The M.Sc in Cyber Security at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru. The programme covers network security, ethical hacking, cryptography, digital forensics, risk management, cloud security, incident response, and cybersecurity law, preparing graduates for roles in information security and cyber defence. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 3,01,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University M.Sc Cyber Security admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score and graduation merit.
Key Points
- Two-year M.Sc Cyber Security at YIASCM, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Covers network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and cloud security
- Eligibility: BSc or BCA or BE or BTech (Computers, Maths, Statistics) with 50% minimum
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE university test or CUET-PG 2026 score and graduation merit
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; NIRF 2024 university rank 95
Yenepoya University M.Sc Cyber Security Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Course Fee (2-Year Programme) | INR 3,01,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 3,01,000 |
- Verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in before admission.
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University M.Sc Cyber Security Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| Yenepoya Application Window | July to September 2026; confirm at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | Jan 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Result | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission: CUET-PG or Y-ENTRANCE score; graduation merit required.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with marksheets and scorecard.
- Final merit list is declared after document verification at YIASCM, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BSc, BCA, BE, or BTech degree in Computers, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Mathematics from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-PG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) conducted by NTA, or register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test).
- Register at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets, CUET-PG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on entrance score and graduation marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the programme fee and complete document verification at YIASCM, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, or information security professional
- Strong background in computer science, BCA, or IT and interest in digital defence
- Yenepoya NAAC A+ campus in Mangaluru suits your career geography
- Fee of INR 3.01 Lakhs total is budget-friendly for a 2-year cybersecurity PG degree
- Planning CEH/CompTIA Security+ certifications alongside the M.Sc degree
✗ Skip if
- IIT or NIT M.Sc or M.Tech brand in cybersecurity is a non-negotiable career requirement
- Goal is software engineering or data science rather than cybersecurity specialisation
- Fee of INR 3.01 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or family support
- International cybersecurity career requires a globally ranked university degree
Yenepoya University M.Sc Cyber Security Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on graduation marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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