Postgraduate UGC Approved by UGC PG-018

M.Sc Forensic Science

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Specialisations include forensic chemistry, biology and DNA, toxicology, ballistics, questioned documents and cyber forensics. Government FSL scientific officer posts are the primary career target and are filled through competitive recruitment.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
CUET PG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Specialisations include forensic chemistry, biology and DNA, toxicology, ballistics, questioned documents and cyber forensics. Government FSL scientific officer posts are the primary career target and are filled through competitive recruitment.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. B.Sc in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology or related discipline.

How you get in. NFSU entrance, CUET PG, University entrance.

How it is studied. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • State and Central Forensic Science Laboratories
  • CBI
  • NIA and police departments
  • National Forensic Sciences University
  • Private forensic and cyber labs
  • Insurance investigation firms

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D Forensic Science
  • Specialised forensic certifications
  • Government scientific officer recruitment
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 30,000 - 55,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any —

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

CUET PG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

2 routes mapped from this qualification.

Forensic scientist (FSL)
state & central labs
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

B.Sc Forensic Science
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for M.Sc Forensic Science?

B.Sc in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology or related discipline. Admission is through NFSU entrance, CUET PG, University entrance.

How long does M.Sc Forensic Science take?

2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does M.Sc Forensic Science cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after M.Sc Forensic Science?

Ph.D Forensic Science, Specialised forensic certifications, Government scientific officer recruitment.