Bachelor of Science in
Electronic Systems
World's first 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electronic Systems from IIT Madras.
World-class education from India's #1 technical institute, engineered for boundless flexibility.
IIT Madras welcomes you to the world's first 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Data Science & Applications. Progress at your own pace with official credentials awarded at every milestone: Foundation Certificate, Diplomas, BSc Degree, or the full 4-Year BS Degree.
Learners studying from over 30 countries worldwide
Studying concurrently with an on-campus degree
Accelerating tech careers through self-paced learning
Top global admissions & Top 100 in GATE 2024
Engineered for Rigor, Accessibility & Impact
Everything you need to master modern computation, statistical modeling, machine intelligence, and industry application.
QS Reimagine Winner
Awarded Best Online Program globally by QS Reimagine Education & The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Need-Based Waivers
Learners from family incomes < ₹5 LPA eligible for up to 75% fee waivers. Over 2,000+ students study 100% tuition-free.
No Age Limit
Open to anyone who completed Class 12. Current student ages range from 17 to 81 across Arts, Science, and Commerce streams.
Hybrid Flexibility
Pre-recorded & live sessions, weekly online assignments, and in-person Sunday proctored exams across 150+ cities.
AI & Data Science
ML Foundations, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI / LLMs, and Big Data Engineering.
Core Programming
Master Python, Java, PostgreSQL, Linux System Commands, C Programming, and Modern Full Stack Application Development.
Modern Frameworks
Industry-standard tooling: Flask, Vue.js, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, OpenCV, Docker, Apache Kafka, and Spark.
Business Analytics
Business Data Management, Financial Forensics, Market Research, Tools in Data Science, and Managerial Economics.
4 Distinct Levels. Exit Anytime.
Earn official qualifications from IIT Madras at every milestone of your learning journey.
Foundation Certificate
8 courses covering Mathematics for Data Science, Statistics, Computational Thinking, and Python Programming.
Diploma in DS / Programming
12 specialized courses and 2 real-world capstone projects awarded with official IIT Madras Diplomas.
BSc Degree
Advanced specialization courses in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, algorithmic computing, and software systems.
BS in Data Science
Full 4-year degree with research apprenticeships, on-campus immersion, placement support, and IITM Alumni status.
Prof. V. Kamakoti
Director, IIT Madras
"IIT Madras has a rich history of providing high-quality education, and this program is designed to underline the fact that IIT is within the reach of everyone. The BS program is meticulously drafted and aligned with the National Education Policy. We are committed to empowering students across India with world-class education at scale."