Forensic Science

It is primarily concerned with the application of scientific principles for the investigation of crime. Using the very latest in technology, forensic scientists convert the clues collected from a crime scene into evidence admissible in a court of law.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII in Science stream Pursue graduation in any science-related field or B.Sc. Forensic Sciences for 3 years Pursue M.Sc. Forensic Sciences for 2 years Pursue Ph.D for 3-4 years
Path 1
 Clear Class XII in Science stream Pursue graduation in any science-related field or B.Sc. Forensic Sciences for 3 years Pursue Post-Graduate Diploma in Forensic Sciences for 1-2 years -
Path 3
 Clear Class XII in Science Stream Pursue MBBS for 5 years Pursue MD Forensic Medicine for 2 years -

Personality Traits

  1. Inquisitive nature
  2. Concern for accuracy
  3. Keen Observation
  4. Intelligent
  5. Eye for detail
  6. Ability to work along with a team
  7. Logical, practical and methodical approach
  8. Aptitude for scientific analysis

Job Prospects

  1. Law enforcement agencies
  2. Police
  3. Legal system
  4. Investigative services of the Government
  5. Private investigative agencies
  6. Teaching

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • IFS Indian Education Department, Pune
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences. New Delhi
  • Department of Forensic Sciences (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University), Agra
  • Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science (LNJN NICFS), New Delhi
  • Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai
  • Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Noida
  • Center for Cyber Forensics and Information Security (University of Madras), Chennai
  • Institute of Forensic Sciences (Gujarat Forensic Sciences University), Gandhinagar
  • Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology (Punjab University), Chandigarh