The Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security at Garware Institute of Career Education and Development [GICED], Mumbai is a 1-year (1-year) full-time postgraduate diploma programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The curriculum covers network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, digital forensics, cloud security, and information security management. Intake is 60 seats and the total programme fee is INR 2,00,000. Admission is through a written test and personal interview conducted by GICED at its Santacruz (East) campus, Mumbai.
GICED Mumbai PG Diploma admissions for 2026-27 are expected to open in June 2026. Candidates must apply online through the GICED registration portal and appear for the selection test and interview. Intake is limited to 60 seats.
Key Points
- 1-year full-time PG Diploma in Cyber Security affiliated to the University of Mumbai at GICED, Santacruz (East), Mumbai.
- Intake of 60 seats; admission through GICED written test and personal interview.
- Total programme fee: INR 2,00,000.
- GICED is NAAC re-accredited with A++ Grade and is a joint venture of the Garware Foundation and the University of Mumbai, established 1984.
GICED Mumbai PG Diploma Cyber Security Fees
PG Diploma Cyber Security Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Admission Fee | INR 78,000 |
| Instalment I | INR 30,500 |
| Instalment II | INR 30,500 |
| Instalment III | INR 30,500 |
| Instalment IV | INR 30,500 |
| Total Fees (1 Year) | INR 2,00,000 |
- Fee figures are as published on the official GICED website (gicededu.co.in) for the current admission cycle. Total 1-year programme fee is INR 2,00,000.
- Hostel facility is not included in the programme fee. Any accommodation charges are payable separately.
- Students from SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EBC/EWS/NT/SBC/VJ categories may be eligible for Government of Maharashtra post-matric scholarship through the MahaDBT portal.
GICED Mumbai PG Diploma Cyber Security Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GICED Application Portal Opens | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Written Test and Interview | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admission Confirmation and Fee Payment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Commencement of Programme | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
- GICED conducts its own written test and personal interview for PG Diploma admissions; no external entrance exam is required.
- Apply online through the GICED registration portal. Upload graduation marksheets and photo ID at registration.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate in any faculty from a UGC-recognized university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks. Candidates from IT, computer science, engineering, or related fields are preferred.
- Minimum 45 percent aggregate in the qualifying bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university. Reserved category relaxations as per University of Mumbai norms.
- Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, subject to producing the final result before commencement.
Admission Process
- Visit the GICED website (gicededu.co.in) and register on the online portal for PG Diploma in Cyber Security.
- Pay the application fee and upload graduation marksheets, photo ID proof, and passport-size photograph.
- Appear for the GICED written test; shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
- Final merit list is prepared based on written test score, interview, and academic record.
- Selected candidates receive an offer letter and pay Semester I fee to confirm admission.
- Report to GICED, Santacruz (East), Mumbai with original documents for verification and enrolment.
GICED Mumbai PG Diploma Cyber Security Scholarships 2026
PG Diploma Cyber Security Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Government of Maharashtra (SC/ST/VJ/NT/SBC) Post-Matric Scholarship | Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance | Applicable categories; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in after admission |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee up to INR 1,00,000 + maintenance | OBC (NCL) students with family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| EBC Freeship (Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scheme) | Course fee reimbursement | Students with family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship (Minorities) | INR 3,000 to INR 12,000/year | Notified minority community students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
- Maharashtra government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/EWS) are disbursed via the MahaDBT portal. Apply within the notified deadline each academic year with income and caste certificates.
- Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities is processed via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Applications typically open in August-September.
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