National Forensic Sciences University

About National Forensic Sciences University

Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) is a State University and a highly specialized higher education institution as it is the only university across the world, dedicated to Forensic and Investigative Science. GFSU was envisioned by the Chief Minister of Gujarat State Shri Narendra Modi. It was established by the Government of Gujarat vide an Act No. 17 of 2008 passed by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly dated 30th September 2008 with an objective of fulfilling the acute shortage against the increasing demand for forensic experts in the country and the world. The main objective of the University is to make the criminal justice delivery system techno-savvy and to overcome the actual shortage of skilled manpower engaged in this field. It became functional in February 2009 and was recognized by the University Grants Commission as a State University under Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956 to award degrees in May 2011. It is located at Gandhinagar - the capital city of Gujarat. It currently offers only postgraduate-level academic programs. The University runs in parallel association with the Directorate of Forensic Science (DFS) - Gujarat State, to provide hands-on training. GFSU's Ultramodern Campus construction is already underway; near the DFS premises, on a government allocated land of 50,000 Square Meters. The foundation of the University's campus was laid by the Hon'ble CM of Gujarat State, on the 10th of October 2011.

Departments at GFSU

The University is segregated into three academic departments:

1. Institute of Forensic Science
2. Institute of Behavioural Science
3. Institute of Research and Development

Facilities at GFSU

Hostels - Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls within the university campus. The hostels provide fully furnished Non AC Double Rooms (on twin sharing basis), with attached Baths with Common Mess Facility, Launderette, Recreational Centre, including Gymnasium and Prayer / Meditation Room. Single (Non AC) Rooms may be allotted in exceptional cases, based upon prior request and availability. AC Double Rooms (on Twin Sharing basis) are meant only for allotment to NRI / Foreign Students. There’s No facility for Single AC Rooms. Accommodation will be allotted on a first cum first serve basis, as limited numbers of Rooms are available. Priority is given to International and Outside State Students.

International Affairs Cell - Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is one of the very few Universities in the Country, to establish a full-fledged Cell for Coordination of International Affairs, to look into matters concerning overseas tie-ups in terms of joint academic programs; collaborations; events; trainings; summer internships; overseas scholarship programs (for home students only) and so on. Overseas Applicants are welcome to apply for various courses at GFSU. International students are given admissions based upon Merit only. They do not require appearing in University’s Entrance Examinations meant for Home Students or submit Official Scores for any of the National/State level Entrance Tests (which is a requirement for Home students, seeking admission into some of our courses). Admissions open in May every year. Keep checking Notice Board on the institute website for updates.

Additionally, all International Students are required to submit Proof for English Language Qualification (in form of any internationally acclaimed Certifications/Scores, as - TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge ESOL Certifications/Others), in case their first language is not English and/or  they do not have an already acquired educational qualification, pursued using English as the medium of study. International Students may also have to go through certain necessary procedures required for Security / Background Check, before being admitted to this University.

It is mandatory for all International Students, to submit copies of their Passport and Visa, along with other required documents (check application procedure for your chosen course, for list of documents), when applying to this University.  Depending on the Country of Residence, students may also have to produce a Letter of Clearance, issued by their respective Country’s Consulate in India and/or their Parent Organization in their Home Country (in case of working applicants), before joining the University. This University also undertakes specially tailored Short Term Training Programs / Educational Courses for large group of Working Officials / Students from outside India, upon prior request. For additional information contact the university.

DFS - DFS, Gandhinagar is a state of the art laboratory of international repute meant for forensic analysis. It is accredited by NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

Some of its unique facilities:

• Suspect Detection System (SDS)
• Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling
• Polygraph Examination
• Audio Video Tape Authentication System
• Voice Spectrograph, Speech Lab

Transportation Facility - The University offers a Bus facility for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar students, on a nominal charge basis. Students, who are interested in availing this option, have to submit a separate application form for requesting transportation, at the time of admissions.

Collaborations – The University has made agreements, i.e., MoUs with, almost 20 institutes of international and national repute for joint research and academic activities in this area.

Some of the International Institutes include:

• Galilee International Management Institute - Israel
• Centre for Global Advancement of Community Colleges, Washington DC - USA
• University of Florida - Gainesville, U.S.A.
• Safran Morpho Security Pvt. Ltd. - France
• Forensic Technology WAI – Canada
• The Ballistics Research Centre - United Kingdom
• Approved Group International - Malaysia

Placement and Career Guidance Cell – It arranges placements for its students, in various organizations around the world.