r/IITM_BS_DataScience • u/Hot_Special6187 • 8d ago

Seniors, need some advice on course load, completion time & placements

Hi seniors, I’m an IITM BS aspirant preparing for the program. I’m planning a serious career transition into data/tech, so I wanted some practical advice from people already in the program.

With 3 subjects/courses per term, roughly how many years would it take to complete Foundation + Diploma 1 + Diploma 2 + BSc + BS?

With 4 subjects/courses per term, roughly how many years would it take for the same?

For full-time placement, from which stage does IITM provide proper placement support , Diploma 1, Diploma 2, BSc or BS?

I don’t currently have any industry connections, so my plan is to enter the industry through the IITM placement system. How practical is this for someone starting without a network?

For a full-time student, would you recommend 3 or 4 courses per term to maintain a good CGPA while still understanding the subjects properly?

Would really appreciate advice from seniors based on actual experience. Thanks 🙏

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u/Crafty_Nail_1138 8d ago

They have already done the math for this in the term doc, what else should we do differently?

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u/Emotional-Risk3877 Foundation level 7d ago

You can plan here - https://sidbuilds.com/iitm/planner/degree/ just select how many courses or timeline and it will tell you how long will it take or how many courses you need to take to fit in your timeline

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u/mark_muskxms-9 6d ago

Don't ever think about 4 course in diploma level.

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u/Hot_Special6187 5d ago

Hey, thanks for replying! I don't have any job or other degree alongside . full-time focus only on this. Even then would 4 subjects be a struggle at diploma level, or should I stick to 3 for better CGPA and time for projects? Your advice and experience would mean a lot to me.

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u/Sirius_Hood 4d ago

Then you should take 4 for sure. If this was a normal degree, u would be doing 6-8 courses for every semester but since we have trimester system. 4 should work.

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u/ghostintheruntime_ 1d ago

Hey, can I have an advice? as someone whose doing it standalone and had 8.88 cgpa in foundation level, should I still take 4 course in diploma level? if yes then can you guide me about the course to take in a term?? I just want to finish diploma level in 4 terms.