B.Tech in Cyber Security (Digital Forensics)

The B.Tech in Cyber Security (Digital Forensics) at Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT), DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai, is a four-year undergraduate engineering programme designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to safeguard digital assets, networks, and systems from cyber threats. The programme blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering a wide range of topics essential to modern cybersecurity.

The programme prepares students to protect information systems through both defensive and offensive cybersecurity strategies, and to investigate cyber incidents through digital forensics techniques used across government agencies, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and IT security firms.

Programme highlights:

• Curriculum covers computer fundamentals, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability assessment, malware analysis, and ethical hacking.
• Deep coverage of attack techniques including SQL injection, denial-of-service attacks, session hijacking, and modern threat vectors.
• Dedicated modules on cyber laws and digital forensics for legal and evidentiary skills.
• Focus on both defensive and offensive cybersecurity strategies to ensure the protection of information systems.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard cybersecurity tools used across the security operations lifecycle.
• Career pathways include Network Administrator, System Administrator, Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, and Cryptographer.
• Emphasis on real-world problem-solving, risk assessment, and the implementation of security protocols across various domains.
• With rising demand for cybersecurity professionals across industries, the programme offers excellent career prospects, higher earning potential, and job security.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced labs, and real-world simulations support training in ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure coding, and network security.

• Interdisciplinary B.Tech that combines Cyber Security with a specialised track in Digital Forensics
• Balanced coverage of defensive and offensive cybersecurity, cryptography, and network and application security
• Hands-on exposure to industry-standard tools for vulnerability assessment, malware analysis, and ethical hacking
• Digital forensics coursework aligned with cyber laws, evidence handling, and cyber-crime investigation
• State-of-the-art labs and real-world simulations for ethical hacking, secure coding, and network security
• Industry 4.0 alignment across government, defence, banking, healthcare, telecom, and IT security sectors
• Lateral entry route for diploma holders and eligible graduates

Candidates can apply to the B.Tech Cyber Security (Digital Forensics) at RAIT either as First Year entrants from Class 12 or through the Lateral Entry route into the Second Year.

Eligibility for First Year (Class 12 Route)

·       The candidate should have passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship, and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together.

·       Diploma in Engineering and Technology with at least 50% marks (45% for Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only).

·       The candidate must have appeared in MHT-CET 2026 (PCM), JEE Main 2026 (Paper-1), Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), or DYPRAIT-ET 2026, with nonzero scores in the qualifying examination.

Eligibility for Lateral Entry (Direct Second Year)

• Minimum three-year (or two-year Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in any branch of Engineering and Technology.
• OR: B.Sc. degree from a recognised University as defined by UGC with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category), and a 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject.
• OR: B.Voc or 3-year D.Voc. stream in the same or allied sector.

Note: Admission cut-offs and dates change every cycle, so candidates should refer to the official RAIT admissions page before applying. International applicants are processed through the Internal Admission Cell.

The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Cyber Security, with a strong emphasis on a proactive, analytical, and hands-on approach. Students develop critical, technical, and managerial skills that align with the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and are encouraged to build both professional excellence and entrepreneurial thinking through engagement with industry leaders.

The course focuses on process-driven learning, covering all aspects of cybersecurity, from threat identification to mitigation and the implementation of secure systems. Students build a wide range of cybersecurity skills and a strategic mind-set that lets them analyse, design, and implement robust security solutions. State-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced labs, and real-world simulations support hands-on training in ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure coding, and network security, preparing students for industry challenges.

The DY Patil Career Services Department and the RAIT Placement Cell offer customised placement support, mock interviews, resume reviews, group discussions, and recruiter engagement through the year. Industry exposure is built into the programme through projects, internships, the final-year capstone, and Summer or Winter industry training.

B.Tech Cyber Security (Digital Forensics) graduates can explore roles across:

Industry Sectors

• Government agencies and public sector cyber units
• Multinational corporations and global IT services firms
• Financial institutions, banking, and insurance
• IT security firms and cybersecurity product companies
• Defence, aerospace, and law enforcement
• Healthcare and biomedical data protection
• Telecom and cloud service providers
• E-commerce and consumer technology platforms
• Cyber security consulting and audit firms

Top Recruiting Companies

CISCO, NCR, Oracle, TCS, Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, RIL,  DOW Chemicals, Wissen Technology, Saint Gobain, EY, Nomura, Vector Consulting

• Tech in Cyber Security (Digital Forensics) offered under DY Patil University, a deemed-to-be university with a strong reputation across India
• Curriculum delivered as per NEP 2020 revisions, kept current with industry practice
• Comprehensive coverage of cryptography, network and application security, ethical hacking, malware analysis, cyber laws, and digital forensics
• State-of-the-art labs for ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure coding, and network security, plus real-world simulations
• Hands-on training with industry-standard cybersecurity tools
• Both First Year and Lateral Entry admission routes available
• Regular workshops, training programmes, and Summer or Winter internships with industry and academic experts
• Customised placement support through the DY Patil Career Services Department and the RAIT Placement Cell

The B.Tech Cyber Security (Digital Forensics) programme benefits from RAIT and DY Patil University’s network of academic and industry partners, which give students exposure to global teaching content and current industry practice.

·       Capgemini for industry engagement and skill-building
·       LTM for industry engagement and skill-building
·       Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for industry engagement and skill-building