IIT Madras opens admissions for BS programmes in data science and electronic systems

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has opened admissions for its BS degree programmes in data science and electronic systems. These undergraduate programmes are designed for students and working professionals seeking admission to the institute without having to take the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).”

The last date to apply for the programmes is May 20. Currently, 38,000 students are enrolled; persons outside of engineering background and working women are among those enrolled. As many as 25% of those enrolled are women and 20% of them are aged over 30. 

Students who have cleared JEE Main will be admitted directly, whereas others must complete a four-week online preparatory module followed by an in-person qualifier examination. Candidates may apply at https://study.iitm.ac.in/ 

Institute director V. Kamakoti said the programmes reflected the institute’s vision to democratise access to IIT-quality education, empowering learners. “That three of the top 10 ranks in GATE 2025 data science and AI paper were bagged by the BS data science students, including the top rank, shows that this programme does not compromise on rigour, and through this, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and future-ready India,” he said.  

While the data science programme is open to students from any stream with class 10 Mathematics and English, the electronics systems programme requires students to have studied Physics and Mathematics in classes 11 and 12.