08-06-2025
IIT Madras Awards Degrees to 867 Students in First 4-Year BS Degree Cohort
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) held its Convocation and Certificate Distribution Ceremony on 8 June 2025 for students enrolled in its BS Degree Programmes. The event marked the graduation of the first batch of students completing the 4-year BS Degrees in Data Science and Applications and Electronic than 38,000 students from across India and abroad are currently enrolled in these programmes, with over 52% pursuing the degree alongside another undergraduate flexible and accessible model of the BS programmes aims to make quality education available to all, regardless of age, background, or location.
This year, 867 students graduated with either a 3-year BSc Degree or a 4-year BS them, nearly 150 students belong to families with annual income below Rs 1 lakh, while another 100 are from families earning under 5 lakh. An additional 365 students earned diplomas.
IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti highlighted that three of the top 10 ranks in the GATE Data Science and AI paper were secured by BS students, including the topper -- an MBBS doctor from AIIMS noted that the programme supports India's development goals by promoting accessible, affordable education, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal DETAILSThe BS Degree content is delivered online, with in-person quizzes and exams held at centres across India and abroad. This approach ensures flexibility for learners and academic rigour. The curriculum is designed with input from industry experts and aims to equip students with job-ready Guest Aravind Krishnan of Blackstone praised the programme for widening access to data science education and creating globally relevant talent. Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, Coordinator of the BS Programme, added that the graduating batch represents what is possible when quality education meets access and programme supports students through scholarships and CSR funding. Over 10,000 students from low-income families receive a 75% scholarship, and nearly 5,000 study with full fee have gained placements and admissions to top institutions like IISc, ISB, IITs, and international universities, underlining the impact of IIT Madras' vision of inclusive, future-ready Watch
