{"id":2651,"date":"2026-07-02T12:16:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:16:07","slug":"mca-in-cyber-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/","title":{"rendered":"MCA in Cyber Security: Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus and Career Opportunities in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An MCA in Cyber Security has quietly become one of the smartest postgraduate choices in the Indian technology market, and the reason is simple. India is estimated to need close to three million skilled cyber security professionals, yet fewer than two hundred thousand are currently trained for the work, according to the widely cited ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. That is not a temporary shortage. It is a structural gap that is expected to keep rewarding qualified graduates for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree and you want a master&#8217;s qualification that leads to secure, well-paid and future-ready work, a Master of Computer Applications with a focus on cyber security deserves a serious look. This guide explains the eligibility criteria, the typical fees, the full syllabus, the salary you can expect and the career opportunities that open up after an MCA in Cyber Security in India. It also shows how the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/programs\/school-of-computer-science-and-engineering\/mca\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCA programme at Geeta University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prepares you to step into this field.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#What_Is_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\" >What Is an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#Why_Should_You_Choose_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security_in_2026\" >Why Should You Choose an MCA in Cyber Security in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#What_Are_the_Eligibility_Criteria_for_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\" >What Are the Eligibility Criteria for an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#How_Much_Does_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security_Cost_in_India\" >How Much Does an MCA in Cyber Security Cost in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#What_Does_the_MCA_in_Cyber_Security_Syllabus_Cover\" >What Does the MCA in Cyber Security Syllabus Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#Which_Specialisations_Tools_and_Certifications_Will_You_Learn\" >Which Specialisations, Tools and Certifications Will You Learn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#What_Are_the_Career_Opportunities_After_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\" >What Are the Career Opportunities After an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#How_Much_Can_You_Earn_After_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\" >How Much Can You Earn After an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#Who_Are_the_Top_Recruiters_for_Cyber_Security_Professionals_in_India\" >Who Are the Top Recruiters for Cyber Security Professionals in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#Why_Study_the_MCA_at_Geeta_University\" >Why Study the MCA at Geeta University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#How_to_Apply_for_the_MCA_Programme_at_Geeta_University\" >How to Apply for the MCA Programme at Geeta University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/mca-in-cyber-security\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCA_in_Cyber_Security_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><b>MCA in Cyber Security at a Glance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 30%;\">Quick Facts<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Course name<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Master of Computer Applications (MCA) with a Cyber Security focus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Degree level<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Postgraduate (master&#8217;s degree)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Duration<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">2 years, divided into 4 semesters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Eligibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any stream with at least 50 percent marks, preferably with Mathematics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mode<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Full-time, campus based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Indicative fees (2 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Around Rs 40,000 to Rs 8,00,000 or more, depending on the institution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Average starting salary<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 4 to Rs 8 LPA for freshers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Top job roles<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">SOC Analyst, Penetration Tester, Cloud Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Top recruiters<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Amazon, HDFC Bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\"><\/span><b>What Is an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An MCA in Cyber Security is a two-year postgraduate degree that combines the depth of a Master of Computer Applications with specialised training in protecting digital systems. You build the core of computer applications first, which includes advanced programming, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering. You then apply that foundation to security through subjects such as ethical hacking, cryptography, network defence, digital forensics, cloud security and security governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outcome is a graduate who can both build software and defend it. That combination is exactly what employers struggle to find. A general developer can write an application, but a trained cyber security professional understands how that same application can be attacked and, more importantly, how to stop it. An MCA in Cyber Security is designed to produce that second kind of professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course goes by a few names across universities. You will see it listed as MCA in Cyber Security, MCA in Cyber Security and Forensics, or MCA (Hons.) in Cyber Security. Some institutions run it as a fully badged specialisation, while flexible MCA programmes let students steer towards security through their choice of electives, projects and internships. Either route leads to the same destination: a job-ready security specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Choose_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security_in_2026\"><\/span><b>Why Should You Choose an MCA in Cyber Security in 2026?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demand story is hard to ignore. CERT-In, India&#8217;s national cyber security agency, reported the equivalent of more than one million cyber attacks every hour during 2025. Industry trackers estimate that attacks on Indian organisations have risen by 30 to 40 percent year on year. Every bank, hospital, fintech firm and government department now treats security as a board-level priority rather than an afterthought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulation has added fuel to that demand. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023, the Reserve Bank of India&#8217;s cyber security framework for banks, and SEBI&#8217;s cyber resilience rules have all made strong security a legal obligation. When the law requires it, companies have no choice but to hire. Here is why an MCA in Cyber Security is a strong bet right now:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Severe talent shortage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the gap between open cyber security roles and trained professionals in India runs into hundreds of thousands of positions, which keeps salaries climbing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Rising budgets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surveys suggest more than 90 percent of Indian companies are increasing their cyber security spending, which translates directly into jobs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Job security: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security is a defensive function that organisations cannot switch off, even during slowdowns, which makes the field recession-resistant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Location freedom: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many security roles, such as Security Operations Centre work, can be performed remotely for global teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Clear progression: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a structured path runs from analyst to engineer to architect, and on to leadership roles such as Chief Information Security Officer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Eligibility_Criteria_for_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\"><\/span><b>What Are the Eligibility Criteria for an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility for an MCA in Cyber Security is broadly the same as for a standard MCA, with a few security-specific universities adding their own conditions. The table below sets out the typical requirements across Indian institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 32%;\">Criterion<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Typical Requirement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Academic qualification<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">A recognised bachelor&#8217;s degree (BCA, B.Sc. IT, B.Sc. in Computer Science, B.Tech, B.Com, B.A. or equivalent)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Minimum marks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Usually 50 percent in aggregate, often relaxed to 45 percent for reserved categories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mathematics requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level is preferred; many universities offer a bridge course for students without it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Entrance examination<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Accepted tests include CUET (PG), NIMCET and various state CETs, or a university level admission or scholarship test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Lateral entry<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">BCA graduates are eligible for direct or lateral entry at several universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>At Geeta University, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the MCA is open to candidates who have passed any graduation degree, such as B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Com, B.A. or BCA, preferably with Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level, and who have secured at least 50% in the qualifying examination. Students who do not have a mathematics background complete a compulsory mathematics course as part of the university scheme, and BCA graduates are eligible for lateral entry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can review the latest criteria on the official<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/programs\/school-of-computer-science-and-engineering\/mca\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCA programme page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security_Cost_in_India\"><\/span><b>How Much Does an MCA in Cyber Security Cost in India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fees for an MCA in Cyber Security vary widely, and the single biggest factor is the type of institution. Government and state universities sit at the lower end, while branded private universities charge more in return for modern labs, industry tie-ups and stronger placement support. The figures below are indicative two-year ranges for guidance only.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 45%;\">Type of Institution<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Indicative Total Fee (2 Years)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Government and state universities<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Around Rs 40,000 to Rs 2,00,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Private universities<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Around Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 5,00,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Premier and branded private universities<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Around Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 8,00,000 or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ranges exclude hostel, mess, examination and one-time charges, so always confirm the full fee schedule before you apply. Scholarships can lower the cost substantially. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the exact MCA fee at Geeta University, including the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/fee-and-scholarship\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fee structure and scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options, refer to the official page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geeta University offers scholarships through its <a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/guts\">Geeta University Test of Scholarship (GUTS)<\/a> along with merit-based awards, national entrance exam scores such as JEE and CUET, sports performance and social-responsibility categories. These can meaningfully reduce the net fee for eligible students.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_MCA_in_Cyber_Security_Syllabus_Cover\"><\/span><b>What Does the MCA in Cyber Security Syllabus Cover?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus blends a strong computing core in the first year with focused security subjects in the second. The representative four-semester structure below reflects what most Indian universities teach. The exact subject list differs from one university to another, so treat this as a typical map rather than a fixed curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 20%;\">Semester<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Core and Cyber Security Subjects<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; vertical-align: top;\">Semester 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Advanced Programming (Python or Java), Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Mathematical Foundations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; vertical-align: top;\">Semester 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Cyber Security Fundamentals, Cryptography and Network Security, Web Technologies and Secure Coding, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; vertical-align: top;\">Semester 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Cloud and Application Security, Security Operations and SIEM, Malware Analysis, AI and Machine Learning for Security, an elective such as IoT or Blockchain Security, plus a minor project or internship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; vertical-align: top;\">Semester 4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Governance, Risk and Compliance, an advanced specialisation elective, a full-time industry internship, and a major project or dissertation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an indicative, market-representative syllabus. Replace it with the official Geeta University MCA scheme and the exact cyber security electives before publishing, so the page matches the live curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Specialisations_Tools_and_Certifications_Will_You_Learn\"><\/span><b>Which Specialisations, Tools and Certifications Will You Learn?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good MCA in Cyber Security is as much about hands-on tools as it is about theory. Recruiters want graduates who have already used industry software in a lab, not just read about it. The table below maps the main security domains to the tools you practise on and the professional certifications that pair well with each.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 32%;\">Security Domain<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 39%;\">Tools and Technologies<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 29%;\">Aligned Certifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Ethical hacking and penetration testing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">CEH, OSCP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Network and SOC operations<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Wireshark, Splunk, SIEM platforms<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">CompTIA Security+, CySA+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Cloud security<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud security services<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, CCSP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Digital forensics<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Autopsy, FTK, EnCase<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">CHFI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Governance, risk and compliance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">ISO 27001, NIST, RBI and SEBI frameworks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">CISM, CISSP (later in your career)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earning even one or two of these certifications alongside the degree is one of the most reliable ways to lift a starting salary, because they prove practical capability to recruiters who screen hundreds of applicants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Career_Opportunities_After_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\"><\/span><b>What Are the Career Opportunities After an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career opportunities after an MCA in Cyber Security stretch across almost every sector, because every organisation that handles data now needs protection. Banking and financial services, IT services firms, global capability centres, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, telecom and government all hire steadily. The most common job roles are set out below.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 28%;\">Job Role<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 49%;\">What You Do<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 23%;\">Typical Level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">SOC Analyst<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Monitor security alerts, triage incidents and watch over networks in a Security Operations Centre<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Cyber Security Analyst<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Assess risks, run vulnerability scans and protect systems day to day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Entry to mid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Penetration Tester \/ Ethical Hacker<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Simulate attacks to find weaknesses before criminals do<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Cloud Security Engineer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Secure applications and data hosted on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Application Security Engineer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Build security into software and review code for flaws<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Digital Forensics Analyst<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Investigate breaches and recover evidence after an incident<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">GRC \/ Compliance Analyst<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Align the organisation with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and RBI rules<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Security Architect<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Design the overall security blueprint for an organisation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Senior<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Chief Information Security Officer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Lead the entire security function and report to the board<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Leadership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Read More: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/cyber-security-engineering-scope\/\">Cyber Security Engineering \u2013 Syllabus and Future Scope<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Can_You_Earn_After_an_MCA_in_Cyber_Security\"><\/span><b>How Much Can You Earn After an MCA in Cyber Security?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary is one of the strongest reasons students pick this field, and the numbers back it up. Pay rises sharply with experience, specialisation and certifications. The ranges below reflect 2026 market data drawn from salary trackers such as Glassdoor and PayScale together with industry workforce reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 31%;\">Experience Level<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 29%;\">Typical Annual Salary (INR)<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 40%;\">Common Roles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Fresher (0 to 2 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 3.5 to 8 LPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">SOC L1 Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mid level (3 to 5 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 8 to 18 LPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Cloud Security Engineer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Senior (6 to 10 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 18 to 35 LPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Security Architect, SOC Lead, Detection Engineer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Leadership (12 years and above)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 40 LPA to Rs 1.5 crore or more<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Director of Security, Chief Information Security Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two factors push these figures higher than average.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, certifications: professionals who hold credentials such as OSCP, CISSP, CISM or CEH often earn 30 to 50% more than uncertified peers at the same experience level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, location: Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune typically pay the strongest packages because that is where most global firms and product companies are based. These are market ranges, and individual offers will vary with skills, employer and city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Are_the_Top_Recruiters_for_Cyber_Security_Professionals_in_India\"><\/span><b>Who Are the Top Recruiters for Cyber Security Professionals in India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring for cyber security talent is spread across four broad groups of employers. Understanding who hires helps you target your internships and certifications during the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 31%;\">Experience Level<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 29%;\">Typical Annual Salary (INR)<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #223b69; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5; width: 40%;\">Common Roles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Fresher (0 to 2 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 3.5 to 8 LPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">SOC L1 Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Mid level (3 to 5 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 8 to 18 LPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Cloud Security Engineer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Senior (6 to 10 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 18 to 35 LPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Security Architect, SOC Lead, Detection Engineer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eef3fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Leadership (12 years and above)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Rs 40 LPA to Rs 1.5 crore or more<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #bfc7d5;\">Director of Security, Chief Information Security Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of these names already recruit on the Geeta University campus. According to the university, recruiters for its MCA include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Oracle, Amazon and Google. You can see the latest hiring outcomes on the official<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/placements\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placements page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/best-colleges-for-cyber-security-in-india\/\"><em>Best Colleges for Cyber Security in India<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Study_the_MCA_at_Geeta_University\"><\/span><b>Why Study the MCA at Geeta University?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A career in cyber security is built on solid computing foundations, and that is exactly what the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/programs\/school-of-computer-science-and-engineering\/mca\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCA at Geeta University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> delivers. It is a two-year, UGC-recognised master&#8217;s degree at an AI-enabled university in Panipat, within easy reach of the Delhi NCR technology corridor. Here is what makes it a strong launchpad for a security career.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>The right foundations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the curriculum covers advanced programming, database systems, computer networks, web technologies, cloud computing, big data tools and artificial intelligence and machine learning, capped by an industry internship. These are the exact building blocks that every cyber security role relies on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Flexible entry: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the programme is open to graduates from any stream with 50 percent marks, offers a compulsory\u00a0 \u00a0 mathematics bridge course for students from a non-mathematics background, and provides lateral entry for BCA graduates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>A security-oriented path: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Design Your Own Degree approach lets students shape their electives and projects around emerging areas, including cyber security, and the department includes dedicated cyber security faculty. Confirm with admissions whether a formally badged cyber security specialisation or elective track is offered within the MCA, and list the exact security electives available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Industry skills on top of the degree: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Geeta Technical Hub and Geeta Finishing School add professional certifications, hands-on technical training and corporate readiness alongside the academic programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>A strong placement ecosystem: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the university reports a highest package of 40 LPA, more than 550 recruiters and over 3,500 job offers across its programmes. These are university-wide figures from the official site rather than cyber-security-specific outcomes; verify before presenting them as such.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Scholarships that lower fees: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">awards through GUTS, merit, national entrance scores, sports and social-responsibility categories make the degree more affordable for eligible students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_the_MCA_Programme_at_Geeta_University\"><\/span><b>How to Apply for the MCA Programme at Geeta University?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying is straightforward, and the admissions team supports candidates through each step. The usual process is as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Check your eligibility <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">against the bachelor&#8217;s degree and minimum marks requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Apply online <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through the official<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.geetauniversity.edu.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">admissions portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fill in your academic details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Appear for the relevant test <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/guts\">GUTS<\/a> or an accepted national entrance examination, where applicable, to qualify for scholarships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Complete counselling and document verification <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the admissions team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Confirm your seat <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by paying the fee. You can also download the prospectus and reach out to the admissions office for guidance at any stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An MCA in Cyber Security sits at the meeting point of two powerful trends: a postgraduate qualification that employers respect, and a skill set the country is desperately short of. With strong starting salaries, clear progression and demand that is set to outpace supply well into the next decade, it is one of the most future-proof paths a graduate can take today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCA at Geeta University gives you the programming, networking, cloud and AI foundations that cyber security careers are built on, backed by industry certifications, scholarships and a wide recruiter base. To take the next step, explore the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/programs\/school-of-computer-science-and-engineering\/mca\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCA programme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, review the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/fee-and-scholarship\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fee and scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> details, or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.geetauniversity.edu.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to begin your journey into one of India&#8217;s most rewarding technology fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An MCA in Cyber Security has quietly become one of the smartest postgraduate choices in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2657,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mca","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2651"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2659,"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651\/revisions\/2659"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geetauniversity.edu.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}