IIT Kanpur to start UG programme in cybersecurity from this session
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Summary
IIT Kanpur will launch a Bachelor of Cybersecurity in 2026, focusing on real-world training and admissions through a hackathon, not JEE Advanced.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Friday, 12 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right