If you feel you have a knack for solving or investigating crimes or if it interests you, Forensic Science will be the best choice of career for you. It is also known as criminalistics and it makes science applicable to certain legal and civil laws to solve crime. 

A diploma in forensic science gives students the training and skills to use in criminal justice, law enforcement or research institutions. Students in many of these programs receive a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and hands-on practice.

It is one of the high-paid and most demanding career stream.

Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science

	Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science
About	Diploma in Criminology is basically the study of crime from a social view to determine what makes an individual commit crimes or act in a criminal manner.  It deals with criminal theories and criminal justice system in Law related sectors.
Eligibility	Either a bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University Some institutes admit students who have passed 10+2 or equivalent
Duration	1 year
College Options	Savitribai phule pune, university B.J.S. Rampuria jain Law College Sidhartha Law college Directorate of distance education, Madurai Kamaraj university
Course Curriculum	Paper I: General Principles of Criminal Law Under the Indian Penal Code Paper II: Criminology Paper III: Penology Paper IV: Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation Paper V: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Paper VI: Elements of Criminal Procedure and Proof in Criminal Trials
Careers	Crime investigator, private detectives, crime scene analyst, social worker and crime researcher, Independent Lawyer

Diploma in Cyber LAW

	Diploma in Cyber Law
About	Diploma in Cyber Law helps the students to tackle issues related to cybercrime by gaining complete knowledge of cyber laws.
Eligibility	Candidates should pass 10+2 examinations from Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 45% (varies for different colleges) Students appearing for graduation final year examination can apply. Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree in any specialization from a recognized university. Students who have completed 3 of their 5 years of integrated LLB degree courses are also eligible to apply.
Duration	6 months – 1 year
College Options	Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College (BVNLC), Pune Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune Government Law College (GLC) and Asian School Of Cyber Laws (ASCL), Pune Ismail Saheb Mulla Law College, Satara
Course Curriculum	Semester I: Introduction to Cyber Law, Understanding Computer Software, Electronic & Digital Signatures – Legal Issues, Data Privacy & Confidentiality, Judicial & Quasi-Judicial Framework, International Framework, Computer Databases & Law, Violation of Privacy, Cyber Pornography, Semiconductor Layout & Design Law Semester II: Information & Traffic Data, Basic legal terms and concepts, Digital Signatures – Technical Issues, Freedom of Speech, Investigative Framework, Legislative Framework, Electronic Contracts, Unauthorized Access, Cyber Security, Computer Source Code
Careers	Legal Advisor, Cyber Lawyer, Cyber Consultant, Research Assistant

PG Diploma in Forensic science

	PG Diploma in Forensic Science
About	PG Diploma in Forensic Science deals with the study of various methods of scientific investigation of crime. It is about the study of documentation and their analysis and covers evaluation of evidence for the development of methodology to help in the visualisation process of DNA fingerprinting.
Eligibility	Aspirants must have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or college with a minimum of 50-55% aggregate marks.  Some colleges require the bachelor’s degree in science based courses such as Medicine/ Forensic Science/ Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks. Few colleges also accept students with a MBBS or BDS from any institution recognized by the medical council of India.
Duration	1 year
College Options	Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Bundelkhand University, Jhansi SGT University, Gurgaon RIMT University, Gobindgarh Starex University, Gurgaon
Course Curriculum	Semester I: Introduction to Forensic Science , Biology Anthropology, Forensic Medicine & Medico-legal aspects, Documentation & Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence , Paper I: Basics of Forensics & Crime scene Management, Paper II: Forensic Science and Its Application in Crime Investigation , Paper III: Forensic Medicine and the laws Semester II:Forensic Serology, Forensic Toxicology , Introduction to Criminology , Computer Forensics, Paper IV:Recent Advances in Forensic Science and the Laws , Paper V: Practical Training , Paper VI: Group Discussions, Report on field visits and Project work
Careers	Forensic Scientist, Forensic Experts, Forensic Anthropologist, Forensic Entomologist, Forensic Toxicologists, Forensic Experts, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Technicians , Forensic Handwriting Expert, Forensics Physiologist, Forensic Ballistics Expert