| Name of the Course | M.A./M.A. with Research in Police Administration |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Seats | 57 (33 Open + 10 In-service + 6 NRI + 8 Foreign National) |
| Fees | GEN: Rs. 56015/- per year + other University charges. Nominated in service Police Personnel: Rs. 76925/- per year + other University charges. NRI: USD 2115/- per annum [2026-27] |
| Eligibility | Eligibility for Candidates under NEP-2020 i) Qualified examination for B.A. under the NEP-2020 based FYUP framework being run run by Panjab University or any other UGC recognized Indian/Foreign University for admission to M.A. /M.A. with Research Two years programme. ii) M.A. with Research shall be available to candidates having 75% marks in their qualifying degree. Eligibility for Non-NEP Candidates i. Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University: Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least • 45% marks in any of the social sciences disciplines or • Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in any discipline or M.A. degree examination in any other of the social science disciplines. ii. For In-service candidates (Non-NEP)-Passed a three year B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. examination with 50% marks for Panjab University under 10+2+3 system of education of recognised University/Board/Council or any other examination recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent (this clause is applicable to examinations other than B.A. as well. • M.A. with Research shall be available to candidates having 75% marks in their qualifying degree. Note: NOC and study leave of the In-service candidate form their respective institution to be submitted by the candidate. |
| Remarks | *The vacant seats will be converted to the Open Category with the permission of the competent authority. |
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| Name of the Course | M. Phil. (Police Administration) (Discontinued w.e.f. Session 2022-23) |
| Duration | 1 years |
| Seats | 10 (6 Open & 4 reserved for In-service Police Personnel*). |
| Fees | Rs.10400 [2019-20] |
| Eligibility | Any candidate who has passed the Master‟s examination in the concerned subject with a score of not less than 55% (50% for SC/ST/BC/PwD Category) marks in aggregate & on the basis of Entrance Test (M.Phil. & Ph.D.) conducted by Panjab University. *Nominated candidates should be a regular employee of Police Department/Para Military Forces etc. & possessing the conditions as mentioned in the eligibility column. |
| Remarks | (Discontinued w.e.f. Session 2022-23) |
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| Name of the Course | Ph. D. (Police Administration) |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Seats | as per slot |
| Fees | Enrolment fee 2810 Annual Fee 6220 Security Fee 5650 Pre PhD Fee 6000 [2024-25] |
| Eligibility | Panjab University shall admit M.Phil./ Ph.D. students through Entrance Test conducted at the level of the University. However, exemption from entrance test will be given to those who have already cleared any of the national test like UGC - CSIR NET including JRF, SLET, GATE, or any other prestigious test for national level scholarship/ fellowship conducted at all India level on behalf of national institution(s), for example, GPAT, and JEST, Direct awardees of fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. and working permanent teachers of Panjab University and affiliated college are also exempted from the entrance test. i) Master’s degree in Police Administration or ii) Master’s degree in Public Administration, Law, Forensic Science, Criminology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Human Rights, Social Work and Women Studies. or iii) Any subject other than those mentioned in (i) and (ii) above provided that the candidate has not less than 5 years work experience in police agencies. (See Ph.D. Handbook Guidelines & Eligibility Criteria) Eligibility for Ph.D. under the NEP-2020 i) A candidate having scored at least 75% marks in B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. (Hons.) with Research degree following a single major format shall be directly eligible to pursue Ph.D. in the subject. ii) A candidate having scored at least 75% marks in B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. (Hons.) with Research degree following a Double Major/Multidisciplinary format shall have to pursue a one-year M.A. /M.A. with Research to become eligible for Ph.D. programme in the subject. iii) Those having a B.A. (Hons.)/B.A.(Hons.) with Research degree below 75% marks) shall have to pursue a one-year M.A. /M.A. with Research to become eligible for Ph.D. programme in the subject. iv) Those having a three year B.A. degree shall have to pursue two-year M.A. /M.A. with Research to become eligible for Ph.D. programme in the subject. |
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