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DETAILS
B.Tech CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) with specialization in Cyber Security and Forensics has become an important buzzword because every business and company has an online presence now. Along with a specially curated curriculum, UPES also offers certifications such as "EC Council Certified Ethical Hackers" and "IRCA and CQI certified ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditors", to give students an added incentive and help keep up with the competent and lucrative job market.
Duration of Program
4 years (8 Semesters)
Seats
1180*
Co-Delivered Courses by Partner Industries
DESIGN YOUR OWN DEGREE
UPES’ curriculum framework is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. Along with the core subject, students have the option to choose from subject-focused specialisations. They are also allowed to choose minor/exploratory subject from other schools at UPES that are: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Design, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies.
Further, based on the multifaceted needs of the global workplace and evolving lifestyles, the curriculum offers Signature and Life-Skills courses through School for Life. To round off this learning experience, students are required to do mandatory internships in the social sector, government/public sector, and industry. The combinations available for students to pick and choose from are endless, ensuring both depth and width of knowledge.
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Cyber Forensics Solutions Architect/Tech Consultant
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Cyber Forensics planning and expansion specialist
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Cyber forensics malware analyst /examiner/engineer
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Cyber Security Architect
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Cyber security administrator
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Intelligence analyst
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Information Security Analyst
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Expert at Antivirus firms
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Computer and Information system manager
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Network security analyst
Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII with 50% in PCM in Class XII.
UPESEAT / JEE Mains / Board Merit / SAT/ CUET
SEMESTER I
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| MATH 1036 | Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| *PHYS 1023 / SLLS 0103 | Engineering Physics/Leadership and Teamwork | 3/2 | 3/2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1010 | Principles of Programming Languages | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| CSIB 1001 | Introduction to IT Industry Verticals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0101 | Living Conversations | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0102 | Learning how to Learn | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| HUMN 1010 | Induction Program | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1110 | Principles of Programming Languages Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| *PHYS 1123 | Engineering Physics Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 16/18 |
SEMESTER II
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| CSEG 1011 | Data Structures | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1013 | Operating Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1012 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1014 | Computer System Architecture | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSIB 1002 | Python Programming | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0202 | Working with Data | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| *PHYS 1023 / SLLS 0103 | Engineering Physics/Leadership and Teamwork | 3/2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1111 | Data Structures Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CSEG 1113 | Operating Systems Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| *PHYS 1123 | Engineering Physics Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CSIB 1102 | Python Programming Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 22/24 |
SEMESTER III
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| CSEG 2021 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2021 | Design and Analysis of Algorithm | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2008 | Software Engineering & Project management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2001 | Information Security Fundamentals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2009 | IT Systems Security & Physical Security | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0201 | Ethical Leadership in 21st Century (Human Values and Ethics) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0201 | Design Thinking | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Core Electives-1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| CSEG 2120 | Object-Oriented Programming Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 2001 | Social Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2109 | IT Systems Security & Physical Security Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2006 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 23 | 27 | |||
| Core Electives-1 | 4 | ||||
| CSEG 2035P | Formal Languages and Automata Theory | ||||
| CSEG 2036P | Probability & Statistics for Engineers |
SEMESTER IV
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| CSEG 2005 | Advanced Database Management Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2009 | Data Communication and Computer Networks | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2030 | Computer Graphics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2005 | IT Application & Data Security | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0203 | Critical thinking and writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0202 | Environment and Sustainability - Himalaya Fellowship | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Core Electives-2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| CSEG 2105 | Advanced Database Management Systems Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2109 | Data Communication and Computer Networks Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2130 | Computer Graphics Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2105 | IT Application & Data Security Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2007 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 25 | 29 | |||
| Core Electives-2 | 4 | ||||
| CSEG 2037P | Modelling and Simulation | ||||
| CSEG 2038P | Human-Computer Interface |
SEMESTER V
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| ECEG 3052 | Micro Processor & Embedded Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 3015 | Compiler Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3003 | Digital Forensics I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3013 | IT Network Security | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Program Elective I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| SLSG 0301 | Starting your Startup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| SLLS 0301 | Persuasive Presence | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PROJ 3103 | Minor Project-I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| ECEG 3152 | Micro Processor & Embedded Systems Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3103 | Digital Forensics I Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3113 | IT Network Security Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3011 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SIIB 3104 | Internship in Government Setup/Startup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 27 | 30 | |||
| Core Electives-3 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 3040P | Cryptography and Network Security | ||||
| CSEG 3041P | Image Processing & Pattern Analysis |
SEMESTER VI
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| CSSF 3015 | Information Security Governance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3010 | Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3014 | Digital Forensics II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3009 | IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery planning | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Program Elective II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| SLSG 0305 | Managing Relationship and Being Happy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| PROJ 3105 | Minor Project-II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| CSSF 3115 | Information Security Governance Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3110 | Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3114 | Digital Forensics II Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3012 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 24 | 27 | |||
| Core Electives-4 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 3042P | Digital Signal Processing | ||||
| CSEG 3043P | Natural Language Processing |
SEMESTER VII
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| Program Elective III | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| PROJ 4101 | Major Project I | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0404 | Finding your Purpose in Life | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| SIIB 4102 | Summer Internship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 14 | 17 | |||
| Core Electives-5 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 4012P | Enterprise Resource Planning | ||||
| CSEG 4013P | Software Version Control |
SEMESTER VIII
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| Program Elective IV | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| PROJ 4112 | Major Project II | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 7 | 10 | |||
| Core Electives-6 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 4014P | Software Reliability & Testing | ||||
| CSEG 4015P | Software Quality Assurance |
Total Credits of B.Tech. (Hons.) Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security & Forensics is 160/180.
Career Prospects
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Cyber Forensics Solutions Architect/Tech Consultant
-
Cyber Forensics planning and expansion specialist
-
Cyber forensics malware analyst /examiner/engineer
-
Cyber Security Architect
-
Cyber security administrator
-
Intelligence analyst
-
Information Security Analyst
-
Expert at Antivirus firms
-
Computer and Information system manager
-
Network security analyst
Eligibility
Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII with 50% in PCM in Class XII.
Selection Criteria
UPESEAT / JEE Mains / Board Merit / SAT/ CUET
Curriculum
SEMESTER I
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| MATH 1036 | Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| *PHYS 1023 / SLLS 0103 | Engineering Physics/Leadership and Teamwork | 3/2 | 3/2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1010 | Principles of Programming Languages | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| CSIB 1001 | Introduction to IT Industry Verticals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0101 | Living Conversations | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0102 | Learning how to Learn | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| HUMN 1010 | Induction Program | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1110 | Principles of Programming Languages Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| *PHYS 1123 | Engineering Physics Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 16/18 |
SEMESTER II
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| CSEG 1011 | Data Structures | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1013 | Operating Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1012 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1014 | Computer System Architecture | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSIB 1002 | Python Programming | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0202 | Working with Data | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| *PHYS 1023 / SLLS 0103 | Engineering Physics/Leadership and Teamwork | 3/2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 1111 | Data Structures Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CSEG 1113 | Operating Systems Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| *PHYS 1123 | Engineering Physics Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CSIB 1102 | Python Programming Lab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 22/24 |
SEMESTER III
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| CSEG 2021 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2021 | Design and Analysis of Algorithm | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2008 | Software Engineering & Project management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2001 | Information Security Fundamentals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2009 | IT Systems Security & Physical Security | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0201 | Ethical Leadership in 21st Century (Human Values and Ethics) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 0201 | Design Thinking | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Core Electives-1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| CSEG 2120 | Object-Oriented Programming Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SLLS 2001 | Social Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2109 | IT Systems Security & Physical Security Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2006 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 23 | 27 | |||
| Core Electives-1 | 4 | ||||
| CSEG 2035P | Formal Languages and Automata Theory | ||||
| CSEG 2036P | Probability & Statistics for Engineers |
SEMESTER IV
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | L | T | P |
| CSEG 2005 | Advanced Database Management Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2009 | Data Communication and Computer Networks | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2030 | Computer Graphics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2005 | IT Application & Data Security | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0203 | Critical thinking and writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0202 | Environment and Sustainability - Himalaya Fellowship | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Core Electives-2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| CSEG 2105 | Advanced Database Management Systems Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2109 | Data Communication and Computer Networks Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 2130 | Computer Graphics Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2105 | IT Application & Data Security Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 2007 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 25 | 29 | |||
| Core Electives-2 | 4 | ||||
| CSEG 2037P | Modelling and Simulation | ||||
| CSEG 2038P | Human-Computer Interface |
SEMESTER V
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| ECEG 3052 | Micro Processor & Embedded Systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSEG 3015 | Compiler Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3003 | Digital Forensics I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3013 | IT Network Security | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Program Elective I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| SLSG 0301 | Starting your Startup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| SLLS 0301 | Persuasive Presence | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PROJ 3103 | Minor Project-I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| ECEG 3152 | Micro Processor & Embedded Systems Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3103 | Digital Forensics I Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3113 | IT Network Security Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3011 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SIIB 3104 | Internship in Government Setup/Startup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 27 | 30 | |||
| Core Electives-3 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 3040P | Cryptography and Network Security | ||||
| CSEG 3041P | Image Processing & Pattern Analysis |
SEMESTER VI
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| CSSF 3015 | Information Security Governance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3010 | Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3014 | Digital Forensics II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3009 | IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery planning | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Program Elective II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| SLSG 0305 | Managing Relationship and Being Happy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| PROJ 3105 | Minor Project-II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| CSSF 3115 | Information Security Governance Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3110 | Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3114 | Digital Forensics II Lab | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CSSF 3012 | Dynamic Paradigm in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 24 | 27 | |||
| Core Electives-4 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 3042P | Digital Signal Processing | ||||
| CSEG 3043P | Natural Language Processing |
SEMESTER VII
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| Program Elective III | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| PROJ 4101 | Major Project I | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SLSG 0404 | Finding your Purpose in Life | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory Elective 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| SIIB 4102 | Summer Internship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 14 | 17 | |||
| Core Electives-5 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 4012P | Enterprise Resource Planning | ||||
| CSEG 4013P | Software Version Control |
SEMESTER VIII
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits | |||
| Program Elective IV | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| PROJ 4112 | Major Project II | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Core Electives-6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 7 | 10 | |||
| Core Electives-6 | 3 | ||||
| CSEG 4014P | Software Reliability & Testing | ||||
| CSEG 4015P | Software Quality Assurance |
Total Credits of B.Tech. (Hons.) Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security & Forensics is 160/180.
Non Examination Pathway
| JEE Main, SAT & Board Merit | |
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(1) Minimum 50% marks at Higher& Senior Secondary level (10th&12th) and minimum 50% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) at Senior Secondary level (12th class). & (2) JEE Main cut-off Rank to be announced (on UPES website) after the declaration of JEE Main 2023 results) Or (3) SAT Cut off - 50 percentiles and above Or (4). Minimum 80% Marks at Higher & Senior Secondary Level and Minimum 80% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Math’s) at Senior Secondary Level |
Through Merit Rank / Cut-off Score |
# Upto 20% seats shall be filled through non-exam category (10% through JEE Mains and 10% through Board Merit). In case of seats following vacant in this category; UPES has the right to fill these through UPES Examination. University also reserves the right to conduct further CBT / Pen Paper / Online test for admission.
