Technology
Cybersecurity Analyst
Defend banks, hospitals and governments from real attacks.
Typical pay band₹7–22 LPA
₹0₹50L+
₹7–22L
Pay band
JEE Main or CUET
Gating exam
4 years
To first job
88/100
Demand score
Eligibility
Science streamCommerce stream
Minimum 70% in Class 12 (general category).
Great if you enjoy
Coding & techScience & problem solving
Your roadmap
- 1
Years 1–2
networking and CS fundamentals.
- 2
Years 3–4
security-specific electives, certifications (CEH, Security+), internships at a SOC (security operations center).
First job · ₹7+ LPA
Cutoff trend
A newer, fast-growing specialisation — most students enter via a general CS degree and specialise afterward rather than a dedicated undergraduate cutoff track.
A day in the life
“Monitoring alerts, investigating anomalies, and the occasional genuinely stressful day when something real is actually happening.”