AIFSET 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Prep Tips & More

AIFSET (All India Forensic Science Entrance Test) for B.SC/M.Sc forensic science admission, is in just 11 days! The exam date of AIFSET 2026 is December 27th, which intensifies the level of pressure on students. Since you have put in the effort, the next step focuses on refining your preparation to optimize your score because this entrance exam is a gateway to India's top universities offering forensic science programs, and demands a strategic approach in these final days. In this article, you will find everything from the AIFSET exam date to its syllabus, prep tips and how to take the exam. AIFSET 2026 is one of the best paths for seamless admission. 

What is AIFSET 2026?

All India Forensic Science Entrance Test 2026 is a national-level admission test organised by Edinbox. It is to help aspiring students in India find the best universities to pursue courses like Forensic Science, Criminology, Cyber forensics, and Digital forensics. 

Important Dates 

• Exam date: 27th December, 2025
• Last date for registration: 26th December, 2025
• Result Date: 30th December, 2025 

What is the Eligibility Criteria? 

For Undergraduate programmes: 

• The Candidate must have a minimum educational qualification of higher secondary school (10 + 2) or any equivalent education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics as the main subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50%. 
• Candidates who are due to appear in the (10 + 2) examination are also eligible to apply. 

For Postgraduate Programme: 

1. The Candidate must have completed their graduation in B.Sc forensic science or b a Science Graduate in any stream with a minimum aggregate 50%. 
2. Those who are in the final semester of the Bachelor Programme are also eligible to apply. 

What are the Courses One can Purse after Clearing AIFSET 2026?

Undergraduate Courses

• B.Sc. Forensic Science
• B.Sc. Forensic Science & Criminology
• B.Sc. Cyber Forensic
• B.Sc. Cyber Security

Postgraduate Courses

• M.Sc. Forensic Science
• M.Sc. Cyber Forensic
• M.Sc. DNA Fingerprinting & Profiling
• M.Sc. Forensic Psychology
• M.Sc. Digital & Cyber Forensic

What Are AIFSET 2026 Guidelines?

The guidelines for the forensic science entrance exam are as follows:

• The exam will be conducted in the online mode and candidates can take the test from mobile, laptop or desktop with good internet connection..
• There will be 100 MCQ with One Correct Answer, 
• The duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
• Candidates would be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer and there is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
• Candidates are requested to join the exam link at least 15 minutes before exam timing.
• Candidates can login in the examination portal using their registered mobile number.
• In order to avoid any malicious activities during the exam, our experts will be continuously monitoring through cameras, sounds & browser activities. The screens are continuously being recorded during the entire exam duration.
• Read the “TRAINING” Section in the Profile before diving straight into questions.

AIFSET 2026 Syllabus 

Download the complete syllabus from here: https://aifset.com/Default/download.html 

How To Prepare for AIFSET 2026?

To prepare for the forensic science entrance exam, you need to adhere to  the following: 

• 2hrs Physics/Chem: Mechanics, optics, reactions - HC Verma/OP Tandon
• 2hrs Biology: Genetics, anatomy, DNA profiling (Trueman)
• 1hr Forensic Science: Crime scene basics (UG) / Toxicology+DNA analysis (PG)
• 1hr Maths/Aptitude: Algebra, reasoning(RS Aggarwal)
• 30min Revision: Formulas + weak areas

Steps to follow

Step 1: NCERT Foundation – Physics/Chem/Bio (UG=Class12, PG=grad level)

Step 2: Forensic Specialization

• UG: Chain of custody, basic toxicology
• PG: DNA sequencing, questioned documents

Step 3: Previous Papers – 2 daily – same papers, PG needs deeper understanding.

Step 4: Mock Tests - 1 every 2 days (exactly 60 mins)

Step 5: No Negative Hack– Attempt ALL questions

Step 6: Speed Practice – 100 Qs in 55 mins

Step 7: Final review - formulas plus laptop test

Pro Tips For Entrance Exam

1. Give time for each portion of the exam and adhere to your timetable. Avoid wasting time on one question.
2. Prioritize accuracy over speed. Even though there is no negative marking, getting a zero in a question is not good for your overall score.
3. Read the question well before trying to answer.
4. Keep a calm and composed attitude during the exam, it’ll help you perform  better.

To conclude, AIFSET 2026 is the ideal exam for forensic science aspirants who wish to pursue studies from top universities in India. The exam is scheduled for 27th December  and registrations are still open; interested candidates can go to its official portal and register. Early bird registration offer is granting 20% scholarship in provisional fees and some percentage of relaxation in the overall course fees, so don’t waste your time, enroll today and give your first attempt. For details and free consultation, call 8035018480.