For the first time, you can work towards an undergraduate degree / diploma from an IIT regardless of your age or location, and with a wide range of academic backgrounds.
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There are three levels in our Online Degree program and to get a BSc Degree in programming and Data Science from IIT Madras, a learner has to successfully complete all three levels. There is also the flexibility to exit at any level. Depending on the courses completed, the learner can receive Foundational Certificate from Centre for Continuing Education, IIT Madras or Diploma(s) from IIT Madras.
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Every year is divided into three terms of four months each - January Term, May Term and September Term.
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Each term of four months has 12 weeks of coursework (video lectures and assignments), 3 in-person invigilated Quizzes and End Term Exams.
Foundational Level
The Foundational Level comprises courses in Mathematics, Statistics, Basics of Programming and Python, and English. These courses have been chosen to ensure that the learner who passes these successfully is well prepared to proceed to the Diploma Level courses.
Options on successful completion
Learners have the following two options when they successfully complete all 8 Foundational Level courses:
Exit: The learner may exit with a Foundational Certificate from Centre for Continuing Education, IIT Madras.
Proceed to next level: The learner can join the Diploma Level.
Diploma Level
There are two sections in the Diploma Level with courses for Diploma in Programming and courses for Diploma in Data Science. Each of these diplomas comprises 5 core courses and 1 skill enhancement course. These Diploma Level courses assume that the learner is well-versed with courses taught in the fundamental level.
Options on successful completion
Learners have the following options based on the courses completed in this level:
They may exit with a Diploma in Programming from IIT Madras.
They may exit with a Diploma in Data Science from IIT Madras.
They may exit with both Diplomas from IIT Madras.
If a learner has completed all the courses in Foundational Level and both Diplomas, he/she can proceed to the Degree Level.
Degree Level
The Degree Level has courses that complete the requirements for the BSc degree.
Requirements for registration
The learner should have cleared all 8 Foundational Level courses and all 12 Diploma Level courses.
Exit
Once the learner successfully completes 40 credits from Degree Level courses, they can exit with a BSc Degree in Programming & Data Science from IIT Madras.
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