‘Cybersecurity Ventures’ projected that the cost of cyber-threats will rise to $6 trillion annually by 2021. It isn’t just the number of cyber security attacks that is increasing but the degree of these attacks is also on rise. According a PwC report, these attacks are “becoming progressively destructive and target a broadening array of information and attack vectors.”Increase in the prevalence of cybercrime attacks on business organizations, government infrastructures and individuals, has emphasized the importance of Cyber Security. In fact Cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly central facet of national security strategy. Both private and public sectors are relying on cyber security professionals to keep personal and professional information safe.A recent CSIS survey of IT decision makers across eight countries found that 82 percent of employers report a shortage of cyber security skills and 71 percent believe this talent gap causes direct and measurable damage to their organizations. Also Global Information Security Workforce Study reveals that the global cybersecurity workforce shortage would reach around 1.8 million unfilled positions. Specialization in Cyber Security will equip students with right set of skills to combat ever increasing cyber-crimes. Further, this specialization aims to enhance the value of graduate degree in terms of career advancement, higher income and increased job security.
Learning outcomes of this track:
By the end of this course, students will develop skills to:
Career Options:
PSO 1 Acquire deep knowledge of Computer Science & Engineering with specialized areas of Data Science and Cyber Security.
PSO 2 Identify research areas and provide solutions to complex engineering problems for the advancement of society.
PSO 3 Enable the students for premium National/International jobs, pursue research career, entrepreneurship and to become responsible global citizens.
Applicant must have obtained minimum 55% marks in aggregate or
equivalent CGPA in
1) BE/ B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computer Technology/ Computer Science and Applications/Computing in Software/Computer Networking/ Electronics & Communication Engineering OR
2) MCA OR
3) MSc (Computer Science/ IT/ Electronics/ Software Engineering/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics) OR
4) any other relevant equivalent qualifying degree.
College Board Designated Institution (DI) code is 9078, NorthCap, University, Candidates have to use this code number when sending SAT score reports to the university.
30% of the seats are reserved for GATE qualified applicants. For balance 70% seats, the selection criteria shall be based on merit as follows: 85% weightage will be given to marks in the qualifying examination at the UG level, and 15% weightage to the personal interview. Any unfilled seats from GATE applicants shall also be treated as unreserved.
Degree Offered | Seats |
MTech (CSE) with specialization in (i) Cyber Security or (ii) Data Science | 10 |
Hostel Fee (where applicable) Rs. 65000/- per semester
% of Scholarship | Graduation Score | Graduation Score |
Based on CGPA | Based on Percentage | |
100% | 10 | 99% |
50% | 9.5-<9.99 | 95.1-<99 |
25% | 9-<9.5 | 85-<95 |
Limited scholarships available in each category on first come first serve basis
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Email: admissions@ncuindia.edu
Applicant must have obtained minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA in
30% of the seats are reserved for GATE qualified applicants. For balance 70% seats, the selection criteria shall be based on merit as follows: 85% weightage will be given to marks in the qualifying examination at the UG level, and 15% weightage to the personal interview. Any unfilled seats from GATE applicants shall also be treated as unreserved.
Minimum 57 credits are required for graduating from NCU in M.Tech course.
Minimum 70% attendance is required in each course to be allowed to appear in the end semester test. This is as per the UGC guidelines.
Rs 12,400/- per month GATE Scholarship is available through UGC for GATE qualified M.Tech students, subject to UGC terms and conditions. The tenure of Scholarship is maximum two years without any further extension. NCU shall facilitate applying to UGC by enrolled candidates.
Multiple Career options are available with the students after completing MTech degree which includes the professions related to the specializations and many others:
M.Tech with Specialization in Cyber Security
M.Tech with Specialization in Data Science