You can apply for the free data science course of IIT Madras through the online SWAYAM portal : https://swayam.gov.in/

• IIT Madras offers a free online course on Data Science for engineers through the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) project of SWAYAM, of the Ministry of Education (Govt. of India).
• This is an 8 week long programme.
• Students who wish to receive an online certificate have to pay INR 1000.
• To obtain the certificate, candidates have to score an aggregate of 25 % in the best 6 assignments (out of the total 8 assignments), and 75 % in the certification exam (out of total 100 marks).
• The e-certificate contains the logos of IIT Madras and NPTEL. No physical certificates are dispatched.

I hope this gave you important information on the Data Science online course by IIT Madras, which is free of cost. 

IIT Madras is one of the top ranked engineering colleges in India. As per the 2023 placement stats, the highest CTC for B.Tech CSE students of IIT Madras was INR 1.32 CPA. 

Here are the 2023 placement figures for B.Tech and M.Tech CSE at IIT Madras:

These are the placement stats for CSE at IIT Madras.

I am a student of M.Tech CSE at IIT Madras. IIT Madras has officially released its 2023 placement figures.

Here are the 2023 placement particulars for M.Tech CSE course at IIT Madras:

Here is the distribution of offers across CTC range:

Accenture Solutions, American Express, Microsoft, Razorpay, and many more companies visited the IIT Madras campus during the 2023 placements.

IIT Madras offers  an undergraduate online certificate course for candidates who have passed their class 12. This is a Bachelor of Science in Programming and Data Science. This undergraduate online course is a three-year course which is divided into six semesters.

It also offers diploma-level online courses with certification. The diploma-level online certification courses are available to anyone who has completed any bachelor’s degree or has studied at least two years of any bachelor’s degree through any mode.

Here are the duration and eligibility criteria for UG and Diploma-level online courses at IIT Madras:

I hope I have answered your query about the online certificate courses offered by IIT Madras. 

The admission into online data science course at IIT Madras is done through a qualifier exam:

 A. Here is the eligibility requirement for the qualifier exam:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent. There is no particular requirement of age or academic background.
• School students who have appeared for their Class 11 final exams can also apply, irrespective of their group/stream/board.
• The applicants are expected to have studied Mathematics and English in Class 10.
• Candidates who are qualified to appear for that year's JEE Advanced can directly join the program.

 B. Qualifier Preparation: 

• The qualifier process has 4 weeks of coursework based on lecture videos, assignments, and live sessions of the four foundational level courses - English I, Mathematics for Data Science I, Statistics for Data Science I, and Computational Thinking - that will be provided through the online portal.
•  An assignment must be submitted for grading in each course every week.

 C. Qualifier Exam: 

• At the end of the 4 weeks, a qualifier exam will be conducted for eligible candidates based on the content covered in the 4 weeks of study.
• The last date to apply for the data science course this year was 29 Mar 2024. The Diploma Qualifier Exam was conducted on 28 Apr 2024.

The computer science and engineering (CSE) courses at IIT Madras are highly regarded as some of the best courses at IIT Madras. The BTech course is renowned for its rigorous curriculum and practical approach. Equal emphasis is given to practical aspects of theory. The strong industry collaboration results in excellent internship and placement opportunities. 

Other than CSE, electrical engineering (with all the sub-branches), mechanical engineering and civil engineering are other courses at IIT Madras that can be considered because of their relevant curriculum and placements.

IIT Madras is known for its quality education and has established itself as one of the best education institutes in India and abroad. The institute offers courses in various disciplines and levels. Its strong emphasis on research and innovation contributes to its reputation. 

IIT Madras offers a quantum science and technology course. This dual degree program was started in 2020 seeing the widespread requirement for skilled professionals who know quantum computing. 

The course aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the QuST domain. Students will learn about the physical and technical aspects of building quantum devices and how quantum algorithms and protocols are implemented. The course also features applications of quantum theory to fundamental physics and designing efficient quantum protocols. Upon course completion, students can take on modern QuST problems easily. There are also elective courses that students can choose from.

BTech students or dual degree students of IIT Madras can upgrade to this program if they consistently maintain an 8 CGPA up to the 5th semester. There are only 25 seats and the institute rules govern the degree allocation. There are also short-term online courses on quantum computing by IIT Madras on NPTEL. 

The Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras is renowned for its academics, research and innovation. The faculty are highly accomplished with advanced degrees and engage in the latest research contributing to the field of civil engineering. They help students understand complex topics and excel in their studies. 

The department has a total of 63 faculty members with different research interests. The key faculty members in The Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras according to their technical areas are mentioned in the table below. 

Humanities courses at IIT Madras provide students with a well-rounded education and a unique opportunity to delve into diverse perspectives. This enhances their ability to address societal issues with insights and knowledge. Through humanities courses, the institute fosters holistic development with students also possessing cultural awareness. 

These courses are offered by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is one of the oldest departments and offers master’s and doctoral courses in humanities. The humanities courses offered by IIT Madras are listed below. 

• MA in Developmental Studies
• MA in Economics
• MA in English Studies
• MA in Public Policy (Interdisciplinary Double Degree)
• Development Studies course
• PhD Program
• BHHSDFK

The total IIT Madras BTech course fee is INR 8 lakhs. According to IIT Madras fee concession policy, students whose family income is less than 5 LPA cann avail fee concession after document verification.