PG Diploma in Forensic Psychology at Apeejay Stya University

If you are looking at PG Diploma in Forensic Psychology, Apeejay Stya University in Gurgaon runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹1.09 lakh – ₹2.97 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.09 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics.

Apeejay Stya University is a private institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Apeejay Stya University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics. Typical first jobs: security analyst, penetration tester or SOC engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Apeejay Stya University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at Apeejay Stya University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Apeejay Stya University before you pay anything.

To be considered for PG Diploma in Forensic Psychology, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at Apeejay Stya University are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 55.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Apeejay Stya University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Apeejay Stya University on its website (university.apeejay.edu/school-of-engineering-technology-SoET) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Apeejay Stya University runs 6 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PG Diploma in Child Psychology
• PG Diploma in Criminal Justice
• PG Diploma in Health Psychology
• PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology
• PG Diploma in Clinical Research and Data Management

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in keeping systems safe? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.09 lakh – ₹2.97 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Apeejay Stya University compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Gurgaon?