A Detective is a trained professional, either a member of the police force or a private investigator, whose function is to solve crimes. They can handle both criminal as well as civil type of cases.
Personal Competencies
You pay attention to details
You like to analyze things (problems/situations)
You are good at working independently
You have keen observation skills
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc) in Criminology and Forensics/Forensic Science
OR Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The courses are offered by the Department of Science. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Colleges 1. IGNOU Delhi - Indira Gandhi National Open University (offers PGD in criminal justice) 2. UNIPUNE (Pune University) - Savitribai Phule Pune University 3. RTMNU Nagpur - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 4. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (offers post PG diploma in Criminology) 5. Bangalore University, Bangalore 6. Lucknow University - University of Lucknow 7. Allahabad University - University of Allahabad Allahabad (offers diploma in criminology) 8. Madras University - University of Madras
Private Colleges (Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. Manipal University, Jaipur 2. Karunya University, Coimbatore 3. OPJS University, Rajgarh 4. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University, Jaipur 5. William Carey University, Shillong 6. Mody University - Mody University of Science and Technology 7. Career Point University, Kota (offers PGD in criminology)
The approx course fee ranges between INR 9,000-2,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government Agencies or Private Detective Companies
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to work independently and take up assignments as and when available or start your own company
Work Environment: You will spend a substantial amount of time in the field making enquiries, meeting people, collecting evidence or following up leads. At a junior level you will not head a team. You are likely to work in a team. You are not likely to have a fixed schedule and need to be flexible depending on the work at hand. You may have to work extra hours and on weekends depending on the gravity of the case
Expected Growth Path
Detective trainee → Assistant Detective → Field Detective → Crime Investigative Officer OR Detective trainee → Assistant Detective → Field detective → Crime Investigative Officer → Private Investigator
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Detective ranges between INR 60,000- 1,03,028* per month.
Rajani Pandit is credited as the first female private detective in India. She has solved over 75,000 cases and won over 57 awards. She has done her Bachelor’s in Marathi literature from Ruparel College, Mumbai. After completing her education, decided to become a private eye. In 1983, Rajani started offering her services and by the time she was 25 in 1991, she started her agency named Rajani Pandit Detective Services.*
Detective
NCS Code: 3355.0300 | GN0151. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc) in Criminology and Forensics/Forensic Science
OR Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The courses are offered by the Department of Science.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Colleges
1. IGNOU Delhi - Indira Gandhi National Open University (offers PGD in criminal justice)
2. UNIPUNE (Pune University) - Savitribai Phule Pune University
3. RTMNU Nagpur - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
4. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (offers post PG diploma in Criminology)
5. Bangalore University, Bangalore
6. Lucknow University - University of Lucknow
7. Allahabad University - University of Allahabad Allahabad (offers diploma in criminology)
8. Madras University - University of Madras
Private Colleges
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Manipal University, Jaipur
2. Karunya University, Coimbatore
3. OPJS University, Rajgarh
4. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University, Jaipur
5. William Carey University, Shillong
6. Mody University - Mody University of Science and Technology
7. Career Point University, Kota (offers PGD in criminology)
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - http://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx course fee ranges between INR 9,000-2,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Government Agencies or Private Detective Companies
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to work independently and take up assignments as and when available or start your own company
Work Environment: You will spend a substantial amount of time in the field making enquiries, meeting people, collecting evidence or following up leads. At a junior level you will not head a team. You are likely to work in a team. You are not likely to have a fixed schedule and need to be flexible depending on the work at hand. You may have to work extra hours and on weekends depending on the gravity of the case
Detective trainee → Assistant Detective → Field Detective → Crime Investigative Officer OR Detective trainee → Assistant Detective → Field detective → Crime Investigative Officer → Private Investigator
The approx. salary of a Detective ranges between INR 60,000- 1,03,028* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/homicide-detective/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Rajani Pandit is credited as the first female private detective in India. She has solved over 75,000 cases and won over 57 awards. She has done her Bachelor’s in Marathi literature from Ruparel College, Mumbai. After completing her education, decided to become a private eye. In 1983, Rajani started offering her services and by the time she was 25 in 1991, she started her agency named Rajani Pandit Detective Services.*
Source: https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/rajani-pandit-lady-bond-indias-first-female-detective-572548.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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