Cyber Security certification institutes in Maharashtra

Hi, you can refer to the table below for the best courses offered by Cyber Security colleges in India:

Courses Offered	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
BE / BTech	260	DY Patil International University, Bennet University, NIIT University, etc.
ME / MTech	101	Bennett University, NIIT University, MIT-WPU, etc.
Certificate	88	Amity University Online, Gujarat University, National Forensic Sciences University, etc.
BCA	84	Bennett University, Amity University Online, Parul University, etc.
BSc	71	Parul University, Gujarat University, LPU, etc.
MSc	63	Amity University Noida, Parul University, Gujarat University, etc.

Yes, you can definitely do Cyber Security course in India in distance mode. You can refer below for the best Cyber Security colleges in India that offer distance education to their students:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Institute of Distance Education University of Madras	INR 23,650	Merit-Based
Manav Rachna Centre for Distance and Online Education	INR 1.8 lakh	Merit-Based
NIELIT Delhi	INR 6,000	Merit-Based
Directorate of Distance Education	INR 5,200	Merit-Based

Yes, it can be observed that pursuing Cyber Security in India can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average fee of INR 5 lakh. You can refer to the table below for the popular Cyber Security colleges in India in different fee ranges:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	86 colleges	Gujarat University, Institute of Distance Education University of Madras, National Forensic Sciences University, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	108 colleges	Bennett University, Amity University Online, MIT-WPU, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	116 colleges	D.Y. Patil International University, Parul University, Gujarat University, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	129 colleges	NIIT University, MIT-WPU, Amity University, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	156 colleges	D.Y. Patil International University, Bennett University, NIIT University, etc.

Hope this answered your doubt!

That depends on the level of degree a student is pursuing. For an undergraduate degree a coding portfolio is not required. A UG degree is a foundational course. It builds skills along the way. But for a PG degree a portfolio is usually necessary. It is to showcase the knowledge a student gained and their capabilities after the UG degree.

MIT ACSC Pune is a recognised Institute from Govt. of Maharashtra, under the aegis of Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research (MAEER). The Institute is NAAC accredited with grade A and offers courses in affiliation with Savitribai Phule Pune University. Ranked 164 among the BSc Overall Rank for the year 2024, MIT ACSC offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as BA, BCom, BSc and MSc.

The Institute offers placement assistance and various opportunities along with it for the students to explore the limits and enhance at the same time.

Yes, many colleges offer a change in major during the course. But it is subject to change only in the first semester or the first year. The other stipulation is that the change in major must be done in a similar course. In this case, switching from CS to Cyber Security works great. It is different for every college though. Students are advised to check official college guidelines.

The cybersecurity course teaches one to use advanced skills and knowledge to apply in various IT fields in cybersecurity roles to ensure their employability. The online cybersecurity program lets you to enrol in programs offered by some of the best institutions overcoming the location and time constraints. 

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

Yes, it is difficult to get admission at K J Somaiya School of Engineering. The school accepts admission is based on merit and etrance exams. The college accepts several entrance exams, such as JEE Main,  MHT CET, CUET,  PERA CET, and SAT, for BTech admissions. The M.Tech admissions are based on several eligibility criteria and GATE/ PERA CET/ CUET scores.

It's challenging to choose the "best" course at D.Y. Patil International University in Pune because it largely depends on your own preferences, aptitudes, and professional goals.
D.Y Patil International University, Pune provides numerous undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of subjects.

Engineering: B.Tech programs in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), etc.
Management: BBA and MBA degrees with specialties in international business, finance, marketing, and so forth.
Science: B.Sc. courses in computer science, microbiology, biotechnology, etc.
Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, B.Des in Design, etc.
You can select the desired course based on the available options 

Yes, MIT-WPU, Pune offers various scholarships to its meritorious students. The scholarships are awarded on a First Come First Serve basis. At MIT-WPU, the scholarships are available under the following categories:

• Dr. Vishwanath Karad Merit Scholarship
• MIT-WPU Merit Scholarships
• Scholarships to Elite Sportspersons
• Scholarships awarded to the wards of MIT-WPU/ MAEER's staff members and alumni

To avail of the scholarships, students have to meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Students must have got minimum 8.5 CGPA across all semesters
• The minimum attendance should be 80% 
• Students must maintain good conduct, behaviour, and discipline as per the Code of Conduct of the university

The university offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses in online mode. These are available in various streams, such as Management, Commerce, Finance, etc. Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can apply for the desired courses by filling out the online application form. 

Savitribai Phule Pune University  (also known as UNIPUNE, Pune University and SPPU), is a collegiate public state university. The University is located at Pune, was established in 1949 through Poona University Act and is one of the premier universities in India. Recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. The University is accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. With over 40+ academic departments,  10+ faculties and 50+ research centres, the university also has about 300+ recognised research institutes and over 700 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, diploma, PG diploma, PhD and certificate courses.

B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce is not very costly. It is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It is also an ISO 9001:2015 certified college. The fee for BSc is around INR 14.7K - 85.3 K. For BCom, the fee is around INR 14.7K - 85.3 K.

Yes, admission is open at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University for the academic session 2026. The exact last date of application can be different for different courses. 

The seats availability for offered courses at G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur goes up to 2439. Courses offerred by G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management is a reputed institute for B.Tech, BBA, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management has a review rating of 4 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.1 on campuslife, 3.9 on placements, 4.1 on faculty and 3.9 on Infrastructure.

The University offers several options to aid the students financially. There are merit-based scholarships, sports based scholarships.

The merit-based scholarship relies on the merits of a student attained before the time of admission which aids in providing a scholarship to the student for the first year. However, after the first year, the same student has to achieve certain criteria to continue with the scholarship for the second year as well.

The sports-based scholarship programme provides relaxation of scholarship to a candidate based on his/her performance in their respective sport and as per the availability of a seat by the University. Continuation of the scholarship period depends on the performance of a candidate.

Other scholarship schemes involve relaxation for candidates who are from military forces/police/ freedom fighter family backgrounds. Sandip University also provides relaxation for students who are seeking admission from colleges/ institutions of the Sandip Foundation to Sandip University and the family members of the employees at Sandip University. This scholarship scheme is applicable for the entire duration of the course despite the performance.

For the General AI female category, the last round cutoff ranged from 395 (BTech CSE) to 16204 (BS in Chemistry). Among all the BTech courses, BTech CSE was the most sought-after course for admission, with the cutoff rank of 395. In the case of BS courses, BS in Mathematics was the most competitive course, with the closing rank of 3727. 

Students can check the table below to know the Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks for other courses.

Course	Round 1 Cutoff 2026	Last Round Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering	6885	6885
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	6336	6336
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	8730	8730
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	395	395
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	1600	1600
B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science	8335	8335
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	4903	4903
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	4090	4541
B.S. in Chemistry	16204	16204
B.S. in Economics	5998	5998
B.S. in Mathematics	3727	3727
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	2693	2693
B.Tech. in Energy Engineering	6945	6945
B.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering	9532	9532
B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research	3189	3189
B.S. in Applied Geophysics	14289	14289

Note: Other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs.

 

Yes, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University accepts the score of JEE/MHT CET or PERA to offer admission to Symbiosis Skills and Professional University’s Bachelor of Technology degree program. Also, It is mandatory for every aspiring student to study a combination of physics, mathematics, and optional subjects such as biotechnology/biology/chemistry at the 10+2 level with a minimum of 50 percent marks.

Pimpri Chinchwad University hire well-expert and trained faculty members with years of experience. The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge for the students. The faculty engages the students with the latest activities and innovative teaching, and quality research.

The seats availability for offered courses at CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing goes up to 945. Courses offerred by CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

ICRI Mumbai conducts various workshops and conferences for students. Recently, the college, in collaboration with Akash Healthcare, honored the incredible women students with various special gifts on Women’s Day. A collaborative workshop was recently conducted by the National Academic Medical Science and Bioscience Consortium. Many faculty members and students took part in this workshop which proved to be a knowledgeable workshop for everyone. The college has a good placement record and hence is the firt choice of many students looking out for courses related to Clinical Research and related fields. 

A. C. Patil College of Engineering is a good institution for Ph.D, B.E. / B.Tech, MMS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at A. C. Patil College of Engineering are Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics Engineering.

GHRCEM Jalgaon offers admission to courses based on entrance scores. The college shortlists candidates for BTech, MBA, BCA, MCA and M.Tech is based on entrance exam scores. The college accepts scores in JEE Main, MHT CET, MBA CET, MAH BCA CET, etc. Besides, selection in B.Tech lateral entry programmes is based on the qualifying exam scores of the candidate. Once selected, candidates can participate in CAP with a valid score in the entrance exam.