National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) is a central university established in the year 2008 and situated in Gandhinagar at Gujarat. It was earlier known as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU). The University has been approved by UGC and accredited with grade A by NAAC. There are three different institutions under the university which offer various courses under the discipline of forensic and sciences. The institution offers PG degree and certification courses in the relevant field. Selection of students across different courses will be based on the merit and entrance-based followed by an interview based on the opted course. 

NFSU Gandhinagar Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Application Form Release Date for all Integrated PG, PG, and PG Diploma programs March 23, 2023
Last Date to Apply May 29, 2023
NFAT 2023 exam date To be announced
PhD Application Start Date April 10, 2023

NFSU Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2008 | Central University
Approved by UGC
Courses offered 7 Master courses
Admission Mode Online and offline
Admission Criteria Merit-based and Entrance-based with interview
Facilities available Hostel, auditorium, gym, and cafeteria
Scholarship Yes
official website https://www.nfsu.ac.in/ 

NFSU Courses

Various levels of courses offered by the university are given in the below table. 

Courses Duration Specialization
B.Sc LLB 5 years Mathematical Approaches+Statistics+Computing+Law
M.Sc. 2 years Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science & Criminology, Digital Forensic and Information Security, Cyber Security, Food Technology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Environmental Science, Forensic Nanotechnology, Forensic Odontology, Neuropsychology, and Toxicology
M.Tech. 2 years Cyber Security and Civil Engineering
Ph.D. 3 years Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Forensic Science, and Management 
MBA 2 years Forensic Accounting and Corporate Fraud, Cyber Security, Homeland Security, and Hospital & Healthcare Management
PG Diploma 1 year -
M.A 2 years Criminology
M.Phil. 2 years Clinical and Forensic Psychology
M.Pharma. 2 Years Forensic Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

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NFSU Admission

The university offers various PG degree and certificate courses through online, which are provided by the Institute of Forensic Sciences and the regular courses are offered by other two institutes like Institute of Behavioural Sciences and Institute of Research and Development.

  • For M.Sc. program, students get admission based on marks they have secured in the competitive entrance exam conducted by the University which is similar for other different courses. 
  • For M.Tech. GATE qualifying is needed. Likewise, for all courses, they will be different modes of selection like merit-based and entrance-based followed by an interview as applicable. 
  • The Applications for various courses could be submitted both in online as well as in offline mode. 

Application Procedure:

  • Visit the college/site for accessing the application form.
  • Fill the form with all the particulars.
  • Attach/upload documents needed.
  • Submit it after paying the applicable fees.
  • Appear for entrance if needed.
  • Clear the interview if required to get admitted. 

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NFSU Placements

The University has a Training and Placement Cell that aid students to build up their skills and extra knowledge required for getting the jobs in various reputed and well-established companies that visit the University every year for recruitment purposes.

The University has associations with companies or organizations such as Orchid Research Laboratories Ltd, Synchron Research Services Pt. Ltd. and reputed Indian Companies such as Finisar Chemicals and Claris Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Students also get placement opportunities by Forensic Labs such as Goa, CMC India Pt. Ltd, ICICI Lombard, etc. towards the placement activities conducted every year. 

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NFSU Facilities

The institution provides all kinds of infrastructure and facilities which can be very much beneficial for students within the campus. The facilities are: 

  • Hostel- Hostel facilities can be availed by both boys and girls. Hostel rooms are quite comfortable which can accommodate 3-4 students in a single room. 
  • Auditorium- The University has a great auditorium where several functions such as seminars, orientations, and convocation, etc. are held. 
  • Cafeteria- University has a cafeteria that offers wide varieties of food at affordable ranges. 
  • Medical- Medical assistance is offered to every person within the campus. All students, faculties and non-faculties can easily get access to the medical facilities 24*7.
  • Library- The University has an enormous library which is stuffed with all kinds of literature, course, and other genre books for students. 
  • Sports Complex- For students who are interested in the sports field, there is a sports complex established within the campus premises with space for Badminton and Volleyball games, etc.

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NFSU Scholarships

Since the institution is a government-aided university, students can get benefitted by various types of scholarships offered to them by the University every year. 

There are scholarships for students belonging to weaker sections of the society with a lower annual family income. Scholarships are also offered to students who are academically excellent and secured the highest score in the entrance exam held by the university and candidates who maintain top percentage in the semester exams as well. Students can apply for scholarships during the admission process itself.

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NFSU Faculty

The faculty, as well as non-faculty members of the University, are very helpful and supportive. The professors are very much passionate towards each student and assist them in achieving their dreams and also provide interesting classroom lectures with knowledgeable practical insights. As a matter of fact, all the 14 associate/assistant Professors in the institution hold doctoral degrees in their field of expertise.

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NFSU FAQs

Ques. Does NFSU offer an MBA degree?

Ans. Yes, NFSU also offers an MBA degree with 2 years durations available for students after the CAT entrance exam.

Ques. What roles/companies that the graduates of NFSU get placed to?

Ans. The new batch of Forensic graduates of NFSU gets placed in reputed organizations and companies such as Foundation Futuristic Technologies Pt. Ltd, Indian Air Force, some forensic psychologists are selected for Central prison, IIT Gandhinagar and Military College (Nashik) etc. 

Ques. Does NFSU require a test to prove proficiency in English?

Ans. Apart from entrance exams conducted by the NFSU for admission into the courses, there is no such test required for students to prove their expertise in the English Language.

Ques. How many seats are available in the newly launched B.Sc LLB course from NFSU?

Ans. NFSU has launched the B.Sc LLB programme with 40 seats. Candidates seeking admission to it must have at least 60% in the science stream (55% for SC/ST/PwD category).

Ques. What is the review of NFSU?

Ans. NFSU is the best Government-aided University for students aspiring admission in Pharmaceuticals and forensic courses. The University offers all kinds of facilities and infrastructure for students which can help build their career.