B.Sc Forensic Science

The admission process for the B.Sc. Forensic Science programme at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, is based on merit and eligibility criteria. There is no entrance exam; instead, the college considers academic performance in the qualifying examination and the guidelines set by Bangalore University. 

Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (PUC/Pre-University) or equivalent examination in the Science stream.

They should have studied Botany, Zoology, or Biology as part of their 10+2 curriculum.

A minimum of 40% marks or equivalent CGPA is required in the qualifying examination. 

Yes, with the CUET subjects General Test (GT), English, Chemistry, Biology, you are eligible for B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology at Delhi University. DU requires Physics + Chemistry + Biology + one language (you have GT + English + domain subjects) .However, the expected CUET cutoff for B.Sc. Honours courses like Zoology/Biological Sciences/Anthropology typically ranges around 380–420 out of ~600 marks for general category in DU's mainstream colleges .

Apply via the college/university portal, meeting Class 12 PCB/PCM minimum fifty percent (relaxation as per norms). Selection is mainly merit based; some colleges add short interviews/aptitude tests. Scrutinise labs (toxicology, serology, DNA), crime scene simulation, MoUs with police/CFSL, and mandatory internship. The fees are usually between INR 60 thousand and 1.5 lakh per year in private setups.

Consider Osmania University? affiliated colleges, Loyola Academy (Autonomous), St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Little Flower Degree College, Aurora Group, and GITAM Hyderabad (Forensic electives/Allied). Check for well? equipped forensic labs, DNA/serology exposure, crime scene simulation rooms, MoUs with police/CFSL, and mandatory internship. Fees range from fifty thousand to two Lacs rupees annually, with private autonomous colleges on the higher side.

A BSc in Forensic Science includes practical subjects like crime scene investigation, evidence handling, forensic biology, chemistry, toxicology, and digital forensics. Students will also gain hands-on experience in areas such as fingerprint analysis, questioned document examination, and DNA analysis.
Some more core practical areas:

• Crime Scene Investigation
• Evidence Handling
• Forensic Biology
• Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Toxicology
• Digital Forensics
• Fingerprint Analysis
• Questioned Document Examination

Delhi University does not provide a degree in BSc Forensic Science, but it does offer an MSc in Forensic Science. Although a BSc in Forensic Science is still offered by many more colleges in Delhi as well as in other parts of the country.
Students who are interested in pursuing a BSc in Forensic Science can look for the same at various colleges like Amity University, Banaras Hindu University, Christ University, and Osmania University. Other notable options include Delhi University, the University of Madras, and Gujarat University.