One of the biggest highlights of this programme is that students are not required to appear for JEE Advanced to gain admission.

IIT Kanpur has launched this special Bachelor’s in Cyber Security course, and the programme has been introduced from the current academic year.

Students who have appeared for JEE Main during 2025–2026 and secured a good score can apply for this course.

Course Duration and Structure

The programme duration is four years.

• First Two Years: Students will study technical subjects and complete academic learning at IIT Kanpur campus.

• Remaining Two Years: This is considered one of the key highlights of the programme. Students will receive cyber security-related internships at recognised Central Government institutions and organisations.

Selected candidates will receive:

• Two years of theoretical learning

• Two years of practical and internship-based training

This structure is designed to combine classroom education with practical industry and government exposure.

Fee Structure

The programme fee has been described as comparatively affordable.

• Annual Fee: Approximately ₹1.5 lakh per year

Compared with some universities and colleges where annual tuition may range between ₹2 lakh and ₹3 lakh, IIT Kanpur’s fee structure is positioned as relatively economical.

Additionally:

• SC/ST candidates whose annual family income is below ₹1 lakh may receive tuition fee exemption and may not be required to pay tuition fees, subject to eligibility norms.

Registration and Admission Process

Students interested in applying should note the admission timeline:

• Registration Opens: June 15

• Registration Closes: June 22

• Interview for Selected Candidates: June 25

• Entrance / Admission Test: July 5

• The admission test is expected to be conducted at the IIT Kanpur campus.

Complete details regarding:

• Course information

• Registration process

• Admission test guidelines

• Eligibility requirements

are expected to be available through the programme’s official communication channels.

Why Students Should Consider This Opportunity

Cyber Security is becoming one of India’s fastest-growing career sectors with increasing demand for skilled professionals across government departments, technology companies, and digital security industries.

Students who wish to pursue engineering at an IIT but may not have taken JEE Advanced can explore this opportunity and share it with friends who are interested in building a future in technology and cyber security.

With strong internship exposure, technical learning, and promising placement opportunities, this programme aims to create career pathways in one of the most rapidly expanding fields.