Established in 1999, the Asian School of Cyber Laws (ASCL) is a pioneering institution in the domain of cyber law, cybersecurity, and digital forensics. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, ASCL has played a significant role in shaping cyber law education and policy development in India. It collaborates with government agencies, law enforcement, and corporates to offer skill-based education in emerging fields like cybercrime investigation, cyber law, and ethical hacking.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
Asian School of Cyber Laws |
Popularly Known As |
ASCL Pune |
Location |
Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra |
Established Year |
1999 |
Type |
Private, Specialized Legal-Tech Institution |
Affiliated To |
Ties with NLU, GNLU, Maharashtra National Law University (varies by course) |
Approved By |
Recognized by multiple legal and IT institutions |
Accreditation |
Independent Certification Body; not UGC-approved university |
Campus Mode |
Hybrid: Online + Pune-based Offline Classes |
Collaborations |
With Maharashtra Cyber, CID, CBI, and global tech/legal agencies |
Event |
Date |
Admission Applications Open |
January 2025 |
Last Date to Apply (UG/PG/Diploma) |
June 2025 |
Entrance Test/Interview (if any) |
May – July 2025 (Program-dependent) |
Batch Commencement |
August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Mode of Admission:
Steps to Apply:
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
Women in Cyber Law Grants |
For women candidates pursuing cyber law or cybersecurity |
Merit Scholarships |
Based on past academic/legal/coding performance |
Financial Aid |
Case-by-case for economically weaker applicants |
Early Bird Discounts |
Available on select short-term and diploma courses |
Parameter |
Details |
Placement Assistance |
Yes, for select diploma and PG programs |
Career Roles |
Cyber Legal Consultant, Forensic Analyst, Privacy Officer, LawTech Advisor |
Notable Recruiters |
Law firms, IT firms, Police Cyber Cells, Legal-Tech startups |
Freelance Opportunities |
Available in cyber investigations, advisory, and training |
Entrepreneurship Support |
Legal tech incubator network and content licensing options |
Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022
Recognition Body |
Achievements |
Ministry of Home Affairs |
Partner in cybercrime training and awareness |
CID & Maharashtra Cyber |
Skill development and technical support |
Corporate Tie-ups |
IBM, PwC, Accenture, Data Security Council of India |
Academic Contributions |
Helped draft India’s early cyber law frameworks and syllabi |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
DCyL | ₹8.8k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
CCL | ₹5k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
Applications Open for All Courses 2024