IIT Guwahati Revolutionizes Education: Empowering Students with Online B.Sc. in Data Science and AI
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has announced the launch of its four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for the 2025-26 academic session. The programme, offered by the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, aims to equip students with contemporary skills in data science and AI through an industry-aligned curriculum, international exposure, and flexible exit options.
Applications are now open, and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply early. According to Prof. Hemant B. Kaushik, Dean of Online Education and Skilling at IIT Guwahati, “The application portal for the 2025 batch of our Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is now open. This program is a gateway to the future, designed to equip students with the most in-demand skills in the rapidly evolving fields of Data Science and AI.” He added that the programme is designed to be flexible, interactive, and affordable, offering students theoretical knowledge alongside practical training.
The programme’s curriculum is delivered in a trimester format, comprising three terms per year. It features a range of courses, from foundational to advanced topics, with 12-week modules that include video lectures and case studies. Students have access to recorded lectures, tools such as Jupyter Notebook, and supercomputing facilities including PARAM Kamrupa and PARAM Ishan. Optional campus visits and participation in the annual IITG AI Confluence are also part of the programme.
Multiple exit options are available: an Advanced Certificate after the first year, a Diploma after the second year, a B.Sc. degree after the third year, and a B.Sc. (Honours) degree upon completion of the fourth year. Students who exit early may return to resume their studies within a year. The programme is open to a wide range of learners, including recent school graduates from science and non-science backgrounds, working professionals, entrepreneurs, and those seeking career shifts in AI and Data Science. Applicants must have scored at least 60% in Class 12 with mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Graduates will be prepared for roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, and AI Consultant. The curriculum also prepares students for competitive exams like GATE. IIT Guwahati’s Online Internship and Placement Cell provides career support through specialized training, industry workshops, and networking opportunities. With over 1,700 students from 21 countries already enrolled in the programme, IIT Guwahati’s Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is poised to become a leading destination for students looking to make a mark in the rapidly evolving fields of data science and AI.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/iit-guwahati-launches-online-b-sc-hons-programme-in-data-science-and-artificial-intelligence/articleshow/120308533.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-04-15 18:11:00
