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IIT Kanpur launches Bachelor of Cybersecurity
The Indian Express··12 Jun
The Indian Express reported that IIT Kanpur will launch a Bachelor of Cybersecurity programme from the 2026-27 academic session. The four-year course will be offered through the Wadhwani School of AI and Intelligent Systems.
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What It Means For You
- Students interested in cybersecurity may get an IIT pathway that values practical skill alongside exam scores.
- The hackathon-based assessment could favour applicants with real security work or project experience.
- Government internships may expose students to high-value national digital infrastructure problems.
What's Happening
- IIT Kanpur is launching a Bachelor of Cybersecurity degree in July 2026.
- Admissions will use JEE Main scores, prior work and an in-person assessment, not JEE Advanced.
- The final two years will involve internships with government security organisations.
Cyber Talent Pipeline
- India faces growing demand for cybersecurity professionals across government, finance, defence and digital services.
- Traditional engineering admissions may not fully capture hacking, OSINT and security-testing ability.
- Blending coursework with field internships can create job-ready talent if supervision and ethics are strong.
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