Top Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra : Ranking 2026, Admissions, Courses, Fees, Placements, Cut Off

There are around 20+ best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra of which 10+ colleges are owned privately, 6 colleges are owned by the government and the rest 1 college is semi-government owned. 

The top Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra are, the University of Mumbai [MU], Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, JSPM University, Sandip University, Nashik, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai, and many more. 

There are so many colleges for forensic science course in Maharashtra but University of Mumbai [MU] is te number 1 college according to the popularity basis.

Yes, you can surely do Forensic Science in Maharashtra without any entrance exams. Please refer to the table below for the best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

College Name	Tuition Fee
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai	INR 27,500
Sandip University, Nashik	INR 2.88 Lacs - INR 7.6 lakh
JSPM University	INR 1.43 lakh
G H Raisoni University, Amravati	INR 2.6 lakh
University Department of Basic and Applied sciences, MGM University	INR 1.2 lakh

Over time, Forensic Science has been evolving. Since some cases have shown that the current methods and procedures are ineffective, scientists are always working to enhance the research process. In this field, psychology is being introduced. Psychologists are urged to question criminals and accused people in order to learn about their motivations and mental states.

In order to solve cases, scientists are even attempting to uncover additional forensic biology and chemistry facets. The field appears to have a lot of promise. Many students choose this field and course. It is one of those fields that challenges people's thinking and is always fascinating. Pupils who like to solve puzzles and handle challenging situations ought to give it a shot. 

Mumbai University provides hostel facilities for both, boys and girls. MU has 5 girls' hostels, 2 boys' hostels, and 1 hostel for international students. The MU campus is equipped with CCTV cameras to offer a safe and secure surrounding. The hostels are equipped with basic facilities such as mess, water purifiers, electricity, etc. Rental and paying guest facilities are also available nearby the campus.

No, it can be observed that studying Forensic Science in Maharashtra can be quite affordable as most of the colleges have an average fee of less than INR 1 lakh, you can refer below for the best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
MGAHV - Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	INR 4,050	Merit-Based
Sinhgad Law College	INR 10,770	Merit-Based
name Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai	INR 27,500	Merit-Based
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	INR 30,000	Merit-Based

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Hi, you can refer below for the best government Forensic Science colleges with their tuition fees:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	INR 30,000	Merit-Based
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
MGAHV - Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	INR 4,050	Merit-Based

Hi you can refer below for the highest placements offered by best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
MIT-WPU	INR 14.2 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Sandip University, Nashik	INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 7.6 lakh	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 4.5 LPA
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	INR 30,000	INR 1.92 LPA

India is home to about 250+ Forensic Science colleges which is majorly distributed among the metropolitan cities and the below mentioned table shows them according to the students' preferences:

States	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
Karnataka	31	JSS Medical College, Mysore University, Christ University, etc.
Delhi	28	Delhi University, Amity University Noida, Jamia Hamdard, etc.
Maharashtra	25	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur Univeristy, MIT-WPU, etc.
Tamil Nadu	30	Bharathiar University Coimbatore, Kalsalingam Academy of Research and Education, University of Madras, etc.
Uttar Pradesh	23	Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University, Amity University, etc.

Hope this answered your question!

Undergraduate and graduate programs are available at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) in Nagpur, India. Subjects covered include the arts, business administration, science, commerce, engineering, law, and technology. RTMNU offers a variety of courses, some of which are:
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science (M.Sc. ), Master of Arts (MA), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (B.E. ), Bachelor of Pharm, MCA, M.Tech, M.C.M., BHMCT, MSW, and BCT
PhD is the postgraduate degree.  
Along with these 19 departments, RTMNU offers courses in Hindi, Sanskrit, music, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, statistics, and statistics.

Forensic Science undergraduate programmes in India do not require the NEET. Since NEET is primarily concerned with medical and dental admissions, forensic Science is not a medical or dental field. Forensic Science course admission standards can differ from university to university or college to college. In general, organisations may ask applicants to fulfil qualifying requirements based on their achievement in Class 12 in order to be admitted to undergraduate programmes in forensic science. As part of the admissions process, certain universities could also have their own entrance exams or interviews.

Hi, please refer below for the various courses offered by best Forensic Science colleges in Maharashtra:

Courses Offered	No. of Colleges
BSc	9
MSc	7
PG Diploma	5
BE / BTech	4
Certificate	4

 

Hi, please refer below for the top Forensic Science colleges in India with their average placement package and their prominent recruiters 

College Names	Annual Median Package	Top Recruiters
Delhi University Placements	INR 16 LPA	Google, Dell, Amazon, Paytm, Indigo Airlines, etc.
BHU Placements	INR 9 LPA	IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, Nestle, etc.
LPU Placements	INR 4 LPA - INR 7 LPA	Infosys, L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, ICICI Bank, etc.
Panjab University Placements	INR 7 LPA	ZS Associate, KPMG, CISCO, Amdocs, Larsen & Toubro, etc.
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Placements	INR 4 LPA	LG, Cognizant, Amazon, Dell, HCL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, etc.

Source - multiple external/official sites on the web, hence the data may vary.

Yes, you can acquire knowledge at a higher level than what you studied during your bachelor's degree, and the course will help you develop the necessary skills for your field of work. After getting a postgraduate qualification on your resume, grabbing a good graduate job is easier which provides a good salary as well. Eligibility criteria for pursuing M.Sc forensic Science in most of the top universities is pass with 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Forensic Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Biotechnology) or B. Pharm. or MBBS or BDS or BHMS and you might have to qualify some entrance test depending upon the university you choose.
Medical examiners' offices, Crime laboratories, Police departments, Hospital, and chemical laboratories, teaching at Different forensic Science institutes, Prosecution attorneys and criminal defense, Pharmaceutical industries, - can be considered a few of the career paths you can go for. 

Ramrao Adik Institute of technology  is a private university, established in 1983 approved by Government of Maharashtra and All India council for technical education. College provides different undergraduate and postgraduate courses like B.Tech, M.Tech, certificate courses and Diploma course.for B.Tech university provides 19 courses for your 4years duration program, for M.Tech it's offers 5 courses for 2 years duration and 7 certificate courses and 2 Diploma courses.

While some Forensic Science Colleges offer Forensic Science admission on a merit basis, other colleges require students to take Forensic Science Entrance such as CUET, CUET-PG,  JEE MAIN, GPAT,  MHT CET etc.

They both have different spans. Criminology is more related to law and criminal proceedings and M.Sc. Forensic Science is an application of all sciences to help in criminal investigation, like the collection and analysis of evidence.

Government Institute of Forensic Science has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Peoples College of forensic Science and Cyber Security has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The Department of Basic and Applied sciences, MGM University provides a range of amenities including state-of-the-art laboratories, well-supplied libraries, and interconnected academic buildings with internet and Wi-Fi access. The campus spans a vast area, offering a peaceful and favorable learning atmosphere for students. The college offers various subjects for study, such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Home Science, Cosmetic Technology, and Forensic Science. This department offers programmes at the UG level (BSc),  PG level (MSc), and Research level (PhD) along with some certificate and diploma courses.