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VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B+
Total fees
INR 1.02 Lakhs
2 years, online fee
Average pay
INR 4 LPA
entry cyber roles
Cutoff
50%
graduation score
Placement rate
70%
online career support
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to course work
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full online course cost with extra study cost
07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and work status
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 VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security
VTU offers a two-year, online Part Time PG Diploma Cyber Security with 60 seats through VTU Online. The course is taught online over four semesters, with e-books, videos and online exams. The institute holds NAAC B+ and stands #62 in Collegedunia's PG Diploma ranking 2026 and #91 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without study setup is INR 1.02 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 1.22 Lakhs with study device and internet. You apply on the VTU Online portal. The basic cutoff is 50% in graduation for the main group. Entry cyber security roles can start near INR 4 LPA, and 70% is used here as the career support marker.
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Fees
The full course costs INR 1.02 Lakhs without study setup and INR 1.22 Lakhs with study setup. The tuition fee is INR 1.02 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Study device and internet add INR 20,000 over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.02 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Admission fee | INR 250 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Study device and internet | INR 20,000 | INR 10,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no study setup | INR 1.02 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with study setup | INR 1.22 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Final allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU Online registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Admission screening round | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Admission approval result | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| Programme choice filling | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Fee payment, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Online reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late admission round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Eligibility
You need graduation with computer science, IT or maths and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU Online score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | computer science, IT or maths |
| graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU Online score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Admission Process
VTU online allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write VTU Online | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on VTU online | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Cutoff
The General seat closed at 50% and the OBC-NCL seat at 45% in 2025. These are the VTU online round 6 closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 45% | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 40% | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 40% | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 50% | Round 6, 2025 |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 70% of its batch at an average of INR 4 LPA. The median is INR 3.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 70% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Ranking
The college stands #62 in Collegedunia's PG Diploma ranking and #91 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC B+. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia PG Diploma ranking | 2026 | #62 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #91 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Study setup and Campus
The study setup is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The internet fee is part of the study setup fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the study setup fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick PG Diploma Cyber Security at VTU?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed graduation in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Working list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait for final approval: choose the programme early, because late seats can close fast.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Working and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
PG Diploma Cyber Security Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in computer science, IT or maths. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the a bachelor degree with maths or computer applications also counts.
Exam needed: A A VTU Online application. Your documents decide approval.
Working learner: The online mode suits students who work while they study.
PG Diploma Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Apply online: Create your login and choose this programme on the VTU Online portal.
Upload documents: VTU checks your degree marks and identity papers online.
Pick programme: Choose PG Diploma Cyber Security and submit the form.
Pay the fee: Pay after approval or the offer can close.
Start online: Use the student portal for e-books, videos and exams.
PG Diploma Cyber Security Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
VTU Online registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
Admission screening round
VTU checks degree marks and uploaded papers.
Over
3 May 2026
Admission approval result
The approval result tells you if the offer is ready.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
Programme choice filling
Programme choice locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Final allotment
The final offer letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Online reporting and document check
Upload clear papers; approval can stop without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
The first online module opens near this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Late admission round
Only if seats are left after online reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU Online registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Admission screening round
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Admission approval result
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Programme choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Online reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: VTU Online programme page. Confirm on the official site before you act. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add study device and internet.
Programme fee
Full course, as published
INR 1.02 Lakhs
Application support fee
One time, in year 1
INR 250
Refundable hold Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add device + internet
Study device and internet
Per year × 2, INR 10,000 a year
INR 20,000
Education loan EMI
INR 1,720
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
391%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,057
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
328%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU Online programme page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Cyber Security at VTU?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU online closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
General · Working
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
OBC-NCL · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
OBC-NCL · Working
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
SC · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
SC · Working
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
ST · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
ST · Working
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
EWS · General
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
EWS · Working
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try again after you improve the score.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
VTU PG Diploma 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 30,000
VTU Online
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 25,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to VTU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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IGNOU
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Total fees2 years, no study setup
INR 1.02 Lakhs
programme fee
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 18,000 more
INR 80,000
INR 22,000 less
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 48,000 more
INR 1.10 Lakhs
INR 8,000 more
INR 60,000
INR 42,000 less
Average payentry cyber roles
INR 4 LPA
entry cyber roles
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 4 LPA
Same pay
Not published
INR 3 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
Placement ratecareer support marker
70%
online career support
65%
5 points lower
75%
5 points higher
70%
Same placement
Not published
60%
10 points lower
Closing rankgraduation score, General
50
graduation score
55
5 places easier
45
5 places tougher
50
Same cutoff
Not published
40
10 places tougher
Seatspublished intake
60
intake on this page
100
40 more
50
10 fewer
60
Same seats
Not published
200
140 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
391%
on INR 4 LPA
292%
99 points lower
563%
172 points higher
267%
124 points lower
Not published
500%
109 points higher
In short
If you need the VTU name and a low fee, keep VTU high. If KSOU gives the exact support you need, compare the fee first.
In short
If you need the VTU name and a low fee, keep VTU high. If Amity Online gives the exact support you need, compare the fee first.
In short
If you need the VTU name and a low fee, keep VTU high. If Jain Online gives the exact support you need, compare the fee first.
In short
If you need the VTU name and a low fee, keep VTU high. If MUJ Online gives the exact support you need, compare the fee first.
In short
If you need the VTU name and a low fee, keep VTU high. If IGNOU gives the exact support you need, compare the fee first.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on VTU PG Diploma Cyber Security
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is PG Diploma Cyber Security at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without study setup is INR 1.02 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 50 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4 LPA, the median was INR 3.5 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Cyber Security if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Cyber Security places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Cyber Security, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the VTU Online exam and fill this college in your VTU online choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days VTU online gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.02 Lakhs without study setup. With study device and internet it comes to INR 1.22 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the study setup adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
VTU: 1 Answered Question
How are ranks and gold medals awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University VTU for a B.E. course What should we do to achieve them?
Meenu SinghalStudied B.E. Mechanical Engineering,Visvesvaraya Technological University (2017)
My friend graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a gold medal. She ranked amongst the top ten students with the highest aggregate in CS.
It is calculated by the average of total marks of the last four semesters. A Gold medal becomes a dream if you fail in any of the subjects.
There are 2 types of Gold medals are of two types:
- Merit Gold medal is given to those with the highest aggregate in their major/branch.
- Endowment Gold medals are sponsored in different categories like for bright students of different categories and gender-based distribution.
Getting a gold medal is not impossible. Follow 2-3 additional books, study throughout the year and understand the core engineering and mathematical concepts. Internal assessments should be taken seriously as well. Be clear in your intentions and don't budge because there'll be distractions, but you can make your mark if you will it.
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