HRIT University Ghaziabad B.Sc {Hons.} Forensic Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Sc Hons Forensic Science is a 3-year programme that covers crime scene investigation, forensic chemistry, toxicology, questioned documents, fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and digital forensics. Graduates can work as forensic analysts, crime scene investigators, laboratory technicians at state FSLs, or research assistants. Higher study options include M.Sc Forensic Science and PG diplomas in Digital Forensics. Government recruitment through SSC and state FSL exams is available after graduation.

Ans. Yes. The UGC-recognised degree from HRIT University qualifies graduates to apply for forensic science-related government roles. State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) in UP, Delhi, and other states recruit B.Sc Forensic Science graduates for junior analyst and lab assistant positions. Graduates may also appear for SSC exams and state PSC technical posts. For central government forensic roles such as those at CFSL (Central Forensic Science Laboratory), M.Sc qualifications are typically preferred.

Ans. The curriculum spans six semesters and includes Criminalistics, Forensic Chemistry, Toxicology, Forensic Biology, Fingerprint Science, Questioned Documents, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Physics, Ballistics, and Computer Forensics basics. Lab sessions cover practical crime-scene simulation, chemical analysis, fingerprint matching, and document examination techniques. The NEP 2020 structure supports Certificate exit after Year 1 and Diploma after Year 2 for students who need to re-plan their academic journey.

Ans. Applicants must have passed Class 12 with Science subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics, from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST). A valid CUET-UG 2026 score or HRIT HNAT rank is used for merit-based admission. No additional forensic-specific entrance test is required. Students from PCM and PCB streams are equally eligible to apply for this programme.

Ans. Yes. UP domicile students from SC/ST/OBC/EBC categories can apply for the state Post-Matric Scholarship, which may cover a significant portion of the total fee of INR 1,16,000. The NSP Central Sector Scholarship is available for students in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board, meeting income conditions. HRIT’s merit scholarship is awarded to eligible students at the time of admission for qualifying marks in Class 12.

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.Sc Forensic Science at universities in Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu that accept CUET-PG or their own entrance scores. NFSU (National Forensic Sciences University) also offers postgraduate programmes in forensic specialisations. MBA in Criminology and Law, and PG diplomas in Digital Forensics or Crime Analysis are other options. NET qualifiers in Forensic Science can pursue academic and research positions in forensic science departments across Indian universities.