Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) in Cyber Security through its School of Computer Engineering and Applications. The three-year full-time undergraduate programme covers network security, ethical hacking fundamentals, information security management, cryptography, digital forensics, cloud security, operating systems, programming, cybersecurity tools, and compliance and risk management. Admission is through MDUCET or CUET-UG; candidates with Class 12 Mathematics and a minimum of 50 percent aggregate are eligible. The total programme fee is INR 2,12,500 for the three-year duration. Graduates are well-positioned for careers as cybersecurity analyst across cybersecurity, IT security, banking and finance, government, and defence sectors.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; MDUCET and CUET-UG 2026 were conducted in April to May 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers BCA Cyber Security as a three-year full-time undergraduate programme recognised by UGC; the curriculum blends programming, application development, and cyber security specialisation.
- Graduates are prepared for careers as cybersecurity analyst, information security officer, and ethical hacker across cybersecurity, IT security, banking and finance, government, and defence sectors.
- Scholarships available include MDU merit scholarships (up to 50% of tuition), girl child scholarship (10%), and Uttarakhand domicile scholarship (25%).
MDU BCA Cyber Security Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 65,000 |
| Annual Other Charges (examination, ERP, library) | INR 7,000 |
| One-Time Registration Fee | INR 1,500 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | INR 16,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Programme) | INR 2,12,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 65,000 is payable each year for three years; total tuition over the programme is INR 1,95,000.
- Other annual charges of INR 7,000 per year cover examination, ERP, and library fees; total over three years is INR 21,000.
- One-time charges of INR 17,500 (INR 1,500 registration and INR 16,000 admission fee) are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from academic fees; optional on-campus accommodation is available at the Selaqui campus in Dehradun.
MDU BCA Cyber Security Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| MDUCET / CUET-UG 2026 | April to May 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May to June 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 | February 2026 | May 11 to 31, 2026 | June 2026 |
- Admission to BCA programmes at MDU is merit-based through MDUCET or CUET-UG; candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Mathematics as a compulsory or elective subject and a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Class 12 students from Science (PCM or PCB with Mathematics), Commerce (with Mathematics), or any stream with Mathematics are eligible; candidates without Mathematics at Class 12 may be considered in specific cases at MDU’s discretion.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, MDUCET or CUET-UG scorecard, and character certificate.
- All schedules including merit lists, counselling dates, and seat matrix are published on the official university website (maya.edu.in) and the admission portal (admission.maya.edu.in).
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Mathematics as a compulsory or elective subject and a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates from Science (PCM/PCB with Mathematics), Commerce (with Mathematics), or any stream with Mathematics at Class 12 are eligible for BCA at MDU.
- Entrance examinations: MDUCET or CUET-UG. Admission is merit-based on entrance score combined with Class 12 aggregate.
- Candidates currently appearing in Class 12 examinations may apply provisionally; final admission is confirmed on submission of the pass certificate with the minimum qualifying marks.
Admission Process
- Register on the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and fill the BCA Cyber Security application form; enter MDUCET or CUET-UG score and Class 12 details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the specified deadline; upload Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, and entrance scorecard.
- Merit lists based on MDUCET or CUET-UG score and Class 12 aggregate are published on maya.edu.in; shortlisted candidates receive offer letters.
- Attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026; carry original Class 12 certificates, entrance scorecard, and character certificate.
- Complete fee payment at the accounts section or through the online payment gateway to confirm enrolment. Classes for the 2026-27 academic year commence in August 2026.
MDU BCA Cyber Security Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% of tuition fee | Based on MDUCET score; candidates scoring 95 percentile and above receive maximum scholarship |
| CUET-UG Merit Scholarship | 30 to 50% of tuition fee | Candidates admitted on the basis of CUET-UG scores |
| Girl Child Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | All female students at MDU; automatically applied at the time of admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; family income below INR 2,50,000; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Defence Personnel Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | Children or dependents of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel |
| Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship | 25% of tuition fee | Students who are domicile of Uttarakhand under Uttarakhand Private Universities Act |
- Merit scholarships are contingent on maintaining a minimum of 80 percent attendance per semester and clearing all semester examinations without backlogs on the first attempt.
- Government scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- Uttarakhand domicile students receive a 25 percent tuition scholarship under the Uttarakhand Private Universities Act; this is applied directly at the time of admission.
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