National Forensic Sciences University

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU), is a central university[1] in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is solely dedicated to forensic and investigative science.[2]

National Forensic Sciences University
MottoKnowledge Wisdom Fulfilment
TypePublic
Established
  • 2008 as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
  • 2020 as National Forensic Sciences University
Vice-ChancellorJ. M. Vyas
Location
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
,
India

23.210472°N 72.662011°E / 23.210472; 72.662011
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, Ministry Of Home Affairs
Websitewww.nfsu.ac.in
Panoramic view

History

The Gujarat Forensic Science University was formed by the Government of Gujarat in 2008. It was created by Act 17 passed in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on 30 September 2008.[3][4][5] It was upgraded to the National Forensic Sciences University in October 2020.[6] It is recognised as an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament.[7][8]


Campus

It has 4 campuses across India.

No. Name Established City State/UT
1 NFSU Main Campus 2008 Gandhinagar Gujarat
2 LNJN-NICFS 1972 Delhi Delhi
3 NFSU Goa Campus [9] 2021 Ponda Goa
4 NFSU Tripura Campus [10] 2021 Agartala Tripura

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". www.nfsu.ac.in/. Retrieved 9 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  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. "NFSU Gandhinagar to set up 10 campuses in different states". The Indian Express. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  7. "Lok Sabha passes bill to set up National Forensic Sciences, Rashtriya Raksha Universities". The Times of India. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  8. "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.
  9. "National forensic university to offer four courses at its Goa Campus". Times of India. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  10. "Tripura allocates Rs 100 crore to set up NFSU campus on 70-acre site". The Indian Express. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.