Diploma in Cyber Security Online at Kurukshetra University Online

Diploma in Cyber Security Online at Kurukshetra University Online is a 1-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. The total fee on record is ₹28,800, which works out to about ₹29,000 a year.

The course is about keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics.

Kurukshetra University Online is a public/government institute, founded in 1956. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Kurukshetra University Online — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics. Typical first jobs: security analyst, penetration tester or SOC engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Kurukshetra University Online for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Kurukshetra University Online before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Cyber Security Online, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Kurukshetra University Online's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Kurukshetra University Online or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Kurukshetra University Online runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Online
• Diploma in Data Analytics Online
• Diploma in Cyber Security Online

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in keeping systems safe? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹28,800 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Kurukshetra University Online compare with other colleges offering UGD?