Last updated on April 9th, 2026 at 10:54 am
The application process for admission to the academic year 2025-26 has commenced from April 9.Admission is offered in various courses at the university and not all courses require NFAT 2026. Now NFSU will not conduct NFAT exam from academic year 2026. It will accept the entrance test score of 2026.

The accepted score is mentioned below
CLAT,CAT,CUET,JEE, GPAT and others
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We have mentioned at the bottom of this article the courses offered through National Entrance Test 2026 and courses offered through Merit (last qualifying exam)
Other Accepted Exam-JEE Main, GATE,CAT and CLAT- We have given the full list of courses where the entrance exam is accepted for the course.

What NFAT 2026
NFAT stands for National Forensic Admission Test, was held by National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) earlier for admissions to UG, PG, and integrated forensic science programs. It has been the primary entrance exam for NFSU courses until recent changes.
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Tentative Dates for NFSU Admission 2026
- Application Start Date: March 2026
- Application Deadline: May 2026
- Admit Card Release: One week before the exam
- Exam Dates: First Week of June 2026
- Result Declaration: Last Week of June 2026
- Counseling Sessions: Early July 2026
- Second round of Counselling-Mid July
- Programme starts-Third week of July
These dates are provisional and subject to change upon the official announcement.
NFSU 2026 Forensic Science: Application Process
Once the application portal opens, candidates can apply online through the official NFSU admission portal: https://nfsu.ac.in/admission. The application fee varies between INR 1,000 to 2,000, depending on the chosen program. ​
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate Programs: Applicants should have completed their 10+2 education with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.​
- Postgraduate Programs: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks
NFAT 2026 Forensic Science Courses
| Msc Forensic Science | CUET PG 2026 | 400 seats |
| Msci Forensic Biotechnology | CUET PG 2026 | 20 Gandhinagar |
| MSc Multimedia Forensic | CUET PG | 20 Gandhinagar |
| MTech AI and DATA Science(cyber security) | NFAT 2026 | 160 seats |
| BSc MSc Forensic Science | NFAT 2026 | 20 Gandhinagar |
| Mtech Cyber Security | GATE | 50 Gandhinagar |
| MSc Forensic Science | CUET PG 2026 | 126 Seats |
| MSc Cyber security | CUET PG 2026 | 170 Seats |
| MSc Digital Forensic and Information Security | CUET PG 2026 | 205 Seats |
| Btech Mtech CSE Cyber Security | JEE Main | 220 Seats |
| MSc Homeland Security | CUET PG 2026 | 45 Gandhinagar |
| MA Police and Security Studies | CUET PG Â 2026 | 20 Gandhinagar |
| Mphil clinical psychology RCI approved | CUET PG 2026 | 22 Seats |
| M.Sc. Neuropsychology | CUET PG 2026 | 30 Seats Gandhinagar |
| M.Sc. Clinical Psychology | CUET PG 2026 | 100 Seats |
| M.Sc. Forensic Psychology | CUET PG 2026 | 40 Gandhinagar |
| M.A Criminology (with specialization in Forensic Psychology) | CUET PG | 80 seats |
| B.Sc. Criminology and Forensic Science | NFAT 2026 | 60 seats |
| MBA Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation | CAT Â 2025 | 30 Gandhinagar |
| MBA Cyber Security Management | CAT 2025 | 30 Gandhinagar |
| MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management | CAT 2025 | 30 Gandhinagar |
| MBA Business Analytics and Intelligence | CAT 2025 | 30 Gandhinagar |
| BBA-MBA (with Specialization in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation / Financial Management/ Business Analytics and Intelligence/ Hospital and Healthcare Management) | CUET UG Â 2026 | 100 Seats |
| LLB Honours | CLAT PG 2026 | 60 Gandhinagar |
CLAT Score
LLM Cyber Law
CLAT Score 2026
LL.M. (Criminal Law
and Criminal Justice
Administration)
B.Sc.; LL.B.(Hons.)
B.B.A; LL.B. (Hons.)
NFSU Admission 2026 Course on Merit
| Mpharma Forensic Pharmacy | UG degree of Pharmacy with 55 percent marks, 50 % for reserved category |
| MSC Pharma PCI | UG degree of Pharmacy with 55 percent marks, 50 % for reserved category |
| MSc Chemistry Forensic Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor degree with chemistry with 55 % marks, 50 % for reserved category |
| MSc Environmental Forensic | UG degree in environmental science or any discipline of Science(except Maths & statistics/BE/Btech civil,Chemical and environmental engineering allied branches 55 percent marks, 50 % ffor reserved cateogry |
| MS Pharmaceutical Chemistry | UG Degree in Science/Pharmacy/Medicine/Engineering with 55 % ,50 % for reserved category |
Other NFSU courses on Merit
MSc Nursing
BSC Nursing/Bsc Hons Nursing./PBN with 55 % and 50 percent for reserved category one year experience
MSc Forensic Dentistry
Bachelor of Dentistry 55 % , 50 % for reserved category
MSc Nanotechnology specialization in Forensic Nanotechnology
Bachelor Degree in Science/Medicine/Engineering/Pharmachy with 55 %, 50 % for reserved category
MSc Food Technology
Bachelor degree in Food Science/Technology or any discipline of Science except Math and stats 55 %, 50 % for reserved category
Mtech Civil Engineering Forensic Structural Engineering
BE/Btech civil engineering with 55 %, 50 % for Reserved category
MSc Homeland Security
UG in any Science/Medicine/Engineering/Pharmacy with 55 %, 50 % for reserved category
MA Police Security Studies
UG in any stream with 55 %,50 % for reserved category
PG Professional Diploma in Security Studies
UG in any stream with 55 %,50 % for reserved category
LLB Hons 3 years
UG degree in any stream with 45 % marks,40 % for reserved category
M.A. Mass Communication & Forensic Journalism
Bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 55% for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS category candidates and 50% or equivalent for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
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FAQS
When the application form opens NFAT 2026?The application form will open in March 2026 and continue till Aprill or Early May 2026 Who can apply for NFAT 2026?
NFAT is generally open to school students from middle school to senior secondary levels. Eligibility criteria may vary based on the conducting body and category.
I have GATE score Can I Apply?
Yes you can apply, from academic year 2026 NFSU is offering admission through National Level test 2026
When the application form opens NFSU 2026? The application form will open in March 2026 and continue till Aprill or Early May 2026
Who can apply for NFAT 2026?
NFAT is generally open to school students from middle school to senior secondary levels. Eligibility criteria may vary based on the conducting body and category.
What is the duration of the NFAT exam?
The exam duration generally ranges between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the level and format. I donot have national entrance score Can I apply?
Yes NFSU offers certain courses on merit we have given the list above you can check
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