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MSRIT Bangalore BE {Lateral} Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 3.93 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.66 LPA
latest batch
Cutoff
453
DCET CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
95%
campus figure
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 RIT BE Lateral Cyber Security
Ramaiah Institute offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Cyber Security with 60 seats through DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #87 in Collegedunia's engineering ranking 2026 and #75 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.93 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 6.12 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Home State seat closed at rank 453 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.66 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed.
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Fees
The full course costs INR 3.93 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.12 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.78 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee once every year for three years. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.19 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.78 Lakhs | INR 1.26 Lakhs a year, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.19 Lakhs | INR 73,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.93 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.12 Lakhs | Full course |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Aug 2026. Round 3 allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | 16 Mar 2026 to 7 Apr 2026 | Over |
| DCET session 1 exam | 24 May 2026 | Over |
| DCET result and rank | 28 Jun 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 21 Jul 2026 to 25 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 3 allotment | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a DCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | DCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write DCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 453 and the OBC-NCL seat at 491 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for Home State seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Home State | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 453 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 491 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 1,437 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 5,233 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 600 | Round 6, 2025 |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 95% of its batch at an average of INR 7.66 LPA. The median is INR 7.1 LPA and the highest offer was INR 50 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7.66 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 7.1 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 50 LPA |
| Batch placed | 95% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.20 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 1.20 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 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral Cyber Security Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's BE ranking and #75 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BE ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #75 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral 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 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 |
Ramaiah Institute BE Lateral 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 BE Lateral Cyber Security at Ramaiah Institute of Technology?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State 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 Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A DCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Lateral Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Write DCET: 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.
BE Lateral 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
16 Mar 2026 to 7 Apr 2026
DCET registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
24 May 2026
DCET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
28 Jun 2026
DCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
21 Jul 2026 to 25 Jul 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Round 3 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 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
Mar 2027
DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Mar 2027
DCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA DCET notices and RIT admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral Cyber Security Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1.26 Lakhs a year
INR 3.78 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 73,000 a year
INR 2.19 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,626
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
195%
average first-year pay INR 7.66 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,319
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
125%
average first-year pay INR 7.66 LPA vs the full fee
Source: RIT higher semester fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Cyber Security at Ramaiah Institute of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
GM · General quota
313 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
314 to 453: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 453: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
GM · HK quota
420 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
421 to 600: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 600: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
OBC-NCL · General quota
330 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
331 to 491: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 491: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
OBC-NCL · HK quota
500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
501 to 700: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
SC · General quota
900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
901 to 1,437: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 1,437: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
SC · HK quota
1,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,801 to 2,685: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 2,685: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
ST · General quota
3,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,301 to 5,233: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 5,233: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
ST · HK quota
4,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,201 to 6,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 6,000: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
EWS · General quota
420 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
421 to 600: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 600: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
EWS · HK quota
500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
501 to 750: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 750: not this year. Try the next round or a safer branch.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the last regular round as the guide, not the first allotment. If your DCET rank is close to 453, keep this branch high but add one safer branch below it.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 1.20 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 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, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1 Lakh
Ramaiah Institute of 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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 80,000
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.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 3.93 Lakhs
tuition fee + tuition fee
INR 4.20 Lakhs
INR 27,000 more
INR 3.30 Lakhs
INR 63,000 less
INR 3.78 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 33,000 less
INR 3.78 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 7.66 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 8.25 LPA
INR 0.59 LPA more
INR 6.8 LPA
INR 0.86 LPA less
INR 7 LPA
INR 0.66 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 1.16 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 1.86 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
95%
Class of 2025
93%
2 points lower
88%
7 points lower
90%
5 points lower
85%
10 points lower
80%
15 points lower
Closing rankDCET, GM
453
Round 2, 2025
390
63 places tougher
1,420
967 places easier
1,100
647 places easier
2,200
1,747 places easier
5,233
4,780 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
AICTE intake
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
30
30 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
195%
on INR 7.66 LPA
196%
1 points higher
206%
11 points higher
185%
10 points lower
181%
14 points lower
153%
42 points lower
In short
BMSCE pays a little more on average, but its DCET close is tougher and the fee is higher. If both allot, compare the branch rule first; if only Ramaiah Institute allots, take this seat.
In short
RNSIT is easier to get and costs less, but the pay and placement rate are lower. If your rank clears Ramaiah Institute, keep it above RNSIT in your list.
In short
BMSIT costs the same and is easier to get, but the pay number is lower. If you want the stronger brand in the city, keep Ramaiah Institute above it.
In short
DSCE is easier to reach and costs a little less, but the pay and placement rate are lower. If your rank is near 453, keep DSCE as the backup.
In short
Sir MVIT is the easiest seat here, but it has fewer seats and a lower pay number. If Ramaiah Institute allots you a seat, take it and keep Sir MVIT below it.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral Cyber Security
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral Cyber Security at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.93 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7.66 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 Home State seat closed at rank 453 in round 6 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 7.66 LPA, the median was INR 7.1 LPA and 95% 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. 95% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 7.1 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7.66 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 DCET 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 3-year fee is INR 3.93 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.12 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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