IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur have launched India's first four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity programme from July 2026. The practice-oriented course combines academics with two years of industry training to prepare skilled professionals for the country's growing cybersecurity needs.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) have jointly launched India's first practice-orientated four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber.) programme. The undergraduate course will commence in the academic year beginning July 2026 and is designed to address the country's growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals by combining classroom learning with extensive industry experience.
Admissions to the programme will be conducted jointly by IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur. The course aims to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to secure India's expanding digital infrastructure, strategic sectors, and emerging cyber ecosystem.
The launch comes at a time when cybersecurity is gaining significant attention among young people, with increasing interest in ethical hacking, bug bounty programmes, cybersecurity competitions, and digital defence careers. The new programme seeks to channel this growing enthusiasm into structured academic training and professional practice, preparing students for the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Two Years of Industry Deployment
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