Forensic science education holds immense significance in India due to its crucial role in the criminal justice system. With the growing complexity of crimes and the need for reliable evidence, the demand for qualified forensic science professionals has never been higher. This discipline combines scientific principles with legal knowledge to investigate crimes, analyze evidence, and present objective findings in a court of law.

In Central India, Kalinga University, Raipur, has become a centre of excellence for forensic science education. This university, which has a prime location in New Raipur’s Smart City, has begun to carve a name for itself in the field of education and is emerging as a bright spot on the horizon of top-notch education.

Hub for Doctoral Research

Chhattisgarh’s capital is Raipur, and New Raipur is the future location of the CG capital. The fourth planned city in India, New Raipur, has broad streets and kilometres of vegetation and is pollution-free. It is the nation’s first integrated and smart city. IIM, IIT, IIIT, National Law University, CIPET, NIT, and AllMS are located in a cosmopolitan city that is also the centre of higher education. Additionally, it is home to the majority of domestic and foreign food and retail brands.

Since it was founded in 2013, Kalinga University has gained the trust of over 7000 students. Meritorious students have chosen this university for their education and careers from all over the nation and from various foreign nations, including Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, among others.

Kalinga University is a hub for doctoral research programmes across many disciplines. The university currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the following areas: arts and humanities, biotechnology, commerce and management, design, engineering,

fashion design, information technology, interior design, law, library science, pharmacy, science, and yoga.

Student-centred Approach

Senior professors with outstanding academic credentials, teaching, publication, and research expertise oversee all of Kalinga University. They have the help of highly trained professors from prestigious universities and the business world. Additionally, students get the chance to learn from a prominent group of professionals from many industries who frequently visit for guest lectures.

Kalinga is proud of its world-class facilities for students and student-centred approach to infrastructure. The emphasis is heavily on hands-on learning, and students are urged to develop original projects and practical ideas. More than 75 laboratories and workshops are available at the university, all of which are fully furnished with cutting-edge technology. Through the language lab, particular focus is placed on the development of communication skills. The pupils have access to more than a thousand computers.

Infrastructure to Assist Better Learning 

The library of university contains more than 80,000 books in its collection and provides access to digital content via membership in DELNET, the National Digital Library, and NPTEL. The staff and students have access to a variety of publications and journals.

The infrastructure of the university includes amenities for student housing, green spaces, a canteen, food halls, a gym, a campus with free Wi-Fi, ATMs, mini markets, student hangout areas, sports facilities, and entertainment centres with indoor games, music, and other activities.

Industry involvement is a key component of the programme at Kalinga, and regular elements include industrial visits, internships on real projects, and mentoring by industry professionals. By joining prestigious industrial associations like the Confederation of Indian Industries, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indian Importers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, etc., the University has established excellent relationships with the top industries in the area.

The university offers a vibrant Young Indians chapter where students have the chance to meet with business leaders and participate in a variety of corporate seminars and events.

Providing Life Changing Experiences

The emphasis of Kalinga is on the student’s overall growth, which is a life-changing experience. Students get the chance to display their skills and study under the direction of professionals through NCC, NSS, and several other groups and organisations. The pupils have access to instructors in music, dance, and martial arts. For the purpose of honing the students’ skills, coaches of other games and sports, such as cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, and athletics, are also on hand.

The scientific faculty of the university is renowned for its top-notch instruction and research. The professors supervise PhD and MSc students while conducting cutting-edge research. By repeatedly rewriting and updating its syllabus, the faculty has made significant progress. Every year, a completely updated and rewritten syllabus is used. The faculty has undertaken numerous initiatives to give students experience in writing assignments and to help them improve their communication abilities. There are additional optional advanced-level courses available here.

Frontrunners of Science Education

The faculty has made a name for itself as a hub for innovation and a forerunner in a variety of fields in the sciences. The key strengths of the university are:

• Curriculum Innovations
• Projects
• Organizing Seminars/Workshops
• Research and Development Efforts
• Consultancy

Choosing a science degree programme entails making a sizable investment in one’s professional future. There are countless employment options available, ranging from business to policy, from the lab to the field.

The university’s science degree assists in developing a variety of transferable abilities that can be applied to employment unrelated to the field. These consist of the following:

• Communication and Presentation skills – Reason Clearly, Communicate Complex Ideas, Develop and Write
• Data-processing/Data Analysis Skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• Report Writing Ÿ Research Skills
• Technical Skills- Use Instruments and Identify and Classify Materials
• Time Management and Organizational Skills.