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National Forensic Sciences University
MottoKnowledge Wisdom Fulfilment
TypePublic
Established
  • 2008 as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
  • 2020 as National Forensic Sciences University
Vice-ChancellorJ. M. Vyas
Location,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, Ministry Of Home Affairs
Websitewww.nfsu.ac.in
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National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU), is a higher-education institute[1] in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is solely dedicated to forensic and investigative science.[2] It was created by Act 17 passed in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on 30 September 2008.[3][4][5] It is recognised as an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament.[6][7]

Controversy

GFSU has faced multiple court petitions and appeals due to various governance issues.

  • Admission procedure irregularities[8]
  • Faculty adequacy issue[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "List of State Universities as on 06.08.2021" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "Narendra Modi says world's first forensic science university is in Gujarat". Gandhinagar: Zee News. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "About GFSU". www.gfsu.edu.in. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Gujarat to have forensic science university: Modi". Hindustan Times  – via HighBeam (subscription required) . 26 June 2008. Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  5. ↑ Zulfi, Muhammad Zulqarnain (13 June 2014). "Narendra Modi's brainchild to do joint research and academics in cyber security". The Financial Express (India). Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  6. ↑ "Lok Sabha passes bill to set up National Forensic Sciences, Rashtriya Raksha Universities". The Times of India. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Parliament Clears 3 Bill To Declare 5 IIITs, National Forensic Sciences University & Rashtriya Raksha University As Institutions Of National Importance". LiveLaw. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "HC rules ACPC will monitor this year's GFSU admissions | Ahmedabad News - Times of India".
  9. ↑ "Ensure varsity has adequate faculties: Gujarat HC to Gujarat Forensic Science University". 13 June 2018.

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