Crime scenario is rapidly changing at global level. The latest technology is used by the criminals to commit techno-crimes affecting every common man in the society. Crime is encountered by common man in every walk of life. The Higher and Technical Education Department of Government of Maharashtra is committed to create a world class curriculum in Forensic Science to educate the different class of people of society to counter this global techno-crimes scenario. Different Forensic science courses are formulated by the highly professional members of the study committee, formed by the Higher and Technical Education Department of Government of Maharashtra to meet the need of the upcoming students and agencies involved in crime detection namely police, forensic scientists, medico-legal doctors, judicial officers, media personnel, journalists, corporate organization, etc., in a scientific and legal manner. It is one of the study curriculum in forensic science in the country meeting the standard at par with the global level.
In view of recommendations of study committee Higher and Technical Education Department of Government of Maharashtra started Government Institute of Forensic Science at Mumbai & Aurangabad wide G.R. No. NGC 2009/ (134/09)/MASHI-4 dated 17th August 2009.