IIT Madras BS + MS: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 10 Lakhs
caution fees*	₹ 5,000
other fees	₹ 1.62 Lakhs
total academic fees	₹ 11.67 Lakhs
hostel fees	₹1 Lakh
total fees	₹ 12.67 Lakhs

Events	Dates
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Results for Qualifier2 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 29, 2025 Upcoming

Events	Dates
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Exam for Qualifier2 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 21, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier2 Form Closes for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 02, 2025
Date of Re-attempt Qualifier Results for Qualifier1 for September 2025 Batch [B.S] (Data Science)	Dec 01, 2025

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Data Science and Applications at IIT Madras offers a flexible and accessible pathway into the growing field of data science. Admissions can be secured either through JEE-based entry or a qualifier exam conducted by IIT Madras. The qualifier exam requires a minimum of 40% in each subject and a 50% aggregate score after a preparatory course. Application fees are INR 3000 for general candidates and INR 1500 for SC/ST/OBC candidates, with fee waivers available for economically weaker sections.

Admissions are conducted thrice a year. The program's fees range from approximately 3.5 to 4 lakh INR over four years, with income-based waivers for SC/ST and EWS candidates. Loans are available for general category students. Faculty members are highly qualified, offering personalized attention with a favorable faculty-to-student ratio. The curriculum includes weekly assignments and exams every four months, fostering a practical learning environment. Placement prospects are promising, with a 91% placement rate and an average package of 10 lakhs per annum.

The highest package has reached 1.2 Crores. Students can pursue internships from the second year, with stipends averaging 25k per month. Notable recruiters include Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Apple, with approximately 300-450 companies visiting for placements and offering around 1600 internship and job offers. The program, although new, benefits from the esteemed IIT brand and the growing demand for data science professionals.

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Particulars	Number of Seats
Physics	12

Specialisation	Package	2024
Physics	Median Package	₹22.00 Lakhs
Average Package	₹29.51 Lakhs

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#501-600 out of 801 (2020)	#601-800 out of 800 (2019)

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Kripa Mariam Roy

5.0Helpful

BS, Medical Sciences and Engineering

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

IIT Madras is magnificent!!

Fees and Financial Aid:

In first year i paid around 1.1 lakhs and this year I paid 1.15 lakhs. Hostel fees is quite cheap here as it just 16000 per semester and mess fees is 22000 per semester. So all in all around 2-2.5 lakhs is what one has to pay to study BS in Medical Science and Technology.

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College Ninja

BS, Data Science and Applications

Reviewed on May 26, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

IITM BS DEGREE - a game changer in distant education

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I also liked about the structure of the syllabus. The all courses are of 12 weeks.

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The IIT Madras BS in data science and applications follows a flexible pay per level fee structure. The course has four levels : Foundation level, diploma level, bsc level and lastly bs level. Year wise fee structure is : Foundation level : 64000 Diploma level : 110000-120000 Bsc level : 110000-120000 Fee has gradually increased. For example foundation level costs ?30k/ term , now it's 32k + other charges like registration, caution deposit and exam fees are included in term fees. As it's an online program so no need for hostel and mess. Category wise variations Sc students get upto 75% fee waiver Pwd students with higher aid available

Chinmay Jain

4.3Helpful

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

IIT Madras BS review

Combined fee for full course is 3.8 lakhs , for 1 year it would be around 36k and then for second year it would 1.2 lakhs and 3rd year it would be 1.4 lakhs and for final year it would around 80k I am not accurate actually.

Aakash

4.5Helpful

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For first year it is 32000 for second its 1.2 lakh and increase for 3 and 4th year. I also get scholarship so me fee reduced to 50% because my family income is less than 5lakh , and also in second year i got 10k extra scholarship. For st sc and obc with income less than 1lakh.

vishal

4.6Helpful

My college review

They provide live classes every day which are very useful where you can clear doubt

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Recorded Lecture are boring and so I take live lecture only by instructors

Fee is different for each year for first year it is 4k per subject in second year it is 10k per subject and increase for 3 and 4th year, student get scholarship too if family income is less than 1 lakh they will get 75% off and if family income is less than 5 lakh they will get 50% (for St sc obc and ews)

Omprakash

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

IITM BS: Gives Everything You Need as A College Student.

Fees wavier is one of the most loving thing, after fee wavier per course charger is just 1k per course. (per course means in first year there are eight courses so each course is of 1k.)

Rajistration fees is RS 3000 one time payment and the college fees varies from first year to fourth year. first year fees is RS 33000 and upto fourth year it is RS 351000 there are 75% fees wavier are also applicable for eligible students whos income is less then 5lakh, and OBC or SC/ST category. bus fees, lab fees etc is not applicable as the degree is remote degree and comes under digital education. The course is too much affordable to me because I am eligible for fee wavier.

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Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Dive into data science with IITM

This course is designed in 5 levels each having different fee structure. 1st level that is foundation level has fees of total 32000 rupees, 2 diplomas cost around rupees 125000, BSc around 150000 and with BS degree overall, total fees becomes around 350000. Reservations have fess benifits, 50% for OBC NCL and SC/ST and 75% if annual income is less than 1lpa. So total fees for this entire program is 3.5 lakh and you have to pay it as per your level.

Review Ranger

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

The Ultimate Real World Skill Learning Source : IITM BS Degree.

the iit madras bs degree offers flexibibility with it's pay-per-course model, affordable fees and scholarships. it provides top-notch curriculum,real world projects and faculty from iitmadras . the online format ensures accessibility , making ideal.
The iit madras bs degree stands out for its flexibility , world class faculty , and a progressive curriculum blending data science with real world applications. the pay-per-course model, robust scholarships and online format make it diverse.
What I liked is the program combines affordability with quality education, offering a unique self paced , pay-as-you-go model. The program's inclusivity, from scholarships to diverse course levels, create opportunities for learners from all backgroun

every month you have to give offline exam which is sometime feels so frequent.

The iit madras bs degree in data science follows a pay-per-course model , with total fees ranging from 200000 to 300000 based on the pace of completion and category. Foundation level courses cost 4000 - 12000 per couse, while deploma and degree level course range from 10000- 20000 per course. Additional chrges include a one-time registraiton free of 1000, and exam fee of 1000 per couse and a refundable caution deposit of 2000. Scholarships like merit-cum-means (up to 75% reduction) make the program affordable for eligible students. The program's fee structure is affordable and inclusive ,with no other hidden costs or significant annual increases.

Pankaj Kumar

5.0

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

As per My knowledge I'm giving you the Right information

The Mode of Classes is totally Online and the Classes is Given to you every Friday and also you have to Submitted a graded assignment per week as per the given deadlines.

This Student Handbook is intended to provide IIT Madras BS Degree students with the information and policies they should be aware of, which may help them make the most of the opportunities offered in this programme. It also gives you formal notification and explanation of the programme’s regulations, policies and procedures. It is essential, and your responsibility, to read it and familiarize yourself with the content. It should be kept handy and referred to during your time with us. This handbook may be revised time and again. While this student handbook was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, all information, including policies and procedures are subject to change without notice or obligation. All rules and regulations in this document are approved by our committee. As changes keep getting approved, we will update them here. We hope that your time as a student in this programme is successful and enjoyable

Jayakrishaa

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Dual Degree of an Undergraduate

Basically i an online program offered by IITM, i applied online the fees structure is same for everyone 125000 for the sudents, there is no special quota for this course as it a online course there no scholarships also

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aarti

Mar 20, 2024 13:12

Which Btech branch is best in IIT Madras?

Ashish Ramtari

Jun 2, 2024 11:24

IIT Madras B.Tech. CSE (Computer Science Engineering) is considered as the best B.Tech. specialisation. This is due to:

B.Tech. CSE has highest cutoff rank around 144-148 which shows its popularity among other branches and higher competition.
Most of the placements in IIT Madras are conducted from the B.Tech. CSE Specialisation.

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