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Can I get a data science job with just a B.S. from IIT Madras?

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 20, 2024Hindi

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Is it better to do bs data science from IIT Madras as alone degree

Ans: NO. I assume it is an online program. I already answered to your question earlier. You should also pursue a regular UG Program. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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My son jee rank 79 percentile in obc ncl. He got vit 34000 rank category 2 .and his bits first attempt results 83 marks sir please suggest me which collage is best for his for btec admission.

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My son got VITEEE 6414 we are from Bangalore . Please suggest if he will get cse in vellore location in category 1 or 2 or 3. Is CSE specialisations worth taking , how is IT branch?.

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According to your rank, you have good possibilities at NIT Hamirpur for core branches like Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, and Material Science. Similarly, in Agartala, excellent chances for top branches are possible. The following are the branches available:

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