NFSU PG Diploma courses are of one-year duration. This particular programme is only offered by the Institute of Forensic Sciences and the Institute of Behavioural Sciences. For the Institute of Forensic Sciences, the total intake capacity is around 35 seats. While for the Behavioural Sciences institute, the total intake capacity is around 20 seats.
For the PG Diploma courses under IFS, the candidate must be a graduate in the related field with a minimum of 50% marks. The candidate will also have to clear an entrance test conducted by the University, following which the candidate will be called for an interview.
In the case of PG Diploma courses under IBS, the candidate must have an M.A. / M.Sc. in Psychology or M.Psy in Clinical Psychology. Admission into the programme will be based on the graduation score and the interview marks.
COURSE |
SPECIALISATION |
SEATS |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
SELECTION CRITERIA |
PG Diploma Institute of Forensic Sciences |
Forensic Document Examination |
35 |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Science/ Forensic Science/ Medicine/ Engg/ Pharmacy with at least 50% marks. |
Candidates will have to qualify the entrance examination conducted by the University. |
Fingerprint Science |
35 |
Forensic Management |
35 |
Forensic Accounting |
35 |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with basic knowledge of Accountancy and competency in Computer Applications. |
PG Diploma Institute of Behavioural Sciences |
Forensic Psychology |
20 |
M.A. /M.Sc. in Psychology or M.Psy in Clinical Psychology from any recognised University. |
Admission will be based on graduation percentage and interview scores. |
Child Forensic Psychology |
20 |
M.A. /M.Sc. in Psychology with at least 55% marks in aggregate (50% marks for SC/ST) |
Selected candidates will have to complete all the formalities associated with the admission process to secure a seat in the course. For the IFS PG Diploma courses, the entrance examination will have a 60% weight. For the IBS PG Diploma courses, the graduation percentage and the interview scores obtained by the candidates will determine their selection.