National Forensic Sciences University

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU), is a higher-education institute[1] in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is solely dedicated to forensic and investigative science.[2] It was created by Act 17 passed in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on 30 September 2008.[3][4][5] It is recognised as an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament.[6][7]

National Forensic Sciences University
MottoKnowledge Wisdom Fulfilment
TypePublic
Established
  • 2008 as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
  • 2020 as National Forensic Sciences University
Vice-ChancellorDr. J. M. Vyas
Location
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
,
India
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, Ministry Of Home Affairs
Websitewww.nfsu.ac.in
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Campus
  • National Forensic Sciences University has its 4 campus in India.
    • NFSU Head Quarter, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
    • LNJN-NICFS, Delhi.
    • NFSU Goa Campus, Curti-Ponda, Goa.[8]
    • NFSU Tripura Campus, Sripura, Tripura.[9]

See also

References
  1. "List of State Universities as on 06.08.2021". University Grants Commission. 6 August 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. "Narendra Modi says world's first forensic science university is in Gujarat". Gandhinagar: Zee News. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  3. "About NFSU". https://www.nfsu.ac.in/. Retrieved 9 December 2021. External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. "Gujarat to have forensic science university: Modi". Hindustan Times  – via HighBeam (subscription required) . 26 June 2008. Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  5. Zulfi, Muhammad Zulqarnain (13 June 2014). "Narendra Modi's brainchild to do joint research and academics in cyber security". The Financial Express (India). Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  6. "Lok Sabha passes bill to set up National Forensic Sciences, Rashtriya Raksha Universities". The Times of India. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  7. "Parliament Clears 3 Bill To Declare 5 IIITs, National Forensic Sciences University & Rashtriya Raksha University As Institutions Of National Importance". LiveLaw. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  8. "National forensic university to offer four courses at its Goa Campus". Times of India. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  9. "Tripura allocates Rs 100 crore to set up NFSU campus on 70-acre site". The Indian Express. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.

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