National Forensic Sciences University Gandhinagar Answered Questions

Yes. The M. Pharm. in Forensic Pharmacy eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at NFSU, as they require 50% or equivalent marks for SC/ST and PwD category, whereas the general category requires 55% or equivalent marks.

The eligibility criteria for the MBA in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation programme at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) differ for reserved category candidates.
For General/OBC/EWS category candidates, a bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 55% is required.
For SC/ST and PwD category candidates, a bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% or equivalent is required.
Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor's degree can also apply, subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria within the prescribed time limit as decided by the University.

M.Sc. in Forensic Nursing graduates from NFSU can work in various domains such as Forensic physics, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Biotechnology, Forensic Question Document Examination, Forensics Finger Print Science, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Information Security, Cyber Security Management, Forensic Odontology, Multi-Media Forensics, Nano-technology, Food Technology, Pharmacy, Civil Engineering, Forensic Accounting, Hospital and Health Care Management, Homeland Security, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Criminology, Neuropsychology. They can also work as trained healthcare professionals to treat victims of violence and abuse, and apply forensic Science combined with clinical nursing practice in public or legal proceedings.

To be eligible for admission to the M. Pharm. in Forensic Pharmacy at NFSU, a candidate should pursue B. Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) from a recognised university with minimum 55% or equivalent marks or equivalent grade. For SC/ST and PwD category, the requirement is 50 % or equivalent marks.

Yes, NFSU provides placements for LLM in Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Investigation. The university has a dedicated placements cell that welcomes globally reputed recruiters to offer internships and job placements in the domain of forensics sciences, behavioral sciences, forensics accounting, homeland security, cyber security, digital forensics, pharmacy, and forensic civil structural engineering, etc.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.Sc.- M.Sc. in Forensic Science at NFSU is:
- Passed or appeared in 10+2 (or its equivalent) in Science, Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics
- At least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
Admission is based on an Entrance Exam conducted by National Forensic Sciences University as per NFAT-2024. The syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of 10+2 level.

NFSU BA-MA in Criminology graduates work in sectors such as:
- Justice: police, prisons, probation services
- Private detective
- Security management
- Fraud detective officers in banks
- Counsellors
- NGOs working in the criminal justice domain
- Research in Criminology

To get admission to the BA-MA in Criminology at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), candidates must have passed or appeared in 10+2 (or its equivalent) in any subject with at least 60% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 55% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. The intake for the program is 30 students, and the tuition fees are INR 60,000 per semester. The program is offered by the School of Behavioural Forensics and is designed to make students conversant with the causes and consequences of crime and acquaint them with the structure and functioning of the Criminal Justice System. The program prepares students for careers in Criminology/Criminal Justice, including police, prisons, probation services, private detective, security management, and higher studies in Criminology, including research.