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RNSIT BE {Lateral} Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 18 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 4.8 LPA
NIRF 2026, UG data
Cutoff
50,778
COMEDK, Cyber Security 2025
Placement rate
77%
UG class in NIRF filing
In This Page▾
01AboutCourse, route and campus facts in one place
02Should you pick itWhen this lateral seat fits your plan
03EligibilityDiploma marks, route and papers needed
04Admission ProcessHow DCET and college reporting work
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 route
08ScholarshipsSchemes that can cut the fee
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 RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security
RNSIT offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Cyber Security course for diploma students. The course is taught on campus over six semesters. RNSIT is autonomous, affiliated to VTU and has NAAC A+ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 18 Lakhs, and the cost with hostel and living is INR 21.60 Lakhs. You enter through DCET counselling or the management quota route. The lateral batch has 24 seats. The Cyber Security branch teaches cryptography, cloud security, digital forensics and penetration testing. RNSIT reported INR 4.8 LPA median pay, 77% placement rate and a 50 LPA highest package in the latest public data.
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Fees
The full course costs INR 18 Lakhs without hostel and INR 21.60 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 18 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year for three years. The refundable deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 3.60 Lakhs over the course.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 18 Lakhs | INR 6 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and living | INR 3.60 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 18 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 21.60 Lakhs | Full course |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Admission Dates
DCET 2027 registration is expected in Apr 2027. DCET 2027 exam is expected in Jun 2027 and classes are expected in Oct 2027. Use the table for the order of steps, because KEA changes dates after the notice is out.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 to May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET admit card | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat fee, last date | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Eligibility
The course needs a diploma in a related engineering branch and 45% marks. Karnataka reserved category students need 40%. You need a valid DCET rank for government quota seats. If you use management quota, RNSIT checks your diploma papers and entrance score.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Previous course | Diploma in Engineering from an approved polytechnic |
| Marks | 45% aggregate; 40% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC |
| Exam | DCET rank for KEA counselling |
| Route | KEA seat or management quota at RNSIT |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Admission Process
KEA allots the government quota seat through DCET rank and your options. You then pay the seat fee and report with original papers. Management quota students apply to the RNSIT admission office and pay the fee after selection.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write DCET | Register on KEA and write the lateral entry exam |
| 2. Fill options | Choose RNSIT Cyber Security during KEA option entry |
| 3. Accept seat | Pay the seat fee by the last date |
| 4. Report | Bring diploma marks cards, transfer certificate and rank card |
| 5. Management route | Apply at RNSIT and pay after the admission office confirms selection |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Cutoff
The Cyber Security closing rank was 50,778 in 2025 and the safer range starts near 45,000. This is the published COMEDK rank for the branch. DCET seats can move differently, so use it only as a branch demand guide.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50,778 | COMEDK 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 55,000 | Estimated range from branch demand |
| SC | 1,20,000 | Estimated range from branch demand |
| ST | 1,60,000 | Estimated range from branch demand |
| EWS | 58,000 | Estimated range from branch demand |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Placements
RNSIT reported INR 4.8 LPA median pay and 77% of the UG batch placed in the NIRF filing. The highest package was INR 50 LPA in the 2025 placement year. Infosys, HCL, LTIMindtree and HP are among the recruiter names listed for the campus.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 4.8 LPA, NIRF 2026 |
| Highest package | INR 50 LPA, placement year 2025 |
| Batch placed | 77% |
| Students placed | 743 of 967 UG students |
| Recruiters | Infosys, HCL, LTIMindtree, HP and campus IT recruiters |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. Karnataka post-matric support gives the biggest listed waiver. AICTE Pragati, AICTE Saksham and Central Sector Scholarship need income papers and portal work.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC, ST, OBC or minority students as per state rules | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Merit students, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| AICTE Pragati | Girl students, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| AICTE Saksham | PwD students, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Ranking
RNSIT has NAAC A+ grade and files NIRF engineering data every year. Collegedunia lists the college with a 4.0 student rating. The Cyber Security department sits inside an autonomous VTU-linked engineering college in Bengaluru.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A+ |
| Collegedunia student rating | 2026 | 4.0 |
| NIRF Engineering filing | 2026 | Data submitted |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Course Structure
Year 2 starts with core Cyber Security and security base subjects, while year 3 adds networks and digital forensics. The final year has security electives and a capstone project. Labs are part of every year.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Data structures, operating systems and security base courses |
| Year 3 | Networks, cryptography, cloud security and digital forensics |
| Year 4 | Security electives, project work and placement training |
RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security Hostel and Campus
The campus is in Bengaluru and hostel cost is separate from tuition. The fee block uses INR 3.60 Lakhs as the three-year hostel and living estimate. Students should ask RNSIT for room allotment before paying hostel money.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bengaluru |
| Hostel estimate | INR 3.60 Lakhs over 3 years |
| Room allotment | Ask the admission office before paying hostel money |
| City access | Bengaluru IT and cyber security offices are nearby for projects |
Should you pick BE Lateral Cyber Security at RNSIT?
This course suits diploma students who want cyber security roles and can study in Bengaluru for three years.
Pick it if:
You want security work in Bengaluru: labs cover cryptography, forensics, cloud security and penetration testing, so projects match city jobs.
Your diploma is from a related branch: DCET counselling can put you straight into year 2 if your papers match.
You want many companies visiting: the placement page lists 200 companies, and IT services firms are the main hiring base.
Your family wants a known campus: RNSIT is autonomous, VTU-linked and has NAAC A+, so the degree is easy to explain.
Skip it if:
You need a very low fee: the management fee is INR 18 Lakhs before hostel, so a government quota seat costs much less.
You want a plain Cyber Security degree: this course is security-focused, so pick it only if networks and forensics interest you.
You are counting on a late seat: the lateral batch has 24 seats, so keep another branch choice ready in counselling.
You expect top pay from every offer: the NIRF median is INR 4.8 LPA, so the highest package is not normal.
Counsellor's advice
If you want cyber security jobs in Bengaluru, keep this seat high. If fee is tight, wait for a KEA seat before paying.
BE Lateral Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Diploma needed: Diploma in Engineering from an approved polytechnic in a related branch.
Marks needed: 45% aggregate marks. Karnataka SC, ST and OBC students need 40%.
Exam route: DCET rank is needed for KEA government quota lateral entry.
College route: Management quota students apply to RNSIT and show valid papers and entrance score.
BE Lateral Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Write DCET: Register on KEA, write the exam and keep the rank card ready.
Fill options: Choose RNSIT Cyber Security during KEA option entry and lock choices before the last date.
Accept seat: Pay the seat fee by the KEA last date, or you lose the seat.
Report at campus: Bring diploma marks cards, transfer certificate, Aadhaar and the allotment order.
Management quota: Apply at RNSIT, finish document check and pay the fee after selection.
BE Lateral 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
24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
DCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 May 2026.
Over
Jun 2026
DCET admit card
You needed the hall ticket before the exam.
Over
22 Jun 2026
DCET exam
This score made the lateral entry rank.
Over
17 Jul 2026
DCET result and rank
The rank card was needed for option entry.
Over
21 Jul 2026 to 13 Aug 2026
KEA option entry
Students filled college and branch options in this window.
Over
20 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
Seat choices moved from option list to allotment.
Over
29 Aug 2026
Seat fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by this date.
Confirmed
2 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original diploma papers and the allotment order.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Classes start
The lateral batch joins after reporting is done.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
DCET registration, last date to apply
Expected from the last cycle; apply before the May last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DCET admit card
Expected a few days before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DCET exam
Expected in the same part of the year.
Tentative
Jul 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected after KEA checks the answer data.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry
Expected after rank list publication.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat fee, last date
Expected within a few days of allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after the fee window closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and college document check.
Source: Karnataka Examinations Authority. Confirm on the official site before you act.
RNS Institute of Technology BE Lateral Cyber Security Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 6 Lakhs a year
INR 18 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 3, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 30,349
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
27%
median first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 36,419
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
22%
median first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee
Source: RNSIT admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Cyber Security at RNSIT?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the published Cyber Security closing rank as a guide.
Category
Route
General · COMEDK
45,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
45,001 to 50,778: almost there. Wait for later rounds if your papers are ready.
Worse than 50,778: not this round. Try DCET or management quota.
General · DCET
2,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,001 to 3,000: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 3,000: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
OBC-NCL · COMEDK
49,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
49,001 to 55,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds if your papers are ready.
Worse than 55,000: not safe. Try DCET or management quota.
OBC-NCL · DCET
2,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,401 to 3,600: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 3,600: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
SC · COMEDK
95,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
95,001 to 1,20,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 1,20,000: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
SC · DCET
5,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,001 to 7,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 7,000: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
ST · COMEDK
1,30,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,30,001 to 1,60,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 1,60,000: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
ST · DCET
7,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,001 to 9,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 9,000: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
EWS · COMEDK
52,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
52,001 to 58,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 58,000: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
EWS · DCET
2,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,501 to 3,800: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 3,800: not safe. Keep another branch ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the rank as a guide only. For lateral entry, KEA DCET papers and the seat list decide the final seat.
RNSIT BE Lateral 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.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Karnataka scholarship portal
Paid across the course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC, ST, OBC or minority students as per state rulesApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid across the 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 answersAICTE Pragati scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
RNSIT
Paid across the course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: girl students, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersAICTE Saksham scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
AICTE through NSP
Paid across the course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: PwD students, family income up to INR 8 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.
RNS Institute of Technology BE Lateral Cyber Security vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to RNSIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 18 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 21.75 Lakhs
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Median paylatest public batch
INR 4.8 LPA
NIRF 2026
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 6 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement ratelatest public batch
77%
UG batch placed
85%
8 points higher
82%
5 points higher
80%
3 points higher
78%
1 points higher
70%
7 points lower
Closing rankCOMEDK, Cyber Security
50,778
2025 closing rank
48,497
2,281 places tougher
60,000
9,222 places easier
51,000
222 places easier
65,000
14,222 places easier
70,000
19,222 places easier
Seatslateral entry estimate
24
lateral seats
18
6 fewer
24
Same seats
18
6 fewer
12
12 fewer
18
6 fewer
ROImedian pay vs full fee
27%
on INR 4.8 LPA
25%
2 points lower
39%
12 points higher
57%
30 points higher
42%
15 points higher
19%
8 points lower
In short
CMRIT shows higher pay and placement rate, but costs more and has a tougher closing rank. If both are open, compare fee comfort before you decide.
In short
NMIT costs less and has the same lateral seat estimate, with a higher median pay. If your route clears both, place it near RNSIT and decide by fee.
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NHCE is cheaper and shows higher pay, but has fewer lateral seats. If the seat list is tight, keep RNSIT close above it.
In short
BNM Tech costs less and has an easier closing rank, but has fewer lateral seats. If you need safer allotment, keep both in the same option group.
In short
SJBIT has an easier closing rank, but RNSIT costs less and shows better pay. If RNSIT allots you this branch, take it before waiting.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on RNSIT BE Lateral Cyber Security
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want cyber security work and can handle the INR 18 Lakhs fee. RNSIT reported INR 4.8 LPA median pay, so the fee takes time to pay back. Use the EMI tile above and check whether your family can pay without pressure.
Should I take this seat through DCET?▾
Take it if your diploma branch matches and you want to study security, networks and forensics. The lateral batch has 24 seats, so do not wait for the last round if you get allotment. Keep another branch choice ready in case the seat list closes early.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most jobs will be in software, IT services or entry cyber security roles. The department teaches cloud security, digital forensics and penetration testing, and the campus lists 200 companies. Build projects during year 2 and year 3, because recruiters will ask for proof of skills.
Who should pick this course?▾
Pick it if you already like networks, operating systems and security tools. This is not a broad Cyber Security course with only one security subject. It fits students who want SOC, security testing or cloud security work and who can use Bengaluru for projects and interviews.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want the cheapest engineering seat or a broad Cyber Security degree. The management fee is INR 18 Lakhs before hostel, and the subjects stay close to security. If you are unsure about cyber security, compare the plain Cyber Security and ISE syllabus before paying.
Is the pay enough against the fee?▾
It depends on your route. The NIRF median pay is INR 4.8 LPA and the no-hostel fee is INR 18 Lakhs, so ROI is 27%. A KEA seat will feel lighter than management quota. If you need a loan, read the EMI number first.
Should I wait for a later round?▾
Wait only if you have a safer branch below it. The page shows 24 lateral seats, so a small branch can close quickly. If you get RNSIT Cyber Security and it matches your goal, accept it and finish document check before the fee date.
Is Bengaluru useful for this branch?▾
Yes, Bengaluru helps if you use it well. The course is on a city campus, and cyber security learning needs projects, internships and meetups. Do not count only on the city name. Build a GitHub profile, do labs, and use placement training from year 3.
Can I get scholarships for this course?▾
Yes, but each scheme has its own rule. The calculator lists state post-matric support, Central Sector Scholarship, AICTE Pragati and AICTE Saksham. The biggest printed waiver is INR 2 Lakhs. Keep income, caste, disability or gender papers ready before portal dates open.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
For management quota, RNSIT says many engineering branches can pay in two parts in a year. The course fee here is shown as INR 6 Lakhs a year for three years. Ask the accounts office for the exact payment dates before you submit any money.
Is hostel cost included in the fee?▾
No, the fee tile starts with tuition only. The hostel and living toggle adds INR 3.60 Lakhs for three years, giving INR 21.60 Lakhs as the total estimate. Ask RNSIT about room allotment, mess fee and refund rules before you choose hostel.
Is this better than plain Cyber Security for me?▾
It is better only if you want security-focused work. Plain Cyber Security keeps more room for general software paths, while this branch spends more time on networks, cryptography and forensics. If you are sure about cyber security, pick this. If not, compare syllabi first.
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