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Colleges for Criminal Psychology in India

Criminal psychology, sometimes called forensic psychology, is a blend of law and psychology. Forensic psychologists look into the psychological aspects of a crime and apply them to a legal case, often helping to determine the mental state and competence of the defendant (see Reference 5).



According to the Psychological Help website of Delhi University, forensic psychology is one of the fastest-growing areas of psychology. As the practice of psychology within the Indian legal system increases, there is increased demand for forensic or criminal psychology training for undergraduate and post graduate students (see Reference 3).

  1. NIMHANS Bangalore

    • The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore, India, offers a post-graduate certificate course in forensic psychology in collaboration with the Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This program was the first of its kind in the country. A Master's degree in psychology or criminology from a university recognized by NIMHANS is required for eligibility in the program. Nine months of the course take place on the NIMHANS campus and three months at the Directorate of Forensic Science, Ahmedabad (see References 4 and 5).

      Department of Mental Health and Social Psychology

      NIMHANS

      Hosur Road

      Bangalore 560 029

      India

      91-080-26995005

      nimhans.kar.nic.in

    The Global Open University

    • The Global Open University, Nagaland, was established by the state government of Nagaland to give its citizens opportunities for vocational, job-oriented education. The University offers a two-year distance learning program for a Master's of Science degree in forensic psychology. University graduates from any discipline are eligible.

      This course was designed to meet the growing demand for professionals in the fields of forensic psychology, criminal behavior, psychopathology and offender profiling (see Reference 2).

      The Global Open University

      Opposite Railway Station

      Dimapur 797112

      Nagaland

      India

      03862-231959

      nagaland.net.in

    Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

    • The Institute of Behavioral Science of Gujarat Forensic Sciences University offers a post-graduate diploma in forensic psychology. To be eligible, candidates must have a post-graduate degree in psychology from a recognized university or be a forensic expert with more than five years experience handling lie detectors.

      Course work includes the study of psycho-social and biological causes of both normal and criminal behavior, psychological assessments and interventions, counseling, forensic evaluation, psychological impact of imprisonment, rehabilitation of offenders and other special training (see Reference 1).

      Gujarat Forensic Science University

      Sector 18/A Behind Police Station

      Bhavan

      Gandhinagar

      Gujarat 382007

      India

      91-79-232-56265

      gfsu.edu.in

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