Alliance University Bangalore B.Tech {Lateral} Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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02 Sep, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore B.Tech {Lateral} Cyber Security Admission 2027 begins. Apply Now! For more details, click here.

11 May, 2026 Alliance University Bangalore B.Tech {Lateral} Cyber Security Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 13.78 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 13.78 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.7 LPA
BTech 2024 to 2026
Cutoff
2,21,049
KCET rank, General 2026
Placement rate
79%
NIRF engineering batch placed

About Alliance B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security

Alliance University offers B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security as a full-time course in Bengaluru. Diploma and B.Sc. students enter the second year and study for three years. The university has NAAC A+ and a Times Engineering ranking of #10 in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 13.78 Lakhs. Admission is through KEA DCET or the Alliance application route. The page uses 120 seats for this course group. The BTech placement page reports INR 5.7 LPA average pay, and the NIRF engineering sheet shows 79% of the batch placed.

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 17.79 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 13.78 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 13.50 Lakhs. You pay tuition in three yearly parts after the registration fee. Hostel adds the room and meals cost. The alumni fee is paid once before classes.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 13.50 LakhsINR 4.50 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Registration feeINR 25,000One time
Alumni membershipINR 3,000One time, before classes
Hostel and messINR 3.96 LakhsINR 66,000 for six months, 6 parts
Hostel maintenanceINR 5,000One time, if you take hostel
Total, no hostelINR 13.78 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 17.79 LakhsFull course

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Admission Dates

The 2027 form started on 2 Sep 2026 and the last date is expected on 27 Feb 2027. KEA DCET application is expected in Jan 2027, and classes start in Sep 2027. Keep your diploma marksheet ready before the counselling row starts.

EventDateStatus
Alliance application, last date to apply2 Sep 2026 to 27 Feb 2027Confirmed
KEA DCET applicationJan 2027 to Feb 2027Tentative
KEA DCET examApr 2027Tentative
KEA DCET result and rankJun 2027Tentative
KEA counselling and option entryJul 2027Tentative
Round allotmentAug 2027Tentative
First fee paymentAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startSep 2027Tentative

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Eligibility

You need a diploma with 50% marks, or a B.Sc. degree with 50% and Class 12 Maths. SC and ST students get 5% relaxation. You also need a KEA DCET rank or the Alliance application route.

RequirementWhat you need
Diploma routeDiploma in a relevant engineering branch with 50% marks
B.Sc. routeB.Sc. with 50% marks and Class 12 Maths
Reserved category5% relaxation for SC and ST students
Admission routeKEA DCET rank or Alliance application route

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Admission Process

Alliance takes the online form first, and KEA allots seats through DCET for eligible diploma students. You fill the form, write DCET or the university test, pay the first fee part, and report with papers. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineSubmit the Alliance form and keep the offer mail
2. Write the examUse KEA DCET or the university test route
3. Accept the seatPay the first fee part by the date in the offer
4. ReportBring diploma marksheets, transfer paper and identity proof

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Cutoff

The General closing rank used here is 2,21,049 and the OBC range is 2,40,000 in 2026. These are KCET rank ranges used for the checker. Lower ranks are safer; higher ranks need later rounds or the direct route.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General2,21,049KCET round, 2026
OBC-NCL2,40,000KCET range, 2026
SC2,80,000KCET range, 2026
ST3,00,000KCET range, 2026
EWS2,30,000KCET range, 2026

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Placements

The BTech placement page reports INR 5.7 LPA average pay and INR 5 LPA median pay. The highest package is INR 60.1 LPA, and the NIRF engineering sheet shows 79% placed. Cyber security students should still build projects before placement training starts.

MetricValue
Average payINR 5.7 LPA
Median payINR 5 LPA
Highest offerINR 60.1 LPA
Batch placed79%
RecruitersIT services, product, consulting and security teams

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 36,000 to INR 6.75 Lakhs over the course. The Alliance merit waiver gives the biggest cut. Central schemes need income papers, while the merit waiver needs marks or test score proof.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Alliance merit waiverHigh marks or high test scoreINR 6.75 Lakhs
AICTE PragatiGirl student, family income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 1.50 Lakhs
Central Sector SchemeFamily income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 36,000
Karnataka SC/ST supportKarnataka SC or ST studentINR 3 Lakhs

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Ranking

Alliance University has NAAC A+ and #10 in Times Engineering ranking 2025. It also reports NIRF ranks in law and management. For this course, use the engineering rank with the fee and placement figures.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Times Engineering ranking2025#10
NAAC2024A+
NIRF Management2025#71

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Course Structure

Year 2 starts with data structures, operating systems and network basics. Year 3 moves into cyber security labs, cloud security and digital forensics. The last year has advanced electives and a project.

YearWhat you study
Year 2Programming, data structures, operating systems and networks
Year 3Network security, ethical hacking, cloud security and forensics
Year 4Security electives, internship work and final project

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Hostel and Campus

The lowest hostel line is INR 66,000 for six months in a shared room. Meals and laundry are included for six months. Rooms are given in order of booking and depend on availability.

ItemDetail
Lowest hostel feeINR 66,000 for six months
Double roomINR 84,000 to INR 1.26 Lakhs for six months
Meals and laundryIncluded for six months
Room ruleGiven in order of booking, if rooms are left

Should you pick B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security at Alliance University?

This course suits diploma students who want cyber security roles and can manage a high private university fee.

Pick it if:
You are a diploma student: lateral entry puts you in year 2, so you finish the B.Tech in three study years.
You want cyber security roles: the course covers network security, ethical hacking, cloud security and digital forensics.
Your family wants known fee parts: tuition is in three INR 4.50 Lakhs parts, plus registration before joining.
You want Bengaluru projects: the city has IT and security teams, so projects are easier to find than in small towns.
Skip it if:
You need a low fee: the no-hostel fee is INR 13.78 Lakhs, before travel and laptop cost.
You want a single hostel room: the lowest hostel fee is for shared rooms, and rooms depend on availability.
You want only government counselling: Alliance also takes direct applications, so KEA DCET is not the only path.
You expect branch placement data: placements are published for BTech, not only this Cyber Security lateral batch.
Counsellor's advice
If you can pay the fee and want cyber security, apply now. If you need a lower fee, keep KEA options above it.
B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 50% in a relevant engineering diploma. SC and ST students get 5% relaxation.
B.Sc. route: 50% in B.Sc. with Mathematics in Class 12.
Exam needed: KEA DCET rank or the Alliance application route for eligible students.
Entry level: You join year 2 and study the last three years of B.Tech.
B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Apply online: Submit the Alliance form and keep the offer mail safe.
Write exam: Use KEA DCET or the university test route given to you.
Accept seat: Pay the first fee part by the date in the offer letter.
Report on campus: Bring diploma marksheets, transfer paper and identity proof.
Finish check: The admission team checks papers before the student login starts.

B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 application dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
2 Sep 2026 to 27 Feb 2027
Alliance application, last date to apply
Submit the form before the last date in the offer cycle.
Tentative
Jan 2027 to Feb 2027
KEA DCET application
Expected window for diploma students who use KEA counselling.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KEA DCET exam
Expected month for the lateral entry entrance test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA DCET result and rank
The rank card is used for KEA seat allotment.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry
Fill Alliance and this course before the option window shuts.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round allotment
The allotment order is expected online.
Tentative
Aug 2027
First fee payment
You lose the seat if the first fee part is not paid.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original diploma marksheets and identity proof.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Hostel booking should be done before this month.
Tentative
Sep 2027 to Feb 2028
Alliance application, last date to apply
Expected to follow the same month pattern.
Tentative
Jan 2028 to Feb 2028
KEA DCET application
Expected window for diploma students.
Tentative
Apr 2028
KEA DCET exam
Expected month for the entrance test.
Tentative
Jun 2028
KEA DCET result and rank
Expected after the exam result process.
Tentative
Jul 2028
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Round allotment
Expected after option entry and mock allotment.
Tentative
Aug 2028
First fee payment
Expected soon after the allotment order.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected before the class start month.
Tentative
Sep 2028
Classes start
Expected after reporting is over.

Source: Alliance admissions and KEA DCET schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year x 3, INR 4.50 Lakhs a year
INR 13.50 Lakhs
Registration fee
One time, before year 2 starts
INR 25,000
Alumni membership
One time, before classes
INR 3,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month x 36, INR 11,000 a month, based on INR 66,000 for six months
INR 3.96 Lakhs
Hostel maintenance
One time, if you take hostel
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 13.78 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + registration fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 17.79 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + registration fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 23,234
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
41%
average first-year pay INR 5.7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 29,995
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
32%
average first-year pay INR 5.7 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Alliance University fee and hostel fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Cyber Security at Alliance University?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use KCET rank ranges for this course.

Category
Quota
General · KCET route
1,80,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,80,001 to 2,21,049: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 2,21,049: not this year. Try the direct route too.
General · Direct route
80 or above: yes, your test score is strong. Keep papers ready.
65 to 79: almost there. Ask the admission team before paying.
Below 65: not this round. Improve your score or wait.
OBC-NCL · KCET route
1,90,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,90,001 to 2,40,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 2,40,000: not this year. Try the direct route too.
OBC-NCL · Direct route
78 or above: yes, your test score is strong. Keep papers ready.
62 to 77: almost there. Ask the admission team before paying.
Below 62: not this round. Improve your score or wait.
SC · KCET route
2,20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,20,001 to 2,80,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 2,80,000: not this year. Try the direct route too.
SC · Direct route
72 or above: yes, your test score is strong. Keep papers ready.
58 to 71: almost there. Ask the admission team before paying.
Below 58: not this round. Improve your score or wait.
ST · KCET route
2,40,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,40,001 to 3,00,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 3,00,000: not this year. Try the direct route too.
ST · Direct route
70 or above: yes, your test score is strong. Keep papers ready.
55 to 69: almost there. Ask the admission team before paying.
Below 55: not this round. Improve your score or wait.
EWS · KCET route
1,85,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,85,001 to 2,30,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 2,30,000: not this year. Try the direct route too.
EWS · Direct route
78 or above: yes, your test score is strong. Keep papers ready.
62 to 77: almost there. Ask the admission team before paying.
Below 62: not this round. Improve your score or wait.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The KCET route is safer when your rank is well inside the cutoff range. If you are near the edge, keep the direct route ready too.

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security Scholarship Calculator

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

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Karnataka SC/ST support
INR 3 Lakhs
Karnataka social welfare portals
Paid after the state checks income and category papers.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, Karnataka student, income paper neededApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 36,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Alliance merit waiver
INR 6.75 Lakhs
Alliance University
Cuts tuition for high marks or a high test score.
Who qualifies: high marks or high test score under the scholarship policyApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid after income and category papers are checked.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 36,000
Your net course fee: INR 13.42 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 13.78 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.36 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.42 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.36 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 10.42 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 7.11 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.67 Lakhs

Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Alliance University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 13.78 Lakhs
tuition + registration
INR 15 Lakhs
INR 1.22 Lakhs more
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INR 10.50 Lakhs
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INR 28,000 less
Average paylatest BTech batch
INR 5.7 LPA
BTech 2024 to 2026
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 6.2 LPA
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INR 5.2 LPA
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INR 5.5 LPA
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
79%
NIRF engineering
80%
1 points higher
82%
3 points higher
75%
4 points lower
70%
9 points lower
78%
1 points lower
Closing rankKCET rank, General
2,21,049
KCET 2026
1,80,000
41,049 places tougher
2,00,000
21,049 places tougher
2,60,000
38,951 places easier
2,80,000
58,951 places easier
2,10,000
11,049 places tougher
Seatsthis course group
120
course group
180
60 more
120
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180
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120
Same seats
180
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
41%
on INR 5.7 LPA
40%
1 points lower
42%
1 points higher
50%
9 points higher
42%
1 points higher
41%
Same ROI
In short
REVA pays a little more but costs more and is tougher on rank. If your rank clears both, compare the fee before you choose.
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Jain pays more and has a similar seat count, but the fee is higher. If the extra fee is fine, keep it near Alliance.
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Presidency is cheaper and easier on rank, but the pay and placement rate are lower. If fee matters most, keep it as backup.
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CMR costs less and has an easier rank, but its pay is lower. If Alliance gives you a seat, take Alliance first.
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DSU has more seats and a close fee, but pay is a little lower. If you miss Alliance, keep DSU as a backup.

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

FAQs on Alliance University B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech Lateral Cyber Security at Alliance worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you can manage the INR 13.78 Lakhs fee and want a private Bengaluru campus. The BTech average pay printed by Alliance is INR 5.7 LPA, so loan planning matters. Use the EMI tile above before you pay the first fee part.
Should I take this seat if my rank is near the cutoff?▾
Take it only with a backup. The checker uses 2,21,049 as the General KCET rank range, and ranks near the edge can miss in a tighter round. Keep the direct route ready and keep a safer KEA option above it.
What job will I get after this course?▾
You should aim for cyber security, network security, cloud security or software testing roles. Alliance reports INR 5.7 LPA average pay for BTech, not only this branch. Build security projects before placement training, because the branch name alone will not get the interview.
Who should pick this course?▾
Pick it if you already have a diploma base and want to move into security roles. Lateral entry saves one study year, and Bengaluru gives more project options. It suits students who can pay the private fee and work on coding outside class.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if your first need is a low fee. The no-hostel fee is INR 13.78 Lakhs, and hostel takes it to INR 17.79 Lakhs. A student who depends fully on a loan should compare the EMI with the INR 5.7 LPA average pay first.
Is this better than regular B.Tech CSE for me?▾
It is better only if you already hold a relevant diploma or B.Sc. degree. You enter year 2 and finish in three study years. If you are a Class 12 student, the regular B.Tech route fits you better than lateral entry.
Is the Bengaluru location useful for internships?▾
Yes, if you use it well. Bengaluru has IT, cloud and security teams, and that helps students find projects and interviews. The college still reports placements for BTech overall, so you must build a portfolio and not wait for the branch name.
Will I get placed if I am an average student?▾
You can, but the average student must work early. Alliance reports 79% placed in the NIRF engineering sheet and INR 5 LPA median pay. Keep your CGPA clean, finish security labs seriously and join training before the last year.
Should I wait one year for a cheaper college?▾
Wait only if fee is your main problem and you have a clear better option. This course saves one study year through lateral entry, but it is still costly. If your family needs a lower fee, keep government and aided KEA options above it.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition fee is split into three INR 4.50 Lakhs yearly parts, with registration paid before joining. Hostel is separate and is paid for six months at a time. Ask the fee office before the offer date if you need a bank loan paper.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the Alliance form or use the KEA DCET route if you are eligible. You need a relevant diploma with 50% marks, or B.Sc. with Class 12 Maths. After offer or allotment, pay the first fee part and report with original papers.
What scholarships can reduce my fee?▾
The biggest listed help is the Alliance merit waiver of INR 6.75 Lakhs. Central Sector support is INR 36,000 over three years, and AICTE Pragati can help eligible girl students. Use the scholarship calculator above, then confirm with the scholarship office.

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Alliance University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions

Is the executive PGDM course from Alliance University recognized by WES Canada? Is it considered equivalent to a master’s degree?

Rupohi BhumikAlliance University (2019)

Someone I know recently got his PGDM degree evaluated by WES. To answer your question, the one-year PGDM diploma is not considered a master’s. My friend completed his Executive PGDM with Business Analytics as a specialization. Canada’s equivalent report for his degree is as follows. You can find the specification here and proceed accordingly. 

  • Credential Authentication: Documents will be sent directly by the institute.
  • Country: India
  • Credential: Postgraduate Diploma (Executive)
  • Major: Management
  • Awarded by: Alliance University
  • Status: Recognized University
  • Canadian Equivanalancy: Postgraduate Diploma (one year)

You can get your postgraduate degree evaluated by WES or IAQS. Hope this was helpful.

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I got admission to the MBA course at Alliance University, Bangalore. Is this a good choice?

Sagarika GuptaStudied at Alliance University (2019)

Master of Business AdministrationorMBAis one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. Admissionto the course is granted on the basis of the AllianceManagement Aptitude Test (AMAT)exam. However, theuniversitygives preference to candidates with a score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT/NMAT. One has to pay 13.5 Lacs in 2 year on an installment basis.

  • In 2020 Alliance University has been ranked 39 among the Management institutes by National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF).
  • The faculty consists of highly experienced and qualified professors who belong from IIT, IIM, NIT and other International Institutions. They have been mentoring students passionately and providing them the correct balance for theoretical and practical learning.
  • It has also been featured in "Great Indian Institutes” Forbes Indian Marquee Edition in association with skill tree knowledge Consortium and a great place to study in 2018.

The institute provides 3-6 months of internship programs for students before the final placements. Roles offered by Alliance School of Business are key account manager, relationship manager, HR business partner, assistant, strategic growth analyst e.t.c. MBA placements at Alliance University offered the highest salary package compared to other courses of INR 22.6 LPA, while the average salary was 7.6 LPA in the year 2019. More than 90% of students got placed in reputed firms. Their regular recruiting partners include names such as Amazon India, TATA Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Decathlon and many more. Overall it is a good university and one would not regret after taking admission in this university.

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