The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has commenced the application process for its four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for the academic year 2025–26. Interested candidates can apply through the official website until May 30, 2025. The academic session is set to begin on September 1, 2025.
This innovative program is offered by the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and is designed to deliver cutting-edge knowledge in the fields of AI and data science through a fully online, flexible, and affordable platform.
Program Highlights And Curriculum
The course follows a trimester-based academic calendar, with each term lasting 12 weeks. It covers both foundational principles and advanced applications in AI and data science. The curriculum blends theory with practical experience through:
Interactive video lessons
Live sessions by IIT faculty and industry professionals
Real-world case studies
Internships and term-wise projects
Capstone project in the final year
Students will have access to industry-standard platforms such as Jupyter Notebook, RStudio, and VS Code via Coursera Labs. For intensive computing needs, learners can utilise India’s top supercomputing resources, PARAM Kamrupa and PARAM Ishan.
An optional four-week on-campus immersion is available across multiple slots for students interested in face-to-face learning and networking.
Global Reach And Networking Opportunities
The programme currently hosts over 1,700 learners from 21 countries, including the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, and Singapore. Students can also attend the Annual AI Confluence, a prestigious event at the IIT Guwahati campus that fosters academic collaboration and industry interaction in the AI and data science space.
Flexible Exit Points
To accommodate diverse learner goals, the program offers multiple exit credentials:
After Year 1: Advanced Certificate in Data Science & AI
After Year 2: Diploma in Data Science & AI
After Year 3: B.Sc. in Data Science & AI
After Year 4: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Data Science & AI
Students opting for early exit have the flexibility to rejoin after a one-year break and complete the full degree.
Eligibility And Admission Process
To be eligible, applicants must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with at least 60% aggregate marks, with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Direct admission is offered to candidates eligible for JEE (Advanced) in any year.
Other applicants must qualify through an online entrance test, for which a preparatory course is available.
Graduates will be equipped for roles such as:
Data Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer
AI Researcher
Big Data Engineer
Data Analyst
AI Consultant
Business Intelligence Analyst
They will also be eligible for higher studies and competitive exams like GATE, paving the way for academic and professional growth.
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