NFAT Exam 2026: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

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Anurag ReddyUpdated on Dec 19, 2025 01:00 PM

About NFAT 2026

National Forensic Science University has cancelled the NFAT 2026 exam for the academic year 2026-27. The university will offer NFSU admission 2026 for various UG and PG programmes based on the scores of CUET, JEE, CAT, CLAT and other national level exams. Candidates are advised to go through the NFAT 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for admissions. Students can know more about NFAT 2026 admission process by visiting the official website at nfsu.ac.in.
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Aspirants applying for postgraduate programmes in forensic and life science departments must go through the CUET PG 2026 subject combination along with the eligibility criteria. Similarly, students are advised to go through the CUET subject combination 2026 for UG programmes in forensic and life science departments. The NFAT 2026 registration will begin in March. The university will conduct the NFAT exam 2026 in June. 

What is NFAT 2026?

NFAT stands for National Forensic Admission Test. It is an entrance examination conducted by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in India. The NFAT exam is to assess the knowledge and aptitude of individuals seeking admission into forensic science programmes or courses offered by NFSU. Students can apply to a number of courses like Forensic Science, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, Behavioral Sciences, Forensic Psychology, Management Studies, Police Science & Security Studies, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies, Medico-legal studies & Law and Doctoral Studies & Research and more through NFSU entrance exam.

NFAT serves as a qualifying examination for Integrated PG, PG, and PG Diploma programmes at NFSU. These programmes may include disciplines such as forensic science, including crime scene investigation, forensic pathology, forensic chemistry, forensic biology, digital forensics, and more. It helps evaluate the readiness of candidates and their understanding of the field. There are 10 campuses of NFSU in cities like New Delhi, Raipur, Pune, Guwahati, Manipur, Goa, Gandhinagar, Dharwad, Agartala and Bhopal. The 11th campus is proposed to be opened at Nagpur.

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NFAT Exam 2026: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern
NFAT Exam 2026: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

NFAT 2026 Highlights

Full Exam Name
National Forensic Admission Test
Short Exam Name
NFAT
Conducting Body
National Forensic Science University
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
University Level Exam
Participating Colleges
2
Exam Duration
1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will NFAT scorecard 2024 be out?
A:

The NFAT 2024 scorecard has been released on June 25 at nfsu.onlinereg.in.

Q: When will NFAT merit list 2024 be out?
A:

NFSU has started releasing the NFAT 2024 merit list on June 24 in online mode.

Q: When will the NFAT 2024 exam be held?
A:

National Forensic Sciences University was conducted the NFAT exam 2024 on June 15 and 16, 2024 in CBT mode.

Q: Is NFAT hall ticket 2024 released?
A:

The National Forensic Sciences University released the NFAT 2024 hall ticket on June 13 at nfsu.ac.in for exams on June June 15 and 16.

Q: What is the date for NFAT answer key challenge window?
A:

Candidates could raise objections against NFAT answer key 2024 within June 18 to 19.

Q: Is the NFSU application form released?
A:

National Forensic Sciences University released the NFAT 2024 application form on February 19, 2024 in online mode, which was closed on May 30.

Q: What is the last date of NFAT 2024 registration?
A:

Candidates could register online for the NFAT registration 2024 till May 30, 2024 in online mode.

Q: Is there any entrance exam for National Forensic Sciences University?
A:

Yes, National Forensic Sciences University conducts the NFAT exam 2024 every year to offer admissions for PG and integrated programmes.

Q: What is the criteria for the NFSU entrance exam 2024?
A:

Candidates applying for NFSU 2024 entrance exam should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% to be eligible for the NFSU exam 2024.

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Preparing for the National Forensic Admission Test (NFAT) after 12th requires a focused study plan and understanding of the test's structure. Here are some steps to help you prepare:


1. Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the NFAT exam structure, including the types of questions, subjects covered,

The basic and main criteria for getting admission here is to have minimum 60 percent in 12th standard and 55-60 percet in graduation. There are many other entrance exams also like GATE, CLAT etc and you can apply offline also For the NFSU entrance exam for a BTech-MTech program in

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The cutoff for NFAT UG exams 2024 varies based on the program and category:

· B.Tech: 55% (general category), 50% (SC, ST, and PwBD categories)

· (link unavailable) 55% (general category), 50% (SC, ST, and PwBD categories)

· (link unavailable) (Hons.): 55% (general category), 50% (SC, ST, and PwBD

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