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BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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09 Jun, 2026 BMSIT has released the Fee Structure 2026-27 for various M.Tech Cyber Security programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.53 Lakhs. Learn more.
Total fees
INR 3.01 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
3,319
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
71%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security
BMSIT offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Cyber Security with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with security labs from the first semester. The institute is AICTE approved and is listed in the NIRF engineering rank #201 in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.01 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.09 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling after Karnataka PGCET or GATE. The General GM quota seat closed at rank 3,319 in round 1 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 71% of the batch was placed.
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Fees
The full course costs INR 3.01 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.09 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.08 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 1,200 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.08 Lakhs | INR 1.54 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.01 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.09 Lakhs | Full course |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. Karnataka PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 11 Oct 2026 and classes start on 19 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility
You need a BE or B.Tech degree in a relevant branch with 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and OBC. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. There is no age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree branch | BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and OBC |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or GATE score |
| Age | No age limit published |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process
Write Karnataka PGCET, fill options on KEA, pay the fee and report. KEA allots the seat on your rank and choices. You lose the seat if you miss the fee date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Write the M.Tech paper and keep the rank card |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high before option entry ends |
| 3. Pay the fee | Pay the KEA fee by the date in the allotment order |
| 4. Report | Bring degree mark sheets and the allotment letter |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 3,319 and the OBC-NCL seat at 2,823 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for GM quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, GM quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3,319 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,823 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 7,015 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 5,469 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 3,040 | Round 1, 2025 |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 71% of its batch at an average of INR 6 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 33 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 33 LPA |
| Batch placed | 71% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Ranking
The college stands #201 in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and #201 in NIRF engineering, with AICTE. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #201 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #201 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with security labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
BMSIT M.Tech Cyber Security Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech Cyber Security at BMS Institute of Technology and Management?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are GM quota, so a rank that misses the Non Karnataka list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a GM quota rank. If you are Non Karnataka and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 75% in BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Non Karnataka seats.
GM quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Feb 2026 to 8 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 8 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
13 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Your rank decides the allotment order.
Over
2 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
KEA reads the rank card during counselling.
Over
11 Jul 2026 to 19 Jul 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 19 Jul 2026.
Over
29 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
3 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 3 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
19 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BMS Institute of Technology and Management M.Tech Cyber Security Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 75,000 a semester
INR 3 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,200
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.54 Lakhs a year
INR 3.08 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 5,075
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
199%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,268
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
99%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: BMSIT fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you M.Tech Cyber Security at BMSIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · GM quota
2,650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,651 to 3,319: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,319: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Non Karnataka
1,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,861 to 2,323: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,323: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · GM quota
2,250 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,251 to 2,823: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,823: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Non Karnataka
1,480 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,481 to 1,976: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,976: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · GM quota
5,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,601 to 7,015: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,015: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Non Karnataka
3,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,701 to 4,910: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,910: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · GM quota
4,370 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,371 to 5,469: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,469: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Non Karnataka
3,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,051 to 4,370: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,370: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · GM quota
2,430 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,431 to 3,040: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,040: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Non Karnataka
1,620 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,621 to 2,128: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,128: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BMS Institute of Technology and Management M.Tech Cyber Security Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
BMS Institute of Technology and Management
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
BMS Institute of Technology and Management M.Tech Cyber Security vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BMS Institute of Technology and Management. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3.01 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 2.80 Lakhs
INR 21,000 less
INR 3.50 Lakhs
INR 49,000 more
INR 3.01 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 19,000 more
INR 2.90 Lakhs
INR 11,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6.4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 5.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
71%
Class of 2025
73%
2 points higher
68%
3 points lower
65%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
74%
3 points higher
66%
5 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
3,319
Round 1, 2025
2,800
519 places tougher
4,200
881 places easier
5,000
1,681 places easier
3,900
581 places easier
4,600
1,281 places easier
Seatsthis branch
18
Karnataka PGCET
18
Same seats
24
6 more
18
Same seats
12
6 fewer
18
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
199%
on INR 6 LPA
229%
30 points higher
166%
33 points lower
183%
16 points lower
194%
5 points lower
193%
6 points lower
In short
Ramaiah IT costs less and pays more, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, take Ramaiah IT; if it clears only BMSIT, take this seat.
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DSCE has more seats and an easier closing rank, but its fee is higher. If your rank misses BMSIT, keep DSCE just below it.
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NMIT charges about the same fee but pays less on this row. If BMSIT gives you a seat in any round, take it.
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New Horizon pays slightly more but has fewer seats. If your rank misses BMSIT, keep New Horizon as a backup for the later list.
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The fifth peer costs less but pays less on this row. If BMSIT allots you a seat, take it and keep this peer as a backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BMS Institute of Technology and Management M.Tech Cyber Security
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Cyber Security at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.01 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General GM quota seat closed at rank 3,319 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 71% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 71% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Cyber Security if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Cyber Security places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Cyber Security, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 3.01 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.09 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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