NFSU ( Formely LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi and Gujarat Forensic Science University) is one of the premier institutes for Forensic Science in India.
It was established with the aim of imparting forensic science and criminology knowledge to Law Enforcement Officers as well as introducing these disciplines into the curriculum for students.
Being an institute dedicated to the forensic discipline, the institute is well equipped with laboratories having state of the art instruments and tools in each department which are headed by highly experienced faculty and staff. Moreover, being AN INSTITUTION OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE, it has its perks and the students often gain diverse opportunities and experiences.
NFSU currently offers Bachelors, Masters degree and Ph.D in Forensic Sciences, Criminology, Odontology, Digital Forensics, Homeland Security, Police Science as well as other diploma courses. It is therefore an aspiration of many forensic science undergraduates as well those from other disciplines looking to enter the field of forensic science, to be admitted in their Master’s program.
Admission to M.Sc. in Forensic Science is done through the a Common National level Entrance Exam and is conducted every year, with lakhs of students appearing for it.
Eligibility for NFSU (M.Sc. Forensic Science)
• B.Sc (Hons) in Physics or Applied Physics or Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry or Toxicology or Industrial Chemistry or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics or Statistics or Biology (Zoology or Botany or Genetics or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Physical Anthropology) with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised University.
Or
• B.Sc of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised University. Also, the candidate must have studied from at least 1st year (2 semesters) of the 3 years degree course any 2 subjects out of (1) Physics, (2) Mathematics or Statistics (3) Chemistry (4) Biology (Zoology or Botany or Genetics or Biochemistry or Biotechnology or Physical Anthropology)
Or
• B.Sc Forensic Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate from any recognised university.
Or
• B.Tech(Mechanical or Civil or Electronics or Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering or Computer Science) with at least 50% marks in aggregate from any recognised University.
Duration of the exam
2 hours
Marking Scheme
100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 100 marks. For each incorrect answer, there would be 0.25 negative marking.
Exam Paper Pattern
The paper consists of a total of 100 questions
(i) Physics
(ii) Chemistry
(iii) Biology (Zoology,Genetics, Biotech, Physical Anthropology)
(iv) Forensic Science
Tips To Crack NFSU M.Sc Entrance Exam
I am sharing a few tips that helped me Crack NFSU M.Sc Entrance Exam long back and in securing 2nd rank in the exam. Since the entrance exam question papers are not available on any website, I feel these five tips can be followed to crack your entrance exam 2020.
- Keep your notes prepared: One of the most important ways to prepare for the entrance test is to be ready with the notes. Make notes of all the topics you have learnt in your undergraduate program in such a way that you can easily revise the topics before the test. As the entrance test is composed of various subjects, this will help in making more preparation time for an extra subject that was not included in your undergraduate program. For example, if you are a B.Sc. Forensic Science student, you can prepare short and easy revision notes of all the forensic topics through out the semesters, so that towards the entrance exam, you will have more time to focus on the basic science subjects.
- Make a preparation plan: Because the test involves a wide number of disciplines, leaving the preparation for the last minute will be a horrible idea. It is just not possible to cram up five subjects in the span of a week. Therefore, make proper study plans to make sure all of the components for the test are covered. Starting the preparation around the start of your final year would be a good idea.
- Try to score as much as you can from Section I as it is usually easier. Various online samples as well as booklets are available for logical reasoning and analytical ability so try to practice them in your free time in order to make yourself familiar with the different types of questions. You may even be able to answer some of the questions with just some common sense. For the English component, focus on the vocabulary and the grammar, as most of
them are word substitution and choose the correct sentence type of questions. - For those of you that do not have basic sciences as subjects in your undergraduate program, make some time to go through NCERT books to revise the basic concepts. In case you started your preparation a little too late and do not have much time, then pick out a good general science book to help with the revision.
- In case of Mathematics, just simply learning the formulae may be helpful as well. Although majority of the questions may seem tough, there will always be a few formula based questions and at the end of the day, getting one or two more questions right may make a huge difference.
Although the level of difficulty may differ every year, there will always be some easy level questions that you will be able to answer. However, before trying to guess every question, remember that there will be negative marking for every wrong answer. Nevertheless, do not stress yourself out, instead, try to be calm and prepare well; there is nothing that you cannot achieve with some good preparation. All the very best!
If you have any query, feel free to put your question in the comment box below , we will get back to you immediately.
Is clearing NICFS exam will helpful in future for getting job does any special reservation provided who has qualified by clearing NICFS exam
Hi Deepti,
NICFS is one of the best institute for forensic science as far as faculties and facilities are concerned. There is no reservation as such, but since you would have been taught by best of the teachers and would have been exposed to so many state of art equipment, that it gets easy to clear interviews.
Also, during your dissertation , you will have to go for ‘out house’ training. So , you will get a good exposure of functioning of FSLs, CSIR Labs,etc.
Being an alumnus myself, I suggest you to go for your M.Sc at NICFS.
any past year question papers from which we can practice?
Hello sir, can anybody tell about the latest reservation in nfsu Pg course. Please tell about syllabus of Nfsu and IPu-cet.
I wanted to know whether from 2021 the entrance exam for nicfs will change or not? And if yes then what will be its criteria, syllabus ?
Yes, NFSU will conduct the entrance exam. And most probably the syllabus would remain the same. The official notification for the same is yet to be released. We will keep you updated.
All the best.
Sir how many seats are there in NICFS for outside delhi unreserved students?
15% of total seats reserved for outside Delhi Candidates. It is not clear as to what’s the percentsge for unreserved outside Delhi students.
Hii
I want to know is there any book for the entrance for msc in forensic science where we can prepare for the exam because there is no idea what type of Questions can be asked ?
Hi Srishti,
Have replied to your query via email.
Let me know if you have further query.
can you please mail me the book names to where i can prepare for the entrance exam for NICFS. Also is there any reservations for ST category.
Me too is having the same doubt , which book is better for cracking the forensic science exam.
tell me msc cyber security entance exam syllabus and best book to prepare
in the nfsu released entrance exam list , they are not mentioned the physics and other science subjects.
so pls give a clear clearity about entrance exam and the books to prepare
Hello can you share proper syllabus for msc forensic science (2023)
Sir can I get admission in NICFS if my rank is 12 and I’m an outside delhi open category student?
Well , that purely depends on how many students turn up for counseling. 12 is a good rank. Probability is very high for you to make it.
Madem can iknow the entrance exam details for forensic science pls detailed about it
Hello Satish. Syllabus for entrance exam varies from university to university. You can email me at forensicsdigest@gmail.com. I can send you the syllabus and can guide you regarding the same in a better way.
Good luck 🙂
hey, Akanksha 1stly congrats for securing such an amazing rank, hard work paid you off nicely
can you please let me know how u got such a brilliant rank, well yeah i know by studying very hard, but if you can give me the better insights of your preparation plan or maybe some tips, how to cover syllabus, what to cover and maybe anything, it will be a great great help to me
Thankyou, hoping to listen from u back!
here is my mail id: pk1185974@gmail.com
Hello sir,
Sir can I know that if we take a year gap for forensics
Then is it problematic? If not then please let me know that he can I crack msc forensic science
Thanking you
Hi Tanisha. It doesn’t really matter if you have a gap year. Make sure you utilise that time and make the most out of it . Please text me on Instagram or mail me on forensicsdigest@gmail.com. We can discuss strategies to begin with.
Good Luck 🙂
Hello ,
Are there any specific books from which a candidate can prepare for Msc. entrance exams (NICFS and NFSU) , specially for logical reasoning and Mathematics portion?
Hi Megha
I will write a post on it so that it helps you and a lot of other students who have sent the same query.
Keep checking the website.
Please let me know about guide books for M SC entrance examination.
Hi Ratan,
You can go through 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology,Maths,basics of forensic science. There is no prescribed book for entrance exams
Where should the children apply for entrance to join in NICFS..???… When should they apply for entrance for 2021 batch ?date for application?
Official notification is yet to come. We will keep you posted regarding the same.
i am a BHMS graduate, am i eligible for MSc forensic entrance exam?
Yes Kavya, you are eligible to appear for the entrance exams.
Hello,
I wanted to know if a B.Tech Biotechnology student is eligible for the M.sc Forensic science programme of NICFS.
Thank you.
Hello,
Are students of B.Tech Biotechnology eligible for the M.sc Forensic science program?
Thank you.
Yes, you are very much eligible for M.Sc program Aratrika.
Hy, i want to ask that what is the level of questions being asked from physics, chemistry, mathematics.
And how can we scrore good marks in same. Plz suggest some source of preparation too regarding books.
Hello I wanted to know that how IPU CET gets conducted,like is it online or offline ? How was it conducted for the year 2020
It will be online this time as well. All the best.
Hello
Can u pls tell me,are students from bsc psycology eligible for msc forensic science
I have sent an email regarding your query Shobana.
Everyone says this year nfsu is going to conduct exam both for LNJN and GFSU is this true
Yes Rakhi,
As per the The National Forensic Sciences University Bill, 2020 the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar and the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences, New Delhi, will be merged and will be named as NFSU from here on.NICFS is scrapped now and will be NFSU’s Delhi campus. There will be a common entrance exam for both the campuses. I hope I have answered your query:)
Good Luck
I am a 12th pass out with subjects physics chemistry and biology. How and what should I prepare for the questions in mathematics section?
Hello
My name is uma
I want to join in NICFS for Msc. Forensic science
Can I know how to apply for the course I mean admission process and also how is the college..?
Uma, I have mailed you all the details regarding the same. Thank you for writing to us.
How can I apply for msc forensic science in nicfs..?
What is the age limit of m.sc. forensic science
Hello,
I am srishti agarwal
I want to join nicfs for msc forensic science
Please guide me how can i get the admission for the mentioned course ie, admission procedure?
what is the cutoff for nicfs entrance
Sir ! Can u provide a thorough description or the syllabus of Math specifically and also the books required for all the papers in the entrance exam ?
I have done bsc microbiology.am i eligible for Msc.forensic science in Nicfs?
Hi I am Manush and want to crack Entrance Exam 2022 pls guide me, also if you can provide last 3-4 years entrance exam papers on my mail ID manushshah8@gmail.com. I am doing BCA and it will be complete by May’22.
I want to crack nfsu 2023 please guide me through that
tell me msc cyber security entance exam syllabus and best book to prepare
in the nfsu released entrance exam list , they are not mentioned the physics and other science subjects.
so pls give a clear clearity about entrance exam and the books to prepare
I don’t have Biology and forensic science as my subjects in bachelor’s. Which book should I follow to prepare these subjects for ndsu entrance exam?
Hello Nandini,
Please brush up your concepts with the help of Class 11 and 12 NCERT books.
hello can u guide me how i can prepare for msc forensic sci nfat exam and from which sources. As i had 1 year gap and didn’t study any sub related to it, but completed my grad in physics and biology.