IIT Kanpur B.Cyber Admission Test List 2026 published on iitk.ac.in; entrance test on July 5
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has released the list of shortlisted candidates for admission to its Bachelor of Cyber Security (B.Cyber.) program for the 2026 academic session. Candidates who have applied for the course can check if they have been shortlisted by visiting the official website, iitk.ac.in, and searching for their application number.According to the institute, 120 candidates have been shortlisted to appear in the entrance test.IIT Kanpur has informed that the shortlisted candidates will receive a confirmation email along with a confirmation form by the end of the day on 29 June 2026.Candidates whose names appear in the shortlisted list but who do not receive the email can contact the institute by writing to office_is@iitk.ac.in.The application process for the B.Cyber program started on June 15 and closed on June 25, 2026. The list was released on June 29, 2026.
Calendar of access tests
B.Cyber Admission Test will be held on 5th July 2026 at IIT Kanpur Campus.Candidates must report to the examination venue before 9:00 am. Entrance to the examination center will be closed at 9:45 AM and no candidate will be allowed to enter after this time.The login instructions and formalities will be completed by 10:00 AM while the admission test will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.The institute will declare the results of the entrance test on July 8, 2026. Selected candidates will have to report to IIT Kanpur on July 21, 2026 to complete the admission process.
Important Guidelines for Candidates
Candidates must carry a valid photo ID and report on time at the exam venue. They will also need to sign a consent form before the assessment begins.The institute has directed the candidates to use only the computer system, login credentials and approved tools provided during the examination. They must remain at their assigned workstation throughout the test and report any technical problems to the supervisor immediately.The use of unauthorized devices, Internet access, email services, messaging applications or any external resources is strictly prohibited. Candidates must also avoid communicating with other participants, sharing challenge content or attempting to manipulate the scoring system. Any violation of the rules will result in immediate disqualification.
Program of the admission test
The B.Cyber admission test, which will be held in a hackathon format, will cover topics such as:
- cryptography
- web security
- API Security
- Network security
- reverse engineering
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
According to the institute, the assessment is designed to assess candidates’ analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, curiosity and aptitude for cyber security. The exam will be conducted on sanitized desktop systems under the supervision of experts from IIT Kanpur.Direct link to download here
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