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    Compare IIT Madras (IITM) B.Sc in Programming and Data Science vs IIT Kharagpur M.Sc Mathematics and Computing Integrated on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. IIT Madras (IITM) is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 134 verified students while IIT Kharagpur is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 335 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Sc in Programming and Data Science

    via IIT Madras (IITM)

    M.Sc Mathematics and Computing Integrated

    via IIT Kharagpur

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Kharagpur, West Bengal

    Ownership

    Government
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    Institute of Eminence, Institute of National Importance
    Institute of Eminence, Institute of National Importance

    College Type

    University
    University

    Establishment Year

    1959
    1951

    Campus Size

    650 Acres
    2,100 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    428
    585

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    2
    6

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    1
    6

    Other Ranked Domain

    13 (Management) - NIRF 2025
    1 (Engineering) - NIRF 2025
    6 (Law) - NIRF 2025
    12 (Management) - NIRF 2025
    5 (Engineering) - NIRF 2025

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    1513
    2362

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    1295
    1631

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    97%
    80%

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 16.90 LPA
    ₹ 17.99 LPA

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    191
    345

    Insight
    Placement Statistics

    IIT Kharagpur recruited highest number of students with 1631 placements followed by IIT Madras (IITM) at 1295 placements.

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    B.Sc.
    B.Sc M.Sc

    Branch

    Data Science
    Mathematics

    Duration

    3 years
    5 years

    Mode

    Online
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    -

    69

    Fees

    ₹ 2.21 Lakh
    ₹ 12.83 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Admission Details

    Eligible candidates are required to fill up the application form online to pursue the IIT Madras Online B.Sc Programming and Data Science course. They need to visit the official website of the university, choose the course and then fill in the basic information. Post that, they need to upload the required documents and pay the application fee.

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    Admission to undergraduate programmes in all IITs is tied to the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE). Candidates who qualify for admission through IIT-JEE can apply for admission in a five-year B.Arch degree at IIT Kharagpur.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    Interested candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria to enrol in the IIT Madras Online B.Sc in Programming and Data Science. The Online B.Sc in Programming and Data Science eligibility criteria are as follows:

    • Candidates must have completed class 12th in any stream or equivalent.

    • School students who have appeared for their Class 11 final exams are also eligible to apply irrespective of their group/stream/board. Those who qualify can join the programme after passing Class 12.

    Note: Candidates must have studied Mathematics and English in class 10.

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    • The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by a Central or State Board recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
    • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a Board or University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
    • The final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
    • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
    • Any Public School, Board or University examination in India or in a foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the AIU.
    • H.S.C. vocational examination.
    • A Diploma recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or a State Board of Technical Education of at least 3 years duration.
    • General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London, Cambridge or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
    • High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.

    Candidates who have completed Class XII (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the AIU to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class XII examination.

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 2,21,000
    ₹ 12,83,200

    Facilities

    Facilities

    Facilities Count

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    129
    297

    Individual Reviews

    Balanced academics, vibrant campus , real growth

    posted on 2 weeks ago by Samiya Khan

    its a high return on investment program

    posted on 3 weeks ago by md seraj ansari

    IIT Madras review, course : Foundation in Data Science

    posted on 1 year ago by Apratim Vatsal
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    The campus, of 2200 acres is worth visiting for anyone!

    posted on 2 years ago by Raushan

    I like my college

    posted on 2 years ago by M PRASANNAKUMAR

    Awesome Life

    posted on 2 years ago by Gaurav Suryawanshi
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    College Reviews & Perception

    IIT Kharagpur has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas IIT Madras (IITM) has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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    IIT Madras (IITM) : Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    B.Sc in Programming and Data Science

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    IIT Kharagpur : Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

    M.Sc Mathematics and Computing Integrated

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