Forensic science, simply put, is the application of scientific knowledge to legal matters. It is an umbrella term that encompasses various disciplines such as chemistry, biology, physics, psychology, social science, etc. The need for forensic services, today, is at a peak, with humongous amount of pending cases in the country.
While forensic as a subject may seem fairly new to the majority, various
educational institutions in India have, acknowledging its importance, started offering different courses in forensic science. Thus, students interested in this particular field can now opt for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, doctorate or even certificate and diploma courses at various universities.
Here is a list of Best B.Sc Forensic Science Colleges in India. Admission to academic session 2020-21 is on in most of the colleges is going on.
1. Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar, M.P
Dr. Harisingh Gour University is the 18th University of India and is also the
oldest and the biggest University of Madhya Pradesh. The department of
Criminology and Forensic Science (CFS) at the university was established in
1959, making it the first university to introduce Forensic science as a subject in India. Various modern instruments as well as all the basic laboratory equipment needed are made available by the department.
Type: Public
B.Sc. in Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with science subjects |
| Admission Criteria | Merit based entrance test |
2. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
Bundelkhand University is a public state university based in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, which was established in 1975. The university offers forensic science courses under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology. It is currently the only Institute of Forensic Science in any State University of Uttar Pradesh.
Type: Public
B.Sc. (Hons) Forensic Science
| Duration | Annual system; Minimum Three Years (Maximum 6 Years for completion of course). |
| Eligibility | Intermediate Bio/Maths from any recognised board with minimum of 50% marks |
| Admission Criteria | On the basis of merit list |
| Duration | Semester system; Minimum 4 Semesters (maximum 4 years of completion of course) |
| Intake | 60 |
| Fees | As prescribed by the University from time to time |
3. Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai
The Institute of Forensic Science was established in 2009 by the Department of Higher and Technical Education of the State Government of Maharashtra, with the aim of creating a world-class curriculum in the field of Forensic Science to educate and train young minds.The institute offers B.Sc in Forensic Science, M.Sc in Forensic Science with specialisations in Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis, Toxicology, Ballistics, and Digital and Cyber Forensics. The Institute of Forensic Science is affiliated to Mumbai University.
Type: Public
B.Sc. Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 12th standard examination (10+2 Pattern) of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with English and other Modern Indian Languages together |
| Admission Criteria | On the basis of merit list |
| Intake | 50 |
| Fees | Rs. 4170, excluding immigration fees |
4. Galgotias University, Greater Noida, U.P
Established in 2011, the Forensic Sciences department at Galgotias University has been designed to give students a strong grounding in various science disciplines that forms the basis of the techniques used in criminal investigations. The university offers a range of forensic courses from the undergraduate level to doctoral level.
Type: Private
B.Sc. (Hons) Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with science subjects and a minimum of 50% marks |
| Admission Criteria | Merit based on 10+2 marks |
| Fees | Rs. 60,000/- per year |
4. Amity University, Noida , U.P
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences was brought into existence by an act under the Amity University (Uttar Pradesh) Act, 2005 to conduct important
professional courses with an endeavour to ensure employment to passing-out students. The institute offers various short term training programmes in
addition to M. Sc (Forensic Science), B. Sc (Hons) Forensic Science and Ph. D.
(Forensic Science).
Type: Private
B.Sc. (Hons) Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (min 50%) with min. 50% in PCB/PCM |
| Campus | Noida |
| Admission Criteria | Based on performance in interview video (for the time being) |
| Fees | 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester Fee (Rs. in Lacs) – 0.685 1st Year Sponsored Semester Fee (Rs. in Lacs) – 1.03 |
5. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
The course is offered by the LPU School of Bioengineering and Biosciences,
which is equipped with state-of-the-art Bioprocess Engineering and Bioscience labs and believes in imparting knowledge to students in order to apply the findings of Biosciences in the fields of medicine, forensics, nutrition, etc. The programme deals with theoretical and practical background in all the areas of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiency in laboratory skills.
Type: Private
B.Sc. (Hons) Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent. |
| Admission Criteria | Merit in qualifying examination |
| Fees | Rs. 68,000/- per semester Examination fee – Rs. 2500/- per semester |
6. Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P
B. Sc. Forensic Science is offered in the broad areas of Biology Chemistry Law and Methods of Forensic Investigation imparting students with skills necessary to carry out independent projects. The programme offers both theoretical and practical knowledge in every area of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiencies in laboratory skills like forensic molecular biology forensic chemistry and toxicology. This course is introduced recently only in the University.
Type: Private
B.Sc. Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | Sr. Secondary (10+2) with Biology or Life Sciences as one of the subjects with minimum 50% mark |
| Admission Criteria | On the basis of merit list |
| Intake | 20 |
| Fees | 1st Year Rs 1,26,000/- 2nd Year Rs 1,29,780/- 3rd Year Rs 1,33,670/- |
7. GD Goenka University, Sohna, Haryana
This programme aims to develop the skills necessary to take part in a forensic investigation by providing experience of examining forensic evidence and case studies. It provides students with detailed contextual knowledge of courses related to forensic science in the broad areas of biology, chemistry, law and methods of forensic investigation so that they can acquire skills necessary to carry out independent projects.
Type: Private
B.Sc. Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+ 2 from CBSE or equivalent examination with Science Subjects. In addition candidates will also have to appear in GATA (Goenkan Aptitude Test for Admission) and appear for a personal interview. |
| Admission Criteria | On the basis of merit list |
| Fees | Annual Fee – Rs 99,000 Admission Fee – Rs 15,000 Security Deposit – Rs 15,000 |
8. Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, U.P
The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) was established in July 2006.
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCB (Marks: Minimum 50% in aggregate |
| Admission Criteria | On the basis of merit list |
| Intake | 40 |
| Fees | Tuition fee – Rs 17,000 per semester Security fee – Rs 5000 |
9. Teerthanker Mahaveer University , Moradabad, U.P
TMU was established in 2008 and has been approved by University Grants Commission (UGC). Bachelors course in Forensic Science started in 2011 and has been running successfully.
Type: Private
B.Sc. (Forensic Science)
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 in Science stream with PCB & English |
| Admission Criteria | Merit based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
| Fee | Rs. 31,500/- tuition fee Rs. 4000 per sem examination fee |
10. Mody University ,Laxmangarh, Rajasthan
The Mody University is a Private university aimed at helping the girl population avail quality education with world-class techniques in an IT-savvy environment. The Department of Forensic Science, Mody University at present offers a B.Sc. (H) and M.Sc. in Forensic Science, and also M.Sc. in Digital Forensics and Information Security.
Type : Private
B.Sc. (H) Forensic Science
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 from any recognized Board, in Science stream with adequate proficiency in English |
| Admission Criteria | Merit based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
| Intake | 30 seats |
| Fee | 2- 3 lacs |
11. Garden City University, Bangalore
The Bachelors programme of Forensic Sciences along with Chemistry and Genetics is a unique triple major subjects oriented course of study on the fundamentals of forensic subjects in addition with the concepts of Chemistry and Genetics.
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | Pass in 10+2 / Equivalent with minimum of five subjects along with Chemistry & Biology |
| Fee | Rs. 1,60,000 |
If you have any query regarding the admission criteria, eligibility requirements or confused about which college to opt for, we will help you out. Post in your concern in the comment box below, we will get back to you ASAP. 🙂
Do these colleges/universities have digital forensics as a core or an elective subject even if a student has dropped maths in his/her class 10+2
A candidate with Mathematics in their +2 level is generally preferred. However, if you hold certifications in computer science or have a strong command of programming languages, I am confident you can establish a career in this field. Regarding your questions, some of the universities listed here offer specializations in digital forensics. Nevertheless, it’s advisable to confirm with the university directly before enrolling, considering your specific situation.