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Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers M.Sc. in Criminology and Forensic Science Programme with Multi-disciplinary and Inter-disciplinary approach. The subject also offers Ph.D. Programme. Presently, there are 4 permanent teaching faculty members actively engaged in teaching-learning process and research activities. The main motto of School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in general is to produce most talented, skilled and trained students with building their capacity to contribute for national development and to serve for the noble cause of society and social justice. Apart from the regular teaching-learning process, The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice also inculcates a value system among the students through various co-curriculum and extension activities to teach them cultural pluralities and diversities. The subject of M.Sc. in Criminology and Forensic Science covers all major specializations in the field. It is a professional course with emphasis on development of necessary skills for Criminological professions like police, prisons, corrections, juvenile institutions, probation, private security management, private detective works as well as Forensic professions like Forensic Scientific Officers, Scene of Crime Officers, Scene of Crime Management Experts, Experts in finger prints questioned documents etc. In each semester, students have been trained Police Science and Forensic Science Practicals in the Laboratory- Like, Fingerprints, Questioned Documents, Hair and Fibre Examinations, Blood Test Examinations, Footprints and Simulated Scene of Crimes of Homicidal, Suicidal Accidental, Live Autopsy and Post-mortem Examinations etc. The field work placement is also compulsory in various criminology and criminal justice related agencies like Central Prisons, Courts, CWC, JJB, Psychiatric Wards, Women and Child Welfare Department Forensic science Labs Forensic, Medicine and Toxicology, Department Police Station, DIMAHNS, NIMAHNS etc, to give them first-hand information. These exposures of skill training and experiential learning will be very helpful to the students who are willing to join Police, Prison and Correctional Services, Defence services, Private Detectives, Security Management, Forensic Scientific Officers and Forensic Science Experts in Fingerprints and Question Documents etc.The Research Dissertation Projects are compulsory for M.Sc. Fourth Semesters The courses of Research Methodology, Statistical Application and use of computers are being taught. The Research Dissertation Projects helps students to gain experience in the application of Research methodology and Statistical Application concepts to the chosen problem. PhD Doctoral Work Programme in Department has also been running successfully dealing with various Criminology, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science related topics. We have PhD Scholars, who have cleared the UGC-NET/JRF Fellowship, The National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) and the National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NFOBC).
Developing capacity building in Criminology and Forensic Science and in its allied professions to lead the Criminal Justice System for Nation Building.
Impart scientific knowledge, training, experiential learning and skills to the students in Criminology and Forensic Science. To produce young professional leaders in all inter-connected sub-disciplines. Criminology (analysis of crime, cause, nature and criminal mind) Penology (Correctional Administration, reformation and rehabilitation), Victimology (Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation), Police Science (Law enforcement, Crime Detection, Investigative Techniques and crime prevention), Forensic Sciences (Fundamental Principles, Techniques of Handling Physical Clues, its Examination and Expert Opinion), Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, Applied Criminological Research and Teaching.
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The candidate with at least 50% of the marks in aggregate at degree level is eligible to apply. However, relaxation of 5% of marks for SC/ST/Cat 1 will be allowed as per prevailing rule of the university and government orders issued from time to time. |
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| Admission Criteria | The admission shall be made as per the merit-cum-reservation policy and directions issued in this regard from time to time by the Government of Karnataka and also as per rules as prescribed by the University from time to time. |
| Mode of Study | Regular-Full-Time as per university norms. |
| Programme Duration | 02 Years - 04 Semesters CBCS Scheme (PG) |
| Scope | Emphasis on development of necessary skills for Criminological and Forensic Science professions to cover all major specializations in the field to empower the students to enable them to join police organization, prisons, corrections, juvenile institutions, probation, private security management, private detective works, Scientific Officers, Scene of Crime Officers, Crime Scene Management, forensic science experts in finger prints and questioned documents etc. The programme also focuses to develop the necessary skills, encourages and motivates them to appear for competitive exams like IAS, IPS of UPSC, KAS, KES of KPSC etc. |
| Career Prospects | The Candidates Successfully completing M.Sc. in Criminology and Forensic Science can find lucrative career opportunities in Government/Semi-Government /Private/Public Sector Organizations and also high productive career in Teaching, Research and development. Particularly the skilled learned in the subject help the students enormously to join Police, Prison and Correctional Services, Scene of Crime Officers, Forensic Scientific Officers, Forensic Science Experts in Fingerprint and Question Documents as well as students are empowered to start their own Private Security Management, Private Detective Agencies and can join as Investigative Journalism in Print/social media. |
| Admission Procedure | As per University norms. |
| Programme: M.Sc. in Criminology and Forensic Science | Ph.D. Coursework |
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| Overall Syllabus | [Attach Ph.D. Coursework Syllabus] |
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| M.Sc. in Criminology and Forensic Science | View POs, PSOs, COs |
| Name: | Dr. Nandini G. Devarmani |
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| Designation: | Chairperson and Associate Professor |
| Email-id: | devarmani@rcub.ac.in |
| Mobile Number: | +91 9964448731 |
| Period of Chairmanship: | 17-01-2025 to Till Date |
| Resume: | View Resume |
She has obtained M.A (Criminology) Degree in 1996, Qualified SLET in (Criminology) 1996 and has been awarded Ph.D. (Criminology and Forensic Science) Degree in 2012. She is having more than 21 years of teaching experience. Her research areas of interest are Forensic Science, Police Science, and Juvenile justice, Women’s Issues, Institution and Non-Institutional Treatment. Three Scholars are awarded Ph.D. and one Scholar is in the pipeline. She has published 48 articles in reputed Journals, authored 2 books and one edited Book, Presented 56 papers in National and International Seminars/Conference. Has been awarded with the prestigious award: “Fellow of Indian Society of Criminology Award 2019” by Indian Society of Criminology. Has completed one Project – “Digital Forensic in Policing: A study of Belagavi Commissionerate” - Rs. 0.75 Lakhs. Ongoing Project – “DRUG ADDICTION AMONG YOUTH – A STUDY OF BELAGAVI DISTRICT”. Has published three PATENT PUBLICATIONS.
| Full Name: | Prof. R. N. Mangoli |
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| Designation: | Professor |
| Qualification: | M.A, Ph.D., SET |
| Email-id: | drmangoli.rn@rcub.ac.in, drmangoli.rn@gmail.com |
| Resume: | View Resume |
He has obtained M.A (Criminology) Degree in 1995, SET Exam in (Criminology) 1995, and Ph.D. (Criminology and Forensic Science) Degree in 2006. He has more than 21 years of teaching experience. His research areas of interest are Criminology and Criminal Law, Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, Correctional Administration and Penal Policies, Human Rights and Security Management. So far Six PhD Scholars have got awarded Doctoral Degree under his supervision and two more are in process of submission of their PhD thesis. Three PhD Scholars are on roll. Has published about 75 peer-reviewed research papers in National and International Journal of repute and Books. He has attended and presented 60 plus papers at various National and International Conferences, Seminars and Workshops. He has to his credit 1 Edited Book. Due to his outstanding academic work, teaching and research in his discipline, he has been conferred various prestigious awards like: 1. Conferred the Prestigious “ISC-Dr. B.S.Haikarwal and Professor Suchil Chandra award for Senior Social Scientist” at Kolkata, West Bengal during 43rd All India Criminology Confrence on 17th Dec 2023. 2. Conferred the Prestigious “ISC-Professor. S.S Srivastava Award for Excellent Teaching and Research in Criminology” at Madhurai, Tamil Nadu during 41st ISC Conference on 1st March, 2019. 3. Conferred the Prestigious “ISV-Fellow of Indian Society of Victimology (FISV) Award at Nirama Law University, Gujarat on 23rd Feb 2017” from Indian Society of Victimology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Conferred the Prestigious “ISC-Fellow of Indian Society of Criminology Award (FISC) at Patiala, Punjab on 26th Feb 2014 from Indian Society of Criminology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
| Full Name: | Dr. Maheshwari S. Kachapur |
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| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualification: | M.S.W, Ph.D. |
| Email-id: | kmaheshwari82@gmail.com |
| Resume: | View Resume |
She has obtained M.S.W Degree in 2006, UGC -NET (Social Work) in 2011, M.Phil. Degree (Social Work) in 2010, Ph.D. (Social Work) Degree in 2017 on the topic “Women at Work: A Social Work Study on Police Constables at Gulbarga University Kalburgi. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience. Her research areas of interest are Correctional Social Work, Correctional Psychology, Women Empowerment and Police Administration, She has been awarded ICSSR IMPRESS Research Project entitled “Work Life Balance Issues of Women Police Constables in Karnataka” from ICSSR New Delhi in July 2019 - 4.9 Lakhs. And also she has awarded Interdisciplinary Research project Entitled “ A Study on Stress and Coping Strategies among Women Police Constables of Belagavi District in Karnataka” from SEED Money RCUB in March 2022 – 3.Lakhs, She has 04 PhD Scholars at present, She has Published 34 articles in national and international Journals, published 03 Books, Presented and attended 32 International and National Seminar and Conferences, Awarded “Krida Vishwa Bharathi Award in 2004 awarded by V.G.Women’s College, Gulbarga and “Seva Gaurava Bhushan Award in 2013 by Sai Prasad College of M.S.W Kalburgi. She worked as NSS Officer for three years, Presently she is Vice President of PG GYMKHANA (Cultural) since 2019 and working as Warden of Girls’ Hostel of Rani Channamma University Belagavi and Member of Women Empowerment cell of RCUB.
| Full Name: | Dr. Chandrashekar S. V. |
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| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualification: | Ph.D. |
| Email-id: | chandusv@rcub.ac.in |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Dr.Chandrashekar S. V. is an academician in Criminology and Forensic Science, works on Socio-Legal Issues, Forensics, Human Rights, Behavioural Science, Social Science and Humanities. His background comprises interdisciplinary approach through research, teaching, and publications Police and Policing Research, Passionate about addressing societal challenges, his work integrates Forensic Science in Justice, explores Gender dynamics, promotes Human Rights, and informs policy development such as the Integration of Forensic Science in the Justice, and the promotion of human rights.
| Patent Title | Faculty Name |
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| An artificial intelligence and deep learning with IoT based prevention road accidents by detecting driver drowsiness | Dr. Nandini G Devarmani |
| Crime rate analysis and prediction using data mining and machine learning. | Dr. Nandini G Devarmani |
| Analysis and detection of fake and counterfeit currency with machine learning and deep learning model. | Dr. Nandini G Devarmani |
| Research Title | Faculty Name |
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| Critical Evaluation of Public Perception on Decriminalization of Adultery Crime in India: A Case Study of Karnataka. | Prof. R. N. Mangoli |
| Work Life Balance Issues of Women Police Constables in Karnataka | Dr. Maheshwari S. Kachapur |
| Research Title | Faculty Name |
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| “Public Opinion of Police Performance: A Case Study of Dharwad District” | Prof.R.N.Mangoli |
| “Covert Behaviour PersonalityAssessment among the College Going Students Correlating withFingerprintPatterns and Blood Group: An Innovative Crimino-Forensic Approach” | Prof.R.N.Mangoli |
| Digital Forensic in Policing: A study of Belagavi Commissionerate | Dr. Nandini G Devarmani |
| Drug Addiction Among Youth-A Study of Belagavi District” | Dr. Nandini G Devarmani |
| A Study on Stress and Coping Strategies Among Women Police Constables in Belagavi District in Karnataka | Dr. Maheshwari S Kachapur |
| Digital Initiatives and Technology in Policing: A Study in northern Police Range | Dr. Chandrashekar S V |
| AI Tools in Academics: Exploring Student’s Approach and perceptions towards Learning” | Dr. Chandrashekar S V |
Department is continuously conducting series of lectures by inviting eminent academicians and professionals in the field. Department has been continuously counseling the students to encourage and motivate them to enhance their confidence level learning process and also encourage them to appear for different competitive exams. As part of best practices, Dept. is conducting induction program every year for three days for the newly admitted students. Students are shown criminology and criminal justice related documentaries and movies during weekends. Students are being engaged in Co-curricular and Extension activities.
Organized Awareness program on Health and Menstrual hygiene for high school girls on 8th March, 2021 at Government High School Mukthi matt Bhutharamanahati, Belagavi. Dr.NandiniG.Devermani and Dr.MaheshwariS.Kachapur have created awareness among girls students and our department chairman Prof. R.N.Mangoli inaugurated the program, Sri S.V.Chandrashekar, Assistant Professor was present in the programme.
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Department of Criminology and Forensic Science presently is running in a suitable building since 2013. The Forensic Science Laboratories are located in the main Department, where the students are getting benefit of conducting Police Science, Forensic Science, questioned documents, Simulated Crime Scene investigation and Forensic Photography practical etc. The students are also given experiential and hands-on Training by visiting fields works at Reginal Forensic Science, Laboratory, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department in KLE and BIMS for live post-mortem, Police Station, Central Prison, District Armed Reserved Police, PTI Khanapur, CWC, JJB, JMFC Court and Legal Aid Services etc. The Class-rooms are equipped with latest LCD projects for ICT teaching-learning process. A handy departmental library with fairly good collection of books, dissertations and proceedings of the conferences / seminars has been maintained. Students have always been given good opportunities to get exposed to learned lectures, discussions and debates by participating in seminars, conferences, workshops and training programs.
Creating awareness among the students regarding Career and Suitable job opportunities in various Departments of Criminal Justice System like, Police, Prison, CWC, JJB and other approved Institutions, Forensic Science Lab, Private Security & Investigation Departments and Teaching opportunities in Degree Colleges and Universities. We also show to the students the live Post Mortem and Medico-legal Autopsy videos and other videos on Criminology in the Department.
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Coordinator Name: Dr. Chandrashekar S V
The Alumni Association Meet - 2020 was held in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice on 30th May 2020, through the Zoom Meeting Application. The significance of the Meeting was to know about the student’s alumni and their development as a graduate from the Department. The prime objective had deliberation on the application of knowledge, placements, and suggestions for improvement. Students were much satisfied about the knowledge imparted and suggested that the subject helps enormously in every field. The Department has recorded the suggestions made by the students and all the teachers have welcomed them.
| Year | M.Sc. |
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| 2023-24 | 27 |
| 2022-23 | 21 |
| 2021-22 | 21 |
| 2020-21 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | 15 |
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| Department Postal Address: | Chairperson, Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Rani Channamma University Belagavi. |
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| Phone: | +91 6364470468 |
| Email-id: | criminologydepartment2010@gmail.com, criminologydept@rcub.ac.in |