Introduction to Forensic Science:

• Definition, History, Development and Scope of Forensic Science in India. Basic Principles of Forensic Science and its Significance, Organization and Functioning of State and Central Forensic Science Laboratories, Ethics in Forensic Science.

Physical Evidences:

• Definition, Types, Class and Individual Characteristics, Different Searching Methods for Locating Physical Evidences at Scene of Crime, Chain of Custody.

Fundamentals of Police:

• Historical Development of Police System in India. Police in Indian Constitution. Objective of Police, General organization of Police at State & Range Level. Police Organization under Central Government including BSF, Assam Rifles, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, NSG, BPR & D, CBI, IB, RAW, NCRB, NICFS, NPA, UT Police Force.

Police Science:

• Definition & Scope, Investigator qualifications and guidelines, Interview of Witness and Interrogation of suspect.

Scene of Crime:

• Meaning, Types, Protection of Scene of Crime, Crime Scene Documentation including Note Taking, Videography, Photography and Sketching Methods.

Crime Scene Management and Reconstruction:

• Elements of Crime Scene Management: Information, Technology, Man-Power and Logistic Management
• Crime Scene Reconstruction principles and stages
• Pattern Evidence Analysis
• Legal framework: IPC (1860), Cr. P.C (1973) and IEA (1872)

Fingerprints, Documents and Other Impressions:

• Fingerprints: Types, patterns, classification, development and matching
• Documents: Questioned documents examination, tools and techniques
• Handwriting analysis and characteristics
• Footprints, shoe prints, and tire marks examination

Forensic Biology and Serology:

• Human anatomical systems
• Biological fluid examination
• Hair and fiber analysis
• Forensic botany
• DNA analysis and techniques

Chemical Separation and Instrumental Techniques:

• Basic separation techniques
• Chromatographic methods
• Spectroscopic techniques
• Electrophoresis
• Advanced analytical methods

Forensic Medicine:

• Personal identification
• Post-mortem examination
• Death investigation
• Wound analysis
• Firearm injuries

Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis:

• Poisons and poisoning
• Extraction and analysis methods
• Drug examination
• Animal poisons

General Chemistry:

• Photochemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Periodic trends

Basic Physics:

• Physical properties
• Laws of motion
• Optics
• Microscopy techniques