Online degrees in India: how the IITM BS degree works

The IIT Madras BS degree is one of the best-known online degrees in India. Here is how it is structured and how students prepare, in plain words.

Short answer: the IITM BS degree is an online BS degree from IIT Madras with four steps, the Qualifier, Foundation, Diploma and Degree levels, in fields including Data Science and Electronic Systems.

The levels

Students start with the Qualifier, then move through the Foundation, Diploma and Degree levels. Details of each level and its exit options are on the official IITM BS website.

The branches

Data Science and Applications, Electronic Systems, Management and Data Science, and Aeronautics and Space Technology.

How students prepare

Students use the official lectures and assignments, then add practice: free lectures, week-wise notes, previous year papers and grade calculators.

Where to go

Frequently asked questions

What is the IITM BS degree?

It is an online BS degree from IIT Madras with the Qualifier, Foundation, Diploma and Degree levels, in fields including Data Science and Electronic Systems.

Where do I find the official details?

On the official IITM BS website, which publishes eligibility, fees, dates and rules.

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