National Forensic Sciences University PhD Admission 2025-26

National Forensic Sciences University invites application for PhD Admission 2025-26.

PhD Admission Modes

Full-Time/Regular

Students in this category are required to dedicate themselves full-time to the Ph.D. program and are not permitted to hold full-time or part-time employment elsewhere. They may apply for fellowships/assistantships from various funding agencies such as CSIR, ICMR, DST, DBT, ICCR, SERB, ICSSR, SII, and NBHM. The university may also provide scholarships to full-time students who are not receiving any other fellowship, as per the criteria decided by the university from time to time.

The following are considered full-time candidates:

• Full-time candidates on a self-financing basis.
• Full-time project fellows appointed in R&D projects carried out at NFSU.
• Full-time candidates sponsored by academic institutes, industries, or R&D organizations.
• Full-time candidates with Government/Semi-Government Fellowship awards, including GATE/GPAT/ SET/NET/JRF qualified candidates and similar national/state-level test awardees.
• International Students: Candidates from any other country with requisite qualifications and a valid passport/visa, or candidates nominated from Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)/Study in India (SII) fellowship awardees.

Part-Time

• Students granted admission to Ph.D. programs through part-time mode will be permitted to work, provided all conditions stipulated in the Ordinances applicable for their respective batch are fulfilled.
• The candidate must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the appropriate authority in their employing organization. This certificate must clearly state that:
• The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.
• Their official duties allow them to devote sufficient time for research.
• If required, they will be relieved from duty to complete the coursework and other necessary requirements of NFSU.
• The employer will allow the candidate to use the research infrastructure for their research work, if available.

Professional Category (10% of total intake of respective academic year)

• Recognized R&D organizations, institutions, government organizations, or industries (both Indian and international) may recommend candidates with at least 10 years of cumulative work experience for admission under the professional category.
• Admittance for these candidates is contingent upon fulfilling the requisite minimum eligibility criteria. It’s important to note that candidates admitted under this category will not be entitled to any fellowship or assistantship from NFSU. However, they may receive sponsorships from their parent organizations or proceed on a self-finance basis.
• If a greater number of applications are received in this category, selection will be based on marks obtained during a formal interview conducted by the Ph.D. Evaluation and Admission Committee (PEAC).

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the Ph. D. programme, applicants fulfilling any of the following criteria shall be considered as eligible:

• A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8- semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
• Provided that, a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8- semester bachelor’s degree programme, preferably from INIs/Institutions of Eminence, should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
• 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university/institute with a minimum 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
• 5 % relaxation in the required percentage of marks will be given to those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Economically Weaker Section (EWS), differently abled and other backward categories candidates as per rules.

Applicants having passed Bachelor’s degree and are fellow members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and/or Institute of Cost and Works Accountants and/or having qualification of Company Secretary, will be eligible to apply for admission to the Ph. D. programme.

Candidates who have passed Post Graduate Degree (Master Degree) Examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph. D. programme. The candidate shall have sufficient proficiency in English language.

The reservations of seats for the Ph.D programmes will be as per GOI norms

Admission Process

Entrance Test

• Admission to the Ph.D. program is generally through an entrance test. The test syllabus will cover 50% research methodology and 50% domain-specific questions.
• To be eligible for an interview, you must secure at least 50% marks in the entrance test.
• Relaxation: A 5% relaxation in marks for the entrance examination will be provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories as per rules.

Interview

Candidates who qualify the entrance test will be called for an interview. The University reserves the right to determine the number of eligible students interviewed based on the available Ph.D. seats.

The Ph.D. Evaluation & Admission Committee (PEAC) will conduct formal interviews, focusing on:

• Domain-specific knowledge
• Motivation for research

Exemption from the Entrance Test

You may be exempt from the entrance examination if you meet any of the following conditions:

• You qualify for GATE/GPAT/SET/NET/JRF or similar national-level tests within their validity period (as decided by the respective testing agency).
• You are an International Student with the necessary qualifications and a valid passport/visa, or an Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) fellowship awardee.
• You are a Professional category applicant.

Application Process

Candidates can apply online at NFSU Website.

Read brochure carefully before filling application form.

• Opening Of Online Application Forms: 5 June, 2025
• Last Date For Submission Of Application Forms: 31 July, 2025
• Ph.D. Entrance Examination: 12 August, 2025
• Declaration Of Entrance Exam Result: 12 August, 2025
• Interviews (NET & Professional): 12 August, 2025 & 13 August, 2025
• Interviews (Non-NET Candidates): 13 August, 2025 & 14 August, 2025
• Final Result Declaration: 26 August, 2025
• Fee Payment & Confirmation Of Admission: 26 August, 2025 to 31 August, 2025
• Joining Date: 1 September, 2025 to 4 September, 2025

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