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KL University Guntur Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Guntur, Andhra PradeshDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1980NAAC Grade A++
KL University Guntur Latest Updates and News
17 Sep, 2026 KL University Admission 2027-28 begins. Apply by Dec 2 @kluniversity.in. University Entrance Exams are scheduled from Dec 3 to 7, 2026. Check details.
Total fees
INR 2.81 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Fellowship
INR 4.56 LPA
INR 38,000 a month with NET or GATE
Minimum marks
55%
in your Master's degree
Other scholars
INR 3.96 LPA
INR 33,000 a month, full time
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to rankings
02Branches at a glanceEvery course with its fee and the exams it accepts
03Which branch group should you pick?Who each group suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to coursework
06Admission DatesThe next intake's calendar
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Which branches will your score get you?What each entry route opens, by your score
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side
11FAQsStraight answers to what students ask before they decide
About KLU Ph.D
K L University (KLU) in Guntur offers a full-time Ph.D in 13 courses across pharmacy, law, engineering, sciences, management and English. The minimum length is three years. You need a Master's degree with 55% marks, or a four-year degree with 80% marks. KLU picks scholars through its own entrance test and an interview, and UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE and GPAT holders skip the test. The full fee is INR 2.81 Lakhs without hostel, the same for every course. Full-time scholars can get a fellowship of INR 38,000 a month, which is INR 4.56 LPA, with NET, GATE or GPAT, and INR 33,000 a month without. The university holds NAAC A++ and ranks #26 among universities in NIRF 2025. It publishes no placement figures for the Ph.D.
KLU Ph.D at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Number of Ph.D Specialisations | 13 |
| Admission Through | KLU entrance test and interview; NET, GATE or GPAT skip the test |
| Minimum Eligibility | Master's degree with 55% marks |
| Total Fees | INR 2.81 Lakhs |
| Hostel + Mess | INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, cheapest room |
| Scholarship Available | Fellowship of INR 38,000 a month |
| Average Package 2025 | Not published for the Ph.D |
| Placement Rate 2025 | Not published for the Ph.D |
| NIRF University Rank | #26 in 2025 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ |
KLU Ph.D Fees
The total fee with hostel is INR 6.83 Lakhs and without hostel INR 2.81 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs of that, paid INR 40,000 a semester for six semesters. You also pay a one-time exam fee of INR 40,000 and an application fee of INR 1,100. The fee is the same for every course. The cheapest hostel room with mess costs INR 1.34 Lakhs a year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 40,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Examination fee | INR 40,000 | One time, in year 1 |
| Application fee | INR 1,100 | One time, when you apply |
| Hostel and mess | INR 4.02 Lakhs | INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 3 years, cheapest room |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.81 Lakhs | Tuition + exam fee + application fee |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.83 Lakhs | Everything above |
KLU Ph.D Admission Dates
The next application window is expected from 15 Oct 2026 to 10 Dec 2026, and coursework classes are expected to start in Feb 2027. The last intake closed its forms on 30 May 2026, held the test on 13 Jun 2026 and the interviews on 7 Jul 2026. Every date below is an estimate until KLU posts its notice.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application window | 15 Oct 2026 to 10 Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| KLU Ph.D entrance exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Test result and interview shortlist | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview round | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection list | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| First-year fee payment | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
KLU Ph.D Eligibility
You need a Master's degree with 55% marks, or a four-year degree with 80% marks or CGPA 8.0. You must also pass the KLU entrance test, or hold UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or GPAT. The same rule holds for every course. SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates get the marks relaxation the government allows.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 55% marks in a related subject |
| Four-year degree | 80% marks or CGPA 8.0, in place of a Master's |
| Exam | KLU entrance test, or UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or GPAT |
| Mode | Full time, on campus |
KLU Ph.D Admission Process
You apply online, write the KLU test or show your NET, GATE or GPAT result, and then face the interview. The interview panel picks the scholars, and you choose a supervisor in your department. You pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat, then start one semester of coursework.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the form in the window and pay the application fee. |
| Write the test | Take the KLU test, or skip it with NET, GATE or GPAT. |
| Face the interview | Talk about your subject and your research idea. |
| Pay and report | Pay the first-year fee and bring your original papers. |
| Do the coursework | Pass each course, then start your research. |
KLU Ph.D Branches and Fees
The 13 courses fall in six branch groups, and each costs INR 2.81 Lakhs for three years without hostel. Engineering is the biggest group with 6 courses and Sciences has 3. KLU does not publish seats by course, since seats depend on how many supervisors can take a scholar. Each single-course group below opens its own course page.
| Branch group | Full fee, no hostel | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | INR 2.81 Lakhs | 1 course |
| Law | INR 2.81 Lakhs | 1 course |
| Engineering | INR 2.81 Lakhs | 6 courses |
| Sciences | INR 2.81 Lakhs | 3 courses |
| Management | INR 2.81 Lakhs | 1 course |
| English | INR 2.81 Lakhs | 1 course |
KLU Ph.D Entry routes
Three routes lead to the interview: the KLU test, a NET, GATE or GPAT result, or a four-year degree with 80% marks. KLU does not publish cutoffs by course. What it publishes is who may skip the test and the marks you need to apply.
| Route | Courses it opens | What decides the seat |
|---|---|---|
| KLU entrance test | Every course | Your test score, then the interview |
| UGC NET or CSIR NET | Courses in the subject of your NET | The interview alone |
| GATE | Engineering and Sciences | The interview alone |
| GPAT | Pharmacy | The interview alone |
| Four-year degree, 80% marks | Every course in your subject | The test and the interview |
KLU Ph.D Placements
KLU publishes no placement rate or average package for its Ph.D scholars. The money figure it does publish is the fellowship: INR 38,000 a month with NET, GATE or GPAT and INR 33,000 without. Most Ph.D holders go into teaching or research, so ask your department where its recent scholars went.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average package | Not published |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Fellowship with NET, GATE or GPAT | INR 38,000 a month |
| Fellowship for other full-time scholars | INR 33,000 a month |
| Fellowship over three years, with NET or GATE | INR 13.68 Lakhs |
KLU Ph.D Scholarships
The KLU tuition fee waiver can take the full INR 2.40 Lakhs tuition off, and the Post Matric Scholarship for SC students pays INR 13,500 a year. KLU gives the waiver to deserving full-time scholars on their interview and research progress. The fellowship comes on top as monthly money, not as a fee cut.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| KLU fellowship | Full-time scholars with NET, GATE or GPAT | INR 38,000 a month |
| KLU fellowship | Other full-time scholars | INR 33,000 a month |
| KLU tuition fee waiver | Deserving full-time scholars, on interview and research progress | Up to the full tuition, INR 2.40 Lakhs |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC students | SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 13,500 a year |
KLU Ph.D Ranking
NIRF 2025 ranks KLU #26 among universities, #35 in engineering and #46 overall, and NAAC gives it A++. Collegedunia ranks it #150 in engineering. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and outcomes, and no ranking body ranks the Ph.D on its own.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF, University | 2025 | #26 |
| NIRF, Engineering | 2025 | #35 |
| NIRF, Overall | 2025 | #46 |
| Collegedunia, Engineering | 2026 | #150 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
KLU Ph.D Hostel and Campus
The cheapest hostel room with mess costs INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, and the mess fee inside it is INR 92,000. The main campus is at Vaddeswaram in Guntur district. The entrance test is held at the Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cheapest room | Non-AC four-bed room, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year with mess |
| Mess fee | INR 92,000 a year, inside the room price |
| Campus | Vaddeswaram, Guntur district |
| Test centres | Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses |
KLU Ph.D specialisations
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D]
3 Years · Full Time · 13 courses
Total fees
INR 2.81 Lakhs
5.01 review618 views last year
Fellowship
INR 38,000 a month with NET, GATE or GPAT; INR 33,000 without
Eligibility
Master's degree with 55% marks
Selection
KLU entrance test, then an interview
Coursework
One semester, 50% in each course
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, GPAT or NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test or UGC NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, GATE or NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, CSIR NET or GATE
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test or UGC NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test or UGC NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, GATE or NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, CSIR NET or GATE
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, GATE or NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, GATE or NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, GATE or NET
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, CSIR NET or GATE
INR 2.81 Lakhs
Total fees
Exams accepted
KLU test, GATE or NET
Which Ph.D branch group should you pick at KLU?
Branch group
Ph.D. (Pharmacy)
1 course, INR 2.81 Lakhs each for three years. Routes in: KLU test, GPAT or NET.
Pick it if:
You hold a valid GPAT score: you skip the KLU entrance test, go straight to the interview and can get INR 38,000 a month.
You want the subject most students look at here: Pharmacy had the most views of all 13 KLU Ph.D courses on Collegedunia last year.
Skip it if:
You want to study while you keep a job: this is the full-time Ph.D, and full-time scholars get only one leave a month.
You want reviews from past scholars first: no student has rated this course on Collegedunia yet, so talk to current scholars before you pay.
Ph.D. (Law)
1 course, INR 2.81 Lakhs each for three years. Routes in: KLU test or UGC NET.
Pick it if:
You have cleared UGC NET in Law: you skip the entrance test and can get the higher fellowship of INR 38,000 a month.
You want to teach in a law college later: colleges hire assistant professors with UGC NET or a Ph.D, so this degree helps you apply.
Skip it if:
You want your subject on the KLU admission page: that page lists 13 Ph.D subjects without law, so confirm the seat with the Admission Cell first.
You may want to move to another subject later: the Ph.D rules have no branch change, so you stay in the subject you join.
Engineering group
6 courses, INR 2.81 Lakhs each for three years. Routes in: KLU test, GATE or NET.
Pick it if:
You hold a valid GATE score: you skip the KLU entrance test and go straight to the interview.
You want to teach in an engineering college later: engineering colleges ask for a Ph.D when they promote teachers, and this degree gives you one.
You want to be paid while you study: the INR 38,000 monthly fellowship adds up to INR 13.68 Lakhs over three years.
Skip it if:
You have only a B.Tech with less than 80% marks: you need 80% marks or CGPA 8.0 in a four-year degree to apply without a Master's.
You want to finish in less than three years: the full-time Ph.D takes at least three years, and you must publish papers before the thesis.
Sciences group
3 courses, INR 2.81 Lakhs each for three years. Routes in: KLU test, CSIR NET or GATE.
Pick it if:
You hold a CSIR NET or GATE score: you skip the entrance test and can get the INR 38,000 monthly fellowship.
You want a research lab job or a college teaching post: colleges and research labs hire science teachers and researchers with a Ph.D and CSIR NET.
Skip it if:
Your Master's marks are below 55%: you cannot apply, because the university asks for 55% in the Master's degree.
You may want to change your subject after joining: the Ph.D rules have no branch change, so pick the subject you want for all three years.
Ph.D. (Management Studies)
1 course, INR 2.81 Lakhs each for three years. Routes in: KLU test or UGC NET.
Pick it if:
You have UGC NET in Management: you skip the KLU test and get INR 38,000 a month instead of INR 33,000 if you are selected.
You want to teach in a business school: business schools ask for a Ph.D when they hire and promote teachers, and this degree gives you one.
Skip it if:
You want a short course with job figures: the Ph.D takes at least three years, and the university publishes no job figures for it.
You may want to change your supervisor later: a change of supervisor means you wait one more year before you submit the thesis.
Ph.D. (English)
1 course, INR 2.81 Lakhs each for three years. Routes in: KLU test or UGC NET.
Pick it if:
You have UGC NET in English: you skip the KLU test and go straight to the interview.
You want to teach English in a college: colleges hire assistant professors with UGC NET or a Ph.D, so this degree helps you apply.
Skip it if:
You want many classmates in your subject: English had 22 views last year on Collegedunia, so few students look at this course.
You cannot come to campus every day: full-time scholars get one leave a month, and more leave cuts the fellowship.
Counsellor's advice
If you hold NET, GATE or GPAT, apply in the window and skip the test. If you hold none, prepare for the KLU test and the interview. Pick the subject you want for three years, because you cannot switch.
Ph.D Eligibility▾
Master's degree: 55% marks in a related subject, from a university the UGC recognises.
Four-year degree: 80% marks or CGPA 8.0 lets you apply without a Master's.
Exam: Pass the KLU entrance test, or hold UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or GPAT to skip it.
Same rule, every branch: All 13 courses use the same marks rule and the same test.
Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates get the marks relaxation the government allows.
Ph.D Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form in the admission window and pay the INR 1,100 fee.
Write the test: The KLU entrance test is held at the Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses. NET, GATE and GPAT holders skip it.
Face the interview: The panel checks your subject and your research idea, and picks the scholars.
Pay and join: Pay the first-year fee, choose a supervisor and start one semester of coursework.
Subject change: The Ph.D rules have no branch change, so you finish in the subject you join.
Ph.D Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every course.
Tentative
15 Oct 2026 to 10 Dec 2026
Online application window
Expected dates for the next intake. Pay the INR 1,100 application fee online.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KLU Ph.D entrance exam
Expected at the Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses. NET, GATE and GPAT holders skip it.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Test result and interview shortlist
Expected a few days after the test.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Interview round
The panel checks your subject and your research idea.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Selection list
Expected soon after the interviews, with the fellowship offers.
Tentative
Feb 2027
First-year fee payment
Pay INR 1,21,100 for year 1 to confirm the seat.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and your NET, GATE or GPAT result.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Coursework classes start
One semester of coursework comes first; you need 50% in each course.
Source: KLU Ph.D admission notices.
K L University Ph.D Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, the same for every course.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 40,000 a semester
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Examination fee
One time, in year 1
INR 40,000
Application fee
One time, when you apply
INR 1,100
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess, cheapest room
Per year × 3, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year
INR 4.02 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 4,738
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
162%
fellowship INR 4.56 LPA a year with NET, GATE or GPAT, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,516
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
67%
fellowship INR 4.56 LPA a year with NET, GATE or GPAT, vs the full fee
Source: KLU fee data 2026-27 and the KLU hostel fee page.
Which Ph.D branches will your score get you at KLU?
Pick your route and score range. Ranges change with the route.
Your route
Your KLU test score
Your national exam result
Your four-year degree marks
KLU test · 70% or more
Almost there: every branch. You clear the 50% pass mark by a wide margin; the interview then decides the seat.
KLU test · 50% to 69%
Almost there: every branch. You clear the 50% pass mark; the interview then decides the seat.
KLU test · 45% to 49%
Almost there: every branch. Only SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates pass at 45%; everyone else needs 50%.
KLU test · Below 45%
Not this route: every branch. Try again in the next intake, or clear NET, GATE or GPAT to skip the test.
NET, GATE or GPAT · UGC or CSIR NET
Almost there: every branch. You skip the test in the subject of your NET; the interview decides the seat.
NET, GATE or GPAT · NET in another subject
Not this route: every branch. A NET in another subject does not let you skip the test here. Write the KLU test.
NET, GATE or GPAT · GATE or GPAT
Almost there: Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy. GATE covers Engineering and Sciences, GPAT covers Pharmacy; you skip the test there.
Not this route: Law, Management, English. Write the KLU test or UGC NET for these.
NET, GATE or GPAT · None of these
Not this route: every branch. Use the KLU test, or a four-year degree with 80% marks.
Four-year degree · 80% or more
Almost there: every branch. You can apply without a Master's in your subject; the test and interview still decide.
Four-year degree · 75% to 79.9%
Not this route: every branch. KLU asks for 80% or CGPA 8.0. Ask the Admission Cell about category relaxation.
Four-year degree · 55% to 74.9%
Not this route: every branch. Finish a Master's with 55% marks, then apply.
Four-year degree · Below 55%
Not this route: every branch. A Master's with 55% marks is the usual way in.
EDITOR'S NOTE
KLU does not publish seats or cutoffs by subject. Seats depend on how many supervisors can take a new scholar, so ask your department before the test.
K L University Ph.D Scholarship Calculator
Answer three questions to see what you can claim in any course.
Category
Annual family income
Your interview
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.
KLU tuition fee waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
K L University
Counted over the full three-year course.
Who qualifies: deserving full-time scholars, on interview and research progressDecided after the interview
Not eligible on your answersPost Matric Scholarship for SC students
INR 40,500
Ministry of Social Justice, through the state portal
Counted over the full three-year course.
Who qualifies: SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year; INR 13,500 a yearApply on the state portal each year
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. The KLU fellowship is paid on top, as monthly money.
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INR 2.81 Lakhs
tuition, exam and application fees
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INR 4.56 LPA
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FAQs on K L University Ph.D
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is a Ph.D at KLU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you get the full-time fellowship. The full fee is INR 2.81 Lakhs for three years, and the fellowship pays INR 38,000 a month with NET, GATE or GPAT, which is INR 13.68 Lakhs in all. So the fellowship pays far more than the fee. Ask the Admission Cell how many fellowships are open in your subject before you pay.
Should I apply with NET or GATE, or write the KLU test?▾
Apply with NET, GATE or GPAT if you hold a valid score. You skip the entrance test, go straight to the interview and can get INR 38,000 a month instead of INR 33,000. If you hold none, prepare for the KLU test and use the checker above to see what your score opens.
Which Ph.D subject should I choose at KLU?▾
Choose the subject of your Master's degree, because the rules do not let you change it later. All 13 courses cost the same INR 2.81 Lakhs, so the fee does not decide it. Talk to a supervisor in the department before the interview and ask about their research topics.
Who should skip the full-time Ph.D at KLU?▾
Skip it if you must keep a job. Full-time scholars get one leave a month, and more leave cuts the fellowship. Also skip it if you want a course with placement figures, since KLU publishes none for the Ph.D. Ask the Admission Cell about the part-time Ph.D if you need to work.
Will I get a job after a Ph.D from KLU?▾
No number can promise one, because KLU publishes no placement figures for its Ph.D. Most Ph.D holders become college teachers or researchers, and colleges hire assistant professors with UGC NET or a Ph.D. Ask your department where its recent scholars went before you join.
Is a Ph.D here good for a teaching career?▾
Yes, it is the degree colleges ask for. Colleges hire assistant professors with UGC NET or a Ph.D, and a Ph.D counts when they promote teachers. You also publish papers during the course, and interview panels read them. If teaching is your plan, clear UGC NET as well.
Should I wait for the next intake if I miss this one?▾
Yes, waiting costs you only a few months. KLU takes Ph.D scholars twice a year, and the next window is expected from 15 Oct 2026 to 10 Dec 2026. Use the gap to clear NET, GATE or GPAT, so you skip the test and can get the higher fellowship.
Is KLU a safe choice if I have no NET or GATE score?▾
Yes, you can still get in and get paid. The KLU entrance test is your route, and other full-time scholars can get INR 33,000 a month. Prepare for the test and the interview, and apply to one more university as a backup.
Is the fellowship enough to pay for hostel?▾
Yes, for most scholars. The cheapest hostel room with mess costs INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, and the lower fellowship pays INR 33,000 a month, which is INR 3.96 LPA. That leaves money after hostel. Turn on the hostel switch in the fee block above to see the full cost.
How do I get admission to the Ph.D at KLU?▾
Apply online in the admission window and pay the INR 1,100 application fee. Write the KLU entrance test unless you hold NET, GATE or GPAT, then face the interview. If you are selected, pay the first-year fee and report for coursework.
Is the fee the same for every subject?▾
Yes. Every course costs INR 2.81 Lakhs for three years without hostel: INR 2.40 Lakhs tuition, a INR 40,000 exam fee and the INR 1,100 application fee. Hostel adds INR 4.02 Lakhs over three years in the cheapest room.
Can I change my subject or supervisor after joining?▾
You cannot change the subject, because the Ph.D rules have no branch change. You can change the supervisor through your Doctoral Committee, but you then wait one year before you submit the thesis. So pick both with care before you join.
Does KLU give a fee waiver to Ph.D scholars?▾
Yes, to some. KLU waives tuition for deserving full-time scholars based on the interview and research progress. The tuition fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs, so a full waiver leaves only the exam and application fees. Ask about it at the interview.
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Yes, you must have to appear for KLEEE exam conducted by KL University to offer admission in different courses every year. The minimum educational qualifications required to apply is 10+2. to know more, visit KLEEE 2023
The total course fee for the BCA course of KL University is INR 375000. Yes, the university offers educational loans to its students. To apply for educational loan you must contact the administrative office of the university.
KL University does not offer M.Sc in Cyber Security course. But the university offers M.Tech in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. To be eligible for admisison to this course you must have a B.Tech degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
No, BIPC students are not eligible for admission to B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering. Instead of this, the BIPC students can apply for admission to B.Tech. Biotechnology.