Dear Prajwal,

In order to opt for forensic science, you need to have passed 12th with PCB/PCM. After that opt for undergraduate course, bachelor of forensic science which is a 3 year course. Then MSc in forensic science which is a 2 year course and then you can opt for post graduate courses like PG Diploma, Ph.D in forensic science, M.Phill in forensic science.

Here are some of the specializations in forensic science which you can choose from-

• Forensic botany.
• Forensic serology.
• Forensic chemistry.
• Forensic toxicology.
• Forensic biology.
• Forensic ballistics.
• Forensic entomology.

In order to apply for UG course, pass 12th from science stream.

Then after completing bachelor course, opt for MSc. Some private universities conduct their own exam for admission in master courses.

Here are the job profile for this course-

• Teacher or professor.
• Investigation officer.
• Legal counselor.
• Crime scene investigator.
• Forensic scientist.
• Forensic expert.
• Crime reporter.
• Forensic engineer.
• Law consultant.
• Handwriting expert.

Here are the top recruiters for this field-

• Intelligence bureau.
• Central bureau of investigation.
• Central government forensic sciences labs.
• Hospitals.
• Private detective agencies.
• Law firms.
• Police department.
• Universities.
• Defence.
• Army.
• Quality control bureau.
• Banks.

The starting salary is around INR 3 to 4 lakhs. After gaining experience, the salary can go up to INR 6 to 8 lakhs per annum.

Regards

Hello

The forensic science degree is available after the class 12th for that the eligibility is in 12th class atleast aggerate of 55% in the physics,  chemistry, maths or biology and there is no natinal level entrance exam for forensic science and all colleges or university will have own admission and eligibility criteria

I hope you understood

All the best