About the Programme
The M.Sc. Digital Forensics and Information Security programme adopts innovative educational reform strategies aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and global industry requirements. The programme emphasizes outcome-based education, multidisciplinary learning, skill-oriented pedagogy, and integration of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and Digital Investigation Tools. Experiential learning through internships, live case studies, simulation-based cyber labs, industry certifications, and research projects is incorporated to enhance practical competency and employability. Continuous curriculum revision in consultation with industry experts, law enforcement agencies, and academic institutions ensures alignment with evolving cyber threats, digital evidence standards, and global forensic practices. The programme also promotes digital literacy, ethical responsibility, innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning to prepare graduates for rapidly changing technological and investigative environments.
The programme structure incorporates Major Discipline Courses (DC), Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC), Generic Electives/Minor Courses (GE/Minor) Courses, enabling students to pursue flexible learning pathways and develop domain-specific as well as transferable skills. The inclusion of open electives and minor specializations encourages students to explore disciplines beyond the core discipline and supports holistic education.
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech. in all Engineering/Technology Branches OR B.Sc. (Information Technology (IT)/Computer Science (CS)/Electronics) OR Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) OR B.Sc. Forensic Science in Cyber Forensics / Digital Forensics / Computer Forensics OR B.Sc. Forensic Science with Specialization in Digital Forensics OR equivalent qualification from recognized University with minimum 55% at the qualifying examination.
Career Pathways
After completing the course, the students can work as
Digital Forensic Analyst
- Examine computers, mobile devices, servers, and cloud systems for digital evidence.
- Recover deleted, hidden, or encrypted data.
- Prepare forensic reports for legal proceedings.
Cyber Forensic Investigator
- Investigate cybercrimes such as hacking, phishing, ransomware, identity theft, and financial fraud.
- Assist law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations.
Information Security Analyst
- Monitor organizational networks for security threats.
- Implement security controls and policies.
- Conduct risk assessments and security audits.
Incident Response Specialist
- Handle cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.
- Identify attack vectors and mitigate threats.
- Perform post-incident forensic investigations.
Malware Analyst
- Analyze malicious software and cyberattack techniques.
- Reverse engineer malware samples.
- Develop detection and prevention strategies.