MD Forensic Medicine: Course, Colleges in India, Syllabus, Salary, Scope

MD Forensic Medicine or Doctorate of Medicine in Forensic Medicine is a Doctorate level course which focuses on the study of scientific knowledge for crime investigations, Forensic Psychology, General Forensic Medicine, etc. The course is offered for 3-years and the last year of the course is mostly focused on Research projects & proposals and Forensic practises.

Aspirants wishing to opt MD Forensic Medicine must have to complete their bachelor's degree (preferably MBBS or equivalent) with 55% scores. Admissions are mostly done through scores of NEET-PG, AICET, UPSEE and other state level exams. followed by a GD/ PI round. However, there are some colleges that offer direct admission through merit-basis.

The top MD Forensic Medicine colleges in India include AIIMS New Delhi, KMC Mangalore, Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi and B.J. Medical College Ahmedabad. The average fees in the best MD colleges in India offering MD Forensic Medicine ranges between INR 45,000 to 8.6 Lakhs per year which varies with colleges.

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After the successful completion of the course, candidates can find various job opportunities in sectors like Crime Branch, Police Departments, RAW, Narcotics Department, etc. Graduates can earn anywhere between INR 12 - 15 LPA and work at highly reputable job profiles like Forensic Scientist, Forensic Pathologist, Medical Officer, etc.

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Table of Contents

MD Forensic Medicine Course Highlights
Why Study?
MD Forensic Medicine Admission Process
3.1 Eligibility
3.2 Entrance Exams
MD Forensic Medicine Syllabus
MD Forensic Medicine Top Colleges
5.1 Karnataka
5.2 Maharashtra
5.3 Uttar Pradesh
5.4 Gujarat
What after MD Forensic Medicine?
MD Forensic Medicine Jobs
MD Forensic Medicine: FAQs

MD (Forensic Medicine): Course Highlights

Course Level	Doctorate
Full Form	Doctorate of Medicine in Forensic Medicine
Duration	3 Years
Eligibility	M.B.B.S. with 50% and relevant PG Degree from MCI recognized Institute
Age Limit	No
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance-based
Similar Options of Study	MD (Pathology), MD (Microbiology), MD (Physiology), MD (Paediatrics) etc.
Course Fee	INR 45,000 to 8.67 Lakhs per year
Average Starting Salary	INR 12 - 15 LPA
To Recruiting Areas	Police Department, Legal System, Enforcement Agencies, Investigative Services of the Government & Private Agencies
Top Recruiters	Forensic laboratories, Narcotics Department, CBI, Medical Colleges, RAW and other law enforcement agencies.
Job Positions	Forensic Scientist, Forensic Medicine Junior Resident, Medical Officer, Research Assistant, Forensic Pathologist, Forensic Medicine Professor & Tutor,

MD (Forensic Medicine): Why Study?

MD (Forensic Medicine) offers a lot of advantages and opens a door to a vast career score and a wide range of job opportunities. There are plenty of reasons why a MD Biochemistry course is beneficial for students. Some of the benefits are given below:

Students can find a number of respected and profitable job options and can develop their career as a Forensic Scientist, Forensic Pathologist, Medical Officer, etc.
After completing the course, graduates can pursue higher education which can help them to become expertise in the field and also to get a hike in their salary.
The average salary after completing the course is quite high and graduates get a handsome salary more than INR 12 LPA.
The job security in this field is very high as most graduates are hired by top and respected government organisations such as CBI, RAW, etc. which also allow them to enjoy several other perks with high salary.

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MD (Forensic Medicine): Admission Process

In India, MD Forensic Medicine admissions are offered through merit-based and based on the marks secured by students in the entrance test. For admission into the top ranked and best colleges in India, students are selected based on their AIR rank in NEET-PG exam etc. and are called for a GD/ PI round.

For merit based admissions, students are required to take part in the counselling Process and students are shortlisted based on their scores in MBBS degree or any other relevant degree. Selected students may be called for documents verification and thereafter they are required to pay the amount to confirm their admissions.

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MD (Forensic Medicine): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates wishing to pursue Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in Forensic Medicine must fulfil the Eligibility Criteria mentioned below:

Must have completed MBBS or any equivalent degree from a recognized University by MCI.
Should have secured at least 55% marks in MBBS degree or an equivalent degree or may be required to qualify any entrance exam.
Candidates may also be asked for some work experience or must have completed 1 year rotating Internship in the same field.

MD (Forensic Medicine): Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Exam Details
NEET PG	Check Here
INI CET	Check Here

MD (Forensic Medicine): Syllabus

MD Forensic Medicine Syllabus covers a wide range of subjects related to forensic science and different research practises. The Syllabus deals with study of Forensic Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Crime and Society, etc. The below gives you brief knowledge about the Syllabus taught in MD Forensic Medicine.

Forensic Pathology	Forensic Odontology
Forensic Biochemistry	Forensic Psychiatry and Medical Jurisprudence
Paediatrics	Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Immunology	Law & Medicine and Autopsy
Basic Medical Sciences as applicable to Forensic Medicine	Crime and Society
Obstetrics	Forensic Psychology
Gynaecology	Digital Forensics
Forensic Medicine	Zoology
Physical Anthropology	Botany
Anthropology	-

MD (Forensic Medicine): Top Colleges

In India, there are around 180 recognized medical colleges offering a MD Forensic Medicine course. Some of them are listed below in the later sections along with their average annual fees:

Karnataka

Institute Name	Average Fees
Kasturba Medical College - [KMC], Manipal	INR 8,10,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE], Manipal	INR 8,10,000
KLE University, Belgaum	INR 14,000
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute - [BMCRI], Bangalore	INR 63,900
JSS Medical College and Hospital - [JSSMCH], Mysore	INR 6,05,500
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	INR 2,99,177
KS Hegde Medical Academy - [KSHEMA], Mangalore	INR 1,99,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi	INR 14,000
St John's Medical College, Bangalore	INR 6,53,070
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore	INR 6,23,000

Maharashtra

Institute Name	Average Fees
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth - [DPU], Pune	INR 8,33,750
Armed Forces Medical College - [AFMC], Pune	NA
Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai	NA
Seth GS Medical College - [GSMC], Mumbai	INR 67,230
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences - [MGIMS], Wardha	INR 75,200
Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research - [MIMER]	INR 8,00,000
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College - [BJMC], Pune	NA
Dr DY Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre - [DYPMC], Pune	INR 1,00,000
Government Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad	NA
Government Medical College, Latur	INR 71,230

Uttar Pradesh

Institute Name	Average Fees
Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow	NA
KGMU - King George's Medical University	INR 1,08,200
AMU - Aligarh Muslim University	NA
Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi	INR 61,780
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly	INR 1,26,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU Aligarh	INR 32,435
Teerthanker Mahaveer University - [TMU], Moradabad	INR 8,60,000
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU], Kanpur	NA
Sharda University - [SU], Greater Noida	INR 9,23,100
Integral University, Lucknow	INR 1,00,000

Tamil Nadu

Institute Name	Average Fees
Christian Medical College - [CMC], Vellore	INR 1,77,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	INR 5,00,000
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST], Chennai	INR 3,00,000
Saveetha Medical College, Chennai	INR 5,00,000
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital - [SBMCH], Chennai	INR 3,00,000
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU], Salem	INR 4,03,000
Government Chengalpattu Medical College, Kanchipuram	INR 1,26,000
Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College - [GMKMC], Salem	INR 30,000
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - [KIMS & RC], Chengalpattu	NA
Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC], Chennai	INR 51,450

What after MD (Forensic Medicine)?

The competition of the MD (Forensic Medicine) course opens a door to a wide range of job opportunities and makes the students eligible to pursue other courses in the same field to get expertise or an MBA. Students can get a chance to work at various high profile and lucrative job options in several reputed agencies like RAW, CBI, etc. Some of the courses one can opt after MD (Forensic Medicine) are mentioned below:

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MD (Forensic Medicine) Jobs

Job Profiles	Job Descriptions	Average Salary
Forensic Scientist	They are also known as Criminalistics and are responsible for investigating and collecting evidence from the crime site. They analyse and examine the evidence in the Laboratory and prepare reports which are present in courts.	INR 3 - 5 Lakhs
Lab Technician - Forensic Pathology	Their work is similar to Forensic Scientists, they examine and conduct research on the collected evidence from the crime sites and analyze the information by performing chemical, biological and microscopic experiments on the evidence.	INR 17 - 26 Lakhs
Manager - Forensic Advisory	They are responsible for managing Forensic Research Labs, Laboratories and various forensic departments. They oversee the works in these departments and ensure smooth running of processes in such departments under legal laws and legal terms.	INR 18.63 Lakhs
Medical Officer	Forensic Medical Officers are mostly responsible for providing medical facilities like transportation and treatments and medical care to the crime branches. Also they perform tasks like post mortem and related tasks to carry out and collect information and evidences.	INR 27.33 Lakhs
Forensic Medicine Assistant Professor	They are the one who are responsible for conducting Research in the field of Forensic medicine, conducting seminars and Research papers, etc. Also they teach students in various Forensic Science schools, colleges and write journals and books.	INR 12 - 15 Lakhs

MD (Forensic Medicine): FAQs

Ques. What is MD in forensic medicine?

Ans. MD in forensic medicine is a 3-years Doctorate level course which imparts knowledge of scientific methods and techniques to provide medical care in Forensic Science and enhance skills required to investigate and collect evidence from crime site.

Ques. What can you do after MD in forensic medicine?

Ans. There are a lot of job options available for graduates after completing MD in forensic medicine. One can become Forensic Scientist, Forensic Pathologist, Medical Officer in various organizations like RAW, CBI, etc. Apart from this, one can also pursue higher Education

Ques. What is the scope of MD forensic medicine in India?

Ans. The scope in the field of Forensic Science is so vast and keep on increasing day by day because of the increase in crimes. Most of Forensics experts are hired by reputed government agencies and they get a quite high salary and lot of other perks.

Ques. Is forensic medicine a good branch?

Ans. Yes, Forensic medicine a good branch. Candidates wishing to develop a adventurous career and interested in solving and investing crimes can opt forensic medicine.

Ques. How do I become a CBI forensic doctor?

Ans. Candidates who want to become a CBI forensic doctor should look for the recruitments in the Central Forensic Science Lab and may have to gain work experience of at least 10 years to become a CBI forensic doctor.

Ques. What is the salary of a forensic medical examiner in India?

Ans. The average salary of a forensic medical examiner in India is around INR 27,33,686 per annum which increases with experience and expertise in the same field.

Ques. Can I become forensic doctor without MBBS?

Ans. No, to become forensic doctor MBBS is not required, one can also become forensic doctor after completing MSc Forensic Science or any other related courses. However, to opt MD in Forensic Medicine one should have completed MBBS.

Ques. What is the highest paid job in forensics?

Ans. Forensic Medical Examiner is considered as the best and the hightes paid job in the field of forensics. The average of a Forensic Medical Examiner in India is around INR 27,33,686 per annum.

Ques. What are the top colleges offering Forensic Medicine courses?

Ans. Some of the top ranked and best colleges in India offering Forensic Medicine courses are listed belwo: