{"id":12038,"date":"2026-01-08T20:13:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=12038"},"modified":"2026-01-12T18:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:48:38","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 2025 Exam, Check Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Download PYQ PDFs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"267\">UGC NET Forensic Science 2025 (December Cycle)<\/strong> exam has been conduct by the <strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"327\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong> in <strong>2nd January\u00a0 2026 in the 1st shift<\/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><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-date-2025\/\"><b>UGC NET Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is UGC NET Forensic Science?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is 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;\"> 2025 exam enables candidates to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<article 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\" tabindex=\"-1\">\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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum qualifying marks:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>General \/ EWS \/ OBC-NCL \/ Third Gender<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 55%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>General category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Up to 30 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>OBC-NCL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Up to 33 years (3-year relaxation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Eligibility 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Forensic Science Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam 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><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Forensic Science 2025 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 2025 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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICT (Information &amp; Communication Technology)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People and Environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to Forensic Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biological Evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxicology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firearms Examination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire and Explosive Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trace Evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification Methods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document Examination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forensic Medicine and Death Investigation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/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%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 73.1836%;\"><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 198.606%;\"><b>Link<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 73.1836%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Syllabus Paper I (General Aptitude)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 198.606%;\"><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>\n<td style=\"width: 73.1836%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Forensic Syllabus 2026 Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 198.606%;\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The types of questions asked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topic-wise weightage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level of difficulty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-previous-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers<\/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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> roles in universities and colleges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research Fellowships (JRF\/SRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in funded projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment in <\/span><b>Central\/State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><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 2025<\/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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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><strong>Also Read: <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 2025<\/strong> exam 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 2025 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\">\n<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\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-12041\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120410\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120410\" aria-controls=\"collapse120410\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the UGC NET Forensic Science exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse120410\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12041\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-120410\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<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>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120411\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120411\" aria-controls=\"collapse120411\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I apply for UGC NET 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