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Surana College Bangalore MCA Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Surana College Bangalore Latest Updates and News
09 Oct, 2026 Surana College Bangalore Karnataka PGCET MCA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 is 9930 for the GM Category. Check category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 4 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.82 LPA
PG placement data, this course
Cutoff
12,400
Karnataka PGCET PGCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement help
65%
PG placement data 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 Surana College MCA Cyber Security
Surana College offers a two-year, full-time MCA Cyber Security with 120 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands NBA accredited for MCA from 2026 to 2028 and NAAC A+ in NAAC A+ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 4 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.40 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The PG placement data averaged INR 8.82 LPA and 65% immediate campus placement is published.
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Fees
The full course costs INR 4 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.40 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.40 Lakhs | Full course |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Seat fee payment, last date comes on 4 Oct 2026. Report to collegeing starts on 8 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply, last date to apply | 24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA exam | 14 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 6 Sep 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 17 Sep 2026 to 23 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat fee payment, last date | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 8 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 allotment | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Eligibility
You need a recognised degree with Mathematics at Class 12 or graduation and 50% marks; 45% for reserved Karnataka categories. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree rule | Graduation with Mathematics at Class 12 or graduation |
| Graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved Karnataka categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your option entry. You then pay the admission fee within the KEA window. If you miss that window, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Write the MCA paper and keep the rank card |
| 2. Fill option entry on KEA | List Surana College high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the allotment | Pay the admission fee within the KEA window of allotment |
| 4. Report to college | Bring original degree marks card and the allotment letter |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Placements
The PG placement data placed 65% of its batch at an average of INR 8.82 LPA. The median is INR 5.7 LPA and the highest offer was INR 16.41 LPA. IT services and cyber security companies hire this course on campus in the final semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.82 LPA, PG placement data |
| Median pay | INR 5.7 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 16.41 LPA |
| Batch placed | 65% |
| Recruiters | IT services and cyber security companies, on campus |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 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 80,000 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 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Ranking
The college stands NBA 2026 to 2028 in Collegedunia's MCA ranking and NAAC A+ 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 MCA ranking | 2026 | NBA 2026 to 2028 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | NAAC A+ |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Course Structure
Semester 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is security topics start in the later semesters.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic cloud |
| Semester 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Semester 3 | Databases, networks, security and cloud electives |
| Semester 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Surana College MCA 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-semester room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From semester 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bangalore tech market |
Should you pick MCA Cyber Security at Surana College?
This course suits students who want a software and security job and can live in a Bangalore tech market for two years.
Pick it if:
You studied maths before graduation: MCA needs maths at Class 12 or graduation, so keep that paper ready.
You want security roles with IT services: Infosys, TCS, Wipro and CyRAACS appear in the MCA placement material.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four 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 changed across rounds, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: hostel is optional and off campus, so check the room before you pay.
You want a Bangalore tech market: the Kengeri campus is in Bengaluru, so IT firms and security teams are close.
You will decide only after the PGCET Advanced result: KEA gives short payment windows, so keep fee money ready before allotment.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka quota rank. Wait only if your PGCET rank is far better than the cutoff range.
MCA Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in graduation with Mathematics. Reserved Karnataka categories need 45%.
Maths rule: Mathematics or Business Mathematics must be in Class 12 or graduation.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. PGCET rank decides the management quota seats.
Karnataka quota: management quota seats can use the college route or KMAT where asked.
MCA 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 course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report to college on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MCA 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
24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
6 Sep 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card is used for government quota allotment.
Over
17 Sep 2026 to 23 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 23 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
Round 1 allotment came online that day.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
Pay inside the KEA window or the seat can be lost.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Report with originals by 8 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
8 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
Nov 2026
Classes start
The college gives the final joining date after reporting.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 allotment
Only left seats move to the next KEA round.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Karnataka PGCET MBA and MCA exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
PGCET 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
Oct 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and Surana College admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Surana College MCA Cyber Security Fees 2026
▾
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 1 Lakh a semester
INR 4 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, included in tuition
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,744
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
220%
average PG pay INR 8.82 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,791
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average PG pay INR 8.82 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Surana College MCA course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you MCA at Surana College?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Management quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Management quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Management quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Management quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Management quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Surana College MCA 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 semester 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 semester 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 50,000
Surana College
Paid every semester 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 40,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every semester 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.
Surana College MCA Cyber Security vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Surana College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Bangalore
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Presidency College
Bangalore
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Jain University
Bangalore
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Reva University
Bangalore
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3.45 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 4.75 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 4 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 4.25 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 3.70 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.82 LPA
PG placement data
INR 9.82 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.42 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.72 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.52 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 8.12 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement helpshare of the batch placed
65%
PG placement data
61%
4 points lower
68%
3 points higher
57%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
63%
2 points lower
62%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET PGCET rank, General
12,400
Round 6, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
120
Karnataka PGCET
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
220%
on INR 8.82 LPA
252%
32 points higher
199%
21 points lower
202%
18 points lower
210%
10 points lower
215%
5 points lower
In short
Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only Surana College, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Surana College in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Surana College gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Surana College in the early rounds, list Bangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Surana College allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Surana College MCA Cyber Security
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MCA Cyber Security at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.82 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 Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 and it got changed across rounds, so a rank that just cleared last semester 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 or security jobs with IT services and cyber security companies that hire on campus in the final semester. The PG placement data averaged INR 8.82 LPA, the median was INR 5.7 LPA and 65% immediate campus placement is published. If you want a cloud role job instead, this course 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 semester 3. The campus is in a Bangalore tech market, 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 semester 2. The course has security topics start in the later semesters, but the electives in semester 3 and 4 cover security and cloud and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in semester 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a semester and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got changed across rounds, 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 course change after semester 1 if you want a another MCA track.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 65% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.7 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.82 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 semester 3.
Is this course better than Cloud Computing track at this college for me?▾
Pick MCA if you want a software or security job and Cloud Computing track if you want a cloud role job. MCA places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get Cloud Computing track now and want MCA, the course change after semester 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka PGCET for government quota and fill this college in your KEA option entry list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission 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-semester fee is INR 4 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.40 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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