National Forensic Sciences University [NFSU Guwahati] established in 2023 is a Public University. NFSU Guwahati is approved by UGC. Admission in NFSU Guwahati is offered in Engineering, Humanities and Science at UG/ PG/ Diploma level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
| Institute Name | National Forensic Sciences University, Guwahati |
| Estd. Year | 2023 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | Public University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma |
| Director | Prof. Prasenjit Maity |
| Address | Narkasur Hiltop , GMCH Road, Bhangagarh, Kamrup, Guwahati - 781032, Assam, India |
| Contact Number | +91-9638686145 |
| Official Website | https://guwahati.nfsu.ac.in/ |
National Forensic Sciences University Guwahati, established in 2023 is the ninth campus of NFSU in India. Currently, the university operates from two transit campuses located in two different parts of Guwahati (Bhangagarh and Maniari Tiniali). It offers M.Sc in Forensic Science and PG Diploma in DNA Forensics, Forensic Document Examination and Forensic Ballistics under the School of Forensic Science. It also offers B.Tech-M.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) under the School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, and M.A. (Police and Security Studies) under the School of Police Science and Security Studies.
Vision: National Forensic Sciences University Guwahati aims to address the global shortage of forensic experts by conducting research in forensic science, crime investigation, security, behavioral science, and criminology.
Mission: The university has a mission to provide high quality education in forensic science maintaining the international standard. NFSU Guwahati also intends to conduct research on crime investigation, security, behavioral science, and criminology.
Before registration, have a look on the course-wise eligibility criteria:
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B.Tech-M.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) |
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M.Sc (Forensic Science) |
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M.A. (Police and Security Studies) |
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PG Diploma in Forensic Document Examination |
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PG Diploma in DNA Forensics |
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PG Diploma in Forensic Ballistics |
Note: Candidates from SC/ST/PWD category have a relaxation of 5% in the qualifying examination for all the above-mentioned courses.
Admission Process
The admission process includes an online application through the central website of the NFSU. For admission to B.Tech-M.Tech Integrated course, candidates must appear in the National Forensic Admission Test (NFAT), which is a computer-based test created to evaluate candidates’ knowledge in GK, logical reasoning, aptitude, mathematical reasoning, data interpretation, etc.
Required Documents
Candidates must submit the following documents at the time of admission:
NFSU Guwahati students can avail various scholarships or fellowships from the following agencies:
Besides the above agencies, NFSU also offers scholarships to those meritorious students who don’t receive any scholarship from any agencies.
The university welcomes globally reputed recruiters to offer internship and placement opportunities to its students in fields like forensic sciences, forensic accounting, homeland security, cyber security, pharmacy, behavioral sciences, digital forensics, and forensic civil structural engineering, etc.
The CFSL-Guwahati building has advanced infrastructure including smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, a library and a computer. Besides these, NFSU Guwahati is also establishing a permanent campus on 50 acres of land in Molong, Changsari, Kamrup district.
