Colleges offering Ethical Hacking Courses in India

Ethical hacking professionals are rare to find due to the skill gap in the market, which makes it likely to land a good pay scale if you happen to crack interviews by showcasing your ethical hacking skillset. Honestly, the ethical hacking certification might add weight to your resume, but it's always advisable to pair that up with a full-fledged course or degree in IT.

Ethical hacking requires various skills are mentioned in the table below:

TCP/IP, and network operations	Python, Java, or C+.
Windows and Linux systems.	Wireshark, Metasploit, and Nmap.
Certifications like CEH or OSCP enhance credibility	Strong analytical skills

 

There are about 156 Ethical Hacking colleges in India. Out of these,  32 colleges are owned by the Private sector and the Public sector owns 7. Some of the popular ethical hacking colleges in India are S.S. Jain Subodh Pg College, Gujarat University, IANT- Institute of Advance Network Technology, IZee Business School, Rayat Bhara University, Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Arts, and many more. About 67 colleges ethical hacking course fee ranges < INR 1 lakh. 

Location	Colleges
Delhi/NCR	IANT, Jetking Infotrain Ltd., IIHT Kakaji, etc.
Pune	ATL, Cybervault Securities Pvt Ltd, EC Council, etc.
Bangalore	Izee Business School, St. Pauls College, Sindhi College, etc.
Mumbai	NetTech India, Unique Solutions, Sami Infotech, etc.
Kolkata	IOGT, AEM Kolkata, Core Future, etc.

The admission process of getting into an Ethical Hacking Course in India is as follows 

• Check the elegibility criteria for respective colleges offering a course in Ethical Hacking.
• The generic eligibilty criteria is to have a background in Science domain for undergraduate courses.
• The criteria for post graduation courses is to have a Bachelors degree in a relevant course.
• Although various online platforms do offer these courses without having any pre-stated requirements.
• Other than checking the eligibility criteria students can give entrance exams for the courses they want to enrol in.
• They can also opt for online certifications offered on various online platforms like Edx, coursera, LinkedIn Learning, UDEMY, Greater Learning etc.

S.S. Jain Subodh Pg College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
PG Diploma	Candidate who have passed graduation with 50% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.university in rajasthan state.
UG Diploma	Candidate who have passed 10+2 with 48% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.
Certificate	Candidate who have passed graduation with 48% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.
MCA	Candidate must have completed BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. Candidate who have completed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University) are also eligible to apply. Preference will be given as per below order: 1. Eligible candidates having valid NIMCET-2020 score and having Rajasthan state domicile 2. Eligible candidates having valid NIMCET-2020 score and not having Rajasthan state domicile 3. Eligible candidates that have passed in graduation and having Rajasthan state domicile 4. Eligible candidates that have passed in graduation and not having Rajasthan state domicile
B.Sc.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
BBA	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent under 10+2 scheme from any recognized institute/board are eligible to apply.
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.Com	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.Sc.	Candidates completed B.A./B.Sc (Pass/Hons.) under the 10+2+3 scheme from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
M.A.	Candidates completed B.A./B.Sc (Pass/Hons.) under the 10+2+3 scheme from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
M.Com	Candidates completed B.Com. degree with mentioned percentage or 55% marks in the subject of postgraduation or Bachelor or its equivalent degree recognized by this University with at least 55% marks in the aggregate are eligible to apply.
MSW	Candidate must have passed graduation with 55% marks in university of rajasthan/ any other university in rajasthan state.

• Freshers who are interested in cybersecurity and want to learn more about ethical hacking techniques and tools can go for this course.
• Professionals working in the tech industry who want to upskill and stay relevant in their field. 
• Professionals working in a different industry who want to switch to a career in cybersecurity need to learn the basics of ethical hacking. 
• Business owners and managers who want to better understand the security risks to their organisation and how to mitigate them.
• Anyone interested in protecting their personal information and devices from cyber threats.

Ethical Hacking is a kind of hacking but it is legal in nature, it is used for security purposes aiming towards fixing the weak links in the system and networks so that intruders cannot cause harm the information and programs in our system. Key concepts of Ethical hacking are hacking methodologies, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, social engineering, all conducted with proper authorization and within legal boundaries. Ethical hackers also focus on reporting vulnerabilities and providing remediation advice to organizations.

Yes, Presidency School of Information Science provides scholarships. The school is a part of Presidency University so its offers same benefit scholarship to the deserving candidates. The school offers merit-based scholarships, special scholarships, need-based scholarships.

No, there is no entrance exam required for admission at Rayat Bahra University. The university accepts admisison based on merit. The university accepts application through online and offline mode. 

ECCU offers a range of cybersecurity courses that can help students gain skills relevant to cybersecurity domain.  Those who are certified cybersecurity professionals can get an opportunity to get better-paying and high-level jobs. 

CISCO Regional Academy ( Centre for Electronic Governance) provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in C / C+, J2SE, J2EE.

BBA is considered to be one of the best courses in Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies owing to a strong academic foundation, an experienced faculty, and a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on practical skills and industrial relevance. Designed for students to be prepared for business roles, Delhi ensures excellent networking opportunities.

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

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

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

IANT - Institute of Advance Network Technology is a well-known institution for CCNA, CCNP, Certificate courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, IANT - Institute of Advance Network Technology has a rating of 4.2 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.67 on Campus Life, 3.33 on Placements, 4.33 on Faculty and 4.67 on Infrastructure.

The top recruiting companies that hire students from some of the top Digital Marketing colleges in India are mentioned in the table below -

College Name	Top Recruiters
Master's Union Placements	McKinsey, Bain and Company, Google, Microsoft, Cognizant, Pwc, Deloitte, etc.
Shiv Nadar University Placements	Amazon, HCL Technologies, Deloitte, etc.
IIM Bodh Gaya Placements	HDFC Bank, Deloitte, Infosys, HCL, Amazon, Cognizant, etc.
New Delhi Institute of Management Placements	Reliance Jio, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Genpact, Colgate, Accenture, Spicejet, etc.
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Placements	Apollo, Cognizant, Infosys, Genpact, Bajaj, etc.

Source - Official site and may differ.

As per the latest report, a total of 108 companies recruited at Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University and presented various jobs in sectors like BFSI, Consulting and IT & ITES, etc. The top recruiters of Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University placements in 2023 included ABP Network, IRM Energy, Edelweiss, IIFL, Dmart, DIT, HDFC Bank, Infoedge, Max Health Insurance, ICICI Bank, etc. These recruiters placed students in various sectors with new-age job profiles. 

Jetking Infotrain Ltd is a good institution for MCTS, Certificate courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Jetking Infotrain Ltd are Switching & Routing, Ethical Hacking.

The seats availability for offered courses at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science goes up to 60.

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur Centre, previously known as The Centre for Electronics Design & Technology of India (CEDTI), was established in 1989. This college operates as an autonomous scientific society under the direction of the Indian government's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It provides a wide variety of recognised 'O' and 'A' level courses in the software, bioinformatics, and hardware fields. The institute provides 55 courses across 5 streams, including M.E./M.Tech, CCNA, MCSE, UG Diploma, and Certificate. 

You can read more information about the Institute on the following site - https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-institute-of-electronics-information-technology-gorakhpur-22175

Sindhi College has been rated 4.3 on Infrastructure parameter. Sindhi College offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Sindhi College has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.

LEAD College of Management provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining LEAD College of Management admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the LEAD College of Management to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include CMAT, KMAT Kerala, and CAT.

The Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has been rated 3.9 on placements.

Aspirants need to pay an application fee to apply for a course at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University. Aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. Below is course-wise application fee for CBLU:

Course	Application Fee
UG & PG	INR 800 for General/ EWS/ ESM/ FF INR 200 for SC/ ST/ DSC/ BC-A/ BC-B/ PwBD of Haryana State
PhD	INR 1,000 (INR 250 for SC/ BC/ EWS/ Blind candidates of Haryana)

No, its not hard to get Gandhinagar University. The university accepts admission based on merit and entrance-based. Moreover, the admission process is conducted through the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC). The university accepts national entrance exams such as JEE Main, GUJCET, MAT, CAT, XAT, and others. 

Ankit Fadia TM Certified Ethical Hacker Program 9.0 -Talentedge offers a Certificate course in IT & Software. The course is available in Part Time mode. Ankit Fadia TM Certified Ethical Hacker Program 9.0 -Talentedge has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Ethical Hacking.