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Course Details

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, offers a 4-year online BSc (Hons) degree in data science and artificial intelligence. Offered under the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, the programme prepares students to meet industry needs. The Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Guwahati will be offered on Coursera so that international learners can also pursue it. Designed for every level of learner - Class 12th students and working professionals - the online degree opens up career options like Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Engineer, AI Engineer, Data Consultant, and others.

Programme Offerings

100% online degree
Offered on Coursera
live sessions
Recorded videos
Guest lectures
299 Credits
3 Terms per year
Multi-Exit System
4-week campus immersion plan
hands-on training
IIT Guwahati faculty members
assessments

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IIT Guwahati Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme, aspirants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Must have completed Class 12th or equivalent.
Candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying exam.
Candidates must have studied Mathematics as one of the compulsory subjects.

Admission Details

After meeting the eligibility criteria, candidates are required to apply for admission online to pursue the IIT Guwahati Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Applicants will be ranked based on a Composite Score which includes their performance in Class 10, 12, and the online course. They are given admission based on rank. Candidates appearing in JEE (Advance) and having registered for it (in any year) will be provided direct admission.

Application Details

Applicants can follow the step-by-step processes given below to enrol in the IIT Guwahati Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence:

Step 1: Visit the official website - https://iitg.ac.in/acad/admission/online/

Step 2: Satisfy the course eligibility criteria

Step 3: Fill up the application form online

Step 4: Submit the supporting documents

Step 5: Review the application

Step 6: Pay the requisite application fee of Rs. 500/-

Documents required for admission:

Scanned copy of the Mark sheet and Certificate of Class 10
Scanned copy of the Mark sheet and Certificate of Class 12 or equivalent
A copy of JEE (Advanced) Admit Card, or any other document (For JEE Advanced-based Entry)

The Syllabus

The IIT Guwahati Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence syllabus is structured over four years. The curriculum is designed trimester-wise; each year involves three trimesters. Students will be given a total of 299 Credits for the four-year BSc(Hons) programme. They will also have the option to exit at various points by earning the respective certificate after completing the required coursework. The detailed online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence syllabus at IIT Guwahati is mentioned below.

Basic English
Data Analysis Basics
Introduction to Statistics
Programming

Linear Algebra
Data Science: An Introduction
Computer System Tools
Python Programming

AI Basics
Data Structures
Algorithm Design & Analysis
Introduction to R

Relational Database Management Systems
Java Programming
Optimization
Basic Econometrics

Data Mining & Warehousing
Statistical Inferencing
Signal and systems
Social Media Tools and Techniques

Data Modeling & Visualization
Time Series Analysis & Forecasting
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Recommender Systems

Cloud Computing
Deep Learning Essentials
Elective 1 (Theory/Systems/Business Applications/Online bucket)
Internship-I/ TermProject-I

Ethics in AI
Elective 2 (Theory/Systems/Business Applications/ Online buckets)
Elective 3 (Theory/Systems/Business Applications/ Online buckets)
Internship-II/ Term-Project-II

Soft Skill Enhancement
Elective 4 (Theory/Systems/Business Applications/Online buckets)
Elective5 (Theory/Systems/ Business Applications/ Online buckets)
Internship-III/ TermProject-III

Big Data Analytics
Elective6 (Theory/Systems/Business Applications/Online bucket)
Capstone Project - Phase I

Basics of Reinforcement Learning
Elective 7 (Theory/Systems/Business Applications/Online bucket)
Capstone Project - Phase II

Entrepreneurship and Startup
Elective 8 (Theory/Systems/Business Applications/Online bucket)
Capstone Project - Phase III

Evaluation Process

IIT Guwahati conducts assessments in an online proctored mode for the online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme. Students are not required to visit any centre to appear in classroom examinations.

IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How much does it cost to pursue IIT Guwahati Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

The total programme fee is Rs. 3,49,000. Students are required to pay Rs. 50,000 at the time of admission.

2: Do I need to appear in the JEE exam for an online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

Candidates who are eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) and have registered for it (in any year) will gain direct admission.

3: What is Multi-Exit System in the online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

The online degree programme offers a multi-exit option to students to exit at any point by earning the respective certificate upon completing the required coursework.

4: What can I do after completing the online BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

Upon completion of the online degree, you will explore career prospects such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Research Scientist, Data Engineer, AI Engineer, Data Consultant, and others.

5: Whom to contact in case of any queries?

For any queries, you can write to admissions_bsc_dsai@iitg.ac.in.