National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) Admission 2026 is for India’s only university fully focused on forensic sciences and set up by an Act of Parliament. Students can enter UG integrated courses through CUET UG, JEE Main, or CLAT, while PG seats are filled through CUET PG, GATE, or CAT as per the course.

NFSU uses its own Samarth admission portal for every course. It is not part of JoSAA or CLAT Consortium counselling, and students must complete physical document verification at the Gandhinagar campus before their admission is confirmed. UG integrated course fees range from INR 65,000 per semester for B.Sc+M.Sc and BBA+MBA to INR 90,000 per semester for B.Tech+M.Tech Cybersecurity.

Admission Update:
  • UG Integrated Programmes: CUET UG result was announced on June 23, 2026. The NFSU UG application deadline was July 2, 2026, and counselling for 2026-27 is going on.
  • PG Programmes: CUET PG result was released on April 24, 2026. PG admission counselling for 2026-27 is currently running.
  • For most UG courses at NFSU, students need at least 60% aggregate in 10+2, which is above the 50% requirement followed by many central universities.
  • The semester fee for UG integrated programmes starts at INR 65,000 for B.Sc+M.Sc and BBA+MBA and goes up to INR 90,000 for B.Tech+M.Tech Cybersecurity.
  • Central government reservation rules apply: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, and PwD 5% horizontal reservation in all programmes.
  • From 2026, NFSU has stopped conducting NFAT, which means admission is through national-level exams only.
  • NFSU has campuses in more than 15 Indian cities, and Gandhinagar works as its main administrative centre.

NFSU Admission Portal 2026: nfsu.ac.in/admission

NFSU UG and Integrated Admission 2026

At the UG level, NFSU Gandhinagar mainly offers integrated programmes that combine undergraduate and postgraduate study over 5 or 6 years. Its B.Sc+M.Sc Forensic Science and B.Tech+M.Tech Cybersecurity programmes together have about 80 seats per year, tentatively. The entrance test changes from one programme to another.

NFSU UG Admission Dates 2026

NTA conducts CUET UG, and NFSU opens its separate application process after the CUET result. JEE Main and CLAT dates follow the national schedules of those exams.

Event Date
Document Verification at Gandhinagar (Tentative) August to September 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NFSU UG Eligibility Criteria

Students must pass 10+2 from a recognised board for every integrated UG programme at NFSU. The required percentage is course-specific, and most programmes ask for higher marks than many other central universities.

Programme Eligibility Entrance Exam and Selection
B.Sc+M.Sc Forensic Science (5-year), 40 seats (Tentative) 10+2 Science, min 60% CUET UG merit list via NFSU portal
BBA+MBA (5-year), 60 seats (Tentative) 10+2 any stream, min 60% CUET UG merit list via NFSU portal
B.Tech+M.Tech Cybersecurity (6-year), 40 seats (Tentative) 10+2 PCM, min 60% JEE Main rank via NFSU portal
BBA-LLB Hons (5-year), 40 seats (Tentative) 10+2 any stream, min 50% (SC/ST/PwD: 45%) CLAT rank via NFSU portal
B.Sc-LLB Hons (5-year) 10+2 Science, min 50% CLAT rank via NFSU portal
B.Sc Forensic Science and Criminology (3-year) 10+2 Science, min 60% CUET UG merit list via NFSU portal

Key insight: For BBA-LLB at NFSU, the Class 12 requirement is 50%, unlike most other UG options that need 60%. Students with 50 to 59% in Class 12 can still choose this law-integrated programme.

NFSU UG Selection Criteria 2026

NFSU makes a separate merit list for each programme using the national exam score required for that course. Seats are offered category-wise during online counselling, and the final step is document checking at Gandhinagar.

  • B.Sc+M.Sc Forensic Science and BBA+MBA admissions are decided through CUET UG scores in the relevant subjects.
  • B.Tech+M.Tech Cybersecurity uses the JEE Main Paper-1 score for ranking students.
  • BBA-LLB and B.Sc-LLB admissions are based on CLAT scores, but NFSU runs counselling through its own portal.
  • SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD reservation rules of the central government apply during admission.

How to Apply for NFSU UG Programmes?

  • Take the required national exam: CUET UG by NTA, JEE Main by NTA, or CLAT by the Consortium of NLUs.
  • Once results are out, go to nfsuadm.samarth.edu.in and register for the NFSU application form.
  • Choose programme preferences, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the NFSU deadline.
  • Follow the merit list released on the NFSU portal and join the online counselling process.
  • Report to the NFSU Gandhinagar campus for document verification to secure the allotted seat.

NFSU PG Admission 2026

NFSU Gandhinagar offers M.Sc programmes in more than 15 forensic specialisations. Students can also apply for MBA, M.Tech, MA, LLM, EMBA, and M.Pharm, with selection based on the entrance exam linked to that programme.

NFSU PG Eligibility Criteria

Programme Group Eligibility Entrance Exam
M.Sc (Forensic Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Toxicology and others) Relevant graduation, min 55% (SC/ST: 50%) CUET PG
MA (Criminology, Clinical Psychology, Mass Communication, Police Studies) Relevant graduation, min 55% (SC/ST: 50%) CUET PG
MBA (Cybersecurity, Forensic Accounting, Fintech, Hospital Management and others) Graduation any stream, min 55% CAT or CUET PG
EMBA (Financial Market, Forensic Accounting, HRM) Graduation + relevant work experience, min 55% CAT or CUET PG (work experience considered)
M.Tech (Cybersecurity, AI and Data Science, Forensic Structural Engineering) B.Tech relevant branch, min 55% GATE
LLM (Criminal Law, Cyber Law) LLB degree, min 55% CLAT PG
M.Pharm (Forensic Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance) B.Pharm, min 55% GPAT or CUET PG
PhD (Forensic Science, various disciplines) PG in relevant field, min 55% (SC/ST: 50%) UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or NFSU entrance

NFSU PG Selection Criteria 2026

For PG courses, NFSU ranks applicants using the score from the exam accepted for the chosen programme. Students first take part in online counselling and then visit Gandhinagar for document verification.

  • M.Sc and MA applicants are ranked through the relevant CUET PG test paper.
  • MBA admission mainly uses CAT scores, while CUET PG is considered for seats left vacant.
  • M.Tech seats are allotted through the relevant GATE paper, and NFSU manages this process separately from CCMT.
  • PhD applicants are shortlisted through NET, JRF, or GATE scores. Those without these scores must take the NFSU research entrance test.

How to Apply for NFSU PG Programmes?

  • Appear for CUET PG, GATE, CAT, CLAT PG, or GPAT, depending on the programme requirement.
  • After the result, complete registration on the NFSU admission portal at nfsuadm.samarth.edu.in.
  • Add programme preferences and pay the application fee before the last date announced by NFSU.
  • Join online counselling and complete physical document verification at NFSU Gandhinagar to confirm admission.

NFSU Scholarships

NFSU students can apply for central government scholarship schemes. The university does not run a separate scholarship fund from its own corpus.

  • Central Sector Scheme (CSS): UG students can receive up to INR 12,000 per year and PG students can receive up to INR 20,000 per year. Students need to be in the 80th percentile in Class 12, and family income must be below INR 8 lakh per year.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship: SC, ST, OBC, and Minority category students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
  • National Fellowship for PwD: Students with benchmark disabilities can apply through the NSP portal.
  • State Government Schemes: Gujarat domicile students may get state-level scholarships, while students from other states can use the schemes offered by their own states.

NFSU Gandhinagar Admission FAQs

Ques. Which test should I take for B.Sc+M.Sc Forensic Science at NFSU?

Ans. For B.Sc+M.Sc Forensic Science at NFSU Gandhinagar, students must appear for CUET UG. After the CUET result, they also need to register separately on the NFSU Samarth portal. The course has about 40 seats, tentatively, so admission is competitive.

Ques. Is NFAT still used by NFSU for admission?

Ans. No. NFSU stopped NFAT from 2026. UG admissions are now based on CUET UG, JEE Main, or CLAT, and PG admissions use CUET PG, GATE, CAT, or CLAT PG.

Ques. How much should I score in Class 12 for NFSU UG courses?

Ans. Most UG courses at NFSU need at least 60% aggregate in 10+2. For BBA-LLB and B.Sc-LLB, the requirement is 50%, while SC, ST, and PwD students need 45%. These marks are higher than the entry marks asked by many central universities in India.

Ques. Does JoSAA handle NFSU B.Tech Cybersecurity admission?

Ans. No. NFSU does not take part in JoSAA. B.Tech+M.Tech Cybersecurity uses JEE Main scores, but admission is handled through NFSU’s own Samarth portal. Students must apply separately at nfsuadm.samarth.edu.in after the JEE Main result.

Ques. What is the semester fee at NFSU Gandhinagar?

Ans. NFSU per-semester fees start from INR 65,000 for B.Sc+M.Sc Forensic Science, BBA+MBA, and BBA-LLB. The fee is INR 90,000 for B.Tech+M.Tech Cybersecurity and M.Sc Cybersecurity, while MBA courses cost INR 75,000 per semester. These amounts are from the official NFSU fee schedule.

Ques. Does NFSU Gandhinagar offer management quota seats?

Ans. There is no verified public information about a management quota at NFSU. Since it is a university established by Parliament, seats are expected to be filled through merit and national entrance exams. Students can contact NFSU at info@nfsu.ac.in to confirm.

Ques. Are final-year students allowed to apply to NFSU?

Ans. Yes. Students who are appearing for their qualifying examination can apply on a provisional basis. Their admission becomes final only after they submit the final mark sheet during document verification at NFSU Gandhinagar.

Ques. Which reservation rules are followed at NFSU?

Ans. NFSU follows central government reservation rules. The reservation is SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, and PwD 5% horizontal reservation. These rules apply to all programmes and campuses.

Ques. What is the admission process for MBA at NFSU Gandhinagar?

Ans. For MBA admission, students should appear for CAT as the main exam or CUET PG, then register on the NFSU Samarth portal. The minimum eligibility is graduation in any stream with 55%. NFSU offers MBA specialisations such as Cybersecurity, Forensic Accounting, Fintech, and Hospital Management.

Ques. Do all NFSU students need to visit Gandhinagar for document verification?

Ans. Yes. Physical document verification at NFSU Gandhinagar is compulsory for every admitted student, no matter which programme they join. Online counselling comes first, but admission is confirmed only after in-person verification is completed.