Forensic Science in India

A very warm welcome to the forensic science in India page. This page was built in response to the number of e-mails we received from this wonderful part of the world asking for information about the study and practice of forensic science in India.

Forensic Science Courses in India

Amity Institute of Behavioural Health and Applied Sciences, Noida

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(Many thanks to Santosh Raut for letting us know about these Forensic Science degrees).

Asian School of Cyber Laws

The Asian School of Cyber Laws is a global leader providing education, training and consultancy in, cyber law, cyber crime investigation and computer evidence analysis. The Asian School of Cyber Laws works closely with students, professionals, academicians, multinational corporations, governments and law enforcement agencies all over the world.

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(Many thanks to Clayton Coelho for letting us know about The courses at the Asian School of Cyber Laws).

Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Bundelkhand University, Jhansi offers both BSc and MSc courses in forensic science.

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(Many thanks to Swapnil Gupta for letting us know about these Forensic Science courses).

University of Delhi

Certificate Course in Forensic Science:

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(Many thanks to Professor Surinder Nath for letting us know about this Forensic Science course).

Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar

The Department of Criminology and Forensic Science is a pioneer university department in the country which is imparting teaching, research and counseling in the field of Criminology,Victimology, Police Science , Scientific Crime Investigation, Forensic Science including Toxicology, Serology, Forensic Ballistics, Questioned Documents, Fingerprints and Speech Identification and other related Forensic fields.

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(Many thanks to kshitij Jain for letting us know about The University's forensic science courses).

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is a unique super specialized University and first of its kind in the world for conducting Degree/Diploma/Certificate courses in the field of Forensic Science, Behavioral Science, Criminology and other allied areas.

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(Many thanks to Rajal Sanathara for letting us know about Gujarat Forensic Sciences University).

Gujarat University

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(Many thanks to Shrui Kumar for letting us know about this Forensic Science degree).

Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai

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(Many thanks to Ms. Titiksha J. Desai for letting us know about these Forensic Science courses).

National Institute of criminology and Forensic science (NICFS)

D.M. Mitra, Director NICFS

"At this Institute, it is our goal to impart the course participants a strong theoretical, practical and experimental foundation and thereby gain specialized skills that would empower them to meet the challenging situations. On successful completion of Courses the Students and freshly inducted forensic Scientists will develop sound knowledge base and confidence to interact with the people who matter in the field and handle their assignments with greater confidence."

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The Institute offers referral facilities in the area of Forensic Ballistics, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Forensic Photography, Forensic Document Examination and Forensic Biology

Both the forensic science degree and the criminology degree are obtained through affiliation with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

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Osmania University, Hyderabad

Osmania University, Hyderabad, has been offering a MSc in Forensic Science course since the year 2000. It has been judged as one of the best courses run in the country with an excellent reputation both in India and abroad. Every year 2-3 students go abroad. The intake is 24 students. The course is comprehensive covering all the areas of Forensic Science. It is supported by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Government Examiner of Questioned Documents, Department of Forensic Science, Govt. of India.

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(Many thanks to Dr. T. R. Baggi - Academic Coordinator Forensic Science, Retired Director, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderbad, Govt. of India - for letting us know about this forensic science course).

Panjab University, Chandigarh

Taught in the Department of Anthropology, the Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminology provides basic and advanced knowledge in the sub-disciplines of Forensic Science such as Forensic Biology, Forensic Anthropology, Criminalistics, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, Forensic Odontology, Forensic Osteology, Forensic Photography, Forensic Psychology, Crime Scene Investigation, etc.

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(Many thanks to Dr Kewal Krishan for letting us know about The Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminology at Panjab University ).

Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University

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(Many thanks to Prashant kumar singh for letting us know about these Forensic Science courses).

Punjabi University, Patiala

The Forensic Science curriculum covers a wide spectrum of subjects, including; ballistics, chemistry, toxicology, biology, serology, questioned document examination, Physics, Forensic Medicine, Criminology and Criminal law. Professional forensic scientists from central and state Forensic Science Laboratories, senior police officers and experts from University departments and medical colleges participate in the student teaching and training programme. Practicals and demonstration programmes are arranged in the Forensic Science Laboratories involving actual case materials.

students who have received their degrees in Forensic Science from this department are well placed to find employment in various organisations, e.g., Forensic Science Laboratories, Customs, Excise, Police and other investigating agencies, questioned document examiners etc.

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Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences

Programs Offered

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(Many thanks to Md Matloob Raza Khan & Alam Siddiqui for letting us know about these Forensic Science courses).

St.Xavier's Collge Mumbai

The basic and advanced certificate courses give an introduction to Forensic Science, taking the learner through the Crime Scene and Physical evidence, Fingerprint Evidence, Hair, Fiber and Botanical Evidence, Drugs and Alcohol evidence, Glass & Soil Trace evidence, Forensic Serology, Body fluids as evidence and Forensic Medicine and Forensic Anthropology. From the theory and practical experience gained from the course, students can seek jobs in any Forensic Science Labs, Molecular Biology Unit, R&D Labs of Pharmaceuticals and Research Labs of Science Institutes and Medical Colleges.

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(Many thanks to Clayton Coelho for letting us know about This forensic science course).

The Jitendra Chauhan College of Law (Vile parle, Mumbai)

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(Many thanks to Sudhir Kamath for letting us know about The forensic science Diploma courses).

Recommended Reading

Forensic science in India: A vision for the twenty-first century by B. B Nanda

See following link for more details.

Forensic science in India: A vision for the twenty-first century

Great Forensic Science in India Links

Forensic Experts:

Website of B. K. Sharma (M.Sc. F.Sc., NET, PGDFA, LMFSDS), forensic expert and lecturer, forensic Science, AIFS, Amity University, Noida (UP). B.K. Sharma provides services in the field of questioned documents, handwriting, fingerprints and ballistics.

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Mr. R.K. Singh is a Forensic Handwriting, Questioned document Examiners & Finger Print Expert having done his Field Training at C.F.S.L. (C.B.I.), AIIMS and NICFS (MHA), Delhi. He has more than 4 years of experience in his field.

Specially trained in Questioned Documents and Fingerprint by various experts of Government and Private from Delhi in Ramjas College, Delhi University.

He is specially certified in Handwriting Identification and Fingerprint Identification from V. C. Misra, [Questioned Document, Handwriting & Finger Print Expert (Forensic Expert, India)]

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J.K. Kaushik: Finger Print Expert

The only finger print expert from Delhi Police trained in U.K. Was instrumental in establishing of the Delhi Police finger prints bureau. Had given expert opinion in more than 10,000 cases and headed the Finger Print Bureau of Delhi Police twice as Director Finger Print Bureau. Investigated many important controversial cases while posted in central, south, north district of Delhi and in crime branch of Delhi Police.

Conducted many secret and important inquiries while working in vigilance branch of the police as security officer supervised the security of various VVIPs that were residing or visiting Delhi. Done various courses in this regard to enrich the knowledge and was a part and parcel of the training of the newly incumbents in the unit.

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The History and development of forensic science in India:

Very interesting paper by R.K Tewari and K.V Ravikumar published in the Journal of Postgraduate Medicine.

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Many thanks to Imran Sabri who contacted us to let us know about the Forensic India Website. This comprehensive resource is hosted by the Department of forensic Medicine at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU , Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Among the many useful forensic links on the site are:

Click Here to visit the forensic India website.

Intense Forensic Services India (IFS India)

IFS India provides various Forensic Science related services including expert opinions Under Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act. They provide expert Opinions on such things as cyber forensics, cyber crimes, questioned documents & handwriting, signature frauds, fingerprints, forged documents, handwriting analysis/examination.

IFS India also provides additional services e.g., forensic science standardization, forensics certification, forensics education, legal consultancy, web security, crime investigation and prevention, biometrics, industrial & domestic security, forensic awareness programmes and forensic research and development.

You can find out more about IFS India by visiting the websites below.

Intense Forensic Services India

Forensic Experts in India

FORENSIC STANDARDS AND RESEARCH PVT. LTD

Forensic Science in India News

Forensic lab in Kolkata to tackle cyber crime

A new initiative to help in the fight against cyber crime will soon be launched in Kolkata. Police and forensic investigators will be able to access the latest software which allows deleted images to be retrieved from computer hard drives.

New Forensic Science Course at The University of Lucknow

Lucknow University has just announced that it will be offering a new post-graduate diploma course in forensic science.

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