Admissions Cohort 2026 — Phase I
Admissions to the Mehfooz Punjab Cybersecurity & Digital Training Initiative are open to talented young people across all 36 districts of Punjab. Selection is based on merit. There are no registration or training fees.
Application deadline: 15 August 2026
- 25,000+
- Training Seats
- 36
- Districts Covered
- 100%
- Free of Cost
- Merit
- Based Selection
Courses accepting applications now
Choose the discipline you want to defend from — security operations, offensive testing, forensics, or cloud. Every course in this intake leads to a Government of Punjab certificate and career support.
- Beginner
Digital Forensics & Incident Response Masterclass
Study disk and memory imaging, Autopsy, Windows evidence, threat hunting, and email investigations in digital forensics and incident response.
Self-pacedEnglish - Beginner
Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
Explore Kali Linux, reconnaissance, network scanning, web application security, and cryptography through a recorded cybersecurity course.
Self-pacedEnglish - Beginner
SOC Analyst Training
Build your understanding of networks, Windows and Linux, intrusion detection, firewalls, and SIEM tools for security operations.
Self-pacedEnglish
Three steps to a place in the cohort
Selection is on merit alone, and no stage carries a fee. Work through them in order before the cohort closes.
Check your eligibility
Qualification, age, and district requirements — plus a self-check before you commit time to an application.
Run the eligibility checkFollow the process
Every stage from registration to the merit list, with key dates and what the technical assessment covers.
See the full processSubmit your application
Apply online and follow your application status through the portal. There is no registration fee.
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Your place in Cohort 2026 — Phase I is waiting
Applications close 15 August 2026
No application fee · No tuition fee · Selection on merit alone