National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) is a central university established in 2008 and situated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was earlier known as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU). The University has been approved by UGC and accredited with grade A by NAAC. Three different institutions under the university offer various courses in the discipline of forensics and sciences. The institution provides PG degree and certification courses in the relevant field. Selection of students across different classes will be based on merit and entrance, followed by an interview based on the chosen course.
NFSU Highlights
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Established | Institute Type |
2008 | Central University |
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Approved by |
UGC |
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Courses offered |
7 Master courses |
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Admission Mode |
Online and offline |
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Admission Criteria |
Merit-based and Entrance-based with interview |
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Facilities available |
Hostel, auditorium, gym, and cafeteria |
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Scholarship |
Yes |
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official website |
NFSU Courses
Various levels of courses offered by the university are given in the below table.
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Courses |
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Duration |
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SCHOOL OF FORENSIC SCIENCE |
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M.Sc. |
Specialisation: Forensic Science, Forensic Biotechnology, Multimedia Forensics |
2 years |
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M.A |
Specialisation: Mass Communication and Forensic Journalism Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. |
2 years |
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B.Sc. - M.Sc. |
Specialisation: Forensic Science Eligibility: Passed or appeared in 10+2 (or its equivalent) in Science, Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics with at least 60% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 55% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. |
5 years |
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PG Diploma |
Specialisation: Fingerprint Science, Forensic Document Examination, Diploma Crime Scene Management, Forensic Ballistics Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate from any recognised Institute/University for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS and 45% for SC/ST/PWD Candidates. |
1 year |
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SCHOOL OF CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS |
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M.Tech. |
Specialisation: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Specialization in Cyber Security), Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Engineering/Technology OR Computer Science and Engineering OR Information Technology Engineering OR Information and Communication technology electronic and Communications Engineering OR MCA OR M. Sc. CSE /IT OR equivalent qualification from recognized University with minimum 55% (50 % in case of SC / ST / PWD Candidates) at the qualifying examination |
2 years |
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M.Sc |
Specialisation: Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Information Security Eligibility: B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Engineering (CE) / Technology OR Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)OR Information Technology (IT) OR Information and Communication Technology (ICT) OR Electronics and Communication (EC) OR B.Sc. (Information Technology (IT)/Computer Science (CS)/Electronics) OR Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) OR equivalent qualification from recognized University with minimum 55% (50 % in case of SC / ST /PWD Candidates) at the qualifying examination |
2 years |
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B. Tech. - M.Tech. |
Specialisation: Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Eligibility: Passed or appeared in 10+2(or its equivalent) in Physics and Mathematics ascompulsory subjects along with one subject out of Chemistry / Biology / Information Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational Subjects / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship or any other equivalent subjects with a minimum of 60% marks (55 % for SC/ST/PwD category) in the above subjects taken alltogether (aggregate). 60% aggregate will be calculated on the basis of marks of Physics, Mathematics and maximum marks secured in Chemistry or Biology or Information Practices or Biotechnology or Technical Vocational Subjects or Business Studies or Entrepreneurship or any other equivalent subjects |
5 years |
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PG Diploma |
Specialization: Semiconductor Security and Forensic Investigation Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree B.Tech (Any Engineering Discipline), B.Sc. / M.Sc (Physics/Electronics/ IT/computer science) with minimum 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)in the qualifying examinations. |
1 year |
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SCHOOL OF POLICE SCIENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES |
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M.Sc. |
Specialisation: Homeland Security Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any Science stream, Medicine, Engineering or Pharmacy from a recognized university with minimum 55% or equivalent marks (50%or equivalent marks forSC/ST and PwD category). |
2 years |
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M.A. |
Specialisation: Police & Security Studies Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university with minimum 55% or equivalent marks (50%or equivalent marks forSC/ST and PwD category) |
2 years |
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PG Diploma |
Specialisation: Security Studies Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university with minimum 50% or equivalent marks (45%or equivalent marks forSC/ST and PwD category). |
2 Years |
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY |
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M.Sc. |
Specialization: Nanotechnology (Specialization in Forensic Nanotechnology), Food Technology (Specialization in Forensic Food Analysis) Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Science / Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy/Dentistry/Ayush with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category |
2 Years |
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M.Tech |
Specialization: Civil Engineering (Specialization in Forensic Structural Engineering) Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category from any reputed university |
2 Years |
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SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL FORENSICS |
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M.Phil. |
Specialization: Clinical Psychology Eligibility: Minimum educational requirement for admission to this course will be 2 yearsM.A./M.Sc. degree in Psychology from a university recognized by theUGC with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST category, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is essential, as perGOI. |
2 Years |
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M.Sc. |
Specialization: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Arts/Science in Psychology or Science subjects from recognized university with a minimum of 55% or equivalent marks in aggregate (50 % or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PwD category) |
2 Years |
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M.A |
Specialization: Criminology (with specialization in Forensic Psychology) Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from any discipline or equivalent from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks in aggregate. (50% or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PwD category) |
2 Years |
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B.A.+M.A. |
Specialization: Criminology Eligibility: Passed or appeared in 10+2 (or its equivalent) in any subject with at least 60% forGeneral/OBC/EWS categorycandidates and 55% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. |
5 Years |
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B.Sc.+M.Sc. |
Specialization: Criminology & Forensic Science Eligibility: Passed or appeared in 10+2 (or its equivalent) in Science, Physics/Chemistry/Biology/ Mathematics with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50%or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates |
5 Years |
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PG Diploma |
Specialization: Cyber Psychology, Investigative Psychology Eligibility: Graduate from any discipline or equivalent from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks in aggregate. (50% or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PwD category) |
1 year |
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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES |
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MBA |
Specialization: Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation, Hospital and Healthcare Management, Business Analytics and Intelligence Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalentfor SC/ST and PwD category candidates. Candidates appearingin the final year of the Bachelor’s degree can also apply subject to meeting minimum eligibility criteria withinthe prescribed time limit as the decided by the University |
2 Years |
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Specialisation: Cyber Security Management Eligibility: BCA/B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. in (Computer Engineering/Computer Science/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Information and Communication Technology/ Cyber Security/Electronics and Communication) OR Any graduate specialising in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Application/ Cyber Security etc. From recognised universities with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor’s degree can also apply subject to meeting minimum eligibility criteria within the prescribed time limit as decided by the University. |
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BBA+MBA |
Specialisation: Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation / Financial Management/ Business Analytics and Intelligence Eligibility: Passed or appeared in 10+2 (or its equivalent) examination in any stream with at least 60% for General/OBC/ EWS Category candidates and 55% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. Candidates appearing in the 12th Standard can apply subject meeting minimum eligibility criteria in the prescribed time limit as decided by the University |
5 years |
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY |
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M.Pharm. |
Specialisation: Forensic Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical QualityAssurance Eligibility: Bachelor's of Pharmacy from a recognised university with a minimum 55% or equivalent marks or equivalent grade (50 % or equivalent marks for SC/ST and category) |
2 Years |
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M.Sc. |
Specialisation: Chemistry (with specialisation in Forensic Analytical Chemistry), Pharmaceutical Chemistry Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with chemistry as one of the subjects with 55% or equivalent marks. (50% or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PwD category) |
2 Years |
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Specialisation: Environmental Science (with specialisation in Environmental Forensics) Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or any discipline of Science (except mathematics and statistics) / B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering and allied branches with 55% or equivalent marks (50 % or equivalent marks for SC/ST and category) |
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PG Diploma |
Specialisation: Industrial Safety, Hygiene & Environmental Management Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master's degree in any discipline of Science /Engineering/Technology with a minimum50% or equivalent marks (45 % or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PwD category) |
1 year |
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SCHOOL OF LAW, FORENSIC JUSTICE AND POLICY STUDIES |
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B.Sc+LL.B (Hons.) |
Eligibility: The candidate has to qualify CLAT exam, and admission is based on a merit list of CLAT Scores of the admission year and Passed the Intermediate/Higher Secondary Board Exam (10+2) in Science Stream or Commerce/Arts Stream with Mathematics Statistics subject with 50% marks or equivalent (45% or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PWD category) |
5 years |
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LL.M. |
Specialisation: Cyber Law and CyberCrime Investigation, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration Eligibility: The candidate has to qualify PG CLAT exam of the admission year, and admission is based on the merit list of PG CLAT Score of the admission year; and Passed a three-year programme after graduation or five five-year integrated law program with 50% marks in aggregate or a equivalent. |
1 year |
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LL.B. (Hons.) |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. (40% or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PWD category Admission shall be undertaken based on the rank obtained by the candidates in the all India Entrance Examination conducted by the School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies, NationalForensic Sciences University |
3 years |
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PG Diploma |
Specialisation: Cyber Law Eligibility: Graduate degree from any discipline with a minimum of 50% for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS category candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Admission shall be undertaken is based on a merit list drawn out Bachelor’s Percentage obtained by candidates in their respective graduation courses. |
1 year |
NFSU Admission
The university offers various PG degree and certificate courses online, which are provided by the Institute of Forensic Sciences. The regular courses are offered by two other institutes, like the Institute of Behavioural Sciences and the Institute of Research and Development.
- For the M.Sc. program, students get admission based on marks they have secured in the competitive entrance exam conducted by the University, which is similar to other courses.
- For M.Tech. GATE qualifying is needed. Likewise, for all courses, there will be different selection modes like merit-based and entrance-base,d followed by an interview as applicable.
- The Applications for various courses could be submitted both online as well as in offline mode.
Application Procedure:
- Visit the college/site to access the application form.
- Fill out the form with all the particulars.
- Attach/upload documents needed.
- Submit it after paying the applicable fees.
- Appear for entrance if needed.
- Clear the interview if required to get admitted.
NFSU Placements
The University has a Training and Placement Cell that aids students in building up their skills and extra knowledge required for getting jobs in various reputed and well-established companies that visit the University annually for recruitment purposes.
The University has associations with companies or organisations such as Orchid Research Laboratories Ltd, Synchron Research Services Pt. Ltd., and reputed Indian Companies such as Finisar Chemicals and Claris Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Students also get placement opportunities by Forensic Labs such as Goa, CMC India Pt—Ltd, ICICI Lombard, etc. towards the placement activities conducted every year.
NFSU Facilities
The institution provides all kinds of infrastructure and facilities that can benefit students. The facilities are:
- Hostel- Hostel facilities can be availed by both boys and girls. Hostel rooms are quite comfortable and can accommodate 3-4 students in a single room.
- Auditorium- The University has a great auditorium where several functions, such as seminars, orientations, convocations, etc., are held.
- Cafeteria- The University has a cafeteria that offers a wide variety of food at affordable ranges.
- Medical- Medical assistance is offered to every person on the campus. All students, faculties and non-faculty can easily access the medical facilities 24*7.
- Library- The university has an enormous library stuffed with all kinds of literature, courses, and books of other genres for students.
- Sports Complex- For students interested in the sports field, a sports complex is established within the campus premises with space for Badminton and Volleyball games, etc.
NFSU Scholarships
Since the institution is a government-aided university, students can benefit from various scholarships the University offers yearly.
There are scholarships for students from weaker sections of society with a lower annual family income. Scholarships are also offered to students who are academically excellent and secured the highest score in the entrance exam held by the university and candidates who maintain the top percentage in the semester exams as well. Students can apply for scholarships during the admission process itself.
