SGT University Gurgaon M.Sc Forensic Psychology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Both programmes are offered under the School of Behavioural Sciences with the same fee structure (INR 1,75,000 per annum) and duration (2 years). M.Sc. (Forensic Psychology) focuses on the application of psychological principles to the criminal justice system, covering criminal profiling, forensic assessment, victimology, legal psychology, and psychosocial rehabilitation in forensic settings. M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology) focuses on psychological assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for mental health disorders in clinical settings. Students interested in working with law enforcement, courts, prisons, or forensic labs should choose Forensic Psychology, while those interested in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, or private practice should choose Clinical Psychology.

Ans. M.Sc. (Forensic Psychology) provides the academic foundation for a career in forensic psychology. However, to practice as a licensed psychologist in India (including forensic settings), graduates typically need to register with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) or pursue further qualifications such as M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology) for clinical practice. For roles in law enforcement consulting, criminal profiling, victim support, and forensic assessment (non-clinical), the M.Sc. degree is generally sufficient. Graduates are advised to check specific job requirements with the relevant government or private organisations.

Ans. The programme includes mandatory summer training in forensic setups such as courts, prisons, forensic science laboratories, and juvenile justice homes. Students also undergo practicum in psychosocial rehabilitation in forensic settings, gaining hands-on experience in working with offenders, victims, and the legal system. Additionally, students work on research dissertations in forensic psychology, participate in workshops and seminars, and benefit from interdisciplinary collaborations with the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Medicine at SGT University.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Forensic Psychologists in courts, prisons, and forensic labs, Criminal Profilers with law enforcement agencies (CBI, state police), Victim Support Specialists in NGOs and government agencies, Legal Consultants providing psychological expertise in court cases, Researchers in criminology and forensic psychology, Mental Health Counselors in correctional facilities, and Academics in psychology departments. Top recruiters for M.Sc. Psychology graduates from SGT include Fortis Healthcare, Max Healthcare, HCL, Infosys, Deloitte, Amazon, and various government forensic and law enforcement agencies.

Ans. No mandatory entrance exam is required for admission to M.Sc. (Forensic Psychology) at SGT University. Admission is merit-based, primarily on the basis of graduation marks and a personal interview. However, candidates who have appeared in CUET PG may have their scores considered for scholarship purposes. The university conducts a personal interview to assess the candidate's aptitude and interest in forensic psychology before finalising admission.

Ans. Yes, SGT University has a broad eligibility criterion for M.Sc. (Forensic Psychology). Candidates with any graduate degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Com. Hons., B.Sc. Home Science) with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks are eligible to apply, even if Psychology was not their major subject. However, candidates with a B.Sc./B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology or B.Sc. (Clinical Psychology) are preferred and may have an advantage in the selection process. Students from non-psychology backgrounds are advised to demonstrate their interest and aptitude for the subject during the personal interview.