Best Networking, Hardware & Security Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

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.

Kristu Jayanti College offers more than 40 UG and PG courses. The college offers BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, MSc, BSc, BCom, MCom, BA, MA, Executive MBA, etc. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website.

• 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.

The total tuition fee varies course-wise at St. Joseph's University. The fees for its flagship BSc programme ranges between INR 1.7 lakh and INR 3.5 lakh. The fees is the lowest for BSc Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics, Chemistry-Botany-Zoology and Physics-Electronics & Mathematics. The fees is similar for all other specialisations. Check below fees for other popular courses:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fee	Total Fee
BSc	INR 1.74 lakh - INR 3.51 lakh	INR 4.87 lakh - INR 7.31 lakh
BCA	INR 5.25 lakh	INR 8.38 lakh
MSc	INR 1.75 lakh-INR 4.5 lakh	INR 3.85 lakh-INR 6.6 lakh
BCom	INR 3.75 lakh-INR 6.45 lakh	INR 6.88 lakh-INR 9.58 lakh
BVoc	INR 4.05 lakh	INR 7.18 lakh
MA	INR 1.75 lakh - INR 3.05 lakh	INR 3.85 lakh - INR 5.15 lakh
MCA	INR 4.5 lakh	INR 6.6 lakh

Presidency College offers courses at UG and PG levels. At the UG level, it offers BCom, BA, BBA and BCA courses. At the postgraduate level, the college offers an MCom in Finance and Accounting, MCA and its flagship course, MBA. Students can choose from specialisations offered in the MCA course, namely Web Technologies, AI, and Cyber Security.

Yes, Galgotias University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, etc. As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered during Galgotias University placements 2026 stood at INR 60 LPA and INR 5.4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Galgotias University placements for the Class of 2026 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 60 LPA
Average package	INR 5.4 LPA
Total recruiters	1200+
Total offers	5,500+
Niche offers	300+
Top recruiters	Commvault, Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant

Infrastructure at IMS Noida supports student knowledge through modern, tech enabled facilities including smart classrooms with projectors, advanced computer labs & well stocked central library. Campus provides specialised media, photography & simulation labs alongside high-speed Wi-Fi to facilitate practical learning.

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.

At S.S. Jain Subodh Pg College, candidates can pursue UG, PG, PhD and Diploma courses. The college provides courses in the fields of Engineering, Management, Technology and may more. Some of the popular courses at S.S. Jain Subodh Pg College are as follows:

• BSc
• MSc
• MCA
• BCA
• BCom
• MCom
• BBA
• MSW
• MJMC
• PGDCA
• BA
• MA

PSG College of Arts and Science offers 43 Undergraduate Programmes, 4 BVoc Programmes, 27 Postgraduate Programmes, 1 Five year Integrated Postgraduate Programme, 3 PG Diploma Programmes, MPhil and PhD Programmes in 24 Disciplines. tabulated below is the list of a few courses along with their total tuition fee:

Courses	Total Tuition Fees
B.Sc. (20 Courses)	INR 21 K - 1.27 L (for 3 years)
M.Sc. (16 Courses)	INR 20 K - 1.26 L (for 2 years)
B.Com (12 Courses)	INR 1.57 L (for 3 years)
BCA (1 Courses)	INR 1.57 L (for 3 years)
BBA (3 Courses)	INR 1.87 L (for 3 years)

Parul University application process is in online mode. Candidates need to login to fill out the application form, upload documents and pay the fees. Check belowthe steps to apply:

1. Go to the official website of Parul University.
2. Click on 'Apply Now' button on the Home page.
3. Fill out the details to get the login credentials.
4. Login to fill out the form.
5. Upload the documents.
6. Pay the fees.

The hostel life of Chandigarh University is quite vibrant as the uiversity provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. CU Chandigarh provides a transport facility, banking facility, the university library and several other facilities to its students which include:

• Academics: CU University Chandigarh has 14 academic blocks which consists of labs and classrooms with hi-tech equipment and resources.
• Hostel: Separate hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls. CU hostels provide several services to residents which include TV, Internet, a common room, a music room, indoor games, and a reading room. The hostels have gyms, a basketball court, and an attached mess for dining.
• Library: The university has a Central Library and 14 other libraries across other academic blocks. There are over 120,000 books, 860,000 e-books, and more than 26,000 journals in the library.
• Health Care: Chandigarh University has a highly qualified medical team to deal with any kind of medical emergency.

Amity Lucknow is a private university accredited by the BCI, CoA, National Council of Teachers Education, and DEC. Some of the top USPs of Amity University Lucknow are as follows:

• Amity LKO has been ranked 11th and 13th by The Week 2025 in the Design and Law categories, respectively. 
• The the highest and average package offered during the Amity University Lucknow placements were INR 45 LPA and INR 8 LPA.
• Amity Lucknow campus is approved by UGC, PCI, AICTE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA.

Therefore, we can conclude that Amity Lucknow is a good university.

The Dr DY Patil Arts, Commerce, and Science College placement report for 2024 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2025 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about Dr DY Patil Arts, Commerce, and Science College placement 2025:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya has been rated 4.5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

National Testing Agency NTA has released the syllabus of JEE Main 2026 on the official website. Students can download the current JEE Main syllabus PDF from Shiksha page or from the JEE Main official page to start their preparation. It is advised that students prepare for the exam strictly as per the syllabus and do not leave any topic to prepare for the exam.

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.

The Amity University Gurugram campus can be said to be quite spacious with students having 110 acres with plenty of space for students as well as amenities including:

• 20 interdisciplinary research centers
• 200+ hi-tech labs
• Central Library
• 20-acre sports complex (Tennis Court,  Cricket Field,  Football Ground,  Basketball court, etc.)

To pursue a Diploma in Cyber Security Management at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai, the eligibility criteria is given below:

Educational qualifications: Candidates should have completed their 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education from a recognized board with a background in Science.

Age limit: 17 to 25 years.

Little bit proficiency in English is necessary for the students.

At HITS, admission is based upon 10+2 merit list based system.

As per Times B School ranking 2026, Amity Jaipur ranks 51 under Top B Schools category. According to Business Today Rankings 2026, the University ranks 115. 

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya has been rated 4.1 on Infrastructure parameter. Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya has also been rated 3.7 for Campuslife.