The SEEP (Student Educational Empowerment Program) is a welfare initiative of First India Foundation that provides academic mentorship, career guidance, soft-skill development, and support for higher education opportunities. It helps students prepare for future careers with a focus on IIT Madras BS Degree Programs, IIT Roorkee Programs, Other IITs /IIMs, skill development, and NEP-2020 implementation.

The SEEP is a non-profit welfare initiative managed by First India Foundation in partnership with universities, schools, and industry mentors.

The SEEP offers:

• Full-time academic support for IIT BS Degree students (teaching, doubt-solving, offline classes).

• Career guidance & mentorship through industry experts and alumni.

• Skill development & digital literacy programs aligned with NEP-2020.

• Dual degree and second-degree guidance with universities.

• Residential campus facilities.

No. The SEEP is an add-on support system, not a replacement. It strengthens school/college education by adding extra guidance, skill-building, and mentorship to make students future-ready.

The IIT BS Degree is a full time, 4 year, global standard and regular undergraduate (UG) degree program offered by various IITs.

Yes — IIT Madras BS Degree is a fully valid and recognized government degree.

Here is the clear, official status:

Recognized by Government of India

The BS Degree in Data Science & Applications from IIT Madras is:

• Awarded by an Institute of National Importance

• Established by an Act of Parliament

• Recognized by UGC (University Grants Commission)

• Legally equivalent to other Bachelor’s degrees (BSc, BTech, BA, etc.)

Accepted for Jobs & Higher Studies

Holders of the IIT Madras BS degree are eligible for:

• Government jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree

• Private sector employment

• MTech, MS, MBA, MSc, PhD admissions (India & abroad)

• Competitive exams (GATE, CAT, UPSC, SSC, PSU recruitment, etc.)

Not a Diploma or Certificate

It is:

• ❌ NOT a coaching certificate

• ❌ NOT a private course

• ✅ A formal degree awarded by IIT Madras

Hybrid Mode

Even though classes are online:

• The degree is identical to on-campus degrees

• No “Online” tag on the certificate

• Issued directly by IIT Madras

Globally Recognized

Because IIT Madras is a top-ranked university:

• The degree is respected by foreign universities

• Accepted for international admissions and jobs

🔍 Final Answer:

Yes. IIT Madras BS is a fully legitimate, UGC-recognized degree with the same legal value as any other offline IIT degree.

Both are awarded by IIT and recognized by UGC — neither is inferior, just different in specialization and structure.

IIT BS Graduates can:

• Pursue MTech, MS, or PhD in India or abroad

• Appear for GATE, UPSC, RPSC, SSC, State PCS etc exams

• Work in leading tech companies in fields like AI, ML, Software, Data Science, Robotics, Computer Science etc.

• Apply for government jobs or teaching roles.

• Build startups or join global internships.

• Placement & internship offered by IITs.

All applicants will have to go through a Qualifier Process, like a trial month, wherein they will get access to 4 weeks of content for the four foundational level courses – English I, Mathematics for Data Science I, Statistics for Data Science I and Computational Thinking. Check Qualifier Process in Admissions page.

A quiz is similar or equivalent to a monthly test in schools and colleges. Marks obtained in quizzes count towards the total score obtained in the course. All IIT quizzes will be in-person.