Switching to cybersecurity

Hi all! I am still in university, 6 months before I graduate. I was working as full stack dev but due to my interest and got a referal, I am planning to switch to Cybersec. After exploring I chose VAPT field, is it ideal to get into VAPT as a beginner. Also how can I start? And what do companies expect from freshers? Lastly I am also planning to do try hack me