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    IIT Madras Results 2026 (Out) for BS Data Science Qualifier Exam 1-1 (January Session)
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    IIT Madras Results 2026 (Out) for BS Data Science Qualifier Exam 1-1 (January Session)

    Vivek KumarUpdated on 19 Mar 2026, 10:50 AM IST

    The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced the results for the BS in Data Science and Applications Qualifier Exam 1-1 (January 2026 session). The exam was conducted on March 15, 2026. The IIT Madras Data Science qualifier exam 2026 gives an opportunity for students to join India's top engineering college without a JEE score.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIT Madras Qualifier Exam Results 2026
    2. IIT Madras Qualifier Exam and Passing Criteria 2026
    3. What After Qualifier Exam Results?
    4. Candidates Who Failed to Clear Re-attempt Qualifier Exam
    IIT Madras Results 2026 (Out) for BS Data Science Qualifier Exam 1-1 (January Session)
    IIT Madras Results 2026 (Out) for BS Data Science Qualifier Exam 1-1 (January Session)

    IIT Madras Qualifier Exam Results 2026

    Students who have passed the IIT Madras Qualifier Exam 1-1 for BS Data Science and Applications are eligible for admission to the Foundation Level.

    Events

    Dates

    Qualifier Exam 1-1

    March 15, 2026

    Qualifier Exam 1-1 : Results

    March 19, 2026

    Foundational Course Registration (if passed)

    March 19 – March 20, 2026


    Also Read: IIT Madras BS Data Science Qualifier Exam 1-1 (January 2026 Session): Dates, Pattern, Passing Criteria

    IIT Madras Qualifier Exam and Passing Criteria 2026

    To pass the IIT Madras qualifier exam, candidates must meet two specific scoring areas: minimum score per subject and minimum required average qualifier exam score.

    Student CategoryMinimum score per subjectMinimum Average Qualifier Exam Score

    General Learner

    40%

    50%

    SC / ST / PwD with 40% disability

    30%

    40%

    PwD with 40% disability & SC / ST

    30%

    40%

    OBC-NCL / EWS

    35%

    45%

    What After Qualifier Exam Results?

    Students who pass the IIT Madras Qualifier Exam 1-1 will be eligible to register for Foundation Level of BS Degree in Data Science and Applications. The registration window for Foundation courses opens for two days.

    The number of courses a student can register for Foundation Level is up to four, depending on their average qualifier exam score.

    Average Qualifier Exam Score (M)

    Number of Courses allowed to register

    Minimum required <= M < 50%

    up to 2 courses

    50% <= M < 70%

    up to 3 courses

    M >= 70%

    up to 4 courses

    Candidates Who Failed to Clear Qualifier Exam

    Candidates who did not clear the IIT Madras qualifier exam or were absent for it can re-attempt (Qualifier Exam 2-1) the qualifier exam in the same term without having to repeat the assignments.

    To re-attempt the IIT Madras qualifier exam, candidates have to fill in the re-attempt application form that opens up immediately after the qualifier results and pay the re-attempt fee.

    Re-attempt Fee

    Category

    Re-attempt Fee

    General Category / OBC Applicant

    Rs 2000

    SC / ST Category / PwD (>= 40% disability ) Applicant

    Rs 1000

    SC / ST Category Applicant who is ALSO PwD (>= 40% disability )

    Rs 500

    Candidates Who Failed to Clear Re-attempt Qualifier Exam

    Candidates who are not eligible to re-attempt or do not clear the re-attempt exam can try again by applying again (Qualifier 2-2) for the next term. Those learners will be required to pay the full application fee of Rs 4,000 for general category applicants and go through the entire qualifier process including the weekly assignments and qualifier exam.

    Students looking to pursue the Online BS in Data Science and Applications must clear the IIT Madras qualifier exam. With a four-week preparation process involving lectures and assignments, followed by a rigorous exam, IIT Madras ensures that only well-prepared learners progress to the Foundation Level courses.

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