HRD Minister launches World’s first ever online B.Sc. degree in Programming & Data Science

Human Resources and Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank virtually launched World’s first ever online B.Sc. degree in Programming and Data Science.
The programme has been prepared and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras.
Data Science is one of the fastest growing sectors that is predicted to create 11.5 million jobs by 2026.
Online education is a trend being rapidly embraced for high quality education on a large scale.
This programme is open to anyone who has passed Class 12th, with English and Maths at the Class 10th level, and enrolled in any on-campus UG course.