Fellow Program by Examination (FIIJPS)
FIIJPS is a professional title earned by examination. It is not a university degree or a doctoral programme, and it is not a research fellowship, scholarship or stipend.
About the Fellow Program
The International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences (IIJPS), Bengaluru, confers the title Fellow of IIJPS (FIIJPS) on candidates who pass its two-part Fellowship Examination. The title is earned by demonstrated knowledge and independent research, not by attendance alone. Candidates may prepare on their own or take the optional IIJPS Preparatory Course.
The Fellow Program is designed for police and armed forces officers, legal practitioners, security professionals, researchers and graduates who wish to establish their standing in criminology.
How it works
- Part 1: Written Examination. A proctored online examination on Modules 1 to 3.
- Part 2: Thesis and Viva Voce. A research thesis of 5,000 to 7,000 words, assessed by two examiners, at least one external to IIJPS, followed by an online viva voce.
- Award. Successful candidates receive a Certificate of Fellowship and may use the letters FIIJPS.
Fellow Program in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Victimology
The first IIJPS Fellow Program, launching in January 2027, is in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Victimology. Its syllabus follows the UGC NET syllabus in Criminology.
Criminology
Schools of criminological thought, theories of crime causation and contemporary issues, including cyber criminology.
Criminal Justice
Policing, prosecution, courts and corrections, comparative criminal justice systems and justice administration.
Victimology
Theories of victimization, victims’ rights and victim justice, and victim support policy.
Thesis
An independent research thesis, defended in a viva voce.
Fellow Programs in Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Law and Social Sciences, and Forensic Sciences will follow.
Who can apply
- Holders of a master’s degree, or a four-year professional bachelor’s degree (such as B.Tech., LL.B. or MBBS)
- Holders of a three-year bachelor’s degree with at least three years of service in law enforcement, the armed forces, corporate security or legal practice
- Other three-year graduates, after completing a four-week Foundation Bridge Module
Benefits for Fellows
- The title FIIJPS, verifiable on the public register of Fellows. Fellows may use the letters FIIJPS after their names, for example: Mr. Arun Kumar, M.Sc., FIIJPS
- An examined research thesis, with strong theses invited for editorial consideration by the International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences
- A Fellow profile on the IIJPS website
- Discounts on IIJPS and SASCV conferences, workshops and courses
- Membership of the IIJPS Fellows’ network
Fees
| Fee | India (INR) | International (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Examination only (Parts 1 and 2) | Rs. 35,000 | US$ 500 |
| With optional Preparatory Course | Rs. 60,000 | US$ 900 |
| Foundation Bridge Module (if required) | Rs. 10,000 | US$ 150 |
Fees are inclusive of taxes.
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FIIJPS is a professional title awarded by IIJPS on examination. It is not a university degree, a doctoral programme, a research fellowship or a stipend. IIJPS makes no guarantee of employment, promotion or admission to any degree programme.