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Course Details
A Diploma in Data Science from IIT Madras is offered under its B.Sc. in Programming and Data Science. The online Diploma in Data Science course is the second level which can be pursued by students only after the completion of the foundation level course of online B.Sc in Programming and Data Science. However, students who wish to appear for only a Diploma can take admission to the course by entering via Diploma Only Entry. It must be noticed that by taking this IIT Madras course via Diploma only Entry, students will not further be able to proceed to the Degree Level courses.
Programme Offerings
- Online Classes
- Audio-visual
- online live classes
- Projects
- Interactive classes
- assignments
- Credit-based course
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals willing to take the IIT Madras Online Diploma course must meet the following eligibility criteria before applying:
Candidates must have studied Mathematics and English in class 10.
Candidates must have completed class 12th or equivalent.
Candidates who are joining the course from the foundation level must have cleared all 8 Foundational Level courses. However, candidates opting for just the Diploma in Data Science online course can get directly in via Diploma Only Entry. Also, candidates currently in college, who have dropped out of/completed their Bachelor’s Degree can also apply for the course as their second degree.
Admission Details
There are two processes to get admission to the online Diploma in Data Science course:
Regular Entry - Candidates starting from Foundation Level
Diploma Only Entry - Candidates taking only the Diploma in Data Science course
Eligible candidates need to visit the official website and fill up the application form online for the B.Sc Data Science online course. Candidates taking admission for only the online Diploma in Data Science course must fill in the online application form for Diploma Only Entry. In order to fill up the form, candidates will have to enter the required basic details in the online application form along with uploading the documents. The size and specifications of the documents are mentioned below.
Required documents/files to be uploaded as part of the application form:
- Passport size photograph (JPG / JPEG format) - 50 to 150 KB
- Signature (JPEG / JPG format) - 4 to 150 KB file size.
- Photo ID Card Scan - Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License / 12th Admit card with photo / other Government ID with photo (JPEG / JPG / PDF format) - 50 KB to 2 MB file size.
- Category Certificate - only for applicants who select SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS (JPEG / JPG / PDF format) - 50 KB to 2 MB file size.
- PwD Certificate - only for applicants with 40% or more disability (JPEG / JPG / PDF format) - 50 KB to 2 MB file size.
Application Details
The online Diploma in Data Science application form must be filled by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit www.onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in
Step 2: Sign up with your email id.
Step 3: After signing up you have to click on the radio button.
Step 4: Fill in all the required information
Step 5: Upload the necessary documents
Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the form
The Syllabus
The IIT Madras Online Diploma in Data Science syllabus contains six courses along with two projects. The courses on Business Data emphasise the context and the need for the data, whereas the Machine Learning courses allow the learner to use and assess this data towards impactful conclusions. The online Diploma in Data Science syllabus at IIT Madras is as follows:
- Machine Learning Foundations
- Business Data Management
- Business Data Management - Project
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Machine Learning Practice
- Machine Learning Practice - Project
- Business Analytics
- Tools in Data Science
Evaluation Process
The exam for the IIT Madras Online Diploma in Data Science course contains three types of assessments - online weekly assignments, monthly in-person invigilated quizzes and an in-person invigilated end-term exam. In order to pass the exam candidates must secure marks which are equal to or more than 50/100. The marks will be evaluated by taking the Average Quiz Score Q (out of 50) + End Term Score E (out of 50).
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IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
You must send your registered email ID, your application number and a screenshot of the error/issue with a relevant description to support@onlinedegeree.iitm.ac.in.
No, there is no daily attendance equivalent. However, you must ensure to submit the weekly assignments as it is taken as an attendance indicator.
Candidates taking admission through the Regular Entry will be able to take the course from the foundation level and can proceed to diploma levels and then degree level after successful completion of each level. However, those who will take admission through the Diploma Only Entry will be able to take only the Diploma Level course and will not be able to proceed to the degree level even after successfully completing the course.
Eligible candidates can fill in the application form online for the online diploma in data science, upload required documents and pay the application fee through the Academics Page of the programme. Candidates must visit the official website in order to get there on the page.
No, the course content for Diploma in Data Science online course will be available in online mode which the candidates can watch anytime s power their convenience. No hard copy of the course will be provided. However, candidates will be recommended reference books which they can refer to for their convenience.