Admission Process
1
IAT (Integrated Aptitude Test)
Candidates must first clear the IAT with a minimum cutoff score. The IAT tests foundational aptitude in mathematics, logical reasoning, and English comprehension.
Cutoff Cleared
2
Qualifier Examination
Candidates who meet the IAT cutoff are eligible to appear for the Qualifier Exam. The exam covers English, Computational Thinking, Mathematics, Python, and Bash.
Exam Concluded
3
Result & Admission Offer
Based on qualifier exam scores, qualified candidates receive an offer of admission to the BS programme. Merit-based selection with category-wise cutoffs.
Awaiting Results
4
Fee Payment & Enrolment
Admitted candidates confirm their seat by paying the term fee and completing the onboarding process before the term commencement date.
Not Started
IAT Cutoff Requirement
General
50%
OBC-NCL
45%
SC / ST
40%
PwD
40%
Only candidates who meet or exceed the IAT cutoff for their respective category are eligible to appear for the Qualifier Examination.
Exam Summary
Awaiting Results0
Registered
0
Appeared
0
Centres
0
Cities
| Subject | Max Marks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | Evaluated |
| Computational Thinking (CT) | 20 | Evaluated |
| Mathematics | 20 | Evaluated |
| Python Programming | 20 | Evaluated |
| Bash / Linux Commands | 20 | Evaluated |
| Total | 100 | Results Pending |
Admission Timeline
Application Portal Opened
01 Mar 2026
Registration Deadline
31 May 2026
Admit Card Released
10 Jun 2026
Qualifier Exam Conducted
22 Jun 2026
Result Declaration
15 Jul 2026 (Expected)
Offer of Admission
25 Jul 2026
Fee Payment & Confirmation
01 Aug – 15 Aug 2026
Term Commencement
01 Sep 2026
Qualifier Exam Syllabus
5 SubjectsEnglish
20 Marks
- Reading Comprehension (Prose Passages)
- Vocabulary & Word Usage
- Grammar & Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles & Coherence
- Summary & Inference Based Questions
Computational Thinking
20 Marks
- Algorithmic Thinking & Pseudocode
- Pattern Recognition & Sequences
- Flowcharts & Decision Making
- Decomposition & Abstraction
- Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving
- Data Representation (Binary, Tables)
Mathematics
20 Marks
- Sets, Relations & Functions
- Sequences, Series & Progressions
- Matrices & Determinants
- Probability & Statistics (Basics)
- Combinatorics & Permutations
- Coordinate Geometry & Trigonometry
- Calculus (Limits, Derivatives, Integrals)
Python Programming
20 Marks
- Variables, Data Types & Operators
- Control Flow (if/elif/else, loops)
- Functions & Scope
- Strings, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Sets
- File Handling & I/O
- List Comprehensions & Lambda
- Error Handling & Exceptions
- Basic OOP (Classes & Objects)
Bash / Linux Commands
20 Marks
- Basic Linux Commands (ls, cd, pwd, cp, mv, rm, mkdir)
- File Permissions & Ownership (chmod, chown)
- Text Processing (cat, head, tail, grep, sed, awk)
- Pipes, Redirection & Chaining
- Shell Scripting Basics (variables, loops, conditionals)
- Process Management (ps, kill, top, bg, fg)
- Package Management & Environment Variables
Key Dates
Registration Opens
01 Mar 2026
Completed
Last Date to Apply
31 May 2026
Completed
Qualifier Exam
22 Jun 2026
Concluded
Results Declaration
15 Jul 2026
Expected
Admission Offers (150 Seats)
25 Jul 2026
Term Begins
01 Sep 2026
Next Year Cycle (2027)
To Be Notified
Dates for 2027 admission cycle will be announced ahead of time on this portal and via email.
Notices & Updates
Exam Successfully Concluded
The qualifier examination for BS in Data Science and Machine Learning has been conducted across all centres.
22 Jun 2026Answer Key Published
The provisional answer key has been released. Objections can be raised until 30 June 2026.
25 Jun 2026Result Date Announced
Results are expected to be declared on 15 July 2026. Top 150 candidates will receive admission offers.
28 Jun 20262027 Admission Cycle
Registration dates for the next year (2027) admission cycle will be notified ahead of time. Stay tuned to this portal for updates.
30 Jun 2026Programme Details
| Programme Name | BS in Data Science and Machine Learning |
| Offered By | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras |
| Mode of Study | Online (with optional campus immersion) |
| Duration | 4 Years (Flexible exit at Foundational / Diploma / Degree) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 pass (any stream) + IAT Cutoff Cleared |
| Selection Process | IAT Cutoff → Qualifier Exam → Merit-based Admission |
| Medium | English |
| Total Seats | 150 per year (fixed intake) |
| Accreditation | UGC Recognised, AICTE Approved |
| Next Cycle (2027) | Dates will be notified ahead of time |