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  • B.Sc. (Forensic Science) or Bachelor of Science in Forensic is an undergraduate science course. The duration of the course is three years.
  • The course deals with most scientific ways in which various kinds of crime and activities can be proved.
  • Forensic science is a crime and laboratory-based profession.
  • The expertise of a professional is also used in civil cases also like providing validity of signature on a will, insurance claims, product liability claims, environmental issues, etc.

Suitability of Program

  • B.Sc. (Forensic Science) program is suitable for the aspirants who have the ability of keen observation and can concentrate on the minute details.
  • Those who have analytical skill and logical thinking in context of land, of the law, time, era and existing situation and have reasoning, thinking and analytical skills are best suited for the program.

The program provides massive employment opportunities with

  • Forensic Laboratories
  • Police Department
  • Crime Branches
  • Security Agencies
  • Insurance Agencies
  • College and universities

Job Categories

  • Insurance Investigators
  • Cyber Forensic Experts
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Police Officers
  • Environmental Investigator
  • Private Investigator
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Forensic Consultant
  • Forensic Researchers

At the ICFAI University, the students will get the opportunity to learn with the expert faculties in the concerned areas.

Admission Calendar 2024
Last date for the submission of Application Form 31 August 2024
Registrations 31 August 2024

Year-I

Semester-I

Semester-II

  • Introduction to Forensic Science
  • Minor 1
  • IDSC 1
  • AEC 1
  • SEC 1
  • VAC 1 and VAC 2
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Minor 2
  • IDSC 2
  • AEC 2
  • SEC 2
  • VAC 3 and VAC 4

Students exiting the programme after securing 46 credits will be awarded UG Certificate in Forensic Science provided they secure additional 4 credits in work based vocational courses offered during summer term or internship/ Apprenticeship in addition to 6 credits from skill-based courses earned during first and second semester

Year-II

Semester- III

Semester- IV

  • Crime and society
  • Forensic Dermatoglyphics
  • Minor 3
  • IDSC 3
  • AEC 3
  • SEC 3
  • Criminal Law
  • Questioned Documents
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Handwriting Identification and Recognition
  • Minor 4
  • AEC 4

Students exiting the programme after securing 86 credits will be awarded UG Diploma in Forensic Science provided they secure additional 4 credit in skill based vocational courses offered during first year or second year summer term

Year-III

Semester-V

Semester-VI

  • Forensic Ballistics
  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Introduction to Biometry
  • Accident Investigations
  • Minor 5
  • Digital Forensics
  • Forensic Biology
  • DNA Typing
  • Fire and Arson Investigation
  • Minor 6

Students who want to undertake 3-year UG programme will be awarded UG Degree in Forensic Science upon securing 126 credits

Year-IV

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

  • 4 DSE (Electives)
  • 1 Minor Elective
  • 4 DSE (Electives)
  • 1 Minor Elective

Students will be awarded B.Sc. Degree (Honours) in Forensic Science provided they secure 166 credits

Or

Year-IV

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

  • 4 DSE (Electives)
  • 1 Minor Elective
  • 4 DSE (Electives)
  • 1 Minor Elective
  • (Research Project/ Dissertation)-

Students will be awarded B.Sc. Degree (Honours) with Research

* Details of discipline electives will be mentioned in Student Handbook. The program structure is tentative, subject to change, if required.

Admission Modalities

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

Eligibility

Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in Science Stream with 50% and above aggregate marks.

Final year students applying for the programs are required to complete their examinations including practical examinations / viva, assignments before August 16, 2024. 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 14, 2024, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

The selection of applicants into the programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra / co-curricular 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) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements referred as above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation 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, 2024.

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

Domicile

Non-Domicile

3 Year

4 Year

3 Year

4 Year

B.Sc. (Hons.) (Forensic Science) (3 / 4 Years)

10,000

5,000

25,000

30,000

1,50,000

2,00,000

1,80,000

2,40,000

* 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.

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.

Programs

Percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination

≥ 90%

≥ 80% to < 90%

≥ 70% to < 80%

Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.)

3 Year

4 Year

3 Year

4 Year

3 Year

4 Year

B.Sc. (Hons.) (Forensic Science) (3 / 4 Years)

30,000

40,000

22,500

30,000

15,000

20,000

*Above scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 6 installments for 3 year BSC(Forensic Science) programs,

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.)
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Forensic Science) (3 / 4 Years) 7,500 5,500 3,750