you can choose the model you need as per your own professional requirements -and you don't need to appear for JEE to apply.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has been ranked as the best Indian institute in India, as per the NIRF ranking. The course will be imparted online while its assessment including the exams will be done in an offline mode. The course has no age limit and students who have passed class 12 can also take it up.
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank said that it is the first-ever entirely online degree programme and said that he dedicates this to all the students of India. He commented that the country was in need of such a course. He said that students who graduate from IITs are leading India by heading the top-notch companies today.
Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras said that through these courses, the institute aims to reach a larger number of students.
The course comes with multiple entries and exit points. Students can get a certificate, diploma, and degree based on when they exit the course. After completing class 12, students will have to pursue a foundation course while those who have a college-level degree can directly enroll at the diploma level.