IIT Delhi M.Tech Cyber Security FAQs
Ques. What makes M.Tech Cyber Security at IIT Delhi unique?
Ans. M.Tech Cyber Security at IIT Delhi is offered by the Amar Nath and Shashi Khosla School of Information Technology and is one of the few truly interdisciplinary cyber security programmes at an IIT. It spans computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, and management, and covers network, cloud, OT, mobile, and wireless security. The SIT Cyber Security Initiative also provides active links with government agencies and industry partners working on national security and critical infrastructure protection.
Ques. Which GATE papers qualify for M.Tech Cyber Security at IIT Delhi?
Ans. IIT Delhi accepts GATE 2026 scores in CS (Computer Science), EE (Electrical Engineering), MA (Mathematics), or EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) for M.Tech Cyber Security. This makes the programme accessible to candidates from diverse engineering and science backgrounds. The GATE score is valid for 3 years, so scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are accepted for COAP 2026 admission.
Ques. What is the monthly stipend for M.Tech Cyber Security students at IIT Delhi?
Ans. All GATE-qualified M.Tech students at IIT Delhi, including those in Cyber Security, receive a Teaching Assistantship of INR 12,400 per month throughout the 2-year programme. This stipend is provided in exchange for departmental teaching or research duties. It effectively reduces the financial commitment significantly relative to the nominal academic fee of INR 1,57,600.
Ques. What career roles are available after M.Tech Cyber Security from IIT Delhi?
Ans. Graduates of M.Tech Cyber Security from IIT Delhi pursue careers as security analysts, penetration testers, security architects, and researchers in government agencies, defence organisations, and technology firms. Common recruiters include DRDO, NCIIPC, CERT-In, and private cyber security firms. The IIT Delhi brand and SIT’s government connections are particularly valuable for roles in national cyber security and critical infrastructure protection.
Ques. How is admission processed for M.Tech Cyber Security at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Admission to M.Tech Cyber Security at IIT Delhi is through the COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) based on GATE scores in CS, EE, MA, or EC. There is no separate institute-level test. Candidates register on COAP, fill in their IIT Delhi preferences, and receive seat offers in multiple rounds. COAP Round 1 seat offers were released in May 2026, with the final round in July 2026 before August 2026 class commencement.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for M.Tech Cyber Security students at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Yes, IIT Delhi provides hostel accommodation to M.Tech students subject to availability. Hostel charges range from INR 36,000 to INR 51,000 per semester based on room type, charged separately from the academic fee. Students should apply for hostel allocation during the August 2026 enrolment process at the Hauz Khas campus.


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