Established to meet India’s growing need for professional education in policing, security, and criminal justice, SPUP blends academic excellence with real-world relevance. Founded in 2012, it stands out as a dedicated institution for aspiring law enforcement, forensic, cybersecurity, and justice system professionals. The university is focused on practical learning and provides full training to all young people to become professionals. It provides several courses such as Security Management, Police Admin, and Cyber Security.
Key Features-SPUP
Find all unique features tabulated below-
| Feature | Details |
| Name | Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice (SPUP) |
| Established | 2012 |
| Type | Public / State University |
| Accreditation / Affiliation | Recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f)/12(B) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr Alok Tripathi, IPS (Retd.) |
| Chancellor | Governor of Rajasthan (as per state-university norms) |
| Campus / Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan; campus spread over ~84.66 acres at Nagaur Road (Lordi Pandit Ji region) |
| Focus Areas / Academic Specialisation | Police Science, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Cyber Security, Public Safety & National Security, Criminology, Social Sciences, Security Management, etc. |
| Programs Offered | Undergraduate (BA, BSc, Security Management, Police Administration, etc.), Postgraduate (MA/MSc, LL.M, MSW, M.Tech Cyber Security), Diploma & Certificate Courses (Police Administration, Criminology, Cyber Security, etc.), PhD programmes. |
| Special Centres & Research Focus | Centres such as Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (focus on conflict resolution, security studies), Social Defence & Gender Studies, Road Safety, Economic Crimes & Counter-Corruption, etc. |
| Student Support & Services | Vocational & Personal Counselling Cell (VPCC) for career guidance, soft-skill training, psychological & group counselling, personality development, etc. |
Admission Process
The admission process can be followed step by step below-
- The first step is to apply online through the official website at https://www.policeuniversity.ac.in/ and then appear in entrance exams such as CAT, CUET, and others.
- The submission of academic transcripts and required documents will be done.
- The shortlisted candidates must undergo an interview and counselling.
- The selection will be based on scores and merit secured by the student in the exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria are mentioned below-
- The criteria for undergraduate studies are the completion of 12th grade with aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The university offers scholarships based on-
- Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
- Merit Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
- Need-Based Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
- Need-Based Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Important Links – Quick Access Guide
| Purpose | Link |
| Official University Website | Click here |
| Admissions Information | Click here |
| Courses & Departments | Click here |
| University Act / Legal Status | Click here |
| Scholarship Details | Click here |
| Fee Structure | Click here |
| Notices & Circulars | Click here |
| Contact & Location | Click here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) offered. by university
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.A. | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) [History / Political Science / Sociology / Police Administration)|(any 3 subjects) | General Test | 12th in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation of SC/ST/PH) |
| 2 | B.A. | B.A. in Security Management | General Test | 12th in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation of SC/ST/PH) |
FAQs – SPUP
2012.
Yes, it is a UGC-recognised state university.
Dr Alok Tripathi, IPS (Retd.).
Police, security, forensic and criminal justice education.
Yes, both merit-based and need-based.
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
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