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Bachelor of Technology Lateral Entry CSE Cyber Security University in Uttar Pradesh, India

The Bachelor of Technology CSE (B.Tech - CSE) Lateral Entry is an undergraduate degree program that offers direct admission in the second year, saving an academic year of engagement and fees.

The B.Tech. CSE program with a specialization in Cyber Security, offered in collaboration with Quick Heal #1 enterprise cybersecurity solutions globally. It is a future-ready program designed to combat the evolving landscape of digital threats. This industry-integrated curriculum combines core computer science knowledge with advanced concepts in threat intelligence, ethical hacking, digital forensics, network defense, and cyber law.

Program Highlights

Progressive Curriculum from Fundamentals to Advanced Security 01

Progressive Curriculum from Fundamentals to Advanced Security

The program starts with basics in cybersecurity and programming and gradually advances to areas like penetration testing, digital forensics, and threat intelligence.

Hands-on Learning in Simulated Environments 02

Hands-on Learning in Simulated Environments

Practical exposure is a core component, with students engaging in real-world scenarios through labs and simulations to build strong technical skills.

Focus on Emerging Technologies 03

Focus on Emerging Technologies

Courses integrate cutting-edge topics such as Blockchain security, reverse engineering, and cloud security to prepare students for evolving cyber threats.

Integrated Global Certifications 04

Integrated Global Certifications

Students earn various industry-recognized certifications embedded within each semester taught by industry certified trainers, enhancing their global employability.

Specialized Quick Heal Certification Pathway 05

Specialized Quick Heal Certification Pathway

A structured certification track by Quick Heal spans all semesters, covering IT fundamentals to blue team operations and malware analysis.

Career-Ready Learning Outcomes 06

Career-Ready Learning Outcomes

With a balance of theoretical foundation and applied knowledge, graduates are well-equipped for roles in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and security analysis.

Infrastructure

Students in the Cyber Security program have access to the state of the art Threat Intelligence Center of Excellence, along with well-equipped labs designed for hands-on learning in areas like ethical hacking, digital forensics, and network defense. These labs offer practical environments where learners can explore real-world security challenges using tools and systems that reflect current industry practices.

Academic Highlights

The academic structure of the program is designed in collaboration with Quick Heal, which combines core computer science subjects with specialized cybersecurity training. Students follow a step-by-step learning path that includes practical courses, elective flexibility, and certification-based assessments—ensuring strong technical skills and real-world readiness.

Benefits for Students

1. Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Students learn from a curriculum designed in collaboration with cybersecurity professionals, keeping pace with current industry trends and real-world threat landscapes.

2. Global Certifications Each Semester

The program includes certifications from Quick Heal, CompTIA, and ISO standards, enhancing employability and validating technical expertise.

3. Hands-On Training in Simulated Labs

Students gain practical experience through real-world simulations and live labs, developing critical skills in threat analysis, penetration testing, and incident response.

4. Exposure to Emerging Security Technologies

Topics like Blockchain security, malware analysis, and reverse engineering prepare students to handle advanced and evolving cyber threats.

5. Structured Learning Pathway

With certification-integrated courses from the first semester to the seventh, students build a strong, step-by-step understanding of cybersecurity concepts and receive mentorship from QuickHeal trainers and experts.

6. Career-Ready Skill Development

By the end of the program, students are equipped for high-demand roles such as security analyst, digital forensics expert, incident responder, and threat intelligence specialist.

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Career Opportunities

Today most technologies increasingly rely on electrical energy, primarily due to its eco-friendly nature. As a result a wide range of products-from electric bikes to electric cars, are being powered by electricity, creating significant opportunities for the students. The graduates have excellent job prospects in a variety of settings including government sector and professional industries dealing with power, telecommunication, design, automation and manufacturing, with opportunities to work on some of the best Electrical Engineering internships. Some of the Major work options include:

  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Electrical Project Engineer
  • EV Design Engineer
  • Power System Engineer
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Graduates get hired in NTPC, DRDO, BHEL, Siemens, ABB, Adani, Deloitte, Ericsson Global, GE Health Care, GMR Energy, JSW Steel, L&T, L&T-ECC, Philips Electronics, Schneider Electricals, TCE, Tesco, Wipro VLSI, WS Atkins, Tata Motors, Reliance, Toshiba, Accenture, HCL, IBM, TCS, Wipro and Infosys with Electrical Engineering degree at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh.

Continuing the legacy of nurturing numerous success stories

FAQs

The program is designed to build strong technical foundations in cybersecurity and prepare students to handle real-world threats through industry-integrated learning, hands-on labs, and global certifications in collaboration with Quick Heal.

This program offers a dedicated cybersecurity track from the first semester, practical training in simulated environments, and globally recognized certifications (CompTIA, Quick Heal, ISO27001:2022) integrated semester-wise.

Students receive certification support in every semester, including:

  • Quick Heal Certifications in system security, malware analysis, blue teaming, etc.
  • CompTIA Certifications such as Network+, Server+, and Security+
  • ISO27001:2022 certification knowledge for compliance and risk management

Yes, hands-on learning is a core component. Students work in cybersecurity labs on tools and technologies used in real-world environments, including simulated attack-defense scenarios, malware analysis, and forensic recovery.

Yes. The university provides a state-of-the-art Threat Intelligence Center of Excellence, equipped for network analysis, penetration testing, reverse engineering, and defense simulation—aligned with Quick Heal's training modules.

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

  • Network & Systems Pen Tester
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer
  • Incident Response Expert
  • Forensics Investigator
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst

The embedded certifications greatly enhance employability and industry readiness.

Yes, students complete a full-time industry internship in their final semester and may also work on Quick Heal–guided live projects during their course.

Yes. The program addresses advanced and emerging areas like Blockchain Security, Malware Reverse Engineering, and Threat Hunting to prepare students for modern-day cyber challenges.

Yes. As part of the collaboration, students can participate in workshops, webinars, security bootcamps, and capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions organized by Quick Heal.

No, the certification exam fee is already included in the academic fee paid by the students. Eligible students can appear for the designated QuickHeal/CompTia certification exams without any additional payment.

Yes, Students will receive industry-recognized QuickHeal and CompTia certifications upon successfully clearing the relevant certification exams integrated within the program. These certifications validate their skills Programming for Cyber Security, Network Administration, System Administration, Server Administration, Cloud Administration, Cloud Security, Web Application Pen-testing, Network and System Pen-testing, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering, and Threat Intelligence and Hunting.

How to Apply?

Step 1

Sign Up

Sign up or Register for CUCET by providing basic details (Name, Email ID, Mobile No., State, Gender, and Password). Your Email ID will serve as your Username for the portal, while you will set your password upon registration.

After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered contact number and email. Use the username and password to log in to your CUCET account.

Step 2

Apply for CUCET (Eligibility and Scholarship Test)

After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered contact number and email. Use the username and password to log in to your CUCET account.

Step 3

Admission

You become eligible for admission into Chandigarh University after clearing the CUCET examination. Following your attempt at CUCET, the result will shortly be intimated, based on which you can submit your application for admission and avail merit-based scholarship.

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