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Forensic Scientist

Also covers: Forensic Science Technician

Forensic scientists study evidence from crime scenes — fingerprints, DNA, chemicals — to help police and courts find the truth.

Class 11–12 subjectsPCM or PCB
Entrance / admissionCUET UG / University entrance tests
DegreeB.Sc Forensic Science
Duration3 years+2 years M.Sc

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: PCB or PCMChemistry is the most important subject.
  2. 2Apply for B.Sc Forensic ScienceThrough CUET UG or university entrance tests.
  3. 3B.Sc · 3 years, then M.Sc · 2 yearsMost lab jobs expect an M.Sc.
  4. 4Join a forensic labThrough government recruitment or private labs.

What a forensic scientist does

  • Collect and examine evidence
  • Test samples for DNA, drugs or poisons
  • Write reports for investigations
  • Give expert evidence in court

Entrance exams & admission

  • CUET UGCentral and participating universities
  • University entrance testsSome universities hold their own

Where you may work

State and central forensic science laboratories, police departments, private labs and insurance investigations.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

  • National Forensic Sciences University

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Courts rely more and more on scientific evidence, so forensic labs across India are expanding.

Specialise later

  • DNA analysis
  • Toxicology
  • Fingerprints
  • Cyber forensics
  • Ballistics