AIFSET (All India Forensic Science Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance test that is commenced to provide admission to the candidates who are interested in pursuing forensic science as a career option. Those who wish to pursue a career in this field can apply to the course by qualifying for this entrance examination. The course duration is 3 years for a Bachelor of Science program. Those who successfully pass this entrance test will be granted admission to the participating universities namely Invertis University, VGU Jaipur, Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University. Check here details for AIFSET 2023.
The department aims on training the students in the field of life sciences and forensic sciences. The students will be provided hands-on training in the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities of the life sciences and forensic sciences department. The registration for the same has begun from 1st December 2021. Interested candidates can check their eligibility online and apply accordingly before the due date.
AIFSET 2023 Highlights
| Exam Name | All India Forensic Science Entrance Test |
| Level of Exam | National level |
| Offered Courses | B.Sc. in Forensic Science |
| Duration of the Course | 3 years |
| Questions Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Participating Institutes | Invertis University, VGU Jaipur, Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University. |
| Official Website | www.aifset.com |
AIFSET 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Registration begins from | 1st week of December 2022 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 3rd week of week of January 2023 |
| Examination date | 4th week of January 2023 |
| Result announcement | 1st week of February 2023 |
Eligibility Requirements
- To apply, the candidate should have successfully cleared Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent examination that includes the main subject as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology.
- The candidate should have acquired minimum aggregate marks of 45% in the qualifying exam.
- The candidates who are appearing for the qualifying exam in the year 2023 are also eligible to appear for the test.
AIFSET 2023 Application Form
- Visit the official website of AIFSET i.e. www.aifset.com.
- Register for the examination by providing your valid email id, or mobile number.
- A verification code with username and password will be sent to your registered email ID or phone number.
- Click on the verification link and activate your login portal by providing the given username and password.
- After logging in to the official portal, make the application fee payment by tapping on Pay Now.
- In the payment portal, choose card/ net banking or UPI as per your preference/ choice.
- After the successful payment of the application fee, your application form will be registered.
Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 2000 to appear for the AIFSET 2023. The candidature of an applicant will be confirmed only after the successful payment of the application fee, consequently the candidate must make sure that he/ she satisfies the eligibility criteria for the examination.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Exam mode: It will be commenced via computer-based test mode.
- A number of questions: There will be total 100 multiple-choice questions in the test.
- Type of examination: The test will be objective in nature. It comprises all objective-type questions.
Syllabus
Unit-I
- Living and Nonliving
- Origin and Evolution of Life
- Animal Physiology
- Genetic Basis of Inheritance
- Human Disorders
Unit-II
- Plant Physiology
- Cell Structure and Function
- Ecology and Ecosystems
- Reproduction in Plants
Unit-III
- Units and Measurements
- Heat Transfer
- Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Light and Sound
- Modern Physics
Unit-IV
- Chemical Bonding
- The Atomic Structure
- The Periodic table
- Mixtures, Solution, and Solubility
- Water and Organic Compound in the Environment
Unit-V
- Forensic Sciences: Definition and History
- Police Organisation
- Crime Scene
- Definition and Types of Crimes
- General Awareness and GK
AIFSET 2023 Result
The results for the examination will be made available on the official website of AIFSET. The officials of the AIFSET will inform the participants regarding the release of the AIFSET Results 2023, so to check and download the same online. Those who have appeared for the examination will not get the scorecard or results through any other means except online. The PDF of the result will contain details such as the Name of the candidate, Status, Rank, and Enrollment number.
Career Opportunities
- The candidate will be eligible to secure a job in both government and private sectors like agencies, laboratories, and hospitals. Apart from these fields, there are other areas for instance intellectual property rights, consumers, environment, protection of human rights, cybercrime investigation, mass disaster management, and Anti-Terrorist operations.
- Few corporate organizations hire Document Experts and Forensic Science Graduates.
- Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) appoint forensic scientists from all across the nation (India).
- The professionals can also find other opportunities in other sectors like Software, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Paint Industry, Banks, Police, and Civil Services.
- The IB (Intelligence Bureau) and CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and the country’s police department also hire forensic graduates.
- Graduates in Forensic Sciences can also practice freelance jobs, however, this requires particular certificates by the State Forensic Department.