IIT Kanpur to start UG programme in cybersecurity from this session

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will launch a dedicated undergraduate programme, Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B Cyber), from the current 2026-27 academic session beginning July, with admissions based on Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main screening, prior cybersecurity work and an on-campus hackathon rather than traditional JEE Advanced scores, officials said on Thursday.

Officials said the course — a first for the IIT system — which will have 60 seats, aims to create a pipeline of high-quality cyber-security experts for the country.