NFSU Admissions 2026–27: NFAT Cancelled — Admissions Via National Exams

NFSU Admissions 2026–27: NFAT Will Not Be Held — Admissions Through National-Level Exams

By Editorial Team — Update for the 2026–27 admission cycle

NFSU-NFAT 2026 Cancelled!

Quick summary: The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) has announced that it will not conduct the NFAT (NFSU Admission Test) for the academic year 2026–27. Instead, admission to its programs will be based exclusively on scores from recognised national-level entrance examinations such as CLAT, CAT, CUET, JEE, GATE, GPAT and other applicable tests depending on the programme. Candidates should consult NFSU’s official website for programme-specific eligibility and test requirements: www.nfsu.ac.in.

What changed: NFAT is discontinued for 2026–27

In an admission notification published for the 2026–27 academic year, NFSU stated that it will not administer NFAT. This is a notable procedural change: applicants who previously planned to appear for NFAT must now rely on the results of national-level exams listed by the university for their chosen programme.

Which national exams will be accepted?

The notification lists the following examples (the exact exam required depends on the programme):

• CLAT — for law-related programmes.
• CAT — for management/PG programmes such as MBA.
• CUET — for many undergraduate/PG admissions where CUET is prescribed.
• JEE — for engineering/technology programmes.
• GATE — for M.Tech and technical postgraduate courses.
• GPAT — for pharmacy-related programmes.
• Other national-level tests as applicable for specialised or professional programmes.

Important: Programme-specific requirements and which national exam is accepted will be listed on NFSU's official admissions pages. Always confirm the accepted test and score validity period before applying.

Why this matters — implications for applicants

This change has several practical implications:

1. No separate university test: Students do not need to prepare for an additional NFSU-specific exam (NFAT) for the 2026–27 cycle.
2. Standardised assessment: Admissions will use established national tests, which standardise evaluation across applicants.
3. Possible timeline changes: Application and counselling schedules may differ from prior years — monitor official announcements.
4. Use existing scores: Applicants who already hold valid national exam scores should check whether those scores are accepted for 2026–27.

Practical guide: What you should do next

If you plan to apply to NFSU for 2026–27, follow these steps:

1. Identify your programme’s accepted entrance test. Visit the NFSU admissions/eligibility page: www.nfsu.ac.in.
2. Check score validity. Ensure your existing national exam score is valid for the 2026–27 cycle.
3. Register and prepare for the relevant national exam if you haven’t already taken it.
4. Track application dates. Watch for application windows, document upload deadlines, and counselling schedules.
5. Keep documents ready: transcripts, ID proof, scorecards, category certificates (if applicable).

Indicative programme→exam mapping

The mapping below is indicative. Confirm final requirements on NFSU’s website.

Programme Category	Likely Entrance Exam
B.Tech / Engineering	JEE (as prescribed)
M.Tech / Technical PG	GATE
Law (UG/PG)	CLAT
Management / MBA	CAT
Forensic Pharmacy / Pharmacy	GPAT

Official Notification NFAT 2026

Frequently asked questions (short)

Q — Does this mean NFSU will never hold NFAT again?

No. The notification applies to the 2026–27 cycle. Future cycles may reinstate NFAT or introduce changes; always check the latest official communication.

Q — Where can I verify the official statement?

Official updates and programme-specific eligibility details will be available on the university website: www.nfsu.ac.in.

Q — Will NFSU accept state-level exams or only national tests?

The university’s notice emphasises national-level entrance tests. If any programme permits alternative exams, NFSU will specify that in programme-level instructions — verify before applying.

“For the eligibility and national level test applicable for the respective programme, kindly visit: www.nfsu.ac.in.”

Final notes

This procedural change simplifies admissions for many students by using established national exams. However, it also requires applicants to verify programme-specific test requirements and monitor official schedules.

If you would like, we can:

• Prepare a social-media summary (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Create a printable applicant checklist.
• Generate an email template for enquiries to NFSU’s admissions office.

Published: 2026. For the latest, please refer to the official NFSU website.