B.Sc. in Forensic Science at Indrashil University

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Forensic Science, Indrashil University in Ahmedabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹3.37 lakh – ₹3.97 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.12 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics.

Indrashil University is a other institute, founded in 2017. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Indrashil University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics. Typical first jobs: security analyst, penetration tester or SOC engineer. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Indrashil University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Indrashil University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Indrashil University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Sc. in Forensic Science, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Indrashil University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Indrashil University on its website (indrashiluniversity.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 100%, an average package of ₹3.4 lakh and a highest package of ₹45 lakh at Indrashil University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Indrashil University runs 4 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biosciences
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• B.Sc. in Information Technology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in keeping systems safe? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.37 lakh – ₹3.97 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Indrashil University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Ahmedabad?