National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) announces Admission to UG, PG, PhD & PG Diploma Programs 2024
NFSU Admission 2024 – National Forensic Sciences University invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & PG Diploma Courses for the academic year 2024-25. National Forensic Sciences University is a public international university located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Recognized as an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, by an act of the Indian Parliament. NFSU is solely dedicated to forensic science, investigative science and criminology,
NFSU Admission 2024
Course Offered
School of Doctoral Studies and Research
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
School of Forensic Science
- M.Sc. in Forensic Science
- M.Sc. Forensic Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Multimedia Forensics
- MA Mass Communication & Forensic Journalism
- B.Sc.-M.Sc. Forensic Science (5 year integrated course)
- PG Diploma in Fingerprint Science
- PG Diploma in Forensic Document Examination
- PG Diploma Crime Scene Management
- PG Diploma DNA Forensics
- PG Diploma Forensic Journalism
- PG Diploma Forensic Ballistics
School of Medico Legal Studies
- M.Sc. Toxicology
- PG Diploma in Humanitarian Forensics
- PG Diploma Disaster Victim Identification
- Diploma Forensic Archaeology
School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
- M.Sc. Cyber Security
- M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- M.Tech Cyber Security
- M.Sc. Digital Forensics and Information Security
- B.Tech-M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
- B.Tech-M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering (with specialization in Cyber Security)
- PG Diploma Semiconductor Security & Forensic Investigation
- PG Diploma Cyber Crime Investigation
School of Engineering and Technology
- M.Sc. Forensic Nanotechnology
- M.Sc. Food Technology
- M Tech Civil Engineering ( with specialization in Forensic Structural Engineering)
School of Police Science and Security Studies
- M.Sc. Homeland Security
- M.A. Police & Security Studies
- PG Diploma Security Studies
- Diploma Canine Forensics
School of Behavioural Science
- M.Phil. Clinical Psychology (RCI Approved)
- M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
- M.Sc. Neuropsychology
- MSc Forensic Psychology
- MA Criminology
- BA-MA Criminology
- BSc – MSc Criminology & Forensic Science
- PG Diploma Cyber Psychology
- PG Diploma Investigative Psychology
School of Management Studies
- MBA in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation
- MBA in Cyber Security Management
- MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management
- MBA in Business Intelligence
- BBA-MBA 5 year integrated Course
- Executive MBA
- PG Diploma in Forensic Journalism
School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies.
- LLM (Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Investigation)
- LLM (Criminal Law and Criminal Justice)
- BSc- LLB (Hons)
- LLB (Hons)
- BBA-LLB (Hons)
- PG Diploma Cyber Law
- PG Diploma Drug and Substance abuse Laws
School of Pharmacy
- M.Pharm. Forensic Pharmacy
- M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (PCI Approved)
- M.Sc. Chemistry (with specialization in Forensic Analytical Chemistry)
- M.Sc. Environmental Science (with specialization in Environmental Forensics)
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- PG Diploma in Industrial Safety, Hygiene & Environmental Management
Important Dates
For all Course
- Commencement of Online registration and submission of Application Form (complete in all respect) through NFAT 2024 : 19.02.2024
- Last day of online registration and submission of the application from : 10.05.2024 (12:00 Midnight)
- Last date to upload the last qualifying examination (i.e., 12th or graduation) result on online application : 1st June 2024 Through NFAT-2024 portal only)
- Downloading of Admit Card by the Candidate from NFSU Website : To be announced later through website
- Dates of Examination : 15th and 16th June 2024
- Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer Keys on the NFSU Website for inviting challenge(s) from interested candidates : To be announced after the exam through the website.
- Declaration of Result on NFSU Website : To be announced after the exam through the website.
- 1st Merit List : 24th June 2024
- 1st Counselling week and 2nd Merit List : 1st July to 5th July 2024
- 2nd Counselling week : 8th July to 12th July 2024
- Commencement of Programme : 22nd July 2024
For PhD
- Commencement of Online registration and submission of Application Form : 01st April to 31st July 2024
Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc. in Forensic Science : Bachelor’s degree in science / Forensic Science/ Medicine / Engineering /Pharmacy/Dentistry/AYUSH with at least 55% for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates, and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
- M.Sc. Forensic Biotechnology : Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology /Forensic Sciences/ Medicine/ Pharmacy/ Agriculture Sciences with at least 55% for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates, and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
- M.Sc. Multimedia Forensics : B.Sc. Forensic Science, B. Sc. Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, IT, Electronics, B. E./B. Tech in CS/ IT /Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication with at least 55% or equivalent for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates, and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
- PG Diploma in Fingerprint Science : Bachelor’s degree in any Science discipline with at least 50% for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates, and 45% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
- PG Diploma in Forensic Document Examination : Bachelor’s degree in any Science discipline with at least 50% for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates, and 45% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
- All subject wise eligibility Criteria please check here
Application Process
- Eligible candidates can apply online through official website https://nfsu.ac.in/admission or https:\\admission.nfsu.ac.in
- Before filling the application form read the instructions carefully and follow them strictly given at the University website.
Application Fee
- For all the categories : Rs.2000/-
- Mode of Payment : Through: Net-Banking/ Debit Card /Credit Card /UPI /Wallet on NFAT2024 Application Portal Only
Admission Procedure
- The selection of a candidate shall be based on his/her performance in the Entrance Test (NFAT) or equivalent (qualifying degree).
Pattern of Exam
- Mode of Examination : Computer Based Test CBT
- Pattern of Examination : MCQ Based
- Duration of Examination : 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Dates of Examination : 15th and 16th June 2024
- Timing of Examination : 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM (For all Batches) *
- Medium of Question Papers – The medium of Question Paper for NFAT 2024 will be English.
- Structure of Question Papers – Programme wise Question Paper Structure is given in Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus and Format of Test
Marking Scheme
- Each question carries 01 (One) marks
- For each correct response, the candidate will get 01 (One) marks.
- For each incorrect response, 0.25 (one fourth) mark will be deducted from the total score.
- Un-answered/un-attempted response will be given no marks.
- To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as the correct option.
- However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Final Answer Key will be awarded marks.
Choice of Cities
- The Cities where the NFAT – 2024 will be conducted are given below. While applying, candidates have to select One City of their choice.
- Agartala, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Trivandrum, Dharwad
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website