IIIT Delhi launches BTech in computer science and economics; admission through JEE Main 2025

NEW DELHI: The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi has launched a new BTech programme in Computer Science and Economics (CSEcon). The IIIT Delhi BTech programme in CSEcon aims to integrate computational and quantitative skills with economic analysis, preparing students for careers in finance, banking, consulting, technology, and IT services. Admission for IIIT Delhi BTech CSEcon programme will be based on JEE Mains 2025 scores and Class 12 marks.

Graduates of the IIIT Delhi BTech CSEcon course can explore roles such as data scientists, economic analysts, financial engineers, business intelligence analysts, and software developers in sectors like fintech, e-commerce, banking, NGOs, and consulting. As per IIIT Delhi, the BTech program will also prepare them for leadership roles in technology-driven business environments or further studies in economics, finance, data science, or computer science

IIIT Delhi BTech Programme: Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for IIIT Delhi BTech CSEcon programme are as follows

• Candidates are required to obtain minimum of 70% aggregate marks in five subjects, including physics, chemistry, and mathematics in Class 12from CBSE or an equivalent board.
• Candidates are required to have secured at least 70% marks in mathematics in Class 12.
• Valid JEE Mains 2025 scores.

IIIT Delhi BTech CSEcon course structure

The IIIT Delhi BTech CSEcon programme spans four years, with coursework divided into core subjects and electives.

Years 1 and 2: Students will take foundational courses in computer science, economics, and mathematics. As per IIIT Delhi, candidates will also develop communication skills through professional speaking and writing courses.

Years 3 and 4: Advanced training will include elective courses across three categories:

Interdisciplinary courses: Blending computer science and economics (example- econometrics with machine learning).

Economics electives: Topics like ‘behavioural economics’ and ‘financial economics.’

Computer science and mathematics electives: Courses such as ‘statistical machine learning."

Ranjan Bose, director, IIITD said “At IIIT-Delhi, we link education with real-world applications. The new B.Tech. program in Computer Science and Economics will equip students with the necessary computational and analytical skills essential for the evolving digital economy, which is rapidly driving India's growth. The students in this program would be able to take up future challenges in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, banking, etc. With this launch, IIIT-Delhi continues to offer forward-looking programs aligned with industry and societal needs.” Ranjan Bose, Professor and Director, IIITD

IIIT Delhi BTech CSEcon Programme: Degree requirements

To obtain a IIIT Delhi BTech CSEcon degree, students will be required to fulfill the following:

• Complete a total of 156 credits, including core and elective courses.
• Undertake 2 credits each of community work and self growth, which are pass or fail credits.
• Enroll in approved online courses, with a maximum of 8 credits counting towards the degree.
• Complete at least 32 credits of advanced economics and computer science courses in the final four semesters.
• Optionally, undertake a BTech Project (BTP), which can be spread over multiple semesters for up to 12 credits.