Forensic Science
B.Sc major
A science degree that applies chemistry, biology and physics to crime evidence: crime-scene management, fingerprints, questioned documents, toxicology, serology and DNA basics, ballistics and digital evidence, along with criminal law basics and lab work. It leads to private forensic and investigation work, government forensic lab posts (usually after a master's), or an M.Sc.
After Forensic Science, you can
How you get in
Class 12 in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry with Biology or Mathematics). Admission is through CUET-UG at some central universities, the National Forensic Sciences University's own entrance test, or Class 12 merit and university tests at private and state institutions.
At a glance
- The course is offered mostly by private universities and a few specialised institutions.
- Government forensic lab posts are limited and usually ask for a master's.
- Private work includes forensic labs, document verification and insurance investigation.
- Specialising (DNA, toxicology, documents, digital forensics) usually happens at the M.Sc stage.
In numbers
The AISHE discipline combines criminology and forensic science, so it is broader than the B.Sc Forensic Science alone. AISHE counts responding institutions only; coverage varies by year, so part of any change may reflect reporting rather than real enrolment.