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Master of Science in Forensic Science
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Master of Science in Forensic Science

duration Duration

  • 2 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Forensic Science/ Medicine/ Engineering/ Pharmacy/Dentistry/ Ayush with at least 50% or equivalent.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last date for the submission of Application Form: 28 July 2025

The ICFAI University proposing 2 year MSc Forensic Science program with specialization in Cyber Forensics, Crime Scene Management, Fingerprint and Questioned Documents.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form 28 July 2025
Interview and Admission Decision 04 August 2025
Registration 11 August 2025
Commencement of Classes 12 August 2025

Year-I

Semester-I

Semester-II

  1. Introduction to Forensic, Psychology, Law and Statistics
  2. Instrumental Techniques
  3. Crime Scene Management and Forensic Evidence
  4. Fingerprints and Questioned Documents
  5. Forensic Biology and Anthropology
  6. Lab 1
  7. Lab 2
  1. Quality Management, Narcotic Drugs, Explosives and Forensic Chemistry
  2. Forensic serology and DNA profiling
  3. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
  4. Forensic Ballistics
  5. Basic Concepts of Digital Forensics
  6. Lab 1
  7. Lab 2

Year-II

Semester-III

Semester-IV

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Cyber Forensics OR
  3. Crime Scene Management OR
  4. Fingerprint and Questioned Documents
  1. Internship Program OR
  2. Dissertation and Thesis

The program structure is tentative and subject to change, if required.

List of Elective Courses
Electives (Specialization in Crime Scene Management) Electives (Specialization in Crime Scene Management)
  • Basics of crime, Evidence and Law
  • Concepts of Crime Scene Management
  • Advanced Techniques in Crime Scene Management
  • Forensic Lab 1
  • Cyber laws, Risks and Compliance
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Forensic Lab 1
Electives (Specialization in Fingerprint and Questioned Documents)
  • Modern Trends in Fingerprint Science
  • Questioned documents and Forensic Accounting
  • Forensic Photography and Biometrics
  • Forensic Lab 1

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based M.Sc. (Forensic Science) Program offered by the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Forensic Science/ Medicine/ Engineering/ Pharmacy/ Dentistry/ Ayush with at least 55% or 50% or equivalent for reserves category candidates.

Final year students applying for the programs are required to complete their examinations including practical examinations / viva, assignments before August 11, 2025. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark-sheets establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of eligibility is September 17, 2025, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

The selection of applicants into the programs is made through application and interviews. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra / cocurricular activities.

The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the ICFAI University, Jaipur campus. This is to determine the students’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification. The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Rajasthan in any course of the ICFAI University, Jaipur which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements referred as above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservations may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

Online Application

  • Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iujaipur.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card)/ Internet Banking through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

Download of Application Form

  • Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iujaipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Jaipur

Fill the Application Form

  • Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

Students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS
  3. Provide all available information under appropriate sections
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Students have to enclose the self attested copies of the following certificates.

  • Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate.
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

The completed Application Form for Admission may be sent to

Admissions Office :

The ICFAI University, Jaipur,

Jamdoli, Agra Road,

Jaipur - 302031, Rajasthan.

Mobile : 9414519618, 8094688800

E-mail : admissions@iujaipur.edu.in

Website : www.iujaipur.edu.in.

Fee Schedule

Program Fee

Students have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before September 20, 2025.

Program Admission Fee (One Time) Caution Deposit* Semester Fee (in INR) Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee & Caution Deposit)
Domicile Non-Domicile Domicile Non-Domicile
M.Sc. (Forensic Science) (2 years) 20,000 10,000 30,000 35,000 1,20,000 1,40,000

* All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded to students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit and Security Deposit are not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.

Merit Scholarships

The University offers merit scholarships to students pursuing UG/PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII / Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program under the following conditions.

  1. Aggregate Marks of all the subjects in Class XII / Graduation shall be considered for the purpose of calculating eligibility of scholarship in UG / PG Programs.
  2. No Performance based scholarship shall be awarded in case of supplementary in any subject or for drop out cases. Once Performance based scholarship disallowed will not be considered in next all remaining semesters.

Percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination as aggregate (All subjects included) will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA. The details are as presented in the following table.

Program Percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination
≥ 90% ≥ 80% to < 90% 70% to < 80% ≥ 60% to < 70%
Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.)
M.Sc. (Forensic Science) (2 years) 24,000 18,000 12,000 -

*Above scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 4 instalments for 2 years M.Sc. (Forensic Science) program.

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category III
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
Programs Amount of Scholarship per semester* (In Rs.)
M.Sc (Forensic Science) (2 years) 9,000 6,600 4,500