BSc Forensic Science Admission Process, Eligibility, Entrance Exams

BSc Forensic Sciences involves the application of scientific knowledge in the investigation of crimes. The knowledge of science is applied to analyze the evidence found at a crime scene. An analysis could involve anything from an object at the crime scene, to soil, blood stains, saliva, body fluids, bones, fingerprints, DNA profiling, recovering data from computers, researching new techniques/ technology, etc.

The admission for BSc Forensic Science takes place mainly through Entrance Exams like JET, LPUNEST, or SUAT. Scoring good marks in these Entrance Exams is important in securing a good college for BSc Forensic Science. Students must have Science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, or Biology in class 12 in order to study BSc Forensic Science.

Some colleges like Vivekananda University take in students directly on the basis of marks in the Class 12 Boards exam. Entrance Exams are not required for these colleges.

BSc Forensic Science Admission Process

Admission to most of the Forensic Science colleges will be on a merit-based selection system. Through the merit-based system, a candidate can get direct admission to the program depending on their 10+2 percentage and the cut-off prescribed by the institution.

Check Out : The Top BSc Forensic Science Colleges in India.

The application for admission will be available both on the college’s website as well as through their Admission Office. Some institutions, although may require the students to clear an entrance exam conducted by them.

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BSc Forensic Science : Merit Based Admission

Colleges like Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Vivekananda University, etc take admissions based on merit. The candidates will have to go through the following step for applying to such institutes:

Apply to the institute by filling up the application form, submitting the required documents for evidence, and paying the application fees.
The college will release a merit list of selected students, after evaluating their previous academic scores.
The shortlisted candidates will receive an offer letter.
The students can enroll after accepting the offer letter within the provided deadline and paying the first installment to secure their place.

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BSc Forensic Science: Entrance Based Admission

Some top colleges & universities like Amity University, Noida, Lovely Professional University, University of Mumbai, offer admission on the basis of entrance tests, conducted by them. Here are the steps of the admission process through entrances.

The candidates can apply to the particular exam by filling the application form, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fees.
The exam dates will be announced and the candidates can download the admit card and sit for the entrance exam.
The college will release their cut-off and the candidates clearing the cut-off will be shortlisted and invited for counseling.
The shortlisted candidates can choose their course during counseling and get their documents verified.
They can enroll after paying the first installment fees.

BSc Forensic Science Entrance Exams

Students are granted admission based on the score obtained in the entrance exams or qualifying exam. Dates of some universities are as follows.

JET 2021: The Jain Entrance Exam is conducted by the Jain University, Bangalore for admission into various UG and PG courses offered by the institute. Check For JET Syllabus

Format	Duration	Total Questions	Marking Scheme
Online/Offline	3 Hours	150	+1 for Correct Answer -0 for Wrong Answer

The exam is conducted every year in the month of June.

Check Out: JET Eligibility

LPUNEST 2021: The entrance exam conducted by the Lovely Professional University for various courses in the month of June.

Format	Duration	Total Questions	Marking Scheme
Online	2 Hours 30 Min	110	+4 marks will be awarded for PCM/B sections; +2 marks for English

SUAT 2021: SUAT is a common aptitude test conducted by the Sharda Universityfor admission into various courses offered by them. The exam will be held in the month of June. Check Out SUAT Eligibility

Format	Duration	Total Questions	Marking Scheme
Online	90 Minutes	100	+1 for Correct Answer -0 for Wrong Answer

IUET 2021: IUET is a common entrance exam conducted by the Integral University for admission into various courses offered by them.

Format	Duration	Total Questions	Marking Scheme
Online	90 Minutes	100	+2 for Correct Answer -0 for Wrong Answer

Further details about BSc Forensic Science are mentioned in the table below. The application deadline and Counseling date is mentioned below which is subject to change due to Covid-19 pandemic;

Entrance Exams	College Name	Application Deadline	Exam / Counselling Date
JET	Jain University	-	April 24, 2020, - April 25, 2020
LPUNEST	Lovely Professional University	June 30, 2020	June 30, 2020
SUAT	Sharda University	Up to June 15, 2020	June 10, 2020 - June 17, 2020
IUET	Integral University	March 2020 (Onwards)	To be announced

BSc Forensic Science Eligibility

To apply to any of the institutes offering BSc Forensic Science, the candidates should fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria.

The candidate should have completed 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
They should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and/or Maths as main subjects in 10+2.
They should have scored a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in 10+2. Some of the institutes offer some relaxation to the reserved categories.

BSc Forensic Science Preparation Tips

BSc entrance tests are basic aptitude tests. Questions consist of basic concepts that were taught in junior classes in high school.
Candidates can expect questions from General Aptitude, Numerical Ability, General English, Essay Writing, General Awareness, and some Subject-based questions.
Mathematical concepts should be clear. Most of the quantitative questions come from Class X and Class XII maths. Hence, you should be familiar with basic concepts, formulas, and shortcuts.
Practicing sample question papers and model tests definitely gives students a perk as they can know the pattern and structure of the exam well in advance.
Start reading a newspaper on a daily basis to enhance your general knowledge skills. These types of questions are often there in entrance exams.

How to get admission in top B.Sc colleges?

To get admission in top BSc Forensic Science colleges, the following points must be kept in mind:

You can secure a place in a good college/institute if your Class XII scores are exceptional.
Also, your performance in entrance exams, conducted by different universities, should be good enough to clear the cutoffs.
General Aptitude, General English, General Awareness, and subject matter knowledge is essential.
Keep a track of eligibility, course cut-off, the application process, application deadline, application fee, and other updates in newspapers, official websites, educational magazines, etc. so that you don’t miss any college offering B.Sc Forensic Science.
Entrance examination preparation should be started as early as possible so that you have enough time to polish your general knowledge and quantitative skills.
Practice as many papers and questions to increase time management skills during entrance exams.

FAQ

Ques. Is pursuing a career in forensic science as fun as it sounds?

Ans. Be it from getting opportunities to work in state labs, IB, CBI, state and central Police, banks, or many private firms, a career in a specialized field in Forensic Science can be highly rewarding. However, unless the candidate is not fully committed, counselors and seniors advise pursuing a master’s course if not yet ready for a job.

Ques. What is the scope of forensic science in India?

Ans. Given the crime rising in the nation and statistics going through the roof, the demand for professionals in the field is highly required. From government labs to counselors to investigations, the nation is in a dire need of forensic experts.

Ques. Can a student pursue B.Sc Forensic Science through Distance Education?

Ans. Distance mode of education is not offered by any university in India for B.Sc Forensic Science, as this course involves a heavy practical curriculum.

Ques. What’s the difference between Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine?

Ans. Forensic Science is the parent course which has various sub-fields. While Forensic Science consists of Toxicology, Serology, Ballistics to Psychology, Forensic Medicine is a branch that deals in civil or criminal legal cases (investigation). Forensic Medicine is also known as Forensic Pathology.

Ques. Which is better among B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic Science or B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic Science focuses on the major specialization and teaches in a more subject-oriented way, thoroughly imparting knowledge in one subject, while B.Sc Forensic Science is to provide foundation knowledge of all the subjects of science like Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, etc.

Ques. Is Biology compulsory for B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. No, Biology is not compulsory at 10+2 level for B.Sc Forensic Science. Students opted for only Maths are also eligible.

Ques. Can other courses be done along with B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. There are a number of certification courses that can be done along with B.Sc Forensic Science which can help you in getting the job instantly.

Ques. What are a few colleges in Delhi, offering B.Sc Forensic Science?

Ans. Some of the colleges that offer BSc Forensic Science courses are Miranda House University College for Women (Delhi), Hindu College (New Delhi), Osmania University, Mumbai University, Chandigarh University, etc.

Ques. What are the major employment areas for B.Sc Forensic Science graduates abroad?

Ans. The major employment areas for BSc Forensic Science graduates are Colleges & Universities, Police Departments, Forensic Labs, Crime Branches, Security Agencies, and many more.