25-06-2025
IIT Jammu launches BSc in behavioural sciences and predictive analytics via JEE
IIT Jammu has introduced a new course under BSc in behavioural sciences and predictive analytics via JEE. The programme will admit candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced 2025. (photo/IIT Jammu official website) India Today Education Desk IIT Jammu unveils an interdisciplinary BSc course merging human behaviour and data science
Admissions open to JEE Advanced 2025 qualified candidates
Four-year programme includes core, specialised, and industry-integrated training
IIT Jammu has announced the launch of a new undergraduate programme, BSc in Behavioural Sciences and Predictive Analytics (BSBSPA). This innovative course is designed to equip students with a dual lens to understand human behaviour and analyse it through modern computational tools.
The programme will admit candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced 2025. Interested students can apply via IIT Jammu's official websites, and
This four-year programme has been crafted by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Jammu. It integrates key concepts from psychology, cognitive science, sociology, and behavioural economics with technical skills in data science, predictive modelling, and statistics.
According to the institute, the course aims to provide a deep understanding of human behaviour not only from an individual perspective but also across societal systems and institutional environments. CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: BALANCE OF THEORY AND APPLICATION
The BSBSPA course is structured to offer both breadth and depth.
In Years 1 and 2, students will build a strong foundational base through courses in: Behavioural Sciences
Neurosciences
Social Sciences and Humanities
Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
Economics and Mathematics
Computer Programming
Data Science and Machine Learning
In Years 3 and 4, students will progress to specialised electives and advanced modules in areas such as: Business Strategy
Public Policy
Behavioural Data Analysis
Human-Computer Interaction
Applied Psychology
Economics and Ethics INDUSTRY EXPOSURE AND ELECTIVES ACROSS DEPARTMENTS
To ensure practical learning, the curriculum also includes a semester-long industry immersion. Students will get the opportunity to apply their interdisciplinary learning to real-world challenges.
A diverse pool of electives from across various IIT Jammu departments will further allow students to tailor their education to specific interests. UNIQUE BLEND FOR EMERGING CAREERS
IIT Jammu's BSBSPA programme is poised to fill a growing need for professionals who can connect the dots between human psychology and machine-driven insights.
Graduates can explore careers in areas such as policy-making, education technology, behavioural research, mental health innovation, UX design, and strategic consultancy.
With its rigorous yet flexible structure, this new BSc offering from IIT Jammu represents a bold step towards blending the humanities with hard data in the realm of modern education.
IIT Jammu has announced the launch of a new undergraduate programme, BSc in Behavioural Sciences and Predictive Analytics (BSBSPA). This innovative course is designed to equip students with a dual lens to understand human behaviour and analyse it through modern computational tools.
The programme will admit candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced 2025. Interested students can apply via IIT Jammu's official websites, and
This four-year programme has been crafted by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Jammu. It integrates key concepts from psychology, cognitive science, sociology, and behavioural economics with technical skills in data science, predictive modelling, and statistics.
According to the institute, the course aims to provide a deep understanding of human behaviour not only from an individual perspective but also across societal systems and institutional environments. CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: BALANCE OF THEORY AND APPLICATION
The BSBSPA course is structured to offer both breadth and depth.
In Years 1 and 2, students will build a strong foundational base through courses in: Behavioural Sciences
Neurosciences
Social Sciences and Humanities
Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
Economics and Mathematics
Computer Programming
Data Science and Machine Learning
In Years 3 and 4, students will progress to specialised electives and advanced modules in areas such as: Business Strategy
Public Policy
Behavioural Data Analysis
Human-Computer Interaction
Applied Psychology
Economics and Ethics INDUSTRY EXPOSURE AND ELECTIVES ACROSS DEPARTMENTS
To ensure practical learning, the curriculum also includes a semester-long industry immersion. Students will get the opportunity to apply their interdisciplinary learning to real-world challenges.
A diverse pool of electives from across various IIT Jammu departments will further allow students to tailor their education to specific interests. UNIQUE BLEND FOR EMERGING CAREERS
IIT Jammu's BSBSPA programme is poised to fill a growing need for professionals who can connect the dots between human psychology and machine-driven insights.
Graduates can explore careers in areas such as policy-making, education technology, behavioural research, mental health innovation, UX design, and strategic consultancy.
With its rigorous yet flexible structure, this new BSc offering from IIT Jammu represents a bold step towards blending the humanities with hard data in the realm of modern education. Join our WhatsApp Channel
