National Forensic Sciences University Gandhinagar Answered Questions

M.Sc. in Digital Forensics and Information Security at NFSU is chosen for its comprehensive curriculum covering fundamentals of cyber crimes, network security, application security, and the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence and blockchain. The programme aims to educate and train students in cyber forensics, preparing them for futuristic investigation challenges, with a vision to enhance capabilities in cyber security and digital forensics, and play a leading role in national cyber security.

No, direct admission to the NFSU M.Sc. in Digital Forensics and Information Security programme is not available. Admission is based on eligibility criteria, which includes a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in a qualifying examination from a recognised university.

Admission to the LLM in Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Investigation at NFSU for reserved category students is contingent on qualifying the PG CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for the admission year. The selection process is based on a merit list derived from the PG CLAT scores. Eligible candidates must have completed a three-year LL.B. program post-graduation or a five-year integrated law program with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.

To apply for M.Sc. in Forensic Science at NFSU, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Science / Forensic Science/ Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy/Dentistry/Ayush with at least 55% for General/OBC/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. They must also appear for the NFSU Entrance Exam, which covers physics, chemistry, biology, and basics of forensic science.

M.Sc. in Forensic Science graduates from NFSU can work in various jobs 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
Some of the major recruiters for the students of Cyber Security are Microsoft, Atlassian, Nexdigm, Trellix, Qualcomm, Micron, Salesforce, Deloitte, ReBIT, PWC, KPMG, GMR, Reliance, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Bank of America, ICICI Securities, Versa Networks, ICICI Lombard, ICICI Bank, CredAble, Armorcode and many more.

Yes, NFSU provides placements for M.Sc. in Cyber Security. The major recruiters for the students of Cyber Security are Microsoft, Atlassian, Nexdigm, Trellix, Qualcomm, Micron, Salesforce, Deloitte, ReBIT, PWC, KPMG, GMR, Reliance, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Bank of America, ICICI Securities, Versa Networks, ICICI Lombard, ICICI Bank, CredAble, Armorcode and many more.

The admission criteria for M.Sc. in Forensic Science at NFSU for reserved category students is a Bachelor's degree in Science / Forensic Science/ Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy/Dentistry/Ayush with at least 50% for SC/ST and PwD category candidates. Additionally, candidates need to clear the NFSU Entrance Exam, which covers topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, and basics of forensic science.