Forensic science is the branch of science which deals with the application of various scientific methods to investigate the legal cases be it a civil or criminal case. The main job of a forensic scientist is to collect the samples of things that can be invested further, to know the details of the case. They are also investigated to collect the evidences 7 thus, makes the case clear.

Subdivisions of Forensic Science : These are – Forensic Biology, Forensic Engineering, Forensic Linguists, Forensic Serology, Forensic Computing, Forensic Archeology, Forensic Economics, Forensic Epistemology, Forensic Psychology & Forensic Anthropology.

Post graduation in Forensic Science : In order to do Post Graduation in Forensic Science, one must have the bachelors degree with minimum 60% marks. The candidate from the science stream are preferred.

Career Options in Forensic Science : In India, Forensic Scientist can be employed in the following fields -

• Police force
• Legal Systems
• Law enforcing Agencies
• Government & private investigating offices
• Private Detective Agencies
• CBI Forensic Laboratory
• Also there is more specified options if you do specialization in the divisions as mentioned above.

Institutes of Forensic Science in India :

• Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi
• Forensic Sciences Department, “Forensic House”, 30-A, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai
• Dr.Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
• University of Delhi, Delhi
• Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, 4-E Jhandewalan Extn, Rani Jhansi Road, New Delhi
• Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad, CFIs Complex, Ramanathapur, Hyderabad
• Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh, CFIs Complex, Sector 36A, Chandigarh
• Anna University, Chennai
• University of Lucknow, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow
• Central Forensic Laboratory, Kolkata, CFIs Complex, 30 Gorachand Road, Kolkata

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