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Data Science qualifier FAQs

Do I need to know programming for the Data Science qualifier?

No. Computational Thinking teaches problem solving with flowcharts and pseudocode; you do not need a programming language during the qualifier weeks.

What background do I need for the Data Science qualifier?

You should have studied Mathematics and English in Class 10 and passed Class 12 (or be finishing it). Any stream is fine.

Which courses are in the Data Science qualifier?

Mathematics for Data Science I, Statistics for Data Science I, Computational Thinking and English I — weeks 1 to 4 of each.