Online data science program: IIT-M calls for applications

said to be the first-of-its-kind, the program, launched  last year, aims at making a data scientist out of anyone who has cleared class xii and studied english and maths in class x, according to a press release from iit-m.     the classes for the new batch would begin in september 2021.    "the program provides a unique opportunity to study at iit-madras without having to go through joint entrance examination (jee). students can pursue the diploma in programming and data science along with their on-campus courses," the release said.   the last date to apply for the course is august 30, it said.   those interested can apply through the website -https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in, the release said.   anyone regardless of his or her geographic location, academic background and profession can apply, it added.