BTech Information Security - Admission, Eligibility, Colleges, Jobs, Salary 2024

BTech information security or B.tech information security is a 4-year course for undergraduate students. The course enables students to explore vulnerabilities in a system or network and deploy ways to patch the data breaches. The eligibility criterion of the course B.tech information security is students must have to clear 10+2 with science as a stream from a recognized college.

The average fee for the course B.tech information security is INR 6 lakhs to INR 12 lakhs. This depends on the course offered by which college, the location and size of the campus. The job profiles after the B.tech information security course are IT Manager, Network Administrator, Support Engineer, Security Specialist, etc.

The average annual salary for the B.tech information security course is INR 1.80 lakhs to INR 8 lakhs. The salary depends on the experience and skills of the employee. Sometimes, the salary varies due to the location and size of the company. The top recruiting companies after the course B.tech information security are MicroWorld Technologies, Quickheal, Instasafe, Paladion Network, etc.

What is the Admission Process for BTech Information Security?

To get admission in the course, Students must have to clear entrance exams taken by respective colleges and universities. The procedure for the admission is as:

• The registration form will be released on the official websites of the respective colleges or universities.
• Students have to submit the registration fee on the online portal before the last date.
• The admit card will be released by the colleges and universities.
• The exam date will be released by colleges and universities.
• The result will be announced after the exam. Some colleges conduct counseling for the final selection.
• Documentation Date will be given by the colleges for the final selection of the students in the course. The documents required are class x and xii mark sheet, original graduation degree, passport size photographs, caste/ category certificate (if any).

What is the BTech Information Security Eligibility?

The eligibility criterion for B.tech information security is:

• Students have to qualify 10+2 with minimum 50% marks from a recognized college or university.
• 5% Moderation is given to those students who are in reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC.
• Science stream is preferable to having Physics, Chemistry, Biology, mathematics as subjects.
• No receptacle is accepted in any subject. Students should be fully qualified in every subject.
• Some colleges or universities have different eligibility criteria as a common entrance test for admission.

What are the top Entrance Exams for BTech Information Security?

What are the preparation tips for BTech Information Security Entrance Exams?

Some preparation tips to clear entrance exams of respective college and universities:

• You should be aware of the subject and entrance exam held on that course.
• Choose the subject according to your interest.
• Find top institutes for your preparation for the entrance exam. The conditions depend on choosing institutes are fees, location, faculty, institute services, weekly test, study material, transportation, etc.
• You should know the syllabus of the entrance exam before preparation.
• You should know the exam pattern, sections contained.
• You should be aware of the exam marks, section marks, per question marks, negative marking, etc.
• You should give a weekly test through online mode to save and utilize the time in study.
• One should have a strong general awareness and English communication and writing skills.
• Learn from help books with the study material provided by the institute.

How to get admission to a good college?

Every student must follow these guidelines to get admission in a good college or university:

• Students should know about colleges. Make a college list in which you want to go. Try in all the colleges.
• Fill the registration form earliest with the submission fees.
• Boost your skills with extra co-curricular activities.
• Students have to clear entrance exams and interviews conducted by colleges or universities to check the ability of the students.
• Go earliest for the documentation according to the cutoff list by colleges.
• Optimize your analytics
• You should be aware of your interest area, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Work on your weak areas to get the best results.

BTech Information Security Syllabus

Syllabus for BTech in Information Security is semester wise. It is a 4 years course. Each year contains 2 semesters.

Subjects	Topics included
Engineering mathematics	Ordinary differential equations, differential Calculus, trigonometry, matrices, integral calculus
Engineering chemistry	Fuels and energy sources, engineering materials, electrochemistry & corrosion, chemical thermodynamics, water technology and polymer chemistry
Engineering physics	Acoustics and ultrasonic , non- destructive testing, properties of matter, modern engineering materials, laser and fibre optics, crystal physics, superconducting materials
Technical English	Writing skills, thinking skills, listening skills, speaking skills, embedded language learning
Engineering graphics	basics of engineering graphics, computer aided drafting, projection of points, orthographic projections, projections of solids, pictorial projections, lines and surfaces, development of surfaces
Environment science and engineering	Ecosystem and biodiversity, human population and the environment, introduction to environmental studies and natural resources, environmental pollution, social issues and the environment
Probability and structures	Designs of experiments, probability and random variables, testing of hypothesis, two dimensional random variables, standard distributions
Computer programming	Functions, programming with c, structures and union, pointers, computer fundamentals, arrays and strings, computer programming and languages
Java programming	Files and applets, introduction, exception handling and multithreading, inheritance and packages
Data structures	Trees and hashing, arrays and stacks, graphs and files, sorting binary search tees, queues and linked list
Electron devices and circuits	Feedback Amplifiers and oscillators, operational amplifiers, diodes, field – effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors

Every student must read these top books with their authors while pursuing a BTech in Information Security. These books will help you to understand the course better.

Books	Authors
Security in computing	Charles P. Pfleeger
Crafting the InfoSec playbook: security monitoring and incident response master plan	Jeff Bollinger, Brando Enright, Matthew Valites
Defensive security handbook: best practices for securing infrastructure	Lee Brotherston, Amanda Berlin
Information assurance handbook: effective computer security and risk management strategies	Corey Schou
Network security through data analysis: from data to action	Michael S Collins
How to measure anything in cybersecurity risk	Douglas W. Hubbard
IT security risk control management: an audit preparation plan	Raymond Pompon
Enterprise cyber security: How to build a successful cyberdefense program against advanced threats	Scott E. Donaldson, Stanley G. Siegel, Chris K. Williams and Abdul Aslam
Security controls evaluation testing and assessment handbook	Leighton Johnson
Cyber security basics: protect your organization by applying the fundamentals	Don Franke
Fundamentals of information systems security	David kim

What are the Top Colleges for BTech Information Security in India?

The top colleges of BTech in information security with the admission process, average fee, and average salary after the course are:

College Name	City	Average annual fees	Average annual salary
Vellore institute of technology	Vellore	INR 1.98 lakhs	INR 6.05 lakhs
Chandigarh University	Chandigarh	INR 1.60 lakhs	INR 7.1 lakhs
Graphic Era Hill University	Bhimtal	INR 1.75 lakhs	INR 3.5 lakhs
Gandhi Institute of science & technology	Rayagada	INR 55,000	INR 3 lakhs
Tolani Maritime institute	Pune	INR 3.96 lakhs	INR 6 lakhs
Mody University, School of engineering and technology	Sikar	INR 2.26 lakhs	INR 4.5 lakhs
NIMS University	Jaipur	INR 60,000	INR 4 lakhs
Lovely professional University	Jalandhar	INR 1.37 lakhs	INR 8.4 lakhs
School of aeronautics	New Delhi	INR 1.80 lakhs	INR 7 lakhs – INR 8 lakhs
Hindustan institute of technology and science	Chennai	INR 2.87 lakhs	INR 5.3 lakhs

There are many career opportunities in the information security field. Some of the profiles are IT manager, network administrator, support engineer, security specialist, etc. Description of job profiles with their average annual salary is given below:

Job profiles	Roles	Average annual salary
Security manager	The role of the security manager is to develop and implement security policies, & procedures, control budget, monitor expenses. They recruit, train, and supervise the officers and guard.	INR 4.86 lakhs
System administrator	The role of the system administrator is to identify the problems or issues in the system and repair them. They maintain the file server and make new users and give them access.	INR 4.45 lakhs
Computer technician	The role of a computer technician is to set up hardware, installing and configuring drivers and software. They maintain and repair the devices.	INR 3.02 lakhs
Network administrator	The role of a network administrator is to solve the problem occurring in the system and maintains computer networks; they install and configure networks and systems.	INR 3.14 lakhs
IT manager	The role of the IT manager is to improve and updating software and systems. They develop and implement Its policy and procedures.	INR 5.90 lakhs

Average Salary Chart (Per Annum)

What is the future Scope in BTech Information Security?

• Students can pursue M.tech in information security, M.tech in cybersecurity, M.tech in computer science, and Ph.D. courses.
• There are many job opportunities after BTech in information security are network administrator, computer technician, IT manager, Information systems manager, data security administrator, etc.
• The top recruiting companies after BTech in information security are MicroWorld Technologies, Quickheal, Instasafe, Paladion Network, etc.

BTech Information Security: FAQs

Ques. What is BTech in information security?

Ans. BTech in information security or B.tech information security is a 4-year course for undergraduate students. This course is beneficial for students who want to help others in protecting data from thieves. This course teaches about the information security life cycle and the development of an organization

Ques. Is a BTech in information security course a good career?

Ans. Yes, a BTech in information security course is a good career as you get to learn a lot about how technology progresses and also you get to face new challenges in every project you are assigned and a higher pay is an incentive too.

Ques. How do I fill the BTech in information security form?

Ans. You can fill the online form through the college official websites and some colleges have offline form options where you have to visit the college for the application form.

Ques. What are the top recruiting areas of BTech in information security?

Ans. The top recruiting areas of BTech in information security are private sectors, government sectors, e-commerce, MNCs.

Ques. What is M.tech in information security?

Ans. M.tech in information security is a 2-year course for postgraduate students. The eligibility criterion is that a student has to clear B.Tech in information security with minimum of 50% marks.

Ques. Which is better B.Tech in information security or B.tech CSE?

Ans. They both are the same term used in some colleges. Some colleges have both as different streams. CSE is a course in which you create computer programs and applications with theory. Whereas, IT is a course in which you learn about the application of technology to solve problems of businesses.

Ques. Is there any fixed working hours for B.Tech in information security?

Ans. Usually, there are no flexible working hours, but depending on the client or company you work for, your working hours may differ.

Ques. Is pursuing B.Tech in information security worth the cost?

Ans. Yes, B.Tech in information security worth the cost invested by a student as they will get high pay after the course.