Jamia Hamdard

Jamia Hamdard is a deemed university in New Delhi, founded in 1963 and granted deemed status in 1989. It has a strong identity in pharmaceutical, health, and life sciences, with recognised research in toxicology.

Why it matters for forensic students: Forensic science is anchored in the Department of Medical Elementology and Toxicology, within the School of Chemical and Life Sciences, which offers an M.Sc. Forensic Science and a Ph.D. in the forensic and toxicological sciences. The toxicology focus is a particular strength, with research across drug, metal, and environmental toxicology. The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research separately runs a Department of Forensic Medicine offering an MD, giving the campus depth across both the science and clinical sides of forensic work.

At a glance:

• Type: Deemed university
• Established: 1963 (deemed status 1989)
• Location: New Delhi, Delhi
• Forensic department: Department of Medical Elementology and Toxicology (School of Chemical and Life Sciences)
• Programmes: M.Sc. Forensic Science, Ph.D., MD Forensic Medicine (via HIMSR)

Graduates move into toxicology research, government analytical laboratories, and doctoral study, with the Delhi location offering proximity to national scientific agencies.