B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security) at VIT Vellore

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security) at VIT Vellore in Vellore, Tamil Nadu is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 240 seats. The total fee on record is ₹9.12 lakh – ₹13.08 lakh, which works out to about ₹2.28 lakh a year.

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

VIT Vellore is a other institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at VIT Vellore — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

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

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at VIT Vellore as a group.

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

For admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security), you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at VIT Vellore are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check VIT Vellore'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 JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to VIT Vellore on its website (www.vit.ac.in) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show an average package of ₹9.9 lakh and a highest package of ₹15 lakh at VIT Vellore. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹8 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

VIT Vellore runs 24 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in Collaboration with Virtusa
• B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
• Integrated M.Tech. in Software Engineering
• Integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (IOT)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems in collaboration with TCS
• B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Block Chain Technology)
• B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. Electrical and Computer Science Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in keeping systems safe? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹9.12 lakh – ₹13.08 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does VIT Vellore compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Vellore?