Archive · 18 Jan 2026
NIT Jalandhar Launches Cybersecurity Excellence Centre
NIT Jalandhar has started a special center to teach people about cybersecurity.
This center will train students, researchers, and professionals in how to protect computers and networks from hackers.
The center has advanced equipment to simulate cyberattacks and teach people how to defend against them.
It will also do research to create new cybersecurity solutions.
The center aims to help 4,000 learners, including many from minority communities, and will offer training programs from two to six months long.
It will also work with schools and businesses to spread awareness about cybersecurity.
NIT Jalandhar established a Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity supported by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
The center aims to train 4,000 learners, including 2,000 from minority communities, in advanced cybersecurity skills.
The CoE is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for training, research, and simulation of cyberattacks.
Training programs range from two to six months, covering areas like network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics.
The center will also focus on research and development of indigenous cybersecurity solutions and outreach programs.
- Who
- Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar
- What
- Launched a Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- NIT Jalandhar, India
- Why
- To improve cyber defence preparedness and digital skill ecosystem
- Institution
- Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar
- Support
- Ministry of Minority Affairs under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)
- Target Learners
- 4,000 (including 2,000 from minority communities)
- Training Duration
- 2 to 6 months, plus short-term workshops
- Training Areas
- Network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud security, etc.
- Infrastructure
- High-performance servers, cyber range environments, simulators
- Research Focus
- Indigenous cybersecurity solutions, data privacy, cybercrime combat
- Outreach
- Workshops, digital initiatives, multilingual content