Archive · 16 Sep 2025
IIT Kharagpur Offers BS Degrees in AI, Data Science in Bengali
IIT Kharagpur is launching a new program to teach Bachelor of Science degrees in subjects like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Bengali.
This will help Bengali-speaking students from India, Bangladesh, and other parts of the world.
Students can earn degrees, diplomas, or certificates through online courses.
IIT Kharagpur is working with IIT Madras to manage the courses together.
The courses are designed to help students from diverse backgrounds.
The technical parts of the course will be taught in English, but professors will translate and teach in Bengali.
IIT Kharagpur will offer BS degrees in AI, Data Science, and Electronic Systems in Bengali.
The courses will be delivered online or through NPTEL.
The initiative caters to Bengali-speaking students from various regions.
Students can earn BS degrees, diplomas, or certificates.
IIT Kharagpur is collaborating with IIT Madras for joint management of the courses.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur
- What
- Will teach BS degrees in AI, Data Science, and Electronic Systems in Bengali
- When
- Ongoing, following discussions
- Where
- IIT Kharagpur
- Why
- To cater to students from various backgrounds and those weak in English.
- Institution
- IIT Kharagpur
- Courses Offered
- BS degrees in AI, Data Science, and Electronic Systems
- Language of Instruction
- Bengali
- Delivery Method
- Online or NPTEL
- Degree Equivalency
- BS degree (equivalent to BTech/BSc)
- Collaboration
- Joint management with IIT Madras
