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.