Cyber Security Course Fees in India 2026 — How Much Does It Cost to Learn Cyber Security?
Honest comparison across 8 Networkers Home cyber security programs — durations from 1 month to 8 months, fees from ₹12,390 to ₹1.4 lakh. This page tells you exactly what's bundled, what's not, what salary you can expect, and which program fits your background.
All prices are current April 2026 (20% discount valid until 2 May 2026). Updated by the Networkers Home admissions team — not marketing copy, actual program economics.
How Much Does It Cost to Learn Cyber Security in India?
Realistic price bands for an Indian learner in 2026, depending on goals:
- ₹0 (free) — TryHackMe free tier, our own 9 free cyber-security simulators, free fundamentals chapters. Good for evaluating interest. Rarely sufficient for a job.
- ₹12,000–₹35,000 — Single foundational certifications (CCNA, Splunk SIEM, NSE 4, CCSA). 1–2 months. Builds verifiable skill but no placement.
- ₹35,000–₹55,000 — 2–3 month specialised programs (CEH v13 ethical hacking, SOC analyst foundation). Placement support but not guaranteed.
- ₹96,000–₹1,40,000 — 8-month flagship placement-guaranteed program. Bundles 4-month training + 4-month paid internship + Verified Experience Letter + 100% placement guarantee with refund clause.
Hidden costs most pages skip: certification exam fees (CEH ₹15K, Security+ ₹38K, AWS Security Specialty ₹15K), enterprise lab subscriptions if you don't have free alternatives (Cisco Modeling Labs ₹35K–85K/year, Palo Alto VM-Series ₹1.2L–2L/year), travel if attending in-person Bangalore classes. Our 8-month fee bundles labs and removes most of these — see the comparison table below.
Honest decision rule: if you're a fresher, the 8-month flagship at ₹96K-1.2L is mathematically the cheapest path to a paid cyber-security role because the included paid internship + placement guarantee offsets the price. If you're already employed in IT and pivoting, 1–2 specialised certifications at ₹35K–55K is enough.
Full Comparison — All 8 Programs
| Program | Duration | Fee (Standard) | After 20% Discount | Includes Internship? | Placement Guarantee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Security & Cybersecurity (8-month flagship) | 8 months | ₹1,20,000 + GST | ₹96,000 + GST | Yes (4 mo paid) | 100% (refund clause) |
| Cyber Security for Freshers Bangalore | 8 months | ₹1,20,000 + GST | ₹96,000 + GST | Yes (4 mo paid) | 100% (refund clause) |
| Online Cyber Security India (national) | 8 months | ₹1,20,000 + GST | ₹96,000 + GST | Yes (4 mo, hybrid) | 100% (refund clause) |
| SOC Analyst Training Bangalore | 8 months | ₹1,20,000 + GST | ₹96,000 + GST | Yes (4 mo paid) | 100% (refund clause) |
| Best Cybersecurity Course Bangalore (3-month standalone) | 3 months | ₹55,000 + GST | ₹44,000 + GST | No | Placement support only |
| CEH v13 (Ethical Hacking) | 2 months | ₹45,000 + GST | ₹36,000 + GST | No | Placement support only |
| SIEM Course (Splunk + ELK + QRadar) | 1.5 months | ₹35,000 + GST | ₹28,000 + GST | No | Placement support only |
| CCNA (foundation, networking-side) | 1 month | ₹12,390 (incl GST) | ₹12,390 (no add'l discount) | No | Placement support only |
All fees in INR. GST is 18%. Discounted prices valid until 2 May 2026. EMI options available for ₹50K+ programs (6, 12, 18, 24-month plans).
What's Actually Included in the ₹1.2L Flagship Fee
Complete breakdown of what enrolment in our 8-month placement-guaranteed flagship gets you:
- 4 months live instructor-led training — 4 days/week, taught by Dual CCIE #22239 Vikas Swami and senior team. Weekday + weekend evening cohorts available.
- 4 months paid internship at our Network Security Operations Division. Internship stipend partially offsets course fee.
- 400 hours of dedicated rack access via vpn.networkershome.com — real Cisco / Palo Alto / Fortinet / AWS infrastructure, no simulator.
- 12-month NHPREP.COM Pass (worth ₹29,999) — mock tests for CompTIA Security+, CEH v13, AWS Security Specialty, Cisco CyberOps, Splunk, and 4-5 more certifications.
- 8-Month Verified Experience Letter from our registered IT services entity — recruiters parse this as 8 months of real cybersec work, removes the 'fresher tag'.
- 100% placement guarantee with refund clause if not placed within 6 months of completion (terms apply — 90%+ attendance, all modules + internship complete, active placement participation).
- Lifetime alumni network access — 45,000+ Networkers Home alumni across 800+ hiring partner companies for ongoing referrals.
Working out the math: ₹96,000 (after discount) ÷ 8 months = ₹12,000 per month. Less than the per-month cost of standalone certifications when you factor in the internship stipend offset.
Decision Rule — Which Program Fits You?
- Fresher (0-1 yr) targeting first cybersec job: 8-month flagship (₹1.2L). The placement guarantee + verified experience letter is worth far more than the fee for getting your first ₹6-10 LPA SOC role.
- Working professional (2+ yr IT exp) pivoting to cybersec: Standalone certifications (₹35K-55K each) — Security+ + CCSA, or CEH + AWS Security Specialty. Your existing experience plus targeted certs is enough.
- Specific role goal (SOC Analyst): SOC Analyst Training Bangalore (8 months, ₹1.2L). Same flagship structure but Splunk-deep curriculum.
- Tier 2/3 city remote learner: Online Cyber Security India (₹1.2L) or Online Cyber Security with Placement (₹1.2L). Same fees, fully remote delivery.
- Limited budget, fastest entry: CCNA (₹12,390, 1 month) → first NOC/Network Engineer job (₹3-5 LPA) → save up → 8-month flagship in year 2.
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