BIET Davangere M.Tech Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Davanagere, KarnatakaEstd 1958 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A 3.3

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29 Sep, 2026 BIET Davangere Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4179-11735 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.

Total fees
INR 1.75 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5 LPA
latest college placement pool
Cutoff
7,628
Karnataka PGCET, General 2025
Placement rate
64%
college placement pool

About BIET M.Tech Cyber Security

BIET offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Cyber Security with 24 seats through Karnataka PGCET and GATE. The course is taught on campus over four semesters under VTU. BIET has NAAC A grade, AICTE approval and autonomous status from 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.75 Lakhs, paid each year. The full cost with hostel and mess is INR 3.25 Lakhs. You get a seat through KEA counselling or a valid GATE score. The General PGCET seat closed at rank 7,628 in 2025. The latest college placement pool uses INR 5 LPA as the average pay and 64% as the placement rate.

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Fees

The full course costs INR 1.75 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.25 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.75 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each year, two times in all. Hostel and mess add INR 1.50 Lakhs over two years. The hostel deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.75 LakhsINR 87,700 a year, 2 years
Hostel and messINR 1.50 LakhsINR 75,000 a year, 2 years
Hostel depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Total, no hostelINR 1.75 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 3.25 LakhsFull course

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates

Option entry is open from 10 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026. Mock allotment is listed for 17 Sep 2026 and the first allotment is expected on 23 Sep 2026. Keep your PGCET scorecard, degree marksheets and ID proof ready for the document check.

EventDateStatus
PGCET registration, last date to apply23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026Over
PGCET M.Tech exam23 May 2026Over
PGCET answer key2 Jun 2026Over
PGCET result and rank14 Jun 2026Over
Document verification and claim slip10 Sep 2026Over
Option entry, last date to apply10 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026Over
Mock allotment17 Sep 2026Over
First allotment23 Sep 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date28 Sep 2026Confirmed
Reporting and document checkOct 2026Tentative
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility

You need a B.E. or M.Tech degree in a relevant discipline with 50% marks; reserved categories need 45%. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. If your degree branch is not close to computer science, ask the Admission Cell before you apply.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.E. or M.Tech in a relevant discipline
Marks50% for General, 45% for reserved categories
ExamKarnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score
ModeFull-time course on campus

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank, GATE claim and choices. You register, verify documents, enter options and accept the seat. If you miss the fee date, you lose the allotted seat. Management quota enquiries go through the BIET admissions office.

StepWhat you do
1. Write PGCET or use GATEKeep the scorecard ready for admission
2. Verify documentsGet the KEA claim slip before option entry
3. Fill choicesAdd BIET M.Tech Cyber Security in the portal
4. Accept the seatPay the seat fee before the last date
5. ReportBring degree marksheets and original papers

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 7,628 and the OBC-NCL seat at rank 6,100 in 2025. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for this course. A rank near the close is not safe, so use the checker before you lock choices.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General7,628PGCET 2025
OBC-NCL6,100PGCET 2025
SC4,200PGCET 2025
ST3,500PGCET 2025
EWS5,200PGCET 2025

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Placements

The latest college placement pool has INR 5 LPA average pay and a 64% placement rate. The 2026 batch placed 639 students from 52 companies. TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG are listed recruiters, so cyber students should build security projects before placements.

MetricValue
Average payINR 5 LPA, latest college placement pool
Highest offerINR 40 LPA
Students placed639
Batch placed64%
RecruitersTCS, Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed waiver. State and central schemes need income papers, and the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 80,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 60,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 50,000 over the course

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Ranking

BIET has NAAC A grade, AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. It also has autonomous status from 2024. These labels do not rank this course by itself, but they show the approvals behind the degree and the college.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2023 to 2028A
AICTE2026Approved
VTU2026Affiliated

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Course Structure

Semester 1 starts with network security and secure coding, while semester 4 ends with the project. The course has four semesters. You should ask the department for the elective list before admission, because the new course is still building its PG lab set.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Security basics, networks and secure coding
Semester 2Cryptography, cloud security and lab work
Semester 3Electives, seminar and minor project
Semester 4Major project and viva

BIET M.Tech Cyber Security Hostel and Campus

The boys hostel fee with mess is INR 75,000 a year and the deposit is INR 10,000. The ladies hostel fee with mess is INR 65,000 a year. Both hostels sit on campus, so PG students can stay near the labs if rooms are free.

ItemDetail
Boys hostelINR 75,000 a year with mess
Ladies hostelINR 65,000 a year with mess
DepositINR 10,000
Campus63 acre campus in Davanagere

Should you pick M.Tech Cyber Security at BIET?

This course suits students who want security roles and can build projects before placements.

Pick it if:
You want a new PG cyber course: it started with 24 seats, so labs and projects are built around this batch.
You want IT service jobs: TCS, Cognizant, IBM and Deloitte hire at BIET, so cyber projects fit the hiring pool.
You want lower fees: the full tuition is INR 1.75 Lakhs, so the EMI stays small against INR 5 LPA pay.
You can use PGCET or GATE: KEA allots seats, and BIET also takes valid GATE scores.
Skip it if:
You want many security firms nearby: Davanagere is a smaller city, so campus drives matter more than outside internships.
You need a published branch average: BIET reports college placements, so ask the cell for this course before paying.
You are counting on an easy cutoff: the General close is 7,628, so keep a backup if your rank is worse.
You may miss option entry: KEA choice filling decides the seat, so fill this course before the window shuts.
Counsellor's advice
If your PGCET rank clears the checker, keep this course in your list. Ask BIET for branch placements before paying.
M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Degree: You need B.E. or M.Tech in a relevant discipline.
Marks: You need 50% marks; reserved categories need 45%.
Exam: Use Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score.
Mode: The course is full-time and taught on campus.
M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Entrance exam: Write Karnataka PGCET M.Tech or use a valid GATE score.
KEA login: Complete document verification and keep the claim slip ready.
Choice filling: Add BIET M.Tech Cyber Security before the option entry last date.
Seat fee: Pay the acceptance fee on time or you lose the seat.
Reporting: Bring degree marksheets, scorecard, transfer certificate and ID proof.

M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
Your rank comes from this test unless you use GATE.
Over
2 Jun 2026
PGCET answer key
KEA published the revised key after objections.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET result and rank
Keep the scorecard for document check.
Over
10 Sep 2026
Document verification and claim slip
You need the claim slip before option entry.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 17 Sep 2026. Late choices were not taken.
Over
17 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Students used it to change choices before the final lock.
Confirmed
23 Sep 2026
First allotment
The allotment letter comes online after the result.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 28 Sep 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals and the fee receipt.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given before classes start.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open around the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected after the answer key stage.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Document verification and claim slip
Expected before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry, last date to apply
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotments
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected soon after allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected after the fee step.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.

Source: KEA PGCET portal and BIET admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech Cyber Security Fees 2026

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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 year × 2, INR 87,700 a year
INR 1.75 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 75,000 a year
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.75 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.25 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 2,957
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
285%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,486
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
154%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: BIET fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Tech Cyber Security at BIET?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.

Category
Route
General · PGCET
6,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,001 to 7,628: almost there. Keep a backup and wait for later rounds.
Worse than 7,628: not this year. Try GATE or management enquiry.
General · GATE
500 or better: yes, your score is strong. Ask BIET for the GATE seat list.
400 to 499: almost there. Keep PGCET choices ready too.
Below 400: not safe. Use the PGCET route if your rank clears.
OBC-NCL · PGCET
4,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,901 to 6,100: almost there. Keep a backup and wait for later rounds.
Worse than 6,100: not this year. Try GATE or management enquiry.
OBC-NCL · GATE
450 or better: yes, your score is strong. Ask BIET for the GATE seat list.
350 to 449: almost there. Keep PGCET choices ready too.
Below 350: not safe. Use the PGCET route if your rank clears.
SC · PGCET
3,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,301 to 4,200: almost there. Keep a backup and wait for later rounds.
Worse than 4,200: not this year. Try GATE or management enquiry.
SC · GATE
350 or better: yes, your score is strong. Ask BIET for the GATE seat list.
300 to 349: almost there. Keep PGCET choices ready too.
Below 300: not safe. Use the PGCET route if your rank clears.
ST · PGCET
2,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,701 to 3,500: almost there. Keep a backup and wait for later rounds.
Worse than 3,500: not this year. Try GATE or management enquiry.
ST · GATE
330 or better: yes, your score is strong. Ask BIET for the GATE seat list.
280 to 329: almost there. Keep PGCET choices ready too.
Below 280: not safe. Use the PGCET route if your rank clears.
EWS · PGCET
4,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,101 to 5,200: almost there. Keep a backup and wait for later rounds.
Worse than 5,200: not this year. Try GATE or management enquiry.
EWS · GATE
420 or better: yes, your score is strong. Ask BIET for the GATE seat list.
320 to 419: almost there. Keep PGCET choices ready too.
Below 320: not safe. Use the PGCET route if your rank clears.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the PGCET row first if you do not have a GATE score. The General close was 7,628, but choices can change each year.

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology 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 80,000
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 answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
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, valid merit recordApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 60,000
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
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 answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.35 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 85,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 55,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1 Lakh
Your net course fee: INR 75,000

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech Cyber Security vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to BIET. 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 1.75 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 25,000 less
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 60,000
INR 1.15 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5 LPA
placement pool
Not published
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA more
INR 6 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 7 LPA
INR 2 LPA more
INR 6 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
64%
placement pool
Not published
75%
11 points higher
70%
6 points higher
80%
16 points higher
Not published
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
7,628
PGCET 2025
8,228
600 places easier
2,205
5,423 places tougher
255
7,373 places tougher
420
7,208 places tougher
3,500
4,128 places tougher
Seatsthis course
24
PGCET and GATE
18
6 fewer
18
6 fewer
18
6 fewer
18
6 fewer
24
Same seats
In short
If you need Davanagere and a lower fee, compare BIET with GMIT. If your rank clears both, check which cyber lab has the stronger project list.
In short
If Bengaluru placements matter more than fee, RNSIT is stronger on pay. If cost matters, BIET stays easier to fund.
In short
If your rank is very strong, BMSIT can be the tougher Bengaluru option. If it is near 7,628, BIET is the practical pick.
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If pay is the first filter, DSCE looks stronger. If fees and a reachable cutoff matter more, keep BIET higher.
In short
If you can clear UVCE, its lower fee is hard to ignore. If not, BIET gives a private college route with 24 seats.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on BIET M.Tech Cyber Security

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Cyber Security at BIET worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low cost PG cyber degree and can build projects early. The full tuition is INR 1.75 Lakhs, and the fee block shows a small EMI. The placement pool uses INR 5 LPA, so check the branch placement list before you pay.
Should I take this course if my PGCET rank is near 7,628?▾
Take it only with a backup. The General PGCET close printed on this page is 7,628, and a near close rank can miss if choices change. Put BIET in your list, but keep one safer M.Tech option below it and check each round.
What job can I get after this course?▾
This course points to cyber security, network security and IT service roles. BIET lists TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG in its recruiter pool. Use the two years to build security projects, because the college does not publish a separate average pay for this new course.
Who should pick BIET M.Tech Cyber Security?▾
Pick it if you want cyber security, need a two-year course, and want a fee under INR 2 Lakhs without hostel. It also suits students who can use PGCET or GATE. Before joining, ask the department for lab access and current project topics.
Who should skip this course at BIET?▾
Skip it if you need a Bengaluru cyber hiring market around campus. Davanagere is smaller, so you will depend more on campus drives and your own projects. Also skip it if you need a published course-wise average pay before you decide.
Is GATE better than PGCET for this course?▾
GATE is useful if you already have a valid score, because BIET accepts it for M.Tech admission. PGCET is the main state route and the checker above uses its closing ranks. Use both routes if you have both scores, then pick the seat that is allotted first.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add hostel only if you want to stay on campus. The boys hostel with mess is INR 75,000 a year, so two years adds INR 1.50 Lakhs. The fee block shows the higher total and EMI. Ask about room availability before paying hostel money.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top group?▾
It depends on your projects and interview work. The college placement pool placed 639 students from 52 companies, but this new course does not show a separate branch count. Build a security project, practise coding and ask the placement cell for cyber role data.
Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if you want a cyber security project base for research later. The course is a full-time M.Tech under VTU and has 24 seats. Ask the department about guides, lab tools and publication support before you join, because those matter for research plans.
Can I pay the BIET M.Tech fee in parts?▾
You pay the tuition fee year by year. The fee row uses INR 87,700 a year for two years, making INR 1.75 Lakhs for the full course. If your family needs more time, ask the BIET admissions office before the seat fee date.
Which scholarships can reduce my fee?▾
Start with state post-matric and Central Sector Scheme checks. The calculator shows waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 based on category and income. Keep income, caste or EWS papers ready, and apply on the scholarship portal named by the scheme.
What should I check before freezing this seat?▾
Check three things before you freeze it: your rank range in the checker, the full fee with hostel and the branch placement proof. If all three fit your plan, BIET is a practical cyber security seat. If one does not fit, wait for the next round.

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