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Diya Nihalani

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The major difference between the BSc Forensic Science and the Diploma in Forensic Science is in the depth and scope of the curriculum. Also, the career opportunities both courses provide vary.

Here is a more detailed overview, students can refer to the table given below.

ParametersBSc Forensic ScienceDiploma in Forensic Science after 12th
EligibilityStudents must pass their 12th with a minimum of 50 percent marks from a recognised board with PCMB as their main subject.Students should pass their 10+2 from a recognized board with PCB as their main subject. They must score a minimum of 50 percent marks. 
Course Duration

3 years

6 months to 3 years
Fees

INR 30,000 to INR 2,50,000

INR 30,000 min to INR 2,50,000 

Major Subjects 
  • Physical Chemistry 
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Fundamentals of Math and Statistics
  • Instrumentation and Investigation Technique
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Law for Forensic Scientists 
  • Environmental Studies 
  • Fundamentals of Biology 
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • The basic Physics 
  • English Language 
  • Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminality 
  • Forensic Science Pathology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Odontology (Dentistry)
  • Psychiatry
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Toxicology
Salary

INR 3 lakh to 5 lakh

INR 3 lakh to 5 lakh

Top Colleges 

Source - Multiple external sites, data may vary.

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Diya Nihalani

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A list of some of the major subjects covered in the curriculum of BSc Forensic Science course is given below, interested candidates can refer to the same to learn more about the BSc Forensic Science subjects.

  • Physical Chemistry 
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Fundamentals of Math and Statistics
  • Instrumentation and Investigation Technique
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Law for Forensic Scientists 
  • Environmental Studies 
  • Fundamentals of Biology 
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • The basic Physics 
  • English Language 
  • Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminality 

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Diya Nihalani

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Interested candidates can check out the list of top private colleges for BSc Forensic Science courses in India, along with their respective fee structures, from the table given below:

BSc Forensic Science Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute

INR 1.08 Lakh

Graphic University

INR 1.50 Lacs - INR 2.5 Lakh

Maharishi Markandeshwar University

INR 2.15 Lakh

Kristu Jayanti College

INR 2.65 - INR 2.95 Lakh

Graphic Era University

INR 3.12 Lakh

Kalasalingam University

INR 3.60 Lakh

Karunya University

INR 3.8 Lakh

 Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body and may vary.

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Diya Nihalani

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Hereis the list of the top government colleges in India. These offer BSc Forensic Science at varying fee structures.

Refer to the table below:

BSc Forensic Science Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

INR 5,400

Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University

INR 21,000

Rajiv Gandhi Degree College

INR 45,000

Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University

INR 49,500

MAKAUT

INR 87,600

MAKAUT

INR 1.6 Lakh

National Forensic Sciences University

INR 6.5 Lakh

Note: The information is from the official/counselling body and may vary.

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Diya Nihalani

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Forensic Science courses usually deal with areas like Crime scene investigation, techniques to handle the evidence, maintaining a chain of Custody, handling and packaging of evidence, and Toxicological, Biological, and Chemical are the practical subject areas of the course, including forensic equipment used to process samples and evidence to solve crimes. Forensic Science is composed of different branches of Criminal Law, Crime and Society, Forensic Psychology, Crime Scene Management, Biometrics, Questioned Documents, and Forensic Dermatoglyphics.

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Ajay Sharma

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RTMNU offers B.Sc.

In Forensic Science with a complete price of about ?37,000 for three years.

You need to bypass twelfth with at the least 50% and can want to appear for MHT-CET. Admission is accomplished online thru the college website.

Fill the form, upload files, and submit expenses online to finish the procedure.

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Diya Nihalani

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Entrance exams for Forensic Science courses can range from medium to advanced in terms of their difficulty level. The difficulty level of such exams are broadly based on several other factors like: Individual capabilitites, Prior knowledge of the concepts, Syllabus for a particular exam as well as the time frame dedicated towards the preparation. It is important for the candidates to understand the syllabus properly in order to keep their preparation on point and save their time and efforts for topics with more weightage and importance. 

Also, the candidate population estimated to take that particular exam also plays a role in dete

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Diya Nihalani

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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.

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Anant katare

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To take admission in Forensic Science programme after 12th you must have minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB and completed your 12th from a recognised board. Then you'll have to appear for a national level entrance exam for good colleges for pursuing Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science the exam is All India Forensic Science Entrance Test. The forensic Science is offered in specialisations like Toxicology, DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensics.

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