Hardware & Networking

Starting from the point of view, hacking doesn't requires eligibility of academics. Hacking is just a skill which requires, Coding Knowledge, Network Knowledge, Server side Scripting Knowledge, Computer Hardware Knowledge and Testing Knowledge. Coming to the part, if you saw the articles, the children are around 5 - 11 years of age are hacking networks, finding zero day flaws in software etc. So this shows hacking doesn't require any academic courses. Learning hacking through any certification such as EC - Council CEH, (ISC) 2s CISSP, CISA and CISM from ISACA and OSCP from Offensive Security will improve the professional skills of hacking.
For more details, check the link below:
http://www.gangte.net/2014/03/how-to-become-a-hacker.html

Eligibility Of the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Cyber Security)nThe minimum eligibility required for B. Tech Cyber Security is 10+2 from a recognised board or university. Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics at Senior Secondary level (12th class) is essential to get admission in this course. nHow to Get Admission in Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Cyber Security)nThe admission to this programme involves either entrance examination and/or merit based shortlisting of candidates. duration of B. Tech. In Cyber SecuritynBachelor of Technology in Cyber Security is a 4 years long course divided into 8 semesters. Each year is divided into two semesters. The course can be extended up to a maximum of 6-7 years.

Scope for this course is mostly the same for countries around the world:
State department is responsible for IT SEC and Cyber Security on national level (such as Indian CSIRT under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology). People responsible for IT SEC in all state departments, overview of them. See at Government of India Web Directory.
State departments responsible for critical infrastructure and its protection.
Ministry of Defence, partially Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of Science and Technology. Private companies developing, selling or implementing IT SEC or CYBER SEC products. Universities, faculty members of informatics.