Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) offers the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) as a 4-year, 8-semester full-time on-campus programme under the Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA), offered by the Department of Information Technology. The programme provides a strong foundation in computer science, networking, cryptography, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, and AI/ML for cybersecurity. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 4,10,000, making the total 4-year tuition Rs. 16,40,000. Admissions are through the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) or JEE Main scores.

Important Note for 2026-27 Admissions: From academic session 2026-27 onwards, direct admissions to B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) as a standalone programme have been discontinued. Students are now admitted to B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and at the end of the second year, they may choose Cyber Security as a specialization based on their academic performance and preference. Prospective students should apply for B.Tech CSE and indicate their interest in the Cyber Security specialization.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are currently open, with the last date to apply being March 30, 2026. MET 2026 Phase 1 is scheduled for April 13-14, 2026, and Phase 2 for May 23-24, 2026. With cyberattacks increasing globally and India's digital economy expanding rapidly, cybersecurity professionals are among the most sought-after in the IT industry.

Key Points

From 2026-27, Cyber Security is offered as a specialization within B.Tech CSE at MUJ, not as a standalone programme. Students choose the specialization at the end of Year 2 based on performance.
The curriculum covers Cyber Security Essentials, Number Theory and Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security, Information and Network Security, Machine Learning for Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Responsible AI and Ethical Hacking, and Intrusion Detection Systems.
Both a standard 160-credit curriculum and an Honours 178-credit curriculum are available, with the Honours track including additional subjects like Responsible AI and Ethical Hacking, Intrusion Detection Systems, and an Honours Project.
Project-based Learning (PBL) is integrated from Semester 3 through Semester 6, with dedicated Cyber Security Essentials Lab, VAPT Lab, Information and Network Security Lab, Digital Forensics Lab, and Web Application Security Lab.
The programme is offered under the Department of Information Technology, which has strong industry connections and MoUs with leading IT companies.
Career opportunities include Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Architect, Security Engineer, Cryptographer, Incident Responder, Security Consultant, and Security Researcher.

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28 Apr, 2026 MET 2026 Phase 2 registration deadline has been extended till Apr 30 for UG/PG admissions at Manipal University Jaipur. Exam on May 23 & 24, 2026.

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27 Apr, 2026 Manipal University Jaipur B.Tech Cyber Security Admission 2026 is open. Apply now! The application deadline is May 6, 2026.

MUJ B.Tech Cyber Security Fees

The B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) programme at MUJ has an annual tuition fee of Rs. 4,10,000. The total tuition over four years is Rs. 16,40,000. A one-time non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 15,000 are payable at the time of admission. Hostel accommodation is available on campus but is optional and not mandatory for this programme.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fee (Annual)	4,10,000
Tuition Fee (4 Years Total)	16,40,000
Registration Fee (One-Time, Non-Refundable)	10,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable on Programme Completion)	15,000
Total Fees (Tuition + Registration + Caution Deposit)	16,65,000
Hostel Fee - Double Occupancy (Annual, Optional)	1,74,050
Hostel Fee - Triple+Double Occupancy (Annual, Optional)	1,57,220
Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable)	24,250

Registration fee of Rs. 10,000 is non-refundable.
Caution deposit of Rs. 15,000 is refundable upon successful completion of the programme.
Hostel fees are optional and not included in the Total Fees row above.
Hostel fees are strictly non-refundable once the academic year commences.
From 2026-27, students are admitted to B.Tech CSE and choose Cyber Security as a specialization at the end of Year 2. The fee structure above reflects the B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) programme fees.
Fees can be paid via Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Manipal University Jaipur' payable at Jaipur, or through online modes (RTGS, NEFT, UPI, etc.).
Tuition fee, registration fee, and caution deposit are subject to revision by the Fee Fixation Committee.

MUJ B.Tech Cyber Security Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) at MUJ are through MET (Manipal Entrance Test) 2026 or JEE Main 2026 scores. From 2026-27 onwards, students are admitted to B.Tech CSE and select the Cyber Security specialization at the end of Year 2 based on performance. Applications for the 2026-27 session are open with the last date to apply being March 30, 2026. MET is conducted in two phases, giving students two opportunities to qualify.

MUJ Admission Dates 2026

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply (Indian Students)	March 30, 2026
Last Date to Apply (International Students)	March 30, 2026
MET Phase 1 Exam	April 13-14, 2026
MET Phase 1 Result (Tentative)	April 18, 2026
MET Phase 2 Exam	May 23-24, 2026
Counselling and Seat Allotment	June 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July/August 2026

MET 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
MET Registration Deadline	March 31, 2026 (Extended)
MET Phase 1 Exam	April 13-14, 2026
MET Phase 1 Result	April 18, 2026 (Tentative)
MET Phase 2 Exam	May 23-24, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects.
A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science, and Mathematics at 10+2 level is required.
Students appearing in their 10+2 final examinations in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

Admission Process

Register and apply online at admissions.jaipur.manipal.edu and pay the application fee.
Appear for MET 2026 (Phase 1 or Phase 2) - an online computer-based test of 2 hours covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
Alternatively, apply with a valid JEE Main 2026 score for direct consideration.
Receive MET rank/scorecard and participate in the MUJ counselling process for B.Tech CSE admission.
At the end of Year 2, choose Cyber Security as a specialization based on academic performance and availability.
Accept the seat offer, pay the admission fee, and submit required documents.
Report to campus for the orientation/induction programme.

MUJ B.Tech Cyber Security Scholarships 2026

MUJ offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and category-specific scholarships for B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) students. The TMA Pai Engineering Scholarship and Dr. TMA Pai Merit Scholarship are the most significant merit scholarships available. Students from Rajasthan, nearby villages, female students, differently-abled students, and sports achievers also have dedicated scholarship categories.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Name	Eligible Students	Amount	Key Criteria
TMA Pai Engineering Scholarship	All B.Tech students (2 per programme)	100% or 50% Tuition Fee Waiver	Top 8000 MET rank + Family income < Rs. 8 lakh
Dr. TMA Pai Merit Scholarship	All B.Tech students (3 per programme)	100%, 50%, or 25% Tuition Fee Waiver	Top 3 rankers in discipline with 10+2 aggregate >= 80%
Rajasthan Merit Scholarship	All B.Tech students (1 per programme)	Up to Rs. 1 lakh or Annual Tuition Fee (whichever is lower)	10+2 >= 80% from Rajasthan school + Rajasthan domicile
Female Merit Scholarship	Female students (1 per programme)	50% Annual Tuition Fee Waiver	Female topper with 10+2 >= 80%
Scholarship for Local Region Students	Students from 5 nearby villages	50% Annual Tuition Fee Waiver	Village domicile + Family income < Rs. 8 lakh
Financial Assistance for Sibling(s)	Junior sibling enrolled same session	20% Annual Tuition Fee Waiver	Both siblings enrolled same session + Family income < Rs. 8 lakh
Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students	All UG/PG students	20% or 50% Tuition Fee Waiver	40-75% disability: 20%; >75% disability: 50%
Scholarship for Wards of Martyrs (Defence/Para-Military)	All UG/PG students	20% Annual Tuition Fee Waiver	Martyrdom certificate required
Sports Scholarship	All UG/PG students	30% to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver	State/National/International level sports achievement
Higher Semester Topper Scholarship	Continuing students	20% Annual Tuition Fee Waiver	Topper of each stream in higher semesters

A student may apply for only one scholarship per academic session.
Scholarships are continued in higher years only if the student maintains the required CGPA without any backlogs.
All scholarships are subject to approval by the competent authority.
Application deadline for scholarships is notified after the admission process is complete.

MUJ B.Tech Cyber Security Placement 2026

B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) graduates from MUJ (placed through the Department of Information Technology) have been recruited by leading technology, consulting, and financial services companies. Notable recruiters include JP Morgan Chase, Oracle, Cisco, Amazon, Flipkart, Shell, Deloitte India, Ernst and Young, ZS Associates, Nutanix, AP Moller Maersk, and Mindsprint. The strong demand for cybersecurity professionals across banking, fintech, cloud, and enterprise IT sectors makes this specialization highly valuable in the job market.

Placement Details

Placement Metric	Details
Key Recruiters (IT Dept./Cyber Security)	JP Morgan Chase, Oracle, Cisco, Amazon, Flipkart, Shell, Deloitte India, Ernst and Young, ZS Associates, Nutanix, AP Moller Maersk
Common Job Roles	Cybersecurity Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Security Consultant, Incident Responder, Network Security Engineer, Cloud Security Analyst
Higher Studies	M.Tech Cyber Security (available at MUJ itself), M.Sc. Cyber Security (available at MUJ), MS abroad in Cybersecurity/Information Security

Cyber Security-specific aggregate placement statistics (median/highest CTC) are not separately published by MUJ. The broader MUJ engineering cohort reported a median salary of 9.4 LPA for the 2023 batch.

Manipal University Jaipur B.Tech Cyber Security Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#165 out of 762 in India 2025

#6th in Rajasthan

Indiatoday Ranking

#46 out of 269 in India 2025

#4th in Rajasthan

The Week Ranking

#77 out of 286 in India 2025

#4th in Rajasthan

NIRF Ranking

#58 out of 300 in India 2025

#4th in Rajasthan

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MUJ B.Tech Cyber Security FAQs

Ques. Is B.Tech Cyber Security still available as a direct admission programme at MUJ in 2026?

Ans. No. From academic session 2026-27, direct admissions to B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) as a standalone programme have been discontinued at MUJ. Students are now admitted to B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and at the end of the second year, they may choose Cyber Security as a specialization based on their academic performance and preference. Students interested in Cyber Security should apply for B.Tech CSE at MUJ.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Cyber Security at MUJ?

Ans. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 4,10,000. The total tuition over 4 years is Rs. 16,40,000. Adding the one-time registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and refundable caution deposit of Rs. 15,000, the total academic cost is Rs. 16,65,000. Optional hostel (double occupancy) costs an additional Rs. 1,74,050 per year.

Ques. What are the key subjects covered in the Cyber Security specialization at MUJ?

Ans. The Cyber Security specialization at MUJ covers Cyber Security Essentials, Number Theory and Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security, Information and Network Security, Machine Learning for Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Responsible AI and Ethical Hacking, and Intrusion Detection Systems. Students also get hands-on experience in dedicated labs including VAPT Lab, Digital Forensics Lab, and Web Application Security Lab.

Ques. What companies hire B.Tech Cyber Security graduates from MUJ?

Ans. Graduates from the IT Department at MUJ (which handles the Cyber Security programme) have been placed at JP Morgan Chase, Oracle, Cisco, Amazon, Flipkart, Shell, Deloitte India, Ernst and Young, ZS Associates, Nutanix, and AP Moller Maersk. The strong demand for cybersecurity professionals in banking, fintech, cloud computing, and enterprise IT makes this specialization highly employable.

Ques. Can I pursue M.Tech Cyber Security at MUJ after completing B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security)?

Ans. Yes. MUJ offers M.Tech in Cyber Security as a postgraduate programme, which is a natural progression for B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) graduates. MUJ also offers M.Sc. in Cyber Security. Graduates can also appear for GATE to pursue M.Tech at IITs, NITs, or other premier institutions, or pursue MS programmes abroad in Cybersecurity or Information Security.

Ques. Is the Cyber Security specialization at MUJ focused on ethical hacking and penetration testing, or is it more theoretical?

Ans. The Cyber Security specialization at MUJ has a strong practical component. The curriculum includes dedicated lab courses for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT Lab), Digital Forensics Lab, Web Application Security Lab, and Information and Network Security Lab. The Honours track also includes Responsible AI and Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Detection Systems as additional subjects. The programme is designed to be industry-driven with hands-on learning, making graduates job-ready for practical cybersecurity roles.