IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur Launch India's First Bachelor of Cybersecurity 2026 at iitk.ac.in; Admission Test Held Today

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched B.Cyber 2026. The programme is India's first Bachelor of Cybersecurity degree. The delivery partner is the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). The four-year degree starts from the July 2026 academic session.

Classes will run at IIT Kanpur's Wadhwani School of AI. The full centre is the Wadhwani School of AI and Intelligent Systems. The official admission portal is iitk.ac.in/wsais/b-cyber.php.

This admission cycle bypasses JEE Advanced. Shortlisting uses the best JEE Main 2025 or 2026 score. Shortlisted candidates then take a dedicated admission test at IIT Kanpur.

The admission test is being held today, July 5, 2026. Reporting time at the venue is 9:00 AM sharp. Entry closes at 9:45 AM at the New Core Lab.

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B.Cyber 2026 Important Dates

The full admission timeline for the first batch of B.Cyber 2026 launched by IIT Madras is set out below.

Who Is Eligible to Apply for B.Cyber 2026?

The eligibility rules follow the standard IIT admission framework. The main conditions are listed below.

• Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Studied at least five subjects in Class 12.
• Born on or after October 1, 2001 for the general category.
• SC, ST, and PwD candidates must be born on or after October 1, 1996.
• Open to Indian nationals only.
• Candidate must not have been previously admitted to any IIT programme.
• Maximum two application attempts across consecutive years.
• NIOS candidates are also eligible.

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How Will Candidates Be Selected for B.Cyber 2026?

Selection runs in two clear stages. Shortlisting comes first, followed by a hackathon-style admission test.

Shortlisting uses the best JEE Main score from 2025 or 2026. Evidence of prior cybersecurity work also strengthens the application. Only shortlisted candidates are called for the admission test.

The admission test checks analytical thinking and security aptitude. The test covers web security, APIs, OSINT, reverse engineering, and malware analysis. It is designed as a practical hackathon rather than a written paper.

What Does the Four-Year B.Cyber Programme Look Like?

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity has a practice-heavy design. Years 1 and 2 cover coursework at IIT Kanpur. Years 3 and 4 are a full-time internship phase.

Each internship semester carries 54 credits. A stipend may apply based on the host organisation. Successful candidates receive the B.Cyber degree with IIT Kanpur alumni status. Early exit options include a Certificate or Diploma in Cybersecurity.

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B.Cyber 2026 Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Category-wise fees are shown below.

Course fees follow the standard IIT Kanpur structure. Selected students pay the same fee as regular IITK undergraduates.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Reach IIT Kanpur's New Core Lab by 9:00 AM today.
2. Note that entry closes at 9:45 AM sharp.
3. Carry a valid photo ID and the downloaded admit card.
4. Track the result on July 8 2026 at iitk.ac.in.
5. Selected candidates must complete campus reporting by July 21 2026.

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