Indian Institute of Technology Madras B.Sc Data Science Review By Vaishnavi Srivastava

IIT Madras is a renowned institution with accomplished faculty and a vibrant campus life. It’s a pinnacle of knowledge which results in academic excellence making it the number 1 NIRF ranking institute. It mainly focuses on innovation, holistic learning and societal impact which set it apart from other institutions. They organize a lot of hackathons and conferences for students to indulge in their creativity and ideas.

I’m a part of the Data Science degree and the curriculum they designed is for us to understand and gain practical insight about the subject. I enrolled in this course with the motive of polishing my analytical skills and I can witness my goal has been accomplished. Other than that, they offer undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees which aim to foster critical thinking and skills with major focus on practical learning. Their academic curriculum is designed to provide students with the best possible learning experience and opportunities.

As I’ve mentioned before the institution is blessed with distinguished and experienced faculty which is the backbone of this prestigious institution. Most of the faculty members are IIT graduates and nothing can be better than this. They know the right way to impart their knowledge and share their experiences. They try to teach us with the real world examples which helps in a better understanding of the subject matter.

Yes, we do have a placement cell which diligently works for the benefit of their students. They organize all kinds of sessions and workshops to help the students in their development. This includes career counseling, industry experts’ workshops, resume building workshops and mock interview sessions for students to get a hang of industry interviews. They collaborate with potential employers and companies ensuring a diverse range of internship and job opportunities for students.

Yes, we do have a lot of hostels with facilities like high speed internet, laundry services and study rooms and focus on students’ welfare. The hostel environment is safe.

IIT M offers an impressive and expansive infrastructure which does includes different department buildings but also there’s a diverse range of flora and fauna. It’s the perfect blend of technology and nature. It also offers various recreational and sports facilities. They have a wide range of buildings which include places like the department buildings, hostels, grounds, swimming pool and an activity center for indoor activities.

IITM offers an excellent blend of academic, social and cultural experiences. It also emphasizes on research and developmental learning and offer great opportunities for the young talents. At the same time for the extracurricular activities they have a wide range of clubs and societies. These clubs arrange dj nights, ethnic days, etc. Other than that, they organize technical and cultural fests like ‘Shastra’, ‘Saarang’ and ‘Paradox’ which attract people from all over the country to showcase their talents and work.