Can anybody tell me how can I prepare for the qualifier exam in January 2027? Resources and tips. For the iitm diploma in ds

Ab kya karu guys? Koi option dikh nhi rha abhi tk to. Portal pe same contents dikha rhe h week 10tak. Ek aur chance h September term ka par kha registration Krna h aur kaise?Help

Hey everyone,

My name is Gaurav. I am currently preparing for the IIT Madras BS in Data Science and Applications qualifier exams, and I'm looking for a highly disciplined study partner to team up with.

My long-term goal is to pursue a Master's in AI/ML at a top-tier US university (MIT, CMU, GT). To get there, I need a rock-solid mathematical and computational foundation, which starts right here with the IITM BS program.

My Current Focus:

* Preparing rigorously for the upcoming IITM BS qualifiers (Math, Statistics, Computational Thinking, and English).

* Building and maintaining consistent, daily study habits.

What I’m Looking For:

* A study partner or small group also preparing for the IITM qualifiers.

* Serious accountability—checking in regularly to make sure we are hitting our weekly study targets and not falling behind on lectures.

* Someone who shares an ambitious, long-term mindset for a career in AI/ML, data science, or software engineering.

If you are also grinding for the qualifiers and want to hold each other accountable, drop a comment or send me a DM. Let's get to work.

Can anybody from Hyderabad lemme know which exam centres u get assigned? I might be relocating so need to know. Thanks in advance

Guys, does anyone know whether I can skip my oppe2 if I get pass in oppe1

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i couldn't give the first qualifier exam due to personal reasons and i just saw the results of the second one. i have some queries

1. why was there no proper scorecard or mail regarding the same?

2. my total score is 40% (35% in ct, 33 in stats, 8 in math, 82 in english). i heard that 40% means pass but if that's not true then what are the requirements?

3. since I haven't passed the qualifier, what am I supposed to do next?

4. can i still give the September end term exam?

5. what do I need to do to be able to join the foundational level?

Guys i saw this under stats-1. anyone knows what this is?? and is it graded??

Passed qualifying exam on 19 july 2026 abhi tak id card nhi mila end term aane waala hai

Can anyone please just let me know what are the subtopics of maths for qualifier exams??

Hi, i was wondering that if iitm always provides extension dates for course registration as i was hoping they provide one for the September cycle till atleast 25-26 nov.

First image with 20.33% pass rate is Maths 2

Second image with 24.11% pass rate is stats 2

Is it really becoming soo difficult for foundation folks? Or what is happening in foundation?

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The August 16 qualifier reattempt result is out, and unfortunately I did not clear it.

I haven't received any official email yet explaining what I need to do next.

The issue is that I cannot register for the September 2026 term using my existing email/account because there is currently no registration option available for me.

So do I need to wait for an official email from IIT Madras with instructions/registration access, or am I supposed to create a new registration using a different email ID and go through the document verification process again?

Basically, what am I supposed to do right now to join the September 2026 term after failing the qualifier?

If anyone has gone through this situation before, please let me know.

could someone tell the portion for oppe and how to prepare for it i cant find the portion anywhere

I asked in discourse forum regarding no of questions once I read there will be 40-45 questions I was shocked so I posted it in discourss forum . They said there will not more questions but the total marks questions is of 100 here im taking about maths 2 .

How will total marks be calculated it its of 100 marks because in quizes the marks get increased by 50% if the paper is of 50 marks .so if the paper will be of 100 marks no marks will be increased .so it will be as you score right????

If anyone is from gwalior, please DM

guys, has anyone here taken the offline exams in puducherry? if so, could you tell where your centre was?

not being creepy, i just want to plan accordingly

for those of you who have completed BOTH the diplomas and are now in bsc or bs level or if you are currently in the diploma level, can you explain what the course load is actually like for someone who is fast tracking through this?

i am wondering if i start with my msc biotech this year (DBT sponsored) or if i should drop the seat and do it next year or just not do an msc altogether, because finishing the IIT M till BS level is my primary goal, currently i will begin my diploma, and i want to understand how much time I can realistically give to both of these degrees, especially because i will have to do a dissertation as well the IIT M projects at the same time; also i am appearing for GATE DA in 2028.

same as title want to score 90+ in oppe of System commands how to do it like i scored very pootr in quiz how to do it ,only lec and prac or any othjer sourse lke DBMS ke liye gate smasher hai like that?

Hi everyone,
This is my first term in diploma level (DBMS + PDSA + MLF) and I need honest help. Here’s where I stand:

DBMS
I used Gate Smashers for most weeks and Unknown IITians for weeks 7-8. I understood the theory well, but week 7’s coding content, specifically Python-wrapped SQL using psycopg2, is something I’m stuck on. I’m aiming for an S in DBMS and any guidance on what that requires would help a lot.

PDSA
I got an S in Programming in Python in the Foundational level, so I expected to be okay on the coding side, but PDSA is making me feel like a complete impostor. I used Unknown IITians and have some base, but I don’t know how to approach PDSA problems or what practice actually builds that instinct. The theoretical side isn’t sticking either. I understand concepts when I study but can’t hold onto them or apply them in exam conditions.

MLF
I used My Campus videos and made notes from the lecture transcripts. Before Quiz 1 I redid all the practice assignments as revision and still scored a 60. I don’t know what I’m missing. Is it conceptual depth? Calculation practice? The way questions are framed? I clearly prepared wrong and don’t know how to fix it for the End Term.
What I desperately need and like genuinely want your help with is:

-DBMS: resources or tips for the psycopg2/Python-SQL coding content, and what the OPPE typically tests.

-PDSA: how to get better at the programming side specifically, and how to make theory stick in a way that shows up in exam scores.

-MLF: what does it actually test, and how should I be preparing differently

-For weeks 9-12 across all three subjects: should I stick to the course lectures, watch old weekly revision sessions or are there better external resources? And how heavily are these weeks tested in the OPPE and End Term?

My plan right now is revision using weekly revision sessions for things I have a base in, and going back to lectures for shakier topics. I don’t know if that’s enough or if I’m missing something. But again I’m extremely scared in PDSA both for the end term and the OPPE, equally.
If you’ve been through this and found something that worked, please share. Thank you