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IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur Jointly Launch India’s First Practice-Oriented Bachelor of Cybersecurity Programme

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In a major initiative to bolster national security and address the critical talent shortage in the tech sector, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) have partnered to introduce India’s first practice-oriented undergraduate degree in cyber defense: the Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber.). The innovative four-year programme is set to officially commence for the academic year beginning July 2026.

Addressing a Critical National Deficit

As India accelerates its digital transformation across vital sectors—including governance, defense, banking, healthcare, and telecommunications—protecting the country’s digital ecosystem has become a top priority. However, the industry currently faces a daunting deficit of nearly 1.5 million skilled cybersecurity professionals. The B.Cyber. programme has been strategically engineered to fill this widening gap by cultivating a elite pipeline of workforce-ready experts.

Commenting on the launch, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration:

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