UGC Recognized Programme

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Cyber Security)

Ethical Hacking, Network Security and Cyber Security Tools

3 Years Duration

6 Semesters

Full-Time Programme

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₹32,000

Annual Fee (MQ)

2026-27 · GQ as per Govt norms

Periyar

University Affiliation

Autonomous college, Salem region

No Maths?

Still Eligible

+2 with CS, Statistics or Business Maths

NAAC

Accredited Institution

Autonomous, UGC recognised

About the Programme

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Cyber Security) is a three-year undergraduate programme that builds programming foundations in C, Data Structures, Java and PHP, then moves to Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security, Essentials of Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking and Network Security, with a practical lab in each core subject. It is a B.Sc (arts and science) degree, not a B.E. or B.Tech.

JKKN College of Arts and Science is an autonomous college affiliated to Periyar University, on NH-544 at Komarapalayam in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, between Salem and Erode. B.Sc Cyber Security here is a self-finance programme with an annual management-quota fee of ₹32,000 for 2026-27. Comparing options across the state? Read our guide to B.Sc Cyber Security colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Cyber Security Lab and Ethical Hacking Lab

Network Security in the final year

Project with viva voce

Summer internship or industrial training

Admissions

Eligibility & Admission Criteria

Requirements for joining the B.Sc CS (Cyber Security) programme, as set by the Periyar University regulations

Academic Qualification

•Pass in the Higher Secondary (+2) examination
•Any one of Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics
•Tamil Nadu board or an equivalent examination
•Merit-based admission; reservation as per Tamil Nadu Government norms

Accepted Streams

•Science group with Mathematics or Computer Science
•Commerce group with Business Mathematics or Statistics
•Vocational stream with one of these subjects
•Maths is not compulsory if +2 had Computer Science, Statistics or Business Maths

Documents Required

•10th & 12th Mark Sheets
•Transfer Certificate
•Community Certificate
•Passport Size Photographs
•Aadhaar Card Copy

Learning Framework

Programme Learning Framework

Comprehensive learning pathway designed with industry requirements and global standards

Learning Period I

Course Code	Course Name
24UGTA01	General Tamil – I
24UGEN01	General English – I
24UCYC01	Core – I – Programming in C
24UCYCP01	Core Practical – I - Programming in C Lab
24UMAGE3 / 24UMAGE5 / 24UMAGE7 / 24UMAGE9	Generic Elective – I (Discrete Mathematics-I / Introduction to Linear Algebra / Optimization Techniques / Numerical Methods-I)
24UCSNM1	NME – I – Fundamentals of Information Technology
24UCSS01	SEC – I - Problem Solving Techniques

Learning Period II

Course Code	Course Name
24UGTA02	General Tamil – II
24UGEN02	General English – II
24UCYC02	Core – II – Data Structures and Algorithms
24UCYCP02	Core Practical – II - Data Structures and Algorithms Lab
24UMAGE4 / 24UMAGE6 / 24UMAGE8 / 24UMAGE10	Generic Elective – II (Discrete Mathematics-II / Numerical Methods / Graph Theory and its Applications / Numerical Methods-II)
24UMAGEP02 / 24UMAGEP03 / 24UMAGEP04 / 24UMAGEP05 / 24UMAGEP06	Generic Elective - Practical - I (Discrete Mathematics / Introduction to Linear Algebra / Optimization Techniques / Graph Theory and its Applications / Numerical Methods)
24UCSNM2	NME - II - Advanced Excel
24UCSS02	SEC – II - Introduction to HTML

Learning Period III

Course Code	Course Name
24UGTA03	General Tamil – III
24UGEN03	General English – III
24UCYC03	Core III - Object Oriented Programming with Java
24UCYCP03	Core Practical – III - Object Oriented Programming with Java Lab
24USTAGE1	Generic Elective – III - Statistical Methods and its Application-I
24UCSS03	SEC III - Web Designing
24UCSS04	SEC IV - Advanced Excel
24UEVS01	Environmental Studies
24UHAWP01	Health and Wellness

Learning Period IV

Course Code	Course Name
24UGTA04	General Tamil – IV
24UGEN04	General English – IV
24UCYC04	Core IV - Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security
24UCYCP04	Core Practical IV - Cyber Security Lab
24USTAGE2	Generic Elective – IV Statistical Methods and its Application-II
24USTAGEP01	Statistical Practical
24UCSS05	SEC V - PHP Programming
24UCSS06	SEC VI - Multimedia Systems
24UEVS01	Environmental Studies

Learning Period V

Course Code	Course Name
24UCYC05	Core V - Relational Database Management System
24UCYCP05	Core Practical V - Practical: RDBMS using ORACLE Lab
24UCYC06	Core VI - Essentials of Cyber Security
24UCYCPR1	Core VII - Project with Viva Voce
24UCYCDSE	Elective Course - V (Discipline Specific)
24UCYCDSE	Elective Course - VI (Discipline Specific)
24UVED01	Value Education - Yoga
24UCYCTR1	Summer Internship / Industrial Training

Learning Period VI

Course Code	Course Name
24UCYC06	Core VI - Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security
24UCYCP06	Core Practical VI - Practical: Ethical Hacking Lab
24UCYC07	Core VII - Network Security
24UCYCDSE	Elective Course - VII (Discipline Specific)
24UCYCDSE	Elective Course - VIII (Discipline Specific)
—	Professional Competency Skill Enhancement Course
24UEXA01	Extension Activity

Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes

Skills and competencies you will develop through this programme

Programming Foundations

Write programs in C, Java and PHP, and work with data structures and algorithms.

Cyber Security Tools

Use security tools and techniques through the Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security course and its lab (Semester IV).

Ethical Hacking

Understand authorised security testing through the Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security course and its lab (Semester VI).

Network Security

Learn how networks are protected through the Network Security core course (Semester VI).

Databases

Design and query relational databases through the RDBMS course and its Oracle lab (Semester V).

Project Work

Carry out a project with viva voce and a summer internship or industrial training in the final year.

Careers

Career Opportunities

High-demand career pathways for B.Sc CS (Cyber Security) graduates

Cyber Security Analyst

Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats

Ethical Hacker / Pentester

Conduct authorized security assessments

Digital Forensics Investigator

Investigate cyber crimes and recover evidence

Network Security Engineer

Design and implement secure network infrastructure

Cloud Security Specialist

Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Security Consultant

Advise organizations on security strategy

SOC Analyst

Monitor threats 24/7 in Security Operations Centers

Government Cyber Roles

CERT-In, NIA, IB, DRDO positions

Key Employment Sectors

IT & Software CompaniesBanking & Finance (BFSI)Government & DefenseHealthcareE-commerceTelecommunicationsConsulting FirmsCyber Security StartupsInsurance CompaniesManufacturingEducational InstitutionsResearch Organizations

Laboratory Work

Practical Labs

The core practical courses in the B.Sc CS (Cyber Security) syllabus

Programming in C Lab

Core Practical I (24UCYCP01), Semester I.

Data Structures and Algorithms Lab

Core Practical II (24UCYCP02), Semester II.

Java Programming Lab

Core Practical III (24UCYCP03), Semester III.

Cyber Security Lab

Core Practical IV (24UCYCP04), Semester IV, with Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security.

RDBMS using Oracle Lab

Core Practical V (24UCYCP05), Semester V.

Ethical Hacking Lab

Core Practical VI (24UCYCP06), Semester VI.

Why Us

Why Choose Our B.Sc CS (Cyber Security) Programme?

Facts a family can check before choosing: fee, eligibility, affiliation and what the syllabus covers.

Published Fee

₹32,000 a year under the management quota for 2026-27; government quota seats follow Government norms.

Maths Not Compulsory

+2 with Computer Science, Statistics or Business Mathematics also qualifies under the Periyar University regulation.

Security Courses with Labs

Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking and Network Security, each core course with a practical lab.

Autonomous, Periyar University Degree

The college sets its own syllabus and examinations; the degree is awarded by Periyar University, Salem.

PG on the Same Campus

M.Sc Computer Science (aided and self-finance) and an aided MCA are offered at the college.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common queries about the B.Sc CS (Cyber Security) programme

A pass in the Higher Secondary (+2) examination with any one of Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics, in the academic or vocational stream, from the Tamil Nadu board or an equivalent examination. This follows the Periyar University B.Sc Computer Science (Cyber Security) regulations. Admission is on merit, with community reservation as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.

No. The Periyar University regulation accepts any one of Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics, so a +2 student with Computer Science, Statistics or Business Mathematics but no Mathematics is eligible.

For 2026-27 the annual tuition fee is Rs 32,000 under the management quota. Government quota seats follow the fee fixed by Government norms. The full fee table is on the Fee Structure page.

It is a three-year B.Sc Computer Science (Cyber Security), an arts and science degree awarded by Periyar University. It is not a four-year B.E. or B.Tech engineering degree; those are offered by engineering colleges through TNEA counselling.

Programming in C and Data Structures in Year 1; Java, Web Designing, PHP, and Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security with a Cyber Security Lab in Year 2; Relational Database Management Systems, Essentials of Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security with an Ethical Hacking Lab, and Network Security in Year 3, plus a project with viva voce and a summer internship or industrial training.

The college does not publish a B.Sc Cyber Security-specific placement figure. Its NIRF 2025 return records 135 of 373 undergraduate graduates of 2023-24 placed, across all UG programmes.

Common routes are an M.Sc in Computer Science, Cyber Security or Information Security, or an MCA. The college offers M.Sc Computer Science (aided and self-finance) and an aided MCA on the same campus.

On NH-544, the Salem to Coimbatore National Highway, at Komarapalayam in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu 638183. College transport runs from Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Tiruppur and Coimbatore.

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