SVSU Meerut B.Sc Forensic Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Sc Forensic Sciences programme at SVSU covers forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, forensic biology (serology and DNA profiling), questioned document examination, fingerprint analysis, crime scene investigation procedures, ballistics, forensic photography, and cyber forensics. Practical laboratory sessions form a significant part of the curriculum and are spread across all six semesters. Students also study fundamentals of criminalistics, Indian Evidence Act provisions, and forensic psychology to understand the legal and investigative context of their work.

Ans. Graduates can apply for roles as Scientific Assistants and Junior Scientific Officers in State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs), the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), and the CBI. Private opportunities exist in cyber security firms, banks for financial fraud investigations, corporate investigation units, and digital forensics companies. Many graduates also pursue M.Sc Forensic Science or LL.B. to build expertise for legal and court-related forensic work. Competitive exams such as SSC CGL and UPSC may also be pursued after the degree.

Ans. B.Sc Forensic Sciences from a UGC-recognized university like SVSU is accepted as a qualifying degree for most state FSL and Central Forensic Science Laboratory posts. However, specific recruitment notices define minimum eligibility separately and candidates should verify the exact requirements in the official recruitment notification before applying. A postgraduate degree (M.Sc Forensic Science) typically strengthens candidature for senior scientific roles at CFSL and CBI.

Ans. B.Sc Forensic Sciences focuses on the scientific and laboratory aspects of criminal investigation, including chemical analysis, biology, toxicology, and digital evidence. B.Sc Criminology, on the other hand, deals with the social, psychological, and legal dimensions of crime and criminal behaviour. Forensic Sciences graduates are suited for lab-based investigative roles, while Criminology graduates tend toward roles in criminal justice administration, social work, policy, and research. SVSU offers Forensic Sciences and not Criminology, making it a science-track programme at its core.

Ans. Yes. SVSU accepts students with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) as their 10+2 subject combination for B.Sc Forensic Sciences, and Mathematics is not compulsory. The minimum requirement is 45% aggregate in the qualifying science stream, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates. Students who took Physics and Chemistry with Biology and not Mathematics are therefore eligible to apply through SNET or direct merit.