KL University Guntur M.Tech Cyber Security & Digital Forensics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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04 May, 2026 KL University Guntur M.Tech Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Fee Structure 2026-2027 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.23 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 3.36 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 8 LPA

Class of 2024, all M.Tech branches

Cutoff

55%

Minimum B.Tech marks to apply

Placement rate

39%

Class of 2024 M.Tech graduates 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 test you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Check your test and marks against the rules 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 KLU M.Tech Cyber Security

KL University offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at its Vaddeswaram campus near Vijayawada. The course has four semesters and is taught by the Computer Science department. The university holds NAAC A++ and stands #35 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs, and INR 6.09 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get in with a GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank or the KLU entrance test, plus 55% in B.Tech. The seat count for this branch is not published. The Class of 2024 M.Tech batch had a median pay of INR 8 LPA, and 84 of its 214 graduates were placed.

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 6.09 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee each semester, four times in all. The admission fee of INR 16,000 is paid once. Hostel and mess are extra, and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3.20 Lakhs	INR 80,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee	INR 16,000	One time
Hostel and mess, 4-bed non-AC	INR 2.68 Lakhs	INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Hostel registration	INR 5,000	One time
Total, no hostel	INR 3.36 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.09 Lakhs	Full course

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates

The last date to apply for 2026 was 30 Aug 2026, and that batch is now in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the form is expected to open in Oct 2026. The university fixes each date and posts it on its admission page, so check it before you apply.

Event	Date	Status
KLU admission form opens	Oct 2026	Tentative
KLU entrance test, phase 1	Nov 2026	Tentative
GATE 2027 exam	Feb 2027	Tentative
GATE 2027 result and score card	Mar 2027	Tentative
KLU entrance test, phase 3	Mar 2027	Tentative
AP PGECET 2027 exam and rank	Jun 2027	Tentative
KLU counselling and seat offer	Jul 2027	Tentative
Last date to apply	Aug 2027	Tentative
Admission fee and first semester fee	Aug 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Sep 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Sep 2027	Tentative

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility

You need a B.E. or B.Tech with 55% marks in CSE, IT, ECE, Cyber Security or a related branch. You also need a valid GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank, or a pass in the KLU entrance test. If your marks are below 55%, you cannot apply this year.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.E. or B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, Cyber Security or a related branch
Marks	55% in the degree
Test	GATE score, AP PGECET or TS PGECET rank, or the KLU entrance test
Interview	The university may hold one before it offers the seat

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process

You fill the KLU form online, then show a test score or write the KLU test. The university checks your score and marks, may hold an interview and offers the seat. You then pay the admission fee and the first semester fee. If you do not pay by the last date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Apply online on the KLU admission site
2. Show a test score	Use GATE, PGECET or write the KLU entrance test
3. Get the seat offer	The university checks your score and marks, and may hold an interview
4. Pay the fee	Pay the admission fee and first semester fee to confirm
5. Report	Bring original papers for the document check

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Cutoff

You need 55% in B.Tech and a valid test score to get in. The university does not publish a closing rank for this course. A GATE rank of 1 to 1,000 does not decide the seat, but it brings a full tuition waiver.

Route	What you need
B.Tech marks	55% or more
GATE	A valid score; a rank of 1 to 1,000 waives the full tuition fee
AP or TS PGECET	A valid rank
KLU entrance test	A pass in any phase

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Placements

The Class of 2024 M.Tech batch placed 84 of its 214 graduates at a median of INR 8 LPA. Another 102 went on to higher studies. These figures cover all M.Tech branches; the university does not publish them for this branch alone. Security companies hire from job portals and campus drives, so apply on your own as well.

Metric	Value
Median pay, Class of 2024	INR 8 LPA
Graduates, Class of 2024	214
Placed	84, about 39% of the batch
Went to higher studies	102
Median pay, Class of 2023	INR 8.2 LPA

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Scholarships

The GATE waivers cut the tuition fee by INR 1.60 Lakhs to INR 3.20 Lakhs over the course. A GATE rank of 1 to 1,000 gives the most, a full tuition waiver. The university gives only one scholarship at a time, the best one. From year 2 you keep it only with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
GATE rank 1 to 1,000	Any category, first year of M.Tech	100% of tuition, INR 3.20 Lakhs
GATE rank 1,001 to 5,000	Any category, first year of M.Tech	75% of tuition, INR 2.40 Lakhs
GATE rank 5,001 and above	Any category, first year of M.Tech	50% of tuition, INR 1.60 Lakhs
SC, ST and PwD scholarship	SC, ST or PwD students	INR 10,000 a year, INR 20,000

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Ranking

The university stands #35 in NIRF engineering 2025 and #26 among universities, with NAAC A++. It is #46 in the NIRF overall list. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year. NAAC grades the whole university after a campus visit.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#35
NIRF University	2025	#26
NIRF Overall	2025	#46
NAAC	Current cycle	A++

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Hostel and Campus

A 4-bed non-AC room with mess costs INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, and the mess fee alone is INR 92,000. You pay a one-time hostel registration fee of INR 5,000. Electricity is paid extra through a prepaid meter.

Item	Detail
Cheapest room	4-bed non-AC, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year with mess
Mess fee	INR 92,000 a year
Hostel registration	INR 5,000, one time
Electricity	Prepaid meter, paid extra
Campus	Vaddeswaram, near Vijayawada

Should you pick M.Tech Cyber Security at KLU?

This course suits students who want a security or forensics career and are fine with a campus outside a big city.

Pick it if:

You want a security or forensics job: the last M.Tech batch had a median pay of INR 8 LPA, well above the full fee.

You have a good GATE rank: the university cuts the tuition fee by 50% to 100% by GATE rank, so your fee can drop a lot.

You plan a PhD or research later: 102 of the last 214 M.Tech graduates here went on to higher studies.

You want the fee back fast: at the median pay the full fee of INR 3.36 Lakhs comes back inside the first working year.

Skip it if:

You want a sure campus job: only 84 of 214 M.Tech graduates in the Class of 2024 were placed, so plan your own job search too.

You want internships in a big IT city: the campus is at Vaddeswaram near Vijayawada, and most security companies are in Hyderabad or Bengaluru.

You need a cheap hostel room: the cheapest room with mess costs INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, and you pay electricity extra.

You cannot keep good marks every semester: from year 2 the GATE waiver needs an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs, or it stops.

Counsellor's advice

If you have a GATE score, apply with it and claim the waiver before you pay. If you have no score, write the KLU entrance test in an early phase.

M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility▾

Degree: B.E. or B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, Cyber Security or a related branch.

Minimum marks: 55% in your degree.

Test score: A valid GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank, or a pass in the KLU entrance test.

Interview: The university may hold a written test or an interview before the offer.

M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process▾

Fill the form: Apply online on the KLU admission site. The form fee is INR 1,000 and is not returned.

Show a test score: Use GATE or PGECET, or write the KLU entrance test in one of its phases.

Get the offer: The university checks your score and marks, and may call you for an interview.

Pay the fee: Pay the admission fee and first semester fee, INR 96,000, or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring your original degree and marks papers for the document check.

M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Oct 2026

KLU admission form opens

Expected in Oct 2026. You apply online and pay a form fee of INR 1,000.

Tentative

Nov 2026

KLU entrance test, phase 1

Expected in Nov 2026. This test is for students without a GATE or PGECET score.

Tentative

Jan 2027

KLU entrance test, phase 2

Expected in Jan 2027, with the form closing a day before the test.

Tentative

Feb 2027

GATE 2027 exam

Expected in Feb 2027. Your GATE rank also decides your tuition waiver.

Tentative

Mar 2027

GATE 2027 result and score card

Expected in Mar 2027. Keep the score card for the admission form.

Tentative

Mar 2027

KLU entrance test, phase 3

Expected in Mar 2027, the last phase for students without a GATE score.

Tentative

Jun 2027

AP PGECET 2027 exam and rank

Expected in Jun 2027. The university accepts this rank for M.Tech seats.

Tentative

Jul 2027

KLU counselling and seat offer

Expected in Jul 2027. The university checks your score and marks and offers the seat.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Last date to apply

Expected in Aug 2027, like the 30 Aug date this year.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Admission fee and first semester fee

Expected in Aug 2027. You pay INR 96,000 to confirm the seat.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected in Sep 2027. Bring your original degree and marks papers.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start

Expected in Sep 2027, after reporting.

Source: KL University admission page and GATE and AP PGECET notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost at the 2026-27 fee, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 4, INR 80,000 a semester

INR 3.20 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 16,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 4-bed non-AC room

INR 2.68 Lakhs

Hostel registration fee

One time, in year 1

INR 5,000

Total course fee

INR 3.36 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.09 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 5,665

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

238%

median first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,272

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

131%

median first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KL University fee structure 2026-27 and hostel fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you M.Tech Cyber Security at KLU?

Pick your test and your B.Tech marks. The university publishes no closing rank, so the check uses its admission rules.

Your test

GATE scorePGECET rankKLU testNo test yet

B.Tech marks

55% or moreBelow 55%

GATE score · 55% or more

Yes, you can apply. Your GATE score is accepted, and a GATE rank up to 5,000 cuts the tuition fee by 75% or more.

GATE score · Below 55%

Not this year. The university asks for 55% in your B.Tech, so a test score alone will not get you in.

PGECET rank · 55% or more

Yes, you can apply. The university accepts an AP or TS PGECET rank for this course.

PGECET rank · Below 55%

Not this year. The university asks for 55% in your B.Tech, so a test score alone will not get you in.

KLU test · 55% or more

Almost there. Pass the KLU entrance test and the interview, if one is held, to get the offer.

KLU test · Below 55%

Not this year. The university asks for 55% in your B.Tech, so a test score alone will not get you in.

No test yet · 55% or more

Not yet. Write GATE, PGECET or the KLU entrance test first. The KLU test is held in phases through the year.

No test yet · Below 55%

Not this year. The university asks for 55% in your B.Tech, so a test score alone will not get you in.

EDITOR'S NOTE

The university does not publish a closing rank for this course, so the rules above are the bar. Your GATE rank matters more for the fee than for the seat.

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.

KLU M.Tech Cyber Security vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to KLU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.

Compare with

AmritaSRMISTSASTRAMIT Manipal

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KL University

Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh

Compared with

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Kattankulathur, Chennai

Compared with

SASTRA Deemed University

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Compared with

Manipal Institute of Technology

Manipal, Karnataka

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 3.36 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 3.46 Lakhs

INR 10,000 more, 2025-26 fee

INR 5 Lakhs

INR 1.64 Lakhs more

INR 2.98 Lakhs

INR 38,000 less

INR 4.16 Lakhs

INR 80,000 more

Median payM.Tech, Class of 2024

INR 8 LPA

all M.Tech branches

INR 6.29 LPA

INR 1.71 LPA less

INR 6.12 LPA

INR 1.88 LPA less

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA less

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

Placement rateM.Tech graduates placed

39%

84 of 214

61%

22 points higher

94%

55 points higher

61%

22 points higher

85%

46 points higher

NIRF rankEngineering, 2025

#35

2025

#23

12 places higher

#14

21 places higher

#40

5 places lower

#59

24 places lower

ROImedian pay vs the full fee

238%

on INR 8 LPA

181%

57 points lower

122%

116 points lower

185%

53 points lower

180%

58 points lower

In short

Amrita is ranked higher and places more of its batch, but its median pay is lower and its fee is a little higher. If rank and campus placement matter most, pick Amrita; if fee and pay matter more, take KLU.

In short

SRM places almost its whole batch and is ranked higher, but it costs INR 1.64 Lakhs more and its median pay is lower. If you want a near-sure campus job, pick SRM; if you want the lower fee, take KLU.

In short

SASTRA costs less and places more of its batch, but its median pay is lower and it ranks below KLU. If the lowest fee matters most, pick SASTRA; if pay and rank matter more, take KLU.

In short

Manipal places far more of its batch at a median close to KLU's, but it costs more and ranks lower in NIRF. If a campus job is your main goal, pick Manipal; if you want the lower fee, take KLU.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on KLU M.Tech Cyber Security

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Cyber Security at KLU worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who finish it. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs and the last M.Tech batch had a median pay of INR 8 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. A good GATE rank cuts the fee further, so check the scholarship block above before you pay.

What job can I get after this course?▾

Most graduates look for security analyst, forensics and network security jobs. The university does not publish placement figures for this branch alone. Across all M.Tech branches, 84 of 214 graduates in the Class of 2024 were placed at a median of INR 8 LPA. Build a record of lab projects in year 2, because security employers ask to see your work.

Should I take this course if I want a sure campus job?▾

Not if a campus job is your only plan. In the Class of 2024, only 84 of 214 M.Tech graduates were placed, while 102 went on to higher studies. Take the course if you are ready to apply for jobs on your own as well, and start that in the third semester.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you want internships in a big city while you study. The campus is at Vaddeswaram near Vijayawada, and most security companies are in Hyderabad or Bengaluru. Also skip it if your B.Tech marks are below 55%, because you cannot apply. If city internships matter most to you, look at a college in a big city.

Is this course good for a PhD or higher studies?▾

Yes, many students here take that path. 102 of the 214 M.Tech graduates in the Class of 2024 went on to higher studies. If you plan a PhD, keep your CGPA high and ask a faculty member for a research project in the third semester, because a good project helps your application.

Is the course worth it without a GATE score?▾

It can be, but you pay the full tuition fee. Without a waiver the fee is INR 3.36 Lakhs, against a median M.Tech pay of INR 8 LPA. If you can write GATE before the last date, do it, because even a rank of 5,001 and above cuts INR 1.60 Lakhs from the fee.

Should I wait a year to get a better GATE rank?▾

Only if one more try can move you into a better waiver slab. A rank of 1 to 1,000 waives the full tuition fee of INR 3.20 Lakhs, while 5,001 and above waives half. Moving from the 50% slab to the 75% slab saves INR 80,000. If a small gain will not change your slab, take the seat now.

Is Cyber Security or AI and Data Science better for me at KLU?▾

Pick Cyber Security if you want security, forensics or network defence work, and AI and Data Science if you want to build data models. Both charge INR 80,000 a semester at this campus, so the fee does not decide it. If you are unsure, compare the electives of both before you pay the first fee.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Fill the KLU admission form online and show a GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank, or a pass in the KLU entrance test. You also need 55% in B.Tech. The university then offers the seat, and you confirm it by paying the admission fee and first semester fee by the last date.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 3.36 Lakhs without hostel. With a 4-bed non-AC hostel room and mess it comes to INR 6.09 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee each semester, INR 80,000 at a time, so the whole fee is never due at once. The hostel fee can also be paid in parts: one payment at registration and two more during the year. Ask the accounts office for the dates when you report.

Will my scholarship continue in the second year?▾

Only if you keep your marks up. From year 2 you need an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs, or the GATE waiver stops. The university also gives only one scholarship at a time, so you get the best one, not two. Plan your study time from the first semester.

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