Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Cyber Security through its Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The four-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme covers network security fundamentals, ethical hacking and penetration testing, cryptography and information security, digital forensics, web application security, cloud security architecture, and incident response. Admission is through JEE Main or CUET; candidates with Class 12 Physics and Mathematics and a minimum of 60 percent aggregate are eligible. The total programme fee is INR 5,45,500 for the four-year duration. Graduates are prepared for careers as cybersecurity analyst and across technology and engineering sectors.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; JEE Main Session 2 was conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026, with results on April 20, 2026. Counselling and document verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers B.Tech Cyber Security as a four-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme recognised by UGC and AICTE; the curriculum is industry-aligned and project-based.
- The programme is delivered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, covering network security fundamentals, ethical hacking and penetration testing, and cryptography and information security.
- Total programme fee is INR 5,45,500 for the four-year duration (INR 1,25,000 per year tuition plus annual charges and one-time fees); hostel charges are separate.
MDU B.Tech Cyber Security Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,25,000 |
| 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 (4-Year Programme) | INR 5,45,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 1,25,000 is payable each year for four years; total tuition over the programme is INR 5,00,000.
- Other annual charges of INR 7,000 per year cover examination, ERP, and library fees; total over four years is INR 28,000.
- 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 B.Tech Cyber Security Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| JEE Main Session 1 (Registration) | Oct 31, 2025 to Nov 27, 2025 |
| JEE Main Session 2 (Registration) | February 1 to 25, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Exam | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
| CUET 2026 Exam | May 11 to 31, 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 |
|---|
| JEE Main 2026 (Session 2) | Feb 25, 2026 | April 2 to 9, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| CUET 2026 | February 26, 2026 | May 11 to 31, 2026 | June 14, 2026 |
- Admission to B.Tech programmes at MDU is merit-based through JEE Main or CUET; candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and a minimum of 60 percent aggregate.
- Physics and Mathematics are compulsory at Class 12; Computer Science, Information Technology, or any science subject as the third subject is accepted for B.Tech Cyber Security.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, JEE Main or CUET 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 Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory at Class 12; Computer Science, Information Technology, or any science subject as the third subject is accepted for B.Tech Cyber Security.
- Candidates from the PCM stream at Class 12 are eligible; Computer Science or Information Technology as the third subject is advantageous for technology programmes.
- Entrance examinations: JEE Main (Session 1 or Session 2) or CUET. Admission is merit-based on JEE Main percentile or CUET 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 B.Tech Cyber Security application form; enter JEE Main or CUET score and Class 12 details.
- Pay the application processing fee and submit before the specified deadline; upload Class 12 mark sheets, pass certificate, and JEE Main/CUET scorecard.
- Merit lists based on JEE Main percentile or CUET 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, JEE Main/CUET 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 B.Tech Cyber Security Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| JEE Main Merit Scholarship | 30 to 50% of tuition fee | Percentile >= 85 for 30%, >= 90 for 40%, >= 95 for 50%; applies for the first year |
| MDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 50% of tuition fee | Based on MDUCET score; candidates scoring 95 percentile and above receive maximum scholarship |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; family income below INR 2,50,000; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Girl Child Scholarship | 10% of tuition fee | All female students at MDU; automatically applied at the time of admission |
| 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 |
- JEE Main and entrance-based merit scholarships apply for the first academic year; continuation from the second year onwards is conditional on maintaining a minimum 8.0 CGPA and 80 percent attendance.
- 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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