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IIIT Bangalore
IIT Madras: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals
Birchwood University
Orlando, Florida, USA
📋 Basic Information
University Type Indian Private (Deemed) Indian Public (IIT) International
Established
1999
27 yrs
1959
67 yrs
2012
14 yrs
Location
Bengaluru
India
Chennai
India
Orlando, Florida
USA
Study Mode 🔵 Online 🔵 Online 🔵 Online (Asynchronous)
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade 🔵 A
✅ A++
✅ Best NAAC
Not Accredited
All Accreditations
UGC-DEB, NAAC A, Deemed University
Institute of National Importance, NAAC A++, UGC-DEB (BS Data Science)
State of Florida Licensure, Verify current US accreditation
International Recognition
WES eligible; UGC-DEB
WES eligible; globally recognised IIT brand
Verify current US accreditation; AIU equivalence required; WES for North America
✅ Regulatory Approvals
UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No
AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles No No No
💰 Fees & Credential
Fee Range Total programme fee
INR 150,000–500,000
INR 75,000–500,000
USD 8,000–22,000
✅ Lowest Fee
Credential Awarded ✅ Degree 🔵 Both ✅ Degree
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available
4 courses
4 courses
7 courses
Key Programmes
Online MTech (Data Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML), Online PG Diploma (Data Science)
BS Data Science & Applications, BSc Programming & Data Science, Executive Programmes, Professional Certificates (AI/ML)
Online MBA, Online DBA, Online Bachelor's & Master's programmes
Weekly Hours Required
10–15 hrs/week
12–18 hrs/week
5–8 hrs/week
✅ Least Intensive
Minimum Eligibility
Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering 50%+; programming aptitude test
BS: Qualifier exam open to all; Executive: Bachelor's 50%+, 2-5 yrs exp
Bachelor's 50-60%+; IELTS 6.5+; 2-5 yrs experience
Work Experience 🔵 0-3 years for PG programmes 🔵 2-5 yrs for executive 🔵 2-5 years preferred
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support ✅ Yes – Bengaluru tech sector employer n ❌ No formal placement; IITM Research Park ⚠️ Alumni network only
Best For
Software engineers & data professionals wanting tech master's with IIIT-B brand
Data science aspirants; engineering managers wanting India's #1 ranked institution brand
US-credential-seekers at moderate fee; DBA aspirants; self-directed learners
⭐ Key Differentiator
IIIT-B tech sector brand; only online MTech from IIIT; strong Bengaluru product company alumni network
India's ONLY UGC-recognised online degree from an IIT; consistently #1 NIRF Engineering
Florida-based at competitive fees; fully asynchronous self-paced; DBA pathway
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses
13/23
✅ 🏆 Top Pick
12/23
⚠️ Runner Up
4/23
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🤖 AI Verdict Based on NAAC, NIRF, approvals and available courses
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Top Pick
IIIT Bangalore
13
AE Score / 23
✅ A 🔵 UGC-DEB ✅ Placement ✓
🥈
Runner Up
IIT Madras: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals
12
AE Score / 23
✅ A++ 🔵 UGC-DEB 
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Option 3
Birchwood University
4
AE Score / 23
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