u/pianoman983

Can someone please explain the exact exam structure of the IITM BS in Data Science program in detail?

I already understand how end-sem exams are conducted, but I’m still confused about

OPPEs ...like how many times they are conducted and their difficulty

what is the pattern of the quizzes and also their difficulty

Bsaically, what does a normal term actually look like from a student’s perspective? How many exams/quizzes happen per course and how stressful is the schedule realistically?

I’ve heard in the IIT Madras BS degree that video lectures can be really long and boring. A lot of people seem to use other resources alongside.

....What resources do you actually use at each level

Foundation Diploma Degree..

....Which YouTube channels, books, websites, or courses helped you the most?

...Are there any good student communities, Discord/Telegram groups worth joining?

....Which subjects are manageable with official lectures only, and which ones almost require external resources?

im thinking about joining the IIT Madras BS in Data Science program and wanted a realistic idea of what a normal day looks like.

your daily routine ...

rough hours you spend studying/doing coursework

your level (Foundation / Diploma / Degree)

whether you’re doing it standalone or dual degree

also how does your routine changes during exams

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im trying to decide between the IIT Madras BS in Data Science and the BITS Pilani online BSc Cs..

some specific things I want honest opinions on:

which one has a better peer group and community?

are there actual societies or is it mostly isolated studying?

how do the two compare in terms of difficulty and dropout rate?

How are they perceived for internships/jobs?

does the BITS online degree feel disconnected compared to IITM BS?

if someone has done either of these, what are the biggest pros/cons you didn’t expect?

also, I’m someone who wants to build skills (coding/IT) but also wants some level of interaction/community, not just a fully isolated online degree. I also have to get some work done at home and help my father in his stuff

Would you recommend one over the other and why?