Cyber Security certification institutes in Pune

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.

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.

The MIT Arts, Commerce, and Science College placement percentage is not released officially. However, the number of placements received is out. During 2023 placements, 227 placements were made. However, in 2022 the number of placements was comparatively higher and the count stood at 491. Over the past three years, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the total number of placements made. For a detailed analysis refer to the below table:

Particulars	2021	2022	2023
No. of placements	373	491	227

NOTE: The 2023 placement drive is ongoing, hence, above details are tend to change.

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. 

No, one cannot get admission at School of Information Technology, Indira University without entrance exam for any of its UG or PG courses such as BSc, MSc, BCA, etc.
Students must appear for Indira CET and complete the course eligibility for admissions as the university does not offer any other mode of admissions.

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.

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.

Category	2023	2024
BBA	122	122
Science	94	94

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 Tier 2 institute. The institute is a part of MIT-ADT University and recognised by UGC. The institute is popularly known for its Engineering courses under the guidance of experts. 

 Boston Institute of Analytics offers courses at the UG, PG, and certificate levels. These include- UG Diploma, PG Diploma and certificate courses. All these are offered in various specialisations and through various schools, such as- Management, Technology, Finance, etc. 

IIIT Pune offers placement assistance to students. The college is visited by top companies such as Accenture, Cognizant, Amazon, TCS Digital, and others. The average package offered to the BTech and MTech students in 2025 is given in the table below:

Particulars	BTech CSE Placement Statistics (2025)	BTech ECE Placement Statistics (2025)	MTech CSE/ECE Placement Statistics (2025)
Average Package	INR 17.12 LPA	INR 14.8 LPA	INR 18.5 LPA

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) powered by Sunstone has a well-established campus. Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) powered by Sunstone provides on-campus accommodation for students who wish to stay on campus. The campus also consists of a common recreation room with a T.V., a common dining hall, and others. There is 24x7 wifi and electricity available in the hostels.

Some of the top courses offered at TMV are as follows:-

• Bachelor of Parmacy (B.Pharma)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Masters of Business and Administration (MBA/PGDCM)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Business and Administration (BBA)
• Master of Arts (MA)

These all course have the sub categories like BA in classical music, Japanese language, mass media, mass communication, etc. Thus a candidate can look for the subcategories that one is interested in for further admission process.

Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU) can be categorised as Tier 1 university and has been ranked 5th among the new generation of universities in India as per the Outlook survey. It has a history of 32 years with networking more than 50,200 students and faculty members with more than 1000 permanent faculties. Various UG and PG programmes are taught by PCU at all of its schools and departments, such as engineering, computer applications, management, and design.

Alard University is a well-known institution for B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, B.Pharma, D.Pharma, M.Pharma, BCA, BBA, MCA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Alard University has a rating of 4.3 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.5 on campuslife, 4.2 on placements, 4.5 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.