MAKAUT B.Sc Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50 percent aggregate marks. 10+2 with Physics or Mathematics as a core subject from a recognised board, with at least 50 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is the core requirement. SC and ST applicants from West Bengal may receive a 5-percent relaxation in the minimum aggregate. Final admission is based on merit and seat availability, with the departmental merit list published on the MAKAUT portal before the admission round begins.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 4-year B.Sc in Cyber Security at MAKAUT is INR 184,300. The first-year fee is INR 57,100 and includes one-time admission and registration charges. Annual fees from Year 2 onward are INR 42,400. The fee covers tuition, examination, laboratory access, and administrative charges. Hostel accommodation is available separately on campus at an additional cost per semester.

Ans. The 4-year B.Sc Cyber Security at MAKAUT covers computer fundamentals, programming in C and Python, operating system security, network architecture, cryptography, ethical hacking and penetration testing, digital forensics, cloud security, web application security, and cyber law and compliance. Practical lab sessions each semester reinforce offensive and defensive security skills using Kali Linux, Wireshark, and other professional tools. The final year includes a security research project under faculty supervision at the MAKAUT Haringhata campus.

Ans. Admission to B.Sc Cyber Security at MAKAUT is merit-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on 10+2 aggregate marks in Physics or Mathematics. No separate entrance examination is required. A departmental merit list is published on the MAKAUT portal and selected candidates confirm admission after fee payment and document verification. Applicants should check makautwb.ac.in for the annual admission schedule and seat notifications.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as cybersecurity analyst, penetration tester, security operations centre analyst, digital forensics examiner, network security engineer, or malware analyst at IT security firms, government agencies, and BFSI organisations. A B.Sc from MAKAUT also qualifies graduates for state government recruitment examinations in West Bengal and for postgraduate entrance tests. Graduates with strong academic records may apply for UGC-NET after completing a relevant postgraduate degree, opening assistant professor and research associate positions at colleges affiliated to MAKAUT and other universities across the state.

Ans. West Bengal domicile students may be eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship if family income is below INR 2.5 lakhs per year and academic marks meet the threshold. SC and ST students can access post-matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal after confirming admission. Candidates are advised to apply within the deadline set by the state scholarship directorate to avoid missing the annual benefit.