The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in Cyber Security and Forensics at Sapthagiri NPS University (SNPSU), Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme spread across four semesters. The programme is AICTE-approved and UGC-recognised, covering network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, cybersecurity risk management, incident response, and secure software development. SNPSU’s MCA is offered at the engineering campus on Hesarghatta Main Road, Bengaluru, with an industry-integrated curriculum that includes live projects, an internship, and a final-year dissertation. Bengaluru’s IT ecosystem supports campus recruitment access across software services, analytics, and technology companies.
📋 Admission Status: Sapthagiri NPS University MCA Cyber Security and Forensics admissions for 2026-27 are open via K-PGCET, KMAT, and management quota; apply at snpsu.edu.in.
Key Points
- Two-year MCA in Cyber Security and Forensics at SNPSU Bangalore; AICTE-approved and UGC-recognised.
- Total programme fee is INR 4,00,000 over two years (INR 2,00,000/year).
- Admission via K-PGCET, KMAT Karnataka, or management quota.
- Curriculum covers network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, and incident response.
- SNPSU is NAAC ’A+’ accredited; grants its own degrees on the Bengaluru campus.
Sapthagiri NPS University Bangalore MCA Cyber Security Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 2,00,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 4,00,000 |
- Fee confirmed from multiple sources; confirm current fee at snpsu.edu.in.
- Hostel charges (3-4 sharing): INR 1,30,000/year; payable separately.
- Contact admissions@snpsu.edu.in for management quota fee details.
Sapthagiri NPS University Bangalore MCA Cyber Security Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| K-PGCET 2026 Registration | April 8, 2026 |
| K-PGCET 2026 Examination (MBA/MCA) | M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch: May 23, 2026MBA/MCA: June 14, 2026 |
| KMAT 2026 Session 2 Examination | Session 1: February 22, 2026Session 2: May 31, 2026 |
| PGCET / KMAT Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| SNPSU Management Quota Applications | Open at snpsu.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August/September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| K-PGCET 2026 | April 8, 2026 | M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch: May 23, 2026MBA/MCA: June 14, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
| KMAT 2026 (Session 2) | Session 1: February 5, 2026Session 2: May 11, 2026 | Session 1: February 22, 2026Session 2: May 31, 2026 | Session 1: March 2, 2026Session 2: June 18, 2026 |
- K-PGCET: register at kea.kar.nic.in for MCA counselling.
- KMAT: register at kmatkarnataka.com; scores accepted for both quotas.
- Management quota: apply directly at snpsu.edu.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BCA, B.Sc (Computer Science/IT/Mathematics), BE/B.Tech, or an equivalent Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent (45 percent for reserved categories).
- Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level is required.
- A valid K-PGCET or KMAT Karnataka score is required for government-quota admission.
- Final-year undergraduate students may apply provisionally.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Appear for K-PGCET or KMAT (Karnataka).
- Step 2: Register for KEA centralised MCA counselling after K-PGCET results.
- Step 3: Choose SNPSU and MCA (Cyber Security and Forensics) during counselling.
- Step 4: Report to SNPSU with qualifying degree certificates, mark sheets, and counselling allotment letter.
- Management quota: submit application at snpsu.edu.in; seats filled on merit and interview.
✓ Opt for this if
- PCB students wanting clinical cardiology specialisation in Bengaluru
- Those interested in CCU, cath lab, and cardiac diagnostics roles
- Students wanting UGC-recognised allied health degree without entrance exam
- Those who may later pursue M.Sc Echocardiography at SNPSU on same campus
- Karnataka students seeking affordable cardiac care training near hospitals
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking programmes at standalone medical colleges with longer history
- Those wanting MBBS, nursing, or non-allied health pathways
- Students needing placements outside Karnataka’s hospital ecosystem
- Those requiring strong published allied-health placement data before joining
- Students who prefer government medical colleges for cardiac training
Sapthagiri NPS University Bangalore MCA Cyber Security Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students; apply via ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000/year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000/year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000/year | Specially-abled students; family income below INR 8,00,000/year |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000/year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| SNPSU Merit Scholarship | Variable | Institutional merit scholarship; details at snpsu.edu.in/scholarships |
- Karnataka SC/ST students: apply via the State Scholarship Portal after joining.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham: apply via the AICTE portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in annually.
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