Admissions open: MNLU Mumbai PG diploma in crime investigation, medical law, and forensics

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai is offering a one-year postgraduate diploma in crime investigation, medical jurisprudence, and forensic science (PDCMF), starting from October 2025.

To meet the demand of technologically driven and evolved crimes, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judicial officers, and defense attorneys require comprehensive training.

With this imperative, the Centre for Research in Criminal Justice (CRCJ) at MNLUM aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to effectively address the evolving challenges posed by modern day crime. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants will gain an understanding of crime investigation techniques, medical jurisprudence principles, and forensic science methodologies.

Course Information

• Medium of Instruction: English

• Course duration: 1 year divided into 2 semesters

• Course dates: Start: October 2025; End: September 2026.

• Classes: Weekends and public holidays only.

• Exams: On holidays

• Sem 1: 3 papers

• Sem 2: 3 papers

• 2 Research Projects in each semester.

• Modes of Learning: Mainly lectures and assignments. The course may

  feature field visits, seminars, workshops, conferences, and special lectures delivered by industry experts.

• Total seats: 60; seat allotment is subject to discretion of the University.

• Course completion duration: Participants have a maximum of 2 years to complete the course; failure to do so may necessitate re-registration, subject to the University's terms and conditions.

Fees

• Course Fees: Indians - ₹36,000/-

• International Students - USD $460/-

• Repeat / Supplementary Exam fee: Rs.500/- per Paper (USD $10)

• Convocation fees: Charged separately as per the University rules.

• Course discontinuation: A partial refund (50%) will be granted for

  course cancellation request submitted within 15 days of receiving your

  admission offer. Refunds will not be processed after 30 days of the

  admission offer date.

• Payment link for students can be found in the brochure.

Required documents

• Updated Resume/CV

• Passport Size Photo (in formal attire; no selfies)

• Government ID (permitted proofs: Passport, Aadhar Card, PAN

  Card, Voter ID, or Driving License)

• If completed UG: UG Degree Certificate (or) Provisional

  Certificate (OR) if still pursuing: Valid ID Card of UG degree.

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Eligibility

For Admission

• Qualification: Candidates who’ve completed or appearing for the final

  year exam of their Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline

  from any recognized University are eligible to apply.

• Age: No age bar

To recieve diploma

• Attendance: A minimum of 70%

• Payment: Full tuition fees.

• Pass: in all subjects

Subjects

Semester 01

• Crime and Criminal Justice Administration

• Investigation Techniques, Processes and Agencies

• Role of Forensic Science Laboratories

Semester 02

• New Generation Crimes: Challenges in Investigation and Prosecution

• Medical Jurisprudence

• Medico-Legal Case Studies: Medical Negligence & Consumer Protection

• Research Project

Course director: Dr Tanaya Kamlakar, Director CRCJ

Course coordinator: Arvi Girase, Research Assistant

Contact details for admissions: +91 9834378834, pgdiploma@mnlumumbai.edu.in

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