Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

No, there are no additional fees for the Campus Immersion Programme. However, you would be required to bear the expenses associated with your accommodation at the IIT Guwahati hostels through the immersion programme.

Yes, you’ll enjoy direct access to faculty and teaching assistants through doubt clearing sessions and email conversations.

No. This is an exclusively online programme from IIT Guwahati.

The degree conferred upon graduation from this programme is recognized by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati - and enjoys the same recognition status as the institute’s on-campus degrees. As eligibility criteria for postgraduate programmes vary across countries, you are advised to check separately with your institutions of interest.

You’ll get access to university clubs and events. You’ll additionally be able to leverage the online platform to interact with faculty and industry experts, and benefit from mentorship.

No. All examinations will be conducted online and will be proctored to maintain academic integrity.

This degree is specially designed to allow flexibility, and has several exit points. Click here to learn more.

To be eligible to apply for this degree programme, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You must have passed the Class 12 (senior secondary) examination or equivalent with a minimum score of 60% (overall / aggregate) from your country’s or province’s education board or a recognised University.
• You must have studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject at Class 12 (senior secondary) level or equivalent . Please refer to the accepted Class 12 (senior secondary) equivalents here.

You will be offered direct admission into the programme if you were eligible to appear in Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) / JEE (Adv.). In that case, you will not be required to undertake the Mathematics Essentials online course, and a qualifier test.

No, if you have not qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced), then you must undertake the Mathematics Essentials online course, and a qualifier test to be considered for admission.

The online Mathematics Essentials course is designed to help you refresh your knowledge around key topics of Class 12 / senior secondary level Mathematics. The recorded video lectures developed by IIT Guwahati faculty would help you better prepare for the test you are required to take as part of your application process. A detailed syllabus of the course will be made available to you upon enrolment.

Yes, if your educational documents, such as - certificates, academic transcripts, etc. - were issued in a language other than English; then you must provide copies of such documents translated into English by a sworn translator.

The total tuition for the BSc (Honours) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme is INR ₹3,49,000. A detailed breakdown of the tuition is available here.

Currently, there is no financial assistance available for this programme in the form of scholarships, waivers, etc.

Yes, upon completion of your graduation requirements, a physical degree certificate will be awarded to you at the Convocation Ceremony held in IIT Guwahati.

While you will not receive a student identity card - IIT Guwahati shall issue an official, unique identification number (roll number), and a student email account in your name.

All diploma holders are eligible to enroll into the online degree programme. It will be considered equivalent to Class XII. Applicants must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in their Diploma and should have studied Mathematics as part of their Diploma curriculum.

This programme is offered by IIT Guwahati and exclusively hosted on Coursera. IIT Guwahati does not have any partnership or link with any other platform or coaching institute for offering this programme. This programme is open to all applicants that qualify the eligibility criteria. For any further clarifications, please refer to the programme website or speak with your admission counsellor.

Yes, you will have online access to IIT Guwahati’s library services.

If you are extended an offer to join the programme, you will be required to confirm your acceptance of the offer, and pay a non-refundable Admission Fee of INR ₹50,000, to secure your seat. Based on your preferences, you must then register for all or some of the courses on offer for the first trimester. To register for a course, you must pay the applicable course fee which is determined by: a) the number of credits in the course, and, b) the per-credit fee of INR ₹1,000. For example, if you are registering for one 8-credit course and two 6-credit courses offered in Trimester 1 of the programme: then the total course fees you must pay for the three courses (totalling 20 credits) amount to INR ₹20,000 (i.e. 20 credits x INR ₹1,000).

There will be no additional examinations once courses within a trimester are over. You must ensure to clear all examinations within a course prior to the scheduled end of the course.

If you fail a course, you may re-register for the course by paying the respective course fee. The fee of a course is determined by:

1. the number of credits in the course, and,
2. the per-credit fee of INR ₹1,000. For example, the course fee for a 6-credit course is INR ₹6,000.

To use Coursera on the web, you'll need a reliable Internet connection and a computer with at least 1 GB of memory/RAM. You can use the Coursera mobile app with iPhone and iPad (iOS 9.0+) and Android (5.0+) devices. Assessments have to be taken on a PC/Laptop. You will need a webcam active during your assessments.

Required Operating System for Assessments: Windows 10, Windows 11, MacOSX 10.14 and higher or ChromeOS. Required Browser for Assessments: Google Chrome version 110 with an internet connection speed of 1.5 Mbps download and 750 Kbps upload.

Please click here to download the admission acceptance letter format.