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!

With most data stored online either on servers, database and increasing cyber-threats, the demand of cyber security is growing. With news of major breaches making headlines almost daily, cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. If you are an aspiring ethical hacker or want to make a career in the cybersecurity domain; Id strongly advise you to keep updating your knowledge and skills. Cybersecurity jobs are a part of Information Technology and the IT industry is mainly driven by the private sector in both India and abroad. 

Please note that foreign companies might need you to fulfill some extra criteria to fit the country norms. The research for the respective companies' criteria should be done beforehand.

The eligibility criteria of the following courses of MIT Arts Commerce and Science College are mentioned below-

1. For B.Com course- 10 + 2 with English.
2. For BSC in computer science- 10 + 2 in Science stream with mathematics.
3. For BBA in computer application finance human resource management, marketing international business- 10 + 2 with 14% marks from any stream and English as one of the subjects.
4. For MSc in computer science- Bachelor of Computer Science with 50% of marks.

Important note- The selection criteria of MIT ACSC will be entrance based.

 

One of the major reasons could be the career prospects. With so much emphasis on data and security going on these days. One needs to understand the job market need for cybersecurity professionals. The entry-level pay is decent. Remote opportunities are usually unlocked for experienced professionals who are making in Lacs per month. Ofcourse the specific profile and package largely depend on the recruiter.

 Some of the top platforms that offer courses in Cyber Security are mentioned in the list below -

• Cloud Security Basics on Coursera
• Manage Cloud Security and Risk on PluralSight
• Check Point Jump Start: Cloud Security on Coursera
• Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things on Coursera
• The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Beginner to Advanced on Udemy
• Certified Ethical Hacker Certification by EC Council 
• Ethical Hacking: An Introduction on FutureLearn

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

Dr DY Patil ACS College Pimpri has received strong ranks by the India Today under the 'B.A.' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the India Today 2025. In 2025, Dr DY Patil ACS College Pimpri climbed 10 ranks to #110 rank in the 'B.A.' category by the India Today ranking. 

Though School of Information Technology, Indira University extends a range of courses across the streams IT and Computer Science its flagship programme are:

• BSc
• MSc

Students will find these programmes offered in many specialisations and will enable them in their future careers and open up new doors and branches in their future journeys.

K J Somaiya School of Engineering is a private school. It is recognised by UGC and the Government of Maharashtra have given the 'autonomous' status to KJSCE. NAAC has accredited it with Grade 'A'.

As per the MIT-WPU, Pune course admission process, the university conducts MIT-WPU, Pune CET for admission to the UG and PG courses particularly. Apart from this, MIT-WPU, Pune admission is also done based on valid scores of national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and NEET-UG, among others for admission to BTech, MBA and BPharm courses. The common selection criteria for MIT-WPU, Pune admission comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round that evaluates the capabilities of the applicants. Candidates must secure a minmum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation for admission to UG and PG level courses. 

As per the official data, more than 1,000 students were placed and 500 recruiters visited the campus during Amity University Online placements 2025.

DYPIU provides merit-based scholarship to students pursuing a course from the university. Check below detail of one of the DYPIU Pune scholarships:

MHT-CET (percentile)	% Scholarship as percentage of Tuition Fees*	Category
98 and above (included)	50%	A
Between 95 (included) and 97.99	25%	B
Between 90 (included) and 94.99	15%	C
Between 85 (included) and 89.99	10%	D

*Number of these scholarship awarded is as follows:

1. Number of scholarships in Category A : 3
2. Number of Scholarship in Category B:  5
3. Number of Scholarship in Category C:  4
4. Number of Scholarship in Category D: 4  

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 offers admission to all its courses on the basis of both, merit and entrance scores. B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce accepts national-level entrance exams. The college accepts MAH CET, CUET, CUET PG, NEET PG, etc. scores for admission to its courses.

CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has courses such as Certificate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, MBA/PGDM which are primarily in the stream of IT & Software, Science, Engineering, Business & Management Studies. CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Data Analytics, Android, PG Diploma specializations in GeoInformatics, Embedded Systems & VLSI, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, VLSI Design, MBA/PGDM specializations in IT & Systems.

IIT Bombay tuition fee costs around INR 21,300 - INR 14.9 L. The fee excludes other components including application fee, examination fee, security deposit, etc. The fee is taken from the official website. It is still subject to change. Candidates must check the official website before applying.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

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.

Sandip University's admission process starts in March and continues till the end of August. Some courses’ enrolment period depends on the seats available for them or the designated dates of application. Candidates can always look for news updates and/ or the deadlines given for all the admission processes on the official website.

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.

Yes, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University offers hostel facilities to its students. The hostel fee is INR 1.8 Lacs per year. The hostel amenities include twin-sharing rooms with attached bathrooms. The mess facilities are competent. The university offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The hostel facilities are excellent. The acceptance rate for hostel facilities is 67-89 percent.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

MIT School of Computing is a private institute which comes under the renowned MIT Group of Institutions. The institute is recognised by the UGC and it is a part of MIT-ADT University. MITSOC has experienced faculty members. The faculty motivates students to work on their knowledge and skills. The institute was spread across 1.14 acres of acreas which includes incubation center, modern classrooms, library, labs, Wi-Fi, sports complex, and others. 

Boston Institute of Analytics is a premier advanced training institute in Mumbai, Maharashtra. BIA campuses are spread across the US, UK, Europe and Asia. The institute has been consistently ranked 1st technology training institute by Business World, British Columbia Times, Business Standard, Avalon Global Research, IFC and several recognised forums.