Forensic science : I have filled the form for forensic science Institute of nagpur and aurangabad. I just want to know how much minimum marks I require in hsc board to get admission in those two colleges? Please do advice.

Hi, Forensic science at LPU is a specially designed program to produce highly competent professionals in the field, keeping in mind the continuously increasing demand of trained professionals in this area. The programme not only emphasizes on in-depth learning but also on thorough lab training including Dissertations/Projects under competent guides. School of Bioengineering and Bioscience is established for Forensic Sciences in LPU. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) to take admission in B.Sc. (Forensic Sciences) in LPU: Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST . HIGHLIGHTS: The Forensic Science domain promises to create a research and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research projects with novel ideas of applied value. The highlights include: Faculty: Highly experienced faculty excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. Fields of study: Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology, Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents. Thrust Areas of research: Analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification and forensic wildlife analysis.

Due to increase in crime rate and criminals, the scope of Forensic Science is increased exponentially. There are lots of job opportunities in the field of Forensic Science. The need of forensic scientists is huge all around the world, especially in India. Some of the forensic scientists visit the crime scene to collect the evidence themselves and another one work in a forensic laboratory to perform analysis on objects. In the forensic laboratory, they testify as expert observers in both criminal and civil cases and can work for either the defense or the prosecution. Forensic scientists can be employed in the government sector. They work in different law enforcement agencies and investigation departments such as police, investigative services of state and central government and legal system. Some of the private agencies also employed those candidates who have some qualification in this field. A trained forensic scientist may hire by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) & Intelligence Bureau (IB). You can also work as a freelancer as forensic scientists specializing in one segment & can be paid much. You can also work as a legal counselor after gaining experience as a Forensic Scientist.

At LPU B Sc Forensic Science programme covers the theoretical and practical background in all the areas of criminalistics which demonstrates proficiencies in laboratory skills like forensic molecular biology, forensic chemistry, and toxicology. It aims to make the student understand and apply the basic concepts of forensic biology, chemistry, and toxicology in forensic sciences. Make adept to perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the area of forensic toxicology, fingerprint examination, and DNA analysis to propose solutions for criminal offence investigation. Enable the student to apply the fundamentals of basic sciences, fingerprint, questioned document examination, and DNA fingerprinting technique. Impart a basic understanding of criminal law and legal procedures to investigate the criminal offences The programme gives a detailed knowledge of forensic Chemistry Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Anthropology, Ballistics, Explosives, Forensic Biology Serology, DNA, Fingerprinting and Questioned Documents, Cyber Thrust Areas of research: Analysis of drugs by conventional and modern techniques, security feature analysis, Fingerprinting analysis, studies on dentures for disaster victim identification, and forensic wildlife analysis. The curriculum is well equipped with courses as per recruitment demands of government and private sectors. Also, the programme fosters research and higher degrees. Laboratory courses every semester are offered to develop practical skills in students. Interpretation of experimental studies during the course enhances students' capabilities of research and higher studies. The maximum salary LPU students got was 23 lpa and the average was 3.5 lpa. The companies which came for campus placement were Roots Analysis, Dr. Lal Path Labs, Nestle, Meditab, Zyla Health, Panacea Biotech, Pulsus Health, Practo, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Zydus Cadila, Healthplix Technologies, Indegene Life Systems, Redcliffe Life Diagnostics, Sagacious Research, Serum Institute of India, Cactus Communications, Aakash Educational Services, PIMS, Titan Biotech, Allied analytics, Cognizant, Wipro, Hi Care, Lifecell, Databridge Services, Eclerx, Wisdom Global,

Dear Student,

The cut-off and marks required to secure a seat change from year to year depending on the number of students who have applied and the result of board exams. Therefore, it is hard to predict the cut-off. However, we can provide you with the minumum marks you require to be eligible for the colleges. Check the eligibility criteria below:

Eligibility Criteria

The student seeking admission to B.Sc. Semester I course examination should have passed 12th standard examination (10+2 Pattern) of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with English and other Modern Indian Languages together with Science or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto in such subject and with such 5 standard of attainments as may be prescribed and securing not less than 45% marks for open category and not less than 40% marks for reserved category.

In case, of B.Sc. Semester II, III, IV, V and VI Examination: The student should have attended a minimum of 90 days in the respective semesters as per the rules of ATKT

Intake Capacity

50(Reservation as per State Government Norms)

Medium of Instruction / Examination

The medium of instructions and writing of examination is in English only.