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Gandhinagar (HQ) Delhi
National Forensic Sciences University National Forensic Sciences University
Sector – 9, Near Police Bhawan LNJN-NICFS Campus,
Gandhinagar Golden Hospital, Outer Ring Rd,
Gujarat. 382007 Institutional Area, Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi,
Phone: 079-23977102 110085
Email Id:admissions_gnr@nfsu.ac.in Phone:011-2752109
Email Id: admissions_delhi@nfsu.ac.in
Goa Tripura
National Forensic Sciences University National Forensic Sciences University
Opp Goa Dairy VIP Road, Radhanagar, Adjacent to Buddha
Curti, Ponda Mandir,
Goa – 403401 Agartala, Tripura (west) – 799001
Phone: 0832-2313036 Phone:0381-2310009
Email Id: admissions_goa@nfsu.ac.in Email Id: Email Id:
admissions_tripura@nfsu.ac.in
Bhopal Dharwad
National Forensic Sciences University National Forensic Sciences University
C/O Central Forensic Science Laboratory C/O Water & Land Management Institute
Barkhera Bonder, P.O. Bairagarh Kalan, NH-4, Belur Industrial Area, Dharwad,
Bhopal – 462030 Madhya Pradesh Karnataka -580011
Phone: 7552995271 Phone:9898703828
Email Id: admissions_bhopal@nfsu.ac.in Email Id: admissions_dharwad@nfsu.ac.in
Academies
National Forensic Sciences Academy – National Forensic Sciences Academy –
Pune Guwahati
National Forensic Sciences Academy
National Forensic Sciences Academy C/O Central Forensic Science Laboratory
C/O Central Forensic Science Laboratory Urput, Urput-Kumeria Road, P.O: Moniari-
Gate No. 6, Nanoli Chakan, Talegaon MIDC, Tiniali, Guwahati, Kamrup (R ), Assam -
Nr. JCB Factory, Maval, Pune -410507 781125
Phone: 9662518463 Phone: 9601549960
Email Id: admissions_pune@nfsu.ac.in Email Id: admissions_guwahati@nfsu.ac.in
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Note: Exam Centres are tentative and University reserves a right to change / modify / update the
date at any point of time.
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Introduction
National Forensic Sciences University (an Institution of National Importance)and
erstwhile Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is the world’s first and only
university dedicated to Forensic Science and allied Subjects. The university was
established by the Government of India through Act, 2020 (32 of 2020) with the
objective of fulfilling the acute shortage against the increasing demand for forensic
experts in the country and around the world.
The University comprises of various Schools spread across wide ranging academic
disciplines of Forensic Science, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, Behavioral
Forensics, Forensic Psychology, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy,
Management Studies, Police Science & Security Studies, Law, Forensic Justice &
Policy Studies, Medico-legal studies, & Doctoral Studies & Research with more than
70 post graduate courses and integrated courses.
1. Reservation of Seats
Indian nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats
reserved for them in accordance with the rules of the Government of India. The
details are as under: -
a) Gen-EWS Category
The General category belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (GEN-
EWS) will be a reserved category in which the percentage of reservation is
10%. The benefit of reservation will be given only to those General category
candidates who satisfy the condition given in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-
BC-II dated January 17, 2019 issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment (Annexure II)
b) OBC-NCL
A total of 27% of seats in every course will be reserved for Other Backward
Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL). OBCs should be
listed in the current updated central list of OBCs (www.ncbc.nic.in). OBCs
present in the state list but not covered in the central list of OBCs (as per
the list in www.ncbc.nic.in) are not eligible to claim the reservation. The
criteria for Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) will be as per the notification of
Government of India. Candidates belonging to the creamy layer of OBC are
not entitled for reservation. Such candidates are treated as belonging to the
general (GEN), i.e. unreserved category, and they will be eligible only for
the OPEN seats – the seats for which all candidates are eligible.
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The students seeking admission under these schemes should apply through the
prescribed channel.
a) Eligibility Conditions. The foreign students shall be required to fulfill
the required eligibility conditions of minimum percentages in qualifying
examination. The University level equivalence committee shall decide
the equivalence of qualifying degrees of foreign students. The admission
of students shall be granted based on the merit that will be prepared by
calculating the aggregate percentage of marks in the preceding degree.
b) Medical Insurance. Foreign nationals admitted to the Program shall be
required to get medical insurance cover and the same shall be
mandatory for all such foreign students.
c) English as a Medium of Instruction. Foreign nationals shall be
admitted only if they have completed their qualifying degree in English
medium or they have submitted an English Proficiency Certificate along
with their application.
d) Clearance from FRRO and Other Government Agencies. The foreign
nationals need to get clearance from all the relevant agencies of the State
and Central Government.
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The Admissions will be done through National Forensic Admission Test (NFAT
-2023). The Entrance exam will be conducted by National Testing Agency
(NTA) on behalf of National Forensic Sciences University. Please refer to page
no. 4 for the list of exam centres’.
EXAM CORRECT ANSWER INCORRECT ANSWER
NFAT-2023 +1 -0.25
6. Domicile Category
7. Centralized Counselling
Allocation of seat will be purely on the merit cum choice. In special cases, the
university has the right to offer admission on the basis of Bachelor’s Marks or
by Interview Merit.
8. Revision
The admission policy will be periodically reviewed before the start of the
academic session.
Step-1: Register using your own Email ID and Mobile Number on our
NFAT-2023 online application portal at
https:\\admission.nfsu.ac.in
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Notes:
i. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain
incomplete if Step-3 and step-4 are not completed. Such forms will
stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be
entertained.
ii. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be
entertained by NFSU/NTA under any circumstances.
iii. The entire application process for NFAT-2023 is online, including
uploading of scanned images, payment of fees, and printing of
confirmation page, admit card, etc.
iv. Usage of Data and Information: NFSU/Government of India can use
the data provided by the End Users (test taker in this case) for
internal purpose(s) including training, research and development,
analysis and other permissible purpose(s). However, this
information is not for use by any third party or private agency for
any other use.
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b) The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or
keying in the answers as per the directions of the Candidate. A
scribe will NEITHER explain the questions NOR suggest any
solutions.
c) PwD candidates who desire to avail the services of a scribe need
to opt for this during the online registration of NFAT - 2023. If a
candidate desires to bring his/her own Scribe, then he/she should
submit a Letter of undertaking for using own Scribe as per the
format available at Annexure II.
d) It is to be noted that the Scribe may be provided by the National
Testing Agency (NTA), if requested in the Application Form.
e) If it is found at any stage that a candidate has availed the services
of a scribe and/or availed the compensatory time, but does not
possess the extent of disability that warrants the use of a scribe
and/or grant of compensatory time, the candidate will be excluded
from the process of evaluation. In case such a candidate has
already been issued certificate or award letter, the candidature of
the candidate will be cancelled.
Note:
1. NFSU does not guarantee any change in the category or sub-
category (PwD status) after the submission of the Online
Application Form, and in any case, no change will be entertained by
NFSU after the declaration of Score for NFAT- 2023. The
category/sub-category (PwD status) entered in the NFAT-2023 will
be considered final. Therefore, the candidates are advised to fill in
the category/sub-category column very carefully.
2. No change in the category will be entertained after the last date
specified by NFSU for NFAT-2023 Registration.
3. The minimum degree of disability should be 40% (Benchmark
Disability) in order to be eligible for availing reservation for
persons with specified disability.
4. The extent of “specified disability” in a person shall be assessed in
accordance with the “Guidelines for the purpose of assessing the
extent of specified disability in a person included under the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016)” notified in the
Gazette of India by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(Divyangjan)] on 4 January 2018.
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The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before submitting the
Online Application Forms:
(i) Whether they fulfil the eligibility conditions for the Test as prescribed under
the heading ‘Conditions of Eligibility’ and ‘Age Limit’.
(ii) That they have selected their category viz General/EWS/OBC (Non-
Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD in the relevant column correctly.
(iii) That they have filled their City of examination in the relevant column
correctly.
(iv) That the Person with Disability (PwD) candidate has filled the relevant
column in the Online Application Form. Only PwD candidates have to fill this
column and the others have to leave it blank.
(v) Whether they have kept a Printout of Application Form (Confirmation Page)
for their own record.
a) The Candidates should fill their complete postal address with PIN Code
for further correspondence.
b) The Candidate must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile
Number provided in the Online Application Form is their own
(which cannot be changed later) as communication would be sent
by NFSU/NTA through e-mail or SMS.
c) The Candidate should not give the postal address, Mobile Number or
e-mail ID of Coaching Centre in the Online Application Form.
d) In order to appear in NFAT-2023, the candidates are required to apply
‘online’. The Application Form other than online mode shall not be
accepted. No change in application will be accepted through offline
mode i.e., through fax/application including e-mail etc.
e) Online submission of application may be done by accessing the official
NFAT-2023 Application Portal: https:\\admission.nfsu.ac.in
f) Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn once it is
submitted successfully.
g) Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria
shall be rejected.
h) A candidate is allowed to submit only one application form for each
program. If a candidate submits more than one Application Form, the
candidature is likely to be cancelled.
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i) Request for change in any particular in the Application Form shall not
be entertained after closing of the correction window.
Note:
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paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the Examination Room/Hall.
19. The candidates are to be governed by the Rules andRegulations/Instruction
of the NFSU with regard to their conduct in the Examination Hall. All cases
of unfair means will be dealt with as per rules.
20. Applications of candidates submitting false and fabricated information will
be rejected and such candidates will be further debarred from appearing in
examinations conducted by NFSU.
21. NFSU reserves the right to withdraw permission, granted inadvertently if
any, to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in the NFAT – 2023 even
though the Admit Card had been issued by the NFSU.
22. In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the instructions/ terms/
rules/criteria regarding determination of Eligibility/Conduct of
Examination/ Registration of Candidates/Information contained therein,
the
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ANNEXURE – I
Certificate Formats
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CERTIFICATE FORMATS
FORM-GEN-EWS
Government of ………………………
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)
INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER
SECTIONS
Certificate No. Date:
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FORM-OBC-NCL
OBC-NCL Certificate Format
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FORM-SC/ST
SC/ST Certificate Format
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY SCHEDULED CASTES (SC) AND
SCHEDULED TRIBES (ST) CANDIDATES
2. # This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes*
Certificate issued to Shri /Shrimati*
_ father/mother* of Shri /Shrimati /Kumari* of
Village/Town* in District/Division* of the State
State/Union Territory* who belong to the Caste / Tribe* which is
recognized as a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe* in the State / Union Territory*
issued by the dated .
3. Shri/ Shrimati/ Kumari * and / or* his / her* family ordinarily reside(s)** in
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Village/Town* of District/Division* of the State Union Territory* of .
4. Signature:
Designation
(with seal of the Office)
Place:
State/Union Territory*
Date:
* Please delete the word(s) which are not applicable.
# Applicable in the case of SC/ST Persons who have migrated from another State/UT.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The term “ordinarily reside(s)**” used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of
the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Officers competent to issue Caste/Tribe
certificates:
1. District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner /
Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / Ist Class / Stipendiary Magistrate /
City Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate /
Extra Assistant Commissioner.
2. Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency
Magistrate.
3. Revenue Officers not below the rank of Tehsildar.
4. Sub-divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/ or his family normally
reside(s).
5. Administrator / Secretary to Administrator / Development Officer (Lakshdweep Island).
6. Certificate issued by any other authority will be rejected.
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FORM-PwD (II)
Disability Certificate
(In cases of amputation or complete permanent paralysis of limbs and in cases of
blindness)
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FORM-PwD(III)
Disability Certificate
(In cases of multiple disabilities)
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(ii) is recommended/after years months, and therefore this certificate shall
be valid till (DD/MM/YY)
5. The applicant has submitted the following document as proof of residence:
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FORM-PwD(IV)
Disability Certificate
(In cases other than those mentioned in Forms II and III)
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MEDICAL AUTHORITY ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE)
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Tahsli/Block
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District State whose photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that he/she is
a case of disability.
Countersigned
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Note: In case this certificate is issued by a medical authority who is not a government servant,
it shall be valid only if countersigned by the Chief Medical Officer of the District. Note: The
principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide notification number
S.O. 908(E), dated the 31st December 1996.
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FORM-DYSLEXIC-1
FORMAT OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE / REPORT TO BE PRODUCED BY DYSLEXIC
CANDIDATE
{To be obtained from any Dyslexia Association*}
Date:
PSYCHO-EDUCATION EVALUATION REPORT
Certified that:
1. The condition of handicap is: MILD / MODERATE / SEVERE (tick whichever is
applicable)**
2. The disability is PERMANENT in nature.
*Some Dyslexia Associations:
1. Dyslexia Trust of Kolkata, DivyaJalan, ArunaBhaskar 3, Dover Park, Kolkata – 700019
2. Dyslexia Association of Andhra Pradesh (DAAP), 3-4-494/1,1st Floor,
MacherlaGastrology Hospital, Reddy College Road, Barkatpura, Hyderabad, Telangana,
500027
3. Madras Dyslexia Association, 94 Park View, 1st Floor, G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai
– 600017
4. Maharashtra Dyslexia Association, 003, Amit Park Bldg, L J Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400088
5. The Dyslexia Association of India, MZ-47, The Centre Stage Mall, Plot No 01, Block L, Sector
18, NOIDA 201303
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FORM-DYSLEXIC-2
*CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY DYSLEXIC CANDIDATE FROM THE PRINCIPAL OF
THE SCHOOL/COLLEGE LAST ATTENDED
Testimonial
Date:
Photograph
Date of Birth:
*A candidate passing Class XII or equivalent through open school system or in private mode
may submit the certificate to this effect from the competent authority in the board certifying
the concessions availed under dyslexia.
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FORM-CW
PROFORMA
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP-ENTITLEMENT CARD [PRIIORITY I AND II CW CATEGORY]
(To children of Armed Forces personnel killed/disabled/missing in wars/CI
Operations)
The holder is eligible for all educational concessions sanctioned by Central Government for
children of Armed Forces personnel killed, missing or permanently disabled in wars/CI
Operations.
Office Address:
(In case of officers, Entitlement Card for Education Scholarship should be obtained from
AG/MP-59B, Army HQ, New Delhi-11, and for Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) the same
be obtained from the respective Record Offices.)
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FORM-SCRIBE
FORMAT OF REQUEST LETTER FOR SCRIBE AND EXTRA TIME FOR PwD CANDIDATES
From Date:
Address:
Dear Sir,
I am a PwD candidate (Visually impaired/ dyslexic/ disability in the upper limbs or loss of
fingers). I would like to use the service of a scribe for writing NFSU entrance examination. I
also request you to provide extra time of one hour to complete the paper as per the
government norms. Kindly do the needful.
Thanking you,
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Declaration by the Candidate in Lieu of OBC-NCL Certificate
Address: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Application Registration No:
I understand that as per the new guideline from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
GoI, I am required to submit OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after April 1, 2022.
Since I have not been able to collect the said certificate on time, I may kindly be allowed to appear in the
entrance examination 2023 provisionally. I hereby declare that I registered for NFSU entrance examination as
OBC-NCL candidate and that I will submit a fresh certificate (issued on/after April 1, 2022) at the web portal
on or before September 30, 2023, 05:00 PM.
I understand that inability to upload the same by the given date and time will lead to the withdrawal of OBC-
NCL benefit. I also understand that, if qualified, my category will be adjusted accordingly in the Common Rank
List.
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
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Declaration by the Candidate in Lieu of GEN-EWS Certificate
Address: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Application Registration No. (2022):
I understand that as per the new guideline from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
GoI, I am required to submit GEN-EWS certificate issued on or after April 1, 2022.
Since I have not been able to collect the said certificate on time, I may kindly be allowed to appear for NFSU
entrance examination 2023 provisionally. I hereby declare that I registered for NFSU, entrance examination
2023 as GEN-EWS candidate and that I will upload a fresh certificate (issued on/after April 1, 2022) at the web
portal on or before September 30, 2023, 05:00 PM. I understand that inability to upload the same by the given
date and time will lead to the withdrawal of GEN-EWS benefit. I also understand that, if qualified, my category
will be adjusted accordingly in the Common Rank List.
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