{
  "id": 2719300,
  "title": "Explore new BS programmes available across top IITs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/explore-new-bs-programmes-available-across-top-iits",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T04:30:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/education/explore-new-bs-programmes-available-across-top-iits-10814571/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have significantly expanded their undergraduate offerings to include Bachelor of Science (BS) programmes in specialized fields. While engineering degrees remain popular, BS programmes in areas like data science, chemistry, mathematics, physics and aerospace technology are gaining traction among students. IIT Madras introduced its first four-year BS in Data Science and Applications in 2021, followed by a range of other BS programmes across disciplines. IIT Madras currently hosts four non-campus BS programmes, allowing students to gain industry-oriented skills through distance learning. The BS in Data Science and Applications program is particularly popular, with over 36,000 students enrolled. IITs also offer BS courses in Electronic Systems, Aeronautics and Space Technology, and Management and Data Science, catering to students' diverse interests in these specialized fields.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "IITs expand BS programs in data science, chemistry, mathematics, physics, aerospace.",
    "IIT Madras launched first BS in Data Science in 2021.",
    "BS programs attract over 36,000 students at IIT Madras."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}