One of the few NITs that offers a specific undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity specialization is NIT Patna. Excellent option if you have a strong interest in this field!
1. Five-year program offering a dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in CSE with a cybersecurity concentration
Admission: via JoSAA Counselling + JEE Main
Qualifications: 10+2 with PCM, minimum score of 75%
Seats: approximately 11–22
Fees: approximately 6.25 to 7.7 lakhs (for five years)
Cutoff date (2024):
– Overall: 14,559–16,444
– SC: 2,577–3,626
– ST: 1,404–1,436
2. Two-year M.Tech in Cyber Security
Eligibility: B.Tech degree and GATE score are prerequisites for eligibility.
Admission: via CCMT Counselling + GATE
Cutoff date (2024):
– General: ~519 GATE rank
– OBC: about 470
There are about 20 seats.
No, there is no lateral entry (direct 2nd-year admission) in B.Tech Computer Science or in any other core branches in NIT Patna. Admission to all regular B.Tech courses in NIT Patna is strictly through JEE Main exam, followed by JoSAA counselling, and begins from the first year only.
But yes, with one exception. Lateral entry admission in B.Tech Information Technology (IT) is available in NIT Patna for diploma holders. It is a direct second-year entry course.
– Course: B.Tech in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
– Eligibility: Diploma in the relevant subject with minimum 65% marks
– Admission Process: Apply through the official website of NIT Patna (online or offline)
– Availability: For academic year 2025, the program is available
Note: Lateral entry facility is only provided for the IT branch and not Computer Science, ECE, and other core courses.
As NIT Patna doesn't provide lateral entry in CSE, you can opt for State government engineering colleges (through exams like JELET, UPSEE LE, etc.) Or Private universities providing lateral entry in B.Tech CS
If you're joining NIT Agartala, here’s what you’ll need to pay at the time of admission:
| Fee Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 125,000 |
| Admission & One-Time Fees | 1,000 |
| Other Institute Fees | 30,550 |
| Total (excluding hostel) | 156,550 |
| Hostel Fee (optional) | 31,200 approx. |
So, you’ll need to pay 156,550 at the time of admission if you’re not eligible for any tuition fee waiver (hostel charges extra).
If you’re from an OBC-NCL category and your annual income is less that 1 lakh, then:
| Fee Component | You Pay (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Exempted |
| Admission & Other Fees | 31,550 |
| Hostel Fee (if staying) | 31,200 approx. |
| Total Payable at Admission | 31,550 + Hostel |
You don’t pay the tuition fee, just the other institute-related charges.
Note: This is the most recent available info, but fee amounts may slightly vary each year.
Always refer to your admission offer letter and NIT Agartala’s official fee circular for exact details.
Hostel and mess charges are generally charged separately every semester.
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