B.Sc. in Forensic Science at Integral University

B.Sc. in Forensic Science at Integral University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.95 lakh – ₹9.05 lakh (roughly ₹98,000 a year).

The course is about keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics.

Integral University is a other institute, founded in 2004. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Integral 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 Integral University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Integral University as a group.

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

For admission to B.Sc. in Forensic Science, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Integral University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Integral University on its website (www.iul.ac.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2022) show a median package of ₹3 lakh at Integral University. 199 of 424 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. in Forensic Science specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2.88 lakh a year.

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

Integral University runs 13 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. in Radio Imaging Technology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics with Mathematics/ Computer Science
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic)
• B.Sc. in Nutrition Science
• B.Sc. in Medical Microbiology
• Bachelor in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry
• B.Sc.(Hons.) Zoology with Chemistry/Botany
• B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
• Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in keeping systems safe? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.95 lakh – ₹9.05 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 Integral University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Lucknow?