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Department of Computational Studies / BCA Cyber Security
The Bachelor of Computer Applications in Cyber Security is a four-year honours degree designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving landscape of digital security and information protection. The programme combines core foundations in computer science, programming, networking, and system administration with specialised training in ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography, and network defence.
Through academic alliances with CISCO Networking Academy, NIIT Foundation and Red Hat Academy, students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and globally recognised certifications. The curriculum emphasises practical learning through simulations, live projects, and security audits, helping students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in real-world cybersecurity operations. After successful completion of four years, students are awarded an Honours degree; they may exit after three years with a Bachelor’s degree.
Core CS, programming, networking and system administration with specialised training in ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography and network defence.
Academic alliances with CISCO Networking Academy, NIIT Foundation and Red Hat Academy for tools and globally recognised certifications.
Four-year Honours degree with the option to exit after three years with a Bachelor’s degree.
Graduates are equipped for cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, information security officer, network security engineer, forensic analyst, penetration tester and security consultant roles across IT, finance, healthcare and government.
A four-year Honours BCA preparing students for digital security and information protection careers.
Programme: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) – Cyber Security
Duration: 4 Years Honours (optional exit after 3 years with Bachelor’s degree)
Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Computer science, programming, networking, system administration; ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography and network defence
Industry Partners: CISCO Networking Academy, NIIT Foundation, Red Hat Academy
Pathway: Cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, security officer, forensic analyst, penetration tester and security consultant roles
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Any candidate who has passed PUC/10+2/equivalent in Science, Arts or Commerce, securing a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate, is eligible.
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Strong foundations in computer science, programming, networking and system administration.
Specialised training in ethical hacking, network defence and proactive security operations.
Digital forensics and cryptography for investigation and information protection.
Hands-on experience via CISCO Networking Academy, NIIT Foundation and Red Hat Academy with globally recognised certifications.
Simulations, live projects and security audits to build critical thinking and problem-solving for real-world cybersecurity.
Preparation for cybersecurity roles across industries and scope for higher studies and professional certifications.
Digital security and information protection are critical across IT, finance, healthcare and government. Professionals who can defend systems and investigate threats are in high demand.
BCA Cyber Security at Kristu Jayanti combines core computing with ethical hacking, digital forensics, cryptography and network defence, supported by CISCO, NIIT Foundation and Red Hat Academy alliances, simulations, live projects and security audits.
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With practical and certification-oriented training, graduates are prepared to become proactive defenders in an interconnected digital world, with scope for higher studies and professional certifications.