{"id":12038,"date":"2026-05-17T15:13:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T09:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=12038"},"modified":"2026-05-17T15:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T10:20:25","slug":"ugc-net-forensic-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-forensic-science","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Forensic Science 2026: Check Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"267\">UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 (June Cycle)<\/strong> exam will conducted by the <strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"327\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong> in <strong>June<\/strong> <strong>2026<\/strong>. This national-level examination is a key qualifying test for aspirants looking to pursue careers as <strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"484\">Assistant Professors<\/strong> or obtain the <strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"535\">Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong> in the specialized field of <strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"584\">Forensic Science<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll UGC NET Online Coaching<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is UGC NET Forensic Science?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is one of the specialized subjects offered under the UGC NET scheme. This exam assesses a candidate\u2019s expertise in various disciplines of forensic science including biology, chemistry, toxicology, ballistics, and digital forensics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Qualifying the <\/span><b>UGC NET Forensic Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2026 exam enables candidates to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply for <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in recognized research institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Become eligible for <\/span><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> roles in forensic science departments across Indian universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a crucial credential that ensures academic and professional excellence in the field of forensic science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a 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class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-34\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6be8d2af-02c6-4e27-9f8b-223e3c22812f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<h2 class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"><b>UGC NET Forensic Science Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates aspiring to appear for the <\/span><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0exam must meet the following eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>Master\u2019s degree in Forensic Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or a closely related field (like Criminology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry) from a <\/span><b>UGC-recognized university<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimum qualifying marks:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>General \/ EWS \/ OBC-NCL \/ Third Gender<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 55%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 50%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final-year postgraduate students are eligible to apply <\/span><b>provisionally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>General category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Up to 30 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>OBC-NCL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Up to 33 years (3-year relaxation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>SC\/ST\/PwD\/Women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Up to 35 years (5-year relaxation)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For <\/span><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: No upper age limit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check UGC\u00a0 NET Eligibility 2026 Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Forensic Science Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0exam consists of <\/span><b>two papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, both conducted in a single session:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.9143%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 8.3016%\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 25.6399%\"><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 17.5623%\"><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 12.9487%\"><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 11.9668%\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 40.2891%\"><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.3016%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.6399%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5623%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.9487%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.9668%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.2891%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multiple Choice Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.3016%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.6399%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forensic Science (Core Subject)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5623%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.9487%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.9668%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.2891%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multiple Choice Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> There is <\/span><b>no negative marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for incorrect answers in either paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 Marking Scheme\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The marking scheme for UGC NET Paper I and Paper II is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.0231%;height: 92px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 10.664%;height: 23px\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 17.505%;height: 23px\"><b>Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 15.2743%;height: 23px\"><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 24.1623%;height: 23px\"><b>Marks\/Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 121.972%;height: 23px\"><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px\">\n<td style=\"width: 10.664%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.505%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.2743%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.1623%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 121.972%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px\">\n<td style=\"width: 10.664%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.505%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.2743%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.1623%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 121.972%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px\">\n<td style=\"width: 10.664%;height: 23px\"><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.505%;height: 23px\"><b>150<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.2743%;height: 23px\"><b>300<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.1623%;height: 23px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 121.972%;height: 23px\"><b>No<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be eligible for JRF or Assistant Professor roles, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.672%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 57.485%\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 19.1617%\"><b>Paper I<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 202.994%\"><b>Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 57.485%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General \/ Unreserved<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.1617%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 202.994%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 57.485%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OBC-NCL \/ SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.1617%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">35%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 202.994%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">35%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"989\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Forensic Science Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is comprehensive and spans various domains. Here is a quick overview:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper I: General Aptitude (Common to All Subjects)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mathematical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Data Interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ICT (Information &amp; Communication Technology)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People and Environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Higher Education System<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper II: Forensic Science (Subject-Specific)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Introduction to Forensic Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biological Evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Toxicology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firearms Examination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fire and Explosive Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trace Evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identification Methods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Document Examination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forensic Medicine and Death Investigation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check UGC NET Syllabus 2026 Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 Syllabus PDF Download<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can download the official syllabus for <\/span><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NTA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or search online for a direct PDF link.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.5871%;height: 72px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 73.1836%;height: 24px\"><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 198.606%;height: 24px\"><b>Link<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 73.1836%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET Syllabus Paper I (General Aptitude)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 198.606%;height: 24px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugcnetonline.in\/showPdf.php?p1=NTA_All_R_Syllabus\/00-Paper-I\/Paper-I_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 73.1836%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET Forensic Syllabus 2026 Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 198.606%;height: 24px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugcnetonline.in\/showPdf.php?p1=NTA_All_R_Syllabus\/82\/Forensic%20Science_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Forensic Science Previous Year Question Papers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practicing previous year papers is essential to understand:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The types of questions asked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Topic-wise weightage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Level of difficulty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 100.341%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 59.4869%\"><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 457.088%\"><b>Download Link<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.4869%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 457.088%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20251223094416_46e78764.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.4869%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 457.088%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20240222112023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.4869%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 457.088%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/paper_67110142022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.4869%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 457.088%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20220303091812.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.4869%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 457.088%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20201202092010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.4869%\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 457.088%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/UGC\/2019\/82_Forensic_Science.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These papers also help in time management and identifying frequently asked topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-previous-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Out UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 Career Scope<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clearing the <\/span><b>UGC NET Forensic Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2026 exam unlocks numerous academic and professional opportunities:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Academic Sector<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> roles in universities and colleges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Research Fellowships (JRF\/SRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in funded projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admission to <\/span><b>Ph.D. programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in forensic and allied sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Government Sector<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employment in <\/span><b>Central\/State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recruitment by <\/span><b>CBI, IB, NIA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and other investigating agencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Roles in <\/span><b>law enforcement, legal advisory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>crime scene analysis<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Private Sector<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jobs in <\/span><b>cybersecurity firms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>private labs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>toxicology centers<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Careers in <\/span><b>biotech companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>pharma industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>insurance fraud detection<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opportunities in <\/span><b>academic publishing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>technical writing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>consultancy<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/job-opportunities-after-qualifying-ugc-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Job Opportunities After Qualifying UGC NET<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 Preparation Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maximize your success chances with these actionable strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understand the Complete Syllabus: Thoroughly study all units in Paper II along with general aptitude in Paper I.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practice Regularly: Solve at least 5\u201310 previous year papers and take weekly mock tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make Short Notes: Prepare summary notes for key topics, theories, and case studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use Authentic Study Materials: Refer to NCERTs, IGNOU notes, standard forensic science textbooks, and online lectures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Online Communities: Engage in Telegram groups, forums, and YouTube channels for updates and free practice content.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-preparation-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Preparation Tips 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"876\">The <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"57\" data-is-only-node=\"\">UGC NET Forensic Science 2026<\/strong>\u00a0exam continues to be a pivotal step for aspirants aiming for a career in academia, research, or forensic services. While Paper 1 tested general aptitude with some unexpected elements like film-related questions, Paper 2 demanded in-depth knowledge of core forensic subjects. Whether you aim to become an Assistant Professor or secure a JRF, a disciplined preparation strategy, familiarity with the syllabus, and consistent practice with previous year papers can significantly enhance your chances of success.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-syllabus-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-syllabus-2026-pdf-download-for-paper-1-paper-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Sociology Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Cut Off 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Home Science Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Public Administration Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-cut-off-marks-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Cut Off Marks 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Question Paper 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-2025-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-question-paper-2-download-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Psychology Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-economics-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-environmental-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-previous-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Previous Year Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English\u00a0 Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Home Science Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Public Administration Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2026 FAQs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-12041 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-12041{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-12041 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-12041{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-12041.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-12041.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-12041.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-12041.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-12041.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1749544916\"><div id=\"sp-ea-12041\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-12041\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120410\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120410\" aria-controls=\"collapse120410\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the UGC NET Forensic Science exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse120410\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12041\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-120410\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a national-level exam for selecting candidates for JRF and Assistant Professor roles in the field of forensic science.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120411\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120411\" aria-controls=\"collapse120411\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I apply for UGC NET Forensic Science without a forensic science degree?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse120411\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12041\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-120411\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can apply if your Master\u2019s degree is in a closely related subject like Criminology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry, subject to UGC guidelines.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120412\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120412\" aria-controls=\"collapse120412\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there any negative marking in the UGC NET Forensic Science exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse120412\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12041\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-120412\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, there is <\/span><b>no negative marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in either Paper I or Paper II.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120413\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120413\" aria-controls=\"collapse120413\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How should I prepare for Paper I of UGC NET Forensic Science?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse120413\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12041\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-120413\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focus on teaching aptitude, research methods, comprehension, and reasoning. Practice MCQs and solve mock tests regularly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120414\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120414\" aria-controls=\"collapse120414\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What jobs can I get after qualifying UGC NET Forensic Science?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse120414\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12041\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-120414\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can become an Assistant Professor, join research projects with JRF funding, or work in forensic labs, government agencies, and cybersecurity companies.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-12041-6a1b5642c85eb\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the UGC NET Forensic Science exam?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is a national-level exam for selecting candidates for JRF and Assistant Professor roles in the field of forensic science.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I apply for UGC NET Forensic Science without a forensic science degree?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You can apply if your Master\u2019s degree is in a closely related subject like Criminology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry, subject to UGC guidelines.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is there any negative marking in the UGC NET Forensic Science exam?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No, there is<b>no negative marking<\/b>in either Paper I or Paper II.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How should I prepare for Paper I of UGC NET Forensic Science?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Focus on teaching aptitude, research methods, comprehension, and reasoning. 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