Indian Institute of Technology Madras is calling for applications for the next batch of the Online Data Science Program. The program aims to make a Data Scientist out of anyone who has cleared Class XII and studied English and Mathematics in Class X. The classes for the next qualifier batch will commence in September 2021. The success of this program can be gauged from the fact that it attracted learners from as many as 27 States and five Union Territories for the Foundation level. This Program provides a unique opportunity to study from IIT Madras. Students can pursue the Diploma in Programming & Data Science along with their on-campus courses. The last date to apply for the next batch of this Data Science Program is 30 August. Interested students can apply through the website – https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in.
As a part of the application process, all the applicants will go through a qualifier process, wherein IIT Madras provides four weeks of online training. Upon completion of the online assignments, students are eligible to appear for the qualifier exam. Learners who clear the qualifier exam will be offered admission to the foundation level.