Overview
The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly known as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), is an Institution of National Importance and the world's first and only university dedicated to forensic and allied sciences. Its School of Engineering and Technology and School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics are at the forefront of merging traditional engineering with cutting-edge investigative technologies.
GFSU combines scientific education with technology and engineering applications relevant to forensic science practice. It offers engineering–related B.Tech and M.Tech programs in Forensic Sciences and allied fields.
The university emphasizes:
✔ Interdisciplinary forensic science education
✔ Applied technology and digital forensics labs
✔ Industry and police department collaborations
✔ Research, internships, and case-based learning
✔ Skill development for investigational technology fields
✔ Legal interface and cybercrime investigation training
Campus Facilities Include
High-end forensic laboratories
Cyber forensics & digital evidence labs
Biometric and biometrics labs
Computer labs with software for forensic analysis
Wi-Fi enabled academic campus
Research & innovation centers
Library with digital resources
Moot courts / case simulation facilities
Residential hostels
Sports & recreation
Labs Available
As an institute focused on investigative science, the labs are equipped with high-end forensic instrumentation:
Cyber Defence Centre (CDC): A specialized lab for real-time threat monitoring and incident response.
Digital Forensics Lab: Equipped with tools like EnCase and FTK for data recovery and malware analysis.
Ballistics Research & Testing Centre: One of the most advanced facilities in Asia for firearm and ammunition testing.
Highlights
| College Name | National Forensic Sciences University |
| Approved by | AICTE |
| Establishment Year | 2008 |
| Ownership | Private |
| Gender Accepted | |
| Address | Police Bhavan Rd, Sector 9, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382007, - , |
| Contact No.: | View Contact No. |