Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City

What you'll study

The curriculum balances theory and applied work. Core topic areas listed in the programme materials include:

• Cybersecurity fundamentals and cryptography
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Cloud security
• Digital forensics and incident response
• AI and machine learning techniques for threat detection
• Blockchain applications for security
• Capstone and major projects to build a practical portfolio

Entry requirements

Eligible applicants hold a qualifying technical degree such as B.Tech/BE/BS, MTech, MSc (4‑semester), MCA (4‑semester) or MS (minimum 4 semesters) with at least 55% marks or 5.5/10 CPI. Candidates in SC/ST or PwD categories require 50% or equivalent 5.0 CGPA/CPI. For MCA/MSc graduates the postgraduate percentage is considered; for BE/BTech without PG specialisation the undergraduate percentage is used. GATE is not mandatory. Applicants who miss the minimum CGPA/percentage can still be considered on the strength of relevant technical work experience. Admission is conducted online through document review and a faculty selection stage; the programme is delivered through a channel partner (TeamLease - Digivarsity).

Career prospects

The programme prepares students for high‑demand cyber security roles by developing skills in penetration testing, network and cloud security, malware analysis, incident response and digital forensics. Graduates should be positioned for specialist and operational positions responsible for safeguarding data, networks and applications across enterprise environments.

Scholarships & funding angle

The published programme information does not list specific scholarships or funding. Prospective applicants should check the institute and the delivery partner for any financial aid, employer sponsorship options, or cohort-specific support before applying.