IIT Jammu launches new program – BSc in Behavioral Sciences, Predictive Analytics, admission through JEE

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has rolled out a new program – BSc in behavioral sciences and predictive analytics. The new undergraduate program is crafted by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. JEE Advanced 2025 qualified candidates can apply for the new UG program at IIT Jammu. Candidates who are interested can apply at -- iitjammu.ac.in and iitjammu.ac.in/hss.

This program aims to combine essential concepts from psychology, cognitive science, behavioral economics and sociology, and combines them with statistical thinking, data science and predictive modeling. The aim is to enable students to comprehend human action not only at the level of personal experience, but also as rich, quantifiable patterns which develop over social systems and contexts. This interdisciplinary program is made to fill the gap between an understanding of human action and data-driven decision-making.

By combining principles from behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology, and economics with methods in statistics, data analysis, and computational modelling, students will be prepared to decipher intricate human patterns and make a positive contribution to solutions in fields as diverse as mental health and education, as well as policy, design, and technology.

The four-year degree program of BSc in behavioral sciences and predictive analytics (BSBSPA) will integrate the observation of human behavior with sophisticated analytical methods, providing an interdisciplinary education that is highly relevant in today's data-intensive world.

During Year 1 and Year 2, students will receive foundation training that lays a solid groundwork via courses in Behavioral Sciences, Neurosciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, Psychology, and Cognitive Sciences.

During Year 3 and Year 4, students take courses in advanced and specialization domains like Data Science, Machine Learning, Behavioral Sciences, Business Strategy, Psychology, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Policy Making. The curriculum also consists of a half-year industry experience along with an assortment of elective courses available in various departments of IIT Jammu.