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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, NEET is not mentioned as a requirement for forensic Science colleges in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. But, aspirants must have studied Science in Class 12 with a PCB combination.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can go for BSc in forensic Science from the University of Mumbai, which is a government college with less fees. DY Patil University in Navi Mumbai offers a BSc in Forensic Science course too, but it can cost around INR 16 Lakh. The eligibility for both government and private forensic colleges in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai is to pass Class 12 in Science in the PCB combination.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
The fees for forensic Science education will depend. It differs for diploma, UG, and PG courses. For BSc from a premier government college like Institute of Forensic Science, it will cost around INR 2400. It has fewer seats, however. From a private institute like DY Patil University in Navi Mumbai, the fee for a BSc in Forensic Science, it will be INR 16.5 Lakh. If planning on Diploma in forensic Science subjects, you can check St. Xavier's College, which costs between ~ INR 15,500 and INR 27,500, depending on the duration.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
7 forensic Science colleges are in Mumbai and close areas like Navi Mumbai and Thane. The University of Mumbai is the best and most ideal for its fees and career outcomes. St Xavier's College is another great option for professionals working in the fields of law, with its short diplomas. Learn more from our guide to the Best Forensic Science colleges in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Forensic Science is a comparatively broader field. It uses concepts from disciplines, like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc. to help professionals solve a crime and decipher the crime scene more efficiently.
Forensic Medicine is more like a branch within the broader domain of forensic science. It uses medical knowledge (like pathology and autopsy techniques) in order to derive findings from available data and evidence after crimes.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
M.Sc. Forensic Science can be worth pursuing if you are planning a further doctorate, research or a career in academia. Other than that you can go for government exams like UPSC, PSC, and department recruitments like FSL, CBI, etc.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
You can look into Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU). It's Department Of Life Sciences And Biotechnology can offer the BSc in Forensic Science programme.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students have been increasingly drawn to this field in recent times. When it comes to a career, the most prevalent options are research, academia or working in private labs/ agencies or clearing various government exams. Employees for central/state labs, police, CBI, IB and Customs are recruited via UPSC, PSC or department exams.
The scope of forensic Science abroad is fairly decent. Many colleges offer programs with good facilities. Though the scope of a certain course highly depends on the area we're talking about. There is a good chance of international exposure. But, do note that things like student loans, additional exams, accommod
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Note that Forensic Science courses have only recently gotten prevalent in India among young students. Students opt for forensic Science courses because of the following reasons -
- Contribute to Justice: Forensic Science play a role in helping to identify, apprehend and convict criminals.
- Career Opportunities: After Forensic Science courses you can work in laboratories, law enforcement agencies, medical examiner's offices, research and private firms.
- Exposure to Diverse Fields: From DNA analysis and toxicology to digital forensics and forensic anthropology. Through this exposure one can discover areas of interest they might not have c
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
It's simple. Both are interrelated fields, but serve different purposes. Criminology reads criminals' psychology, analyzes crime patterns, and works on prevention.
Forensic Science, on the other hand, is all about collecting evidence from a crime scene, test them for new findings to help officials solve the case.
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