WORLD’S FIRST EVER ONLINE B.SC. DEGREE IN PROGRAMMING AND DATA SCIENCE

July 2, 2020

Union HRD Minister launched World’s first ever online B.Sc. degree in Programming and Data Science.

About:

  • The programme has been prepared and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), which is ranked No.1 in India Rankings 2020 by NIRF.

  • The program will have videos from the faculty, weekly assignments and in-person invigilated exams just like any other regular course.

  • This programme is open to anyone who has passed Class 12th, with English and Maths at the Class 10th level, and enrolled in any on-campus UG course. The current batch of students who are completing their Class 12th in 2020 are eligible to apply.

  • Graduates and working professionals can also take up this programme.

  • Data Science is one of the fastest growing sectors that is predicted to create 11.5 million jobs by 2026.

Source : PIB