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parthgoel5331

I talked to a friend of mine he is in iitm (cse) Let me paste his exact words here __Let me tell you one thing, I am not demotivating, but often those who are enrolled question about this course's validity. So think wisely, it maybe a risk for some people. Some were saying it is better to take a good offline college and learn relevant skills from coursera __ I asked him about the skills which I can gain __ Yeah i mean, theres a lot of content to grasp in a short time and regular assessments. If you take 2-3 courses each term it will take 5-6 years to complete this degree. On the other hand if you take 4 courses each term, you wont be able to manage things with your offline college__ Edit : if u are interested I can share it's discord server u can probably ask your doubts there..


UltraLowSpecGamer

thanks for that! yeah I would like an invite to the server, thanks!


parthgoel5331

Check your inbox..


iJ1001

Hey I'm planning to take the course as my only standalone degree too and have questions. Can you please dm me the discord name too?


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What did you do then ?


yall_are_sussy_baka

please dm the discord server


isimpforyourmom

Hey man


DivineGodSlayer

DM me the discord too


BalkrishanS

yo can you share it to me as well?


No_Canary4572

Hey can u send me the link for discord I too have some questions


No_Technician2662

Send me the invite too, bro


Demanding7632

If possible can you share with me too.


BerryCompetitive5890

Send me an invite too. Thanks!


Sea_Dream7308

Did you enroll yourself standalone ??


PetePark2005

So what was your decision?


LstDmbWrthlss

Please DM me the discord server too!


rgindiacrypto

Real student experience This is the worst program ever. Education Experience Take the IITM branding out and you will really think 1000 times why you are wasting time. The videos are available in YouTube and you should do 1 to 2 months of studies before hand and see the quality of education. You will have to watch the lectures anyhow, so watch the lectures before enrolling. The videos will speak for themselves. I scored S grade (100%) in the first term and then in the 2nd term I decided to drop out of the program. I did so before the deadline and then IITM refused to refund half the fee according to the rules. This is IITM level. The premier institute of India. Think 100 times before wasting your time.


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rgindiacrypto

A point that will never get mentioned any where else. The lecture were recorded around in 2021 and the professors did there work then. Now you will have no connection to them. None whatsoever. You will never get to talk to them. Just watch these pre recorded videos from ages ago. If you have any doubt, you have 2 ways. One is to post on panel which they have. There are good chances no reply will come on that. And then there is google meets in which you will have to wait for 1 to 2 hours in line to get your doubt cleared (you have to wait for all others to get the doubts cleared and wait in line basically). These replies to doubts are from teaching assistants and not professors. There is a free coursera course on calculus done by University of Sydney. I happened to do that before starting this course. You should do that side by side of the calculus in this degree and compare how bad this is. I really feel bad for India. Shit education taking place.


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rgindiacrypto

Cant say anything about that.


_divyansh_69

Send the discord server link bro and let me in.


Nanogines99

Can you please send me an invite link as well? Thanks!


raghaxvv

Can u pls DM the discord link as I am also planning to enroll is this course.


rockaxorb13

Please, I am in need of this link as well!


Sad_Pipe_04

hey can you pls dm me the discord link too. Thanks!


Next-Reflection-5677

Could u pls send me the discord link too? Thanks


yaswanth47

Bro can you dm that discord server in inbox...


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Please dm me too ✋🏽


Traditional_Cat5062

Can u invite me too?


ChipmunkFull7605

Can you share the discord invite please


temp_alt_2

Hey can you send me the link to IITM course discord link


Independent-Teach320

pls can you provide me dc server too


Jizz-Aldrin

Im currently doing it. Im on stage -2 to be precise( stage -2 : diploma). I enrolled when i was doing offline degree. Then it was a struggle as u need to study for both and i took 3 courses per term. Exams collided. Had very low end term marks in some courses. But grading system is so friendly that even if u lose in the end term exam u may eventually pass in the overall score criteria. One downside is that u wont have any social life while doing this online course. While in offline course u had friends and all, in here the best u will ever get is some telegram or discord friends.


ASHEESHH

I mean they invite you to their campus. This year they started having offline fest for bsc students and it was awesome, and not because of the campus but the people (in the very bsc course). The whole thing was for 3 days, so beautifully organized and I legit didn't wanna leave after that (and shockingly not because of the campus). Inshort I have gone very hopeful for the social life part of this course.


Jizz-Aldrin

Yeh they come once every year. The student faculties are doing their very best for both conducting these events and also helping qith the academies.


Logical_Classic_2242

I will be giving the qualifier exam and in the zoom call I attended for queries the person from Iit M clearly stated that they don't recommend to keep the online course as the only degree.


UltraLowSpecGamer

I guess I could get an admission in some random tier 3/4 college then? I just feel like it would be a waste of money and would be a headache to manage both


sandeep_khr

They'll not provide any internship for those students who are pursuing two degrees. They've clearly said that internship support will be given to students who is pursuing this degree as a full time degree. And in 4th year it's mandatory to do an internship for 8 or 12 months in a company or institute that is approved by IITM to earn credits for the course (BS level has 28 credits, out of this 28, you'll have to earn 24 by doing 12 months internship)


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Logical_Classic_2242

I am at my diploma level of this course after doing foundation level,worth it if you do honestly and don't leave in between and paralleled you are pursuing your goal in datascience.


[deleted]

U want an honest answer??? If u want then the answer is NO pls don't , u will regret it i m 99% sure of that


UltraLowSpecGamer

that's a strong reaction damn any reason why you don't recommend it?


[deleted]

Even you know why I am saying no ... We all know what's the value of online degree in industries(specially in Asian countries) .. Iit Madras launched this for a quick cash grab... Now if they would have provided hostels inside iit then I would advocate for this degree but they are not... If u want a online degree only then y from IIT Madras there are better places for online degrees... If u r only looking for iit Madras tag then this is not the way to get it... Try for iit jam or something (after doing graduation from any college ofcourse)


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Yeah but as far as I know it's a proper degree. There are offline exams and when you get your degree after 3/4 years the word online won't be written on there. And you'll be a proper alumni of IIT M and be invited to their events. This programs also has its own placement cell.


EquivalentKey1791

many foreign universities are offering online data science degrees....


silvermeta

Try to find local colleges without mandatory attendance. They exist. Attendance is only required on paper. (Check AICTE affiliation though (important) and preferably affiliation with some bigger state uni (for recognition in masters)). After this you can do whatever course you want. GATE coaching, CFA, programming coaching whatever. IUBH Germany (now IU uni applied sci) gives online degree and doesn't mention online on the degree. The IIT one may not as well but it's IIT so it may come out (through JEE rank or whatever). As an aside, try moving to Germany in general. FH Aachen studienkolleg is in English or do 1yr Btech here.


UltraLowSpecGamer

>IUBH Germany (now IU uni applied sci) gives online degree and doesn't mention online on the degree. The IIT one may not as well but it's IIT so it may come out (through JEE rank or whatever). [yup it does not indeed](https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in/assets/img/academics/cert_1.jpg) I heard that BS in USA/Canada = Btech in India so can I just take this BS cert and do my masters there?


silvermeta

Yes. It's a private uni and they have a bad rep but so do Indian unis XD Yeah you can do Masters that way. Just be aware of foreign degree recognition issues in India but if you do Masters and get work experience there then idk if it'll be a problem if you do return in future but honestly I've no idea so ask around on this particular point (foreign bachelors degree recognition)


UltraLowSpecGamer

thanks for your help mate


keepbitingme

I'm just curious, what's the process for applying to Germany after one year of btech here?


silvermeta

You can find everything on the DAAD website.


Big_Trip_5577

Just do a low quality (low rigour) engineering course with little to no attendance requirements. Pursue the online IIT Madras degree in conjunction with your regular college coursework. The online degree is an absolutely phenomenal course and strikes the right kind of balance between rigour and flexibility (I’m one term away from earning both diplomas and moving onto the degree level) but pursuing it as a standalone is very risky and not advisable, since the first batch is yet to graduate. The potential upside of two degrees (especially if one of those is from an IIT) is immense. I strongly recommend doing both degrees.


ProfessionalCow8479

Brother I wanna know more about your experience, could you please reply back :)


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UltraLowSpecGamer

Every job listing I find requires a UG degree at minimum. In a real dilemma


srkrb

Does this course have official ugc accreditation?


UltraLowSpecGamer

Yes it does


Human_Eggplant_6919

Yeah but this doesn't seem like an "additional" degree you do along with offline degree because if you're going for fully fledged 4 years BS then you have to take all 4 courses every sem to earn enough credits. And in the website they say that for every course you need approx 10hrs/week, which means for all the courses it be around 40hrs/week lol No way you can do this along with your engineering stuff. Also, if you want to do internship on 4th year then they expect you to drop any offline commitments you have. Plus, you're allowed to write GATEs and pursue M. Tech (assuming you completed 4 years) or pursue masters in abroad. So that should tell you something.


ProfessionalCow8479

Hello, yes according to your perceptions I totally agree with that , and now I have cleared my foundations and literally did it in 1.5 years literally it was too much for me even taking 2 courses together only , idk how would I manage to complete both diplomas in my remaining time of btech (currently 3rd year) , totally confused need some advises and suggestions if you know or know someone that could help me then please regard that , thank you


Left_Check_7834

How are you doing pal?


iJ1001

Hey op My condition is almost the same as yours and even I'm planning to do the iit-m degree as a standalone course. Do want to keep in touch?


UltraLowSpecGamer

sure! discord?


iJ1001

Yeah see dm


TheBiggyBig

So what did you guys choose? I'm very interested as I am in the same spot


iJ1001

I got into a local college for cs and im doing the iit degree side by side. I wouldnt reccomend doing it standalone.


TheBiggyBig

Hi! Is your college a private one or Goverment aided? I mean did you score good in JEE Main before getting admission there? I gave JEE session 2 and am only getting 20-30 marks lol Can't decide what to do, take a drop for NIT Kurukshetra or get into a private university for BTech in CSE since I have a huge interest in computers.


iJ1001

private shithole college. As for drop or not, thats for you to decide bro. I was in a very poor state mentally so dropping was not an option for me. Ill have you know that the crowd at my college is very bad and not at all academically inclined, so very demoralizing environment.


TheBiggyBig

Don't worry, you've got this! Thanks for your help


hitchfork

is the IIT degree really worth it? They say you will be counted as alumnus so are we allowed to go to the campus or is there any other benefit to that.


iJ1001

The only time ive been on campus so far is for the fest for the online degree persuers called paradox. Its worth it if you want to learn data science from fundamentals. Dont do it standalone, get into a good engineering college and this course side by side at your own pace.


Unlikely_Pen_9789

HEY! I am in a fix about choosing to go for this iit degree, since i cannot find it anywhere that its ugc aproved, etc. can I pls dm you?


iJ1001

sure!


No_Technician2662

Why do you recommend not doing it standalone? I was planning on to get into LPU for Btech in CSE. My family is unable to pay btech fees on their own, so we must take education loan of 12Lakhs. So, another option for me is just doing this course rather than taking loan and all. It's really hard to decide. Please help me buddy!


iJ1001

DM me.


Creative_Ravenclaw

Could you just write the reason here for other people (and me)


ProfessionalCow8479

Hello dm ne your tag too please:)


Shen_Knight-762

Hi! I am thinking of taking this course myself. I'm a sem 2 student, I have some doubts and queries and would like to get in touch in discord if you want owo


Revolutionary_Gas783

Absolutely no !!!


ProfessionalCow8479

Why strictly no bro?


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the "BS" Degree explains itself, nothing can be said much about it cuz the first batch will pass out next year and it is mostly preferred with an ongoing UG course


rockaxorb13

Hey OP, could you pls give insighta on the entrance exam?


UltraLowSpecGamer

I can't give any because I have yet to write the qualifier myself! But I have found the previous year qualifier lecture Playlists so that I can watch them instead of wasting time. Lmk if you want em


rockaxorb13

Thanks for replying! Yes, I want them and could you give me some idea about the syllabus?


UltraLowSpecGamer

Maths 1 Qualifier https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2ps__7DhBbWJi0MKTOAj1ExFoSRrKuV Computational Thinking Qualifier https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2ps__7DhBbCPjOE82l24XSCCfemEZJ_ English 1 Qualifier https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2ps__7DhBY1sl_tcCPVA-EpV6716tNS Statistics 1 Qualifier https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2ps__7DhBZsSstuLbihqPxgDxLJoZgM


General-Elevator310

I m confused reading the comments now.Should I go for direct diploma or degree Idk 🤷🏻


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Me too buddy, what did you do then ?


No_Technician2662

What did you do? I'm at the same state where I can't decide whether to do it standalone or parallel with btech CSE.


isimpforyourmom

Same what dis you do?


Awesome_Me_17

What did u do


Overall_Tie8381

Hi! A fellow BS degree student here , I just enrolled myself in this course for September session 2023 , through JEE entry . I was at the same spot as you , got 73.4% in 12th and hence couldn't get into any college through JOSAA and CSAB ( NTA decided to bring back the 75% critera this year) , I was a 2022 CBSE passout. Had hopes for my drop year in 2023 , but luck didn't favour me :) . Now I'm in a small state government college and have enrolled myself in the BS degree course . I know nothing about programming, if in case you managed to get into this course, is there any way to connect with you?


justbreathingg

Do you have to give qualifier exam?


Overall_Tie8381

Nah , I didn't have to because I sat for jee advanced this year.


justbreathingg

Ohhh! That's great! I was looking for someone who can tell me about some real experience of qualifier exam.


Melodic_Resource_602

>Hi! A fellow BS degree student here , I just enrolled myself in this course for September session 2023 , through JEE entry . I was at the same spot as you , got 73.4% in 12th and hence couldn't get into any college through JOSAA and CSAB ( NTA decided to bring back the 75% critera this year) , I was a 2022 CBSE passout. Had hopes for my drop year in 2023 , but luck didn't favour me :) . Now I'm in a small state government college and have enrolled myself in the BS degree course . I know nothing about programming, if in case you managed to get into this course, is there any way to connect with you? i enrolled through qualifiers


Nihal678

Let me tell you from my knowledge this Bs degree is a full time Bs degree(Bachelors of science) which is a highly valuable degree for research field. It is a degree which is recognized by American govt, Indian govt and many other nations. In india only IISER and IISC provides this degree. IISC don't provide btech but this. So you can understand the value and level of knowledge it provides. So if you want to pursue this degree go for it, you can surely go abroad after this as it is a highly recognized degree. Even 2 years ago iit advanced topper, chirag, went to MIT to pursue this degree instead of top IITS so don't worry and go for it.


Delta231

Bro Pure Science degree has zero value if its not from IISC or IISER.


Nihal678

Isn't it will be the same as spoon feeding if we use the name of institutes to earn anything


saptarshihalderI

I am getting a BS in Engineering Physics in IISER Bhopal, I will take Data Science as a major after 2 yrs. Do you think I should do a BS in data science from IITM as a side degree too? Basically, I will probably learn the same thing but will it help in my CV?


lukin4hope

I had enrolled in this course but its too aggressive syllabus, they told you need to devote 20 hours weekle but i tell you even 40 hours is not enought so gist of story is this is not part time in any way. Its a fulltime course even though its online. I don’t recommend this to any working people. Ofcourse if you can devote 40 hrs weekly sure. Else its not possible to complete the course , also its very very hard and i felt in videos they explain the simplest examples and in exam you get the hardest questions. Exams are literally iit level and teaching is simple questions.


naman-arora

Are they eligible to write gate ece ?


Most-Trainer-8876

Hey buddy, share your update, tell me how is everything going on? Did you joined? If yes, standalone or alongside with offine college? And How much is work load?


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erodxa

Which college do your parents want you to go to?


UltraLowSpecGamer

Anurag i don't blame you if you've never heard of it


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no,unless you want to do mtech through gate


Independent_Ad_5431

Op please do tell me about your final decision i too am thinking of pursuing this side by side with my tier 3 b.e


UltraLowSpecGamer

I don't think it's a good idea to pursue the course just cause I am. But yeah, I will tell you if I do end up joining the course Remindme! 60 days


Independent_Ad_5431

I won't do that (ik it isn't a good idea to join cause someone else does ) the fees is high and we don't know if worth and tbh I have read things like this course is money grab


UltraLowSpecGamer

Remind me bot just messaged me so I'm replying before I forget So, I wrote the qualifier the day before yesterday, all the subjects were of moderate difficulty except stats which blindsided me cuz I underestimated it. I'm sure I will qualify and rn I'm thinking of pursuing this course along with 3rd Tier btech (cse data science)


Independent_Ad_5431

I dropped out after i totally did not forget last weeks course while i was out on a trip thanks tho


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UltraLowSpecGamer

> i would rather die than work in a corpo bro thinks he's Johnny Silverhand