My sister opted for an online BS in Data Science and Applications from IIT Madras in 2023. According to her experience, the placements for online degrees by IITM are decent, but not top notch. The placement opportunities provided by the online degree team are not up to par with the prestige of IIT Madras. 

The placement opportunities for online students are equal to those offered by Tier 3 engineering colleges. It becomes clear during placements that recruiters don't treat an online degree the same as a regular degree from IIT Madras. 

But the curriculum and faculty for the online courses are both top notch. The lectures are delivered by IITM teachers and faculty members from other well-known IITs. 

So if you take the lectures with utmost sincerity, the online degree will prepare you well enough to get an off campus job at a good company. As far as college placements are concerned, you will get a decent job opportunity. 

In the IIT Madras diploma in Data Science course, you’ll study Machine Learning from Professor Balaram Ravindran (one of the top experts in Machine Learning in India). Since this course is offered by a top institution, it delivers a brand tag which will help you to secure a good job in the corporate sector. 

The BSc Data Science Team at IIT Madras maintains a dedicated Industry Interaction Cell to ensure good placements/internship offers for students. Through college placements, this diploma is sure to get you an internship in a good company, given that you study well. Upon the completion of this diploma, you’ll exit as a certified Data Scientist. 

You can visit the official website of IITM for more details on the eligibility, curriculum, etc.- https://study.iitm.ac.in/diploma/. For this course, you need not have a background in engineering/computer science. It is meant for students, working professionals and job seekers equally, and is a great way to upskill yourself for the job market.

This is the list of courses made available by IITM under its Diploma in Data Science-

List of Courses under Diploma in Data Science by IIT Madras:

I am a second year B.Tech CSE student at IIT Madras. Here are some details about the CSE department faculty of IITM- 

The CSE faculty at IIT Madras is highly experienced. They have advanced knowledge in the fields of AI, data science, software engineering, and more. The faculty members ensure practical learning of students, and promote an interest for research. The faculty members collaborate with industry partners and publish research papers in renowned conferences and journals on a regular basis. They provide mentorship, guidance, and career counselling for the department students. The guest lectures by industry experts are an added benefit. 

Overall, the CSE faculty of IITM is supportive, experienced, and learned.

IIT Madras offers dual degree programs in several specialisations of engineering. These courses allow the students to complete their B.Tech and M.Tech together in 5 years, instead of the usual 4 years of B.Tech and 2 years of M.Tech. This saves the students a whole year, thus helping them to advance in their field at a much quicker pace. 

IIT Madras is a renowned institution known for its engineering programs, and thus, the dual degree courses at IITM hold a lot of value. 

Here are the specialisations in which IIT Madras offers a DD-

• Metallurgical & Materials Science
• Aerospace Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Automotive Engineering
• Biological Engineering
• Biomedical Design
• B.Tech Civil Engineering + M.Tech in Building Technology and Construction Management
• B.Tech Civil Engineering + M.Tech in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
• B.Tech Civil Engineering + M.Tech Structural Engineering
• B.Tech Civil Engineering + M.Tech Transportation Engineering
• B.Tech Civil Engineering + M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering
• B.Tech Civil Engineering + M.Tech Environmental Engineering
• Naval architecture & Ocean Engineering

I would recommend the dual degree courses at IIT Madras as they are a good way of completing a postgraduate degree in less time, and with the tag of a top institution. 

IIT Madras does not offer a Bsc. in Computer Science, instead it offers a Bsc. in Programming and Data Science.

Here is the eligibility criteria for admission into BSc. Programming & Data Science at IIT Madras : 

• The candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent.
• There is no age restriction for applying to this course.
• The admission is based on the candidates' performance in a qualifier test.
• Those who get the minimum required scores in the qualifier exam can register for the foundation-level course.
• Candidates eligible to appear for the most recent JEE Advanced can directly opt for the foundation-level course.

The applications can be filled on the official website of IIT Madras- https://www.iitm.ac.in/ 

The last date for Application submission is 28 May 2024. The exam date for admission into BSc. Programming & Data Science at IITM is July 7 2024.

IIT Madras accepts IIT JAM scores for MSc Mathematics admissions. 

Here are the steps to register for IIT JAM-

• Register at the JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS)- https://joaps.iitm.ac.in/ .
• After successful registration, you’ll be sent an email and SMS containing your enrollment ID.
• You can then log in to your account using your enrollment ID and password.
• Choose your Test Paper and Exam City.
• Upload Photo, Signature, 10th standard (SSC) Marksheet, PwD & Category Certificate (if applicable).
• Fill out the application form and pay the IIT JAM application fee.
• After the payment is made, a dialogue box will appear to confirm that the application form has been received successfully.

Once the JAM results are declared, if your name is in the merit list of IITM MSc. Mathematics admission, you can fill out the admission form on- https://jam.iitm.ac.in/mscadm.php

You can visit https://jam.iitm.ac.in/mscadm.php for all the details related to the entire MSc. Mathematics admission process at IIT Madras. 

I am a fourth year M.Tech CSE student at IIT Madras. Here are the M.Tech CSE placement details for 2023 at IIT Madras-

• Lowest CTC- INR 12 LPA 
• Highest CTC- INR 54,21,616LPA
• Median CTC- INR 24.50 LPA

Here are some names from a long list of recruiters that visited the IITM campus for placements- Accenture, Aditya Birla Science and Technology Company Private Limited, Amadeus Software Labs, Amazon, American Express, Apollo 247, Apple, etc. 

It is evident from the impressive figures that IIT Madras offers top notch placements in M.Tech CSE. 

These are the steps to apply for the IIT Madras MSc Data Science:

• Visit this portal: https://admissions.ge.iitm.ac.in/iitm-birmingham 

OR https://ge.iitm.ac.in/birmingham/index.html

• You can register for this program in the above stated portals.
• Use your login credentials to start your application form and fill in the required details.

Here is the eligibility criteria for admission into MSc Data Science at IITM-

•  A Bachelor's degree of 3 or more years in Engineering/ Science (in a numerate discipline) from a recognized university.
•  60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency (1st class) in Bachelor’s.
• Students graduating in the current academic year are also eligible to apply. They must provide requisite documents during admission. 

Numerate degree refers to essentially having the following skills-

• Anyone who graduated from university with a degree that contains a high concentration of mathematics skills. These degrees include Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering.
• Other degrees like Astrophysics, Data Science, Decision Science, Econometrics, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Physics and Statistics are also acceptable.

 English Language criteria 

Students who have not completed their degree from a majority speaking English country, as defined by the UKVI will be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a recognised English Language test. Please see the eligibility section for more details- https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english

This is the complete detail on the MSc. Data Science program by IIT Madras & University of Birmingham.

Data Science is a rapidly emerging field which makes it a highly profitable specialisation in the current market. You must consider the IIT Madras BSc Data Science course for learning about this particular specialisation. 

The reason for the same are:

• You can complete this course alongside an on-campus degree.
• The course offers multiple entry (regular entry and direct diploma entry) and exit options.
• There is no age limit and no minimum eligibility requirement to enrol for this course.
• You’ll be provided with live doubt clearing sessions in this course.
• You’ll get to participate in weekly online interactions with CEO's, Executive Managers, etc.
• You will become an alumnus of IIT Madras.
• Your visit to IITM campus will be facilitated by the B.Sc. degree team.
• The faculty and education offered by IITM is undoubtedly the best in India, and this course has the same effort from the side of the faculty as regular courses at IITM.

These are some reasons why the BS in Data Science and Applications degree by IIT Madras is a top pick for students who want to attain knowledge of Data Science.

I am a second year MA Economics student at IIT Madras. Here is the detailed fee structure for MA Economics at my institution-

MA Economics course fee at IIT Madras:

While General and OBC candidates have to pay a tuition fee of INR 5,000 each semester, this fee is exempted for SC/ST category students. So for SC/ST students, the total year-wise course fee is INR 14,600 (which is a sum of INR 7,300 per semester as other fees).

The total course fee for general category and OBC students is INR 24,600 per year.