What e-courses are run by the University?

The University runs a short term training certificate program on e-Discovery. It also provides the IBA/ RBI Approved Certified Information Security Professional Course on Cyber Security for Government Law Enforcement Agencies exclusively.

How is the placement cell of IRD-Institute of Research & Development?

The placement cell ensures that students are placed at reputed companies or organizations. The passing-out batch of Forensic Science got recruited by Forensic Science Lab in Goa, CMC India Pvt. Ltd., ICICI Lombard, and Indian Air Force. Many Forensic Psychologists selected in Central Prisons and Government Mental Hospitals of the country[8].

How much are approximate staying expenses & the fees at IRD, GFSU?

The University fees vary for various courses. For MS, candidates have to pay INR 50, 000 per semester (excluding other University fees). The hostel charges INR 40, 0000, and 20,000 for AC/ Non-AC rooms, respectively.

How does the Institute of Research & Development, GFSU help students explore a new avenue in the field of research?

Institute of Research & Development organizes National as well as International Conference in the field of Forensic Nanotechnology. The University has introduced many new programs like MS in Forensic Drug Regulations, M.Tech in Forensic, and Networking & Information Technology.

Does IRD, GFSU offer admissions to overseas candidates?

Overseas applicants can apply to various courses on merit-basis. There is no entrance examination conducted by the University for foreign candidates. The candidates have to submit the TOEFL/ IELTS score for English language qualification.

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IRD GFSU Admission 2024: Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Application Form

Gandhinagar, GujaratState University NFSU Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar

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The Institute of Research and Development offers various postgraduate degrees in science stream. The courses offered include M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Pharm and PhD courses. Admission to all the courses is done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the university.

The basic eligibility requirement for M.Sc., M.Tech, M.Pharm courses are having a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
For a PhD degree, candidates must have a postgraduate degree in the relevant field.
The admission process is completed via entrance exam.
Students with GATE scores are also given preference at the time of admission.

Table of Content

IRD GFSU Admission Highlights
IRD GFSU M.S Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

IRD GFSU M.Pharm Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

IRD GFSU M.Tech Admission

4.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

IRD GFSU PhD Admission

5.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

How to Apply for IRD, GFSU?
IRD GFSU FAQs

Institute of Research and Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University was established in 2009. It is dedicated to the discovery, development and application of forensic science and provides excellent quality of research work. The institute serves the need of manpower in the fields of forensics, pharmaceutical sciences, nanoscience, civil engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, and environmental science.

Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the Institute	Institute of Research and Development
Type of the Institute	Government funded
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Test
Application Mode	Offline
Basic Eligibility Criteria	A graduate degree

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.Tech Admission 2023

IRD GFSU also offers an M.Tech course in Civil Engineering in the full-time mode spread over 4 semesters.

Duration	2 Years
Type	Full-Time
No. of specializations	1
Basic Eligibility criteria	Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with min. 55% marks
Basic Admission criteria	Entrance test

This course provides candidates expertise in technical and legal practices in the field of forensic investigation which involves cases of civil structures.

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.Tech Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for M.Tech is BE/B.Tech in Civil engineering with minimum 60% mark
Degree of the candidate should be from a recognized university
There are 15 seats for the M.Tech. programme in which 3 are reserved for NRI/sponsored candidates

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.Tech Selection Criteria

Students are selected on the basis of the marks obtained in the entrance exam. Those who qualify in the exam will be listed in the merit list.

Students who qualify the GATE exam will also be given priority.

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.S Admission 2023

IRD GFSU offers M.S programs in various specializations. The candidates must have a bachelor’s degree to get admission to these courses. Integrated PhD and MS courses are also available in Forensic Pharmacy and Forensic Nanotechnology.

Duration	2 Years
Type	Full-Time
No. of specializations	7
Basic Eligibility criteria	Bachelor's degree
Basic Admission criteria	Entrance test

The institute offers M.S courses in the fields of:

Nanobiotechnology
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Forensic analytical chemistry
Environmental forensic
Forensic Food Analysis

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.S Eligibility

For M.S in Forensic Pharmacy, eligibility is B.Pharm degree with 55% marks
For M.S in Forensic Nanotechnology, eligibility is Bachelor's degree in any discipline of Science/ Medicine/ Engineering/ Pharmacy with minimum 55% marks
For M.S in Chemistry, eligibility is B.Sc. in chemistry with 55% marks
For M.S in Environmental Science and Environmental Management the candidate should have Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Science (except mathematics and statistics), Medicine, Pharmacy, Environmental Science, Civil / Chemical / Environmental engineering with minimum 55% marks

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.S. Selection Process

GATE qualified candidates will be given preference over others.
The admission is based on the entrance test conducted by the institute. Students who qualify in the merit list will be given admission.

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.Pharm Admission 2023

IRD GFSU offers M.Pharm program in 2 specializations in full-time mode over a period of two years

Duration	2 Years
Type	Full-Time
No. of specializations	2
Basic Eligibility criteria	Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with min. 55% marks
Basic Admission criteria	Entrance test

The institute offers M. Pharm courses in the fields of:

Forensic Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU M.Pharm Eligibility

For M.Pharm in Forensic Pharmacy: candidates must have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy with minimum 50% marks.

For M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Science/ Medicine/ Chemical/ Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks.

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU PhD Admission 2023

IRD GFSU offers research programme leading to Doctor of Philosophy for a minimum of 3 years

Duration	3 Years
Type	Full-Time
No. of specializations	-
Basic Eligibility criteria	Master’s degree
Basic Admission criteria	Entrance test

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU PhD Eligibility

Candidates must have obtained masters degree in any discipline of Science / Medicine / Engineering / Pharmacy with minimum 55%
Degree must be from a recognized university

Institute of Research and Development, GFSU PhD Selection Process

Admissions will be done on the basis of marks scored in entrance exam conducted by the university
The Entrance test will be of 100 marks with one and half hour’s duration based on multiple choice questions.
Syllabus for the test will be basic questions of respective discipline of under graduation and general knowledge.

How to Apply for IRD, GFSU?

The application process for the Institute of Research and Development, GFSU has been given below:

Download application form from official website.
Fill the application form with required details
The duly filled form should be submitted with a Demand Draft of INR 1200 (Application fee) to the registrar of Forensic Sciences University
Candidates who have passed qualifying examination from other than Gujarat Forensic Sciences University are required to obtain eligibility certificate from GFSU with a fee of INR 500/-
Application fee can be paid in cash at the university or by NEFT/RTGS

FAQs

Ques. How to reach the campus?

Ans. The campus is near DFS Head Quarters, Sector 9, Gandhinagar (382007), Gujarat, India. There are plenty of busses available from the nearest bus stand.

Ques. What facilities are available on the campus?

Ans. There are a lot of highly sophisticated instruments available like Automated Smart-HPLC system, Supercritical Fluid Chromatography, Raman spectrophotometer, FT-IR spectrophotometer, Probe Sonicator and many more such facilities.

Ques. What are the student activities at the campus?

Ans. there are many student activities on the campus like Sports, Writing Scientific articles, Industry/Site visits, Cultural, Yoga, Literary, Attending Conference Seminars etc.

Ques. What are the Research areas of the institute?

Ans. The institute is currently involved in following research areas:

Synthesis, characterizations and applications of Supramolecules
Optical and electrochemical sensors for detection of trace analytes (Explosives, Pesticides, Heavy Metals, and Drugs).
Functionalized nanomaterial for Latent Fingerprint development and detection of trace elements present in it.
Impurity profiling and self-degradation study of drugs using analytical techniques.

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Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Gandhinagar Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses

Course	Fees	Eligibility
M.Sc 4 Courses	₹1.01 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
M.Pharm 2 Courses	₹1.21 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	B.Pharm.
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Civil Engineering)	₹1.01 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Pass in Graduation + GATE
Ph.D	₹54,000 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation