What is the scope of forensic science in India? Can I get good job opportunities? Which are the top ten colleges for pursuing this course?

Forensic Science is a crucial element for modern day judicial system wherein a forensic scientist works in close coordination to find out evidence and show the same to courts and helps in solving the case with legally acceptable evidence. In order to reach on to some conclusion a forensic scientist applies various scientific methods and principles in the investigation of criminal cases. Moreover, a keen analysis of the clues collected from a crime scene is fundamental for forensic scientists. Most of the job prospects for forensic scientists are in government sector, particularly in various law enforcement agencies such as police, legal system, the investigative services of the central government and state governments. However, some private agencies too offer job opportunities to those who have some qualification in the field. A major chunk of trained forensic scientists are hired by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), etc. Another interesting career, rather the most attractive option for forensic scientists is teaching in institutes which impart education in forensic Science. Top Forensic Science Colleges are the following :- 1. Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, New Delhi 2. Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi 3. Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, GandhiNagar 4. Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat 5. University of Delhi 6. Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad.

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