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 any stream
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. Indira Gandhi National, Open University, New-Delhi
2. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
3. Rashtrasant Tukadoii Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
4. University of Raiasthan, Jaipur
5. Bangalore University, Bangalore
6. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
7. University of Allahabad, Prayagrai
8. University of Madras, Chhennai
PRIVATE COLLEGES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. ManiFX21 University, Jaipur
2. Karunya University, Coimbatore
3. OPJS University, Raigarh
4. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University, Jaipur
5. William Carey University, Shillong
6. Mody University - Mody University of Science
and Technology, Laxmangarh
7. Career point University, Kota
FEES
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 9,000-2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and 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 available in the 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India 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 | PPLS003• You pay attention to details
• You like to analyze things (problems/situations)
• You are good at working independently
• You have keen observation skills
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
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. Indira Gandhi National, Open University, New-Delhi
2. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
3. Rashtrasant Tukadoii Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
4. University of Raiasthan, Jaipur
5. Bangalore University, Bangalore
6. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
7. University of Allahabad, Prayagrai
8. University of Madras, Chhennai
PRIVATE COLLEGES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. ManiFX21 University, Jaipur
2. Karunya University, Coimbatore
3. OPJS University, Raigarh
4. Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University, Jaipur
5. William Carey University, Shillong
6. Mody University - Mody University of Science
and Technology, Laxmangarh
7. Career point University, Kota
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - http://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
FEES
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 9,000-2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and 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 available in the 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India 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
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://wwvv.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/raiani-pandit-lady-bond-indias-first-female-detective-57254.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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