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UGC NET Learning Program | Paper II

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Next Batch of Learning will start in January 2025

The UGC NET Learning Program is an initiative of Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS India).

The program is specifically designed for UGC NET aspirants to help them gain a competitive advantage over peers and to enhance their chances of success on their initial attempt itself.

The program lectures will be delivered by esteemed faculty members from various universities across India, handpicked by SIFS and all the educators are committed to assisting you in achieving your goal of passing the prestigious UGC NET exam.

The program's content aligns with the UGC NET syllabus, with particular emphasis on the previous 10-years question papers of the UGC NET exams.

So, even if you are a first-time test taker or have previously attempted the exam, this comprehensive guidance will help everyone learn concepts deeply, identify their past mistakes, and correct them effectively.

Program Benefits:

Enrolling in this program offers several benefits to UGC NET aspirants, like:

Top-tier Faculty: All the faculty members are experts in their chosen field and will guide you at every step, making complex subject matter easy to grasp.

Exam Pattern Understanding: With a focus on past-year exam papers and trends, you will have a clear concept of how to prepare for the exam to excel, which will at the same time boost your confidence.

Structured Content: The content is meticulously prepared by subject matter experts and ensures comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.

By enrolling in this program, you will be equipped with the knowledge, strategy, and resources required to clear the UGC NET exam in your upcoming attempt, leading to academic success and professional growth.

Fee

3540 INR (3000 INR + 18% GST)

Scholarship Reward

A. 200% Scholarship for all registered students who qualify for JRF

B. 100% Scholarship for all registered students who qualify for NET (AP)

C. Awarded with Mock Test Series for all registered students who qualify for NET (Ph.D.)

Student will Receive

Paper I	Guidance through required Live Sessions
	10 Unit-wise Test (50 Questions Each)
	02 Final Exam (50 Questions Each)
	Useful Reference Materials
Paper II	40+ Live Lectures by Experts
	40 Practice Test (25 Questions Each)
	10 Unit-wise Exam (50 Questions Each)
	02 Final Exam (100 Questions Each)
	Learning through Student Portal
	Access to Study Materials
	Reference Materials
	Live Polls for Better Learning
	All Recorded Sessions Access

Paper II (Forensic Science)
Unit – I
- Forensic Science: Definition, History & Development, Scope, Ethics in Forensic Science
- Physical Evidence: Nature, Types, Search Methods, Collection, Preservation, Packing & Forwarding of Physical & Trace Evidence for Forensic Analyses, Chain of Custody
- Crime Scene: Nature, Types, Preservation of Scene of Crime
- Criminal Investigations: Unnatural Deaths, Criminal Assaults, Sexual Offenses, Poisoning, Vehicular Accidents
- Courts: Types, Powers, and Jurisdiction, Admissibility of Evidence in Courts, Definition of Experts, Provisions in Cr. P.C.,1973 & Indian Evidence Act relating to experts & their reports; Court Procedures about Expert Testimony & Witness
- Organization of Forensic Science Laboratories of Centre and State, NCRB, and NICFS Fundamental Rights: Right of Equality (Articles 14 to 18) and Right of Freedom (Articles 19 to 22) as per the Constitution of India
- Criminal Profiling: Profile of Victim and Culprit, its Role in Criminal Investigation, Lie Detection (Polygraphy), Narco analysis, Brain Mapping, Scope, and Limitations
- Concept of Quality Control Management in Forensic Institutions
Unit – II
- Microscopy: Polarizing, Comparison, Stereoscopic, Fluorescent, and Electron Microscopes
- Spectrophotometry: UV, Visible, IR, Raman, Atomic absorption, Emission Neutron Activation Analysis X – rays and X-ray-based Techniques such as XRD, XRF Mass Spectroscopy
- Chromatographic Techniques: TLC, GLC, HPLC,HPTLC
- Hyphenated Techniques: GC-MS, LC-MS, IR-MS, and ICP-MS
- Electrophoresis: High and Low Voltage Electrophoresis, Immunoelectrophoresis Immunoassays: Principle, Types, Techniques, and Applications
Unit – III
- Detection and Identification of Bloodstains
- Determination of Species of Origin
- Blood Group Systems
- Techniques of Determination of Blood groups of Blood Stains
- Detection of Seminal and other Body Fluids and their Blood
- Grouping, Red Cells Enzymes, Serum Proteins of forensic significance
- Disputed Paternity & Maternity
- DNA: Structure, DNA as a Genetic Marker, DNA Extraction and Profiling Techniques
- DNA Phenotyping and RNA Profiling & their Applications
- Wildlife Forensics: Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972, Scope, Evidence and Identification
Unit – IV
- Analysis of Ethyl Alcohol in Beverages, Liquors, Biological Fluids, and Breath
- Analysis of Methanol and Denaturants
- Illicit Liquors
- Analysis of Chemicals in Trap Cases
- Metabolism and Chemical Examination of Insecticides & Pesticides, Tranquillizers & Sedatives, Hypnotics
- Stimulants, Narcotics, Opiates, Drugs of Abuse; Analyses of above and their Toxicity
- Plant Poisons
- Metallic Poisons
- Extraction, Isolation & Clean-up procedures, Identification of common poisons from Viscera, Tissues, and Body Fluids
Unit – V
- Firearms: Types, Classification, Ammunition, and their Compositions
- Forensic examination of Firearms, Ammunition, Firearms Projectiles (Bullets, Shots, Slug, etc.), Shell Case
- Gunshot Residues Analysis
- Concept of Velocity, Penetration, Dispersion, Ricochet, Accidental Discharge, Determination of Range in Firearm Cases
- Examination of Country made Firearms
- Basics of Internal, External, and Terminal Ballistics
- Tool marks: Meaning, Types, and Examination
- Restoration of Erased Markings on Metal Surfaces
Unit – VI
- Fire and Arson: Analyses of Petroleum Products and other incendiary materials
- Explosives: Definition, Types, and Analyses
- Bombs: Country-made Bombs, Improvised Explosive Devices ( IEDs ), and their Examination
- Investigation in Explosion and Arson-related Cases
- Photography: Types, Application in Criminal Investigation & Forensic Evidence Examination
Unit – VII
- Hair & Fibers: Nature, Types, Structure, and Examination
- Pollens and Diatoms: Their application in Forensic investigation
- Dust & Soil: Nature, Types, Forensic Examination
- Paint, Lacquer & Varnishes: Nature, Composition, and Forensic Examination
- Glass: Composition, Types, Fractures, Examination
- Cement, Mortar, and Concrete: General Composition, Forensic Analyses
- Computer Forensics: Introduction, Types of Computer Crimes, Digital Evidence- Seizure, Acquisition, and Forensic Examination
- Mobile Phone Forensics
Unit – VIII
- Fingerprints: History, Characteristics, Types, Classification, Preservation, Development, Lifting and Comparison, Examination of Chance Prints, Computerization of Fingerprints, AFIS
- Track Marks: Foot Prints, Shoe Prints, Tire Marks, Their Preservation & Casting, Comparison, Skid marks. Gait pattern
- Biometric Systems of Identification and their Relevance
- Voice Analysis: Introduction, Significance, Structure of Human Voice apparatus, Voice Spectrography, Voice Analyses, Legal aspects, and Limitations
Unit – IX
- Documents: Definition, Types, Preliminary Examination of Documents
- Reproduction of Documents through Photographic and Mechanical means and their Examination
- Examination of Alterations such as Erasures, Obliterations & Additions
- Indentations, Secret Writings, and Charred Documents
- Inks, Papers, and their Scientific Examinations with modern methods
- Age of Documents
- Examination of Typescripts, Printed Matter including Currency Notes and Lottery Tickets. Mechanical Impressions
- Hand writings: Class and Individual Characteristics of Handwritings, Factors affecting Handwritings, Standard Samples for Comparison, Comparison of Hand-written Texts
- Anonymous and Disguised Writings
- Identification of Handwriting, Signatures, Detection of Forged Signatures and Forgeries
- Examination of Credit Cards and Similar materials
Unit –X
- Modes & Manner of Deaths, Sexual Offences, and their Medicolegal importance, Amendments in Law related to Sexual Offenses
- Post-mortem Examination and Post-mortem Changes, Estimation of Time since death
- Injuries & Wounds: Types, Medicolegal importance, Gunshot Wounds
- Determination of Species of Origin, Sex, Age, Stature, and Individual Identification through Skeletal Remains
- Identification through Skull Superimposition and Facial Reconstruction
- Human Dentition, Type of Teeth, Determination of Age, Bite Marks
- Forensic Entomology: Introduction, Insects of Forensic Importance, Insects on Carrion, Forensic Applications

What steps should I follow to enroll for the UGC NET Learning Program?

To enroll, click on the “Register for Course” option available on the right side of the screen, followed by the provided instructions and payment procedure.
Are there any opportunities for scholarships available in this program?

Yes, scholarship rewards are available for all the registered students who qualify for NET and JRF.
200% Scholarship for all registered students who qualify for JRF.
100% Scholarship for all registered students who qualify for NET (AP).
Re-assign Coursefor all registered students who qualify for NET (Ph.D.).
Do we get any assistance for Paper I in this program?

Yes, you will receive basic assistance for Paper I.
Who is eligible to enroll in the program?

Pursuing or postgraduate students of forensic science can enroll in the program.
How will I receive confirmation once I have completed the payment procedure?

Admission Confirmation email will be sent with your portal credentials to your registered email ID once the payment is verified.
How do I login to the portal for my program?

To login, visit the portal at the given link: https://www.sifs.in/student and enter your login credentials, i.e., your username and password shared via email.
What study material access will I have after logging into the portal?

After logging into the portal, you will have access to reading material, reference eBooks, e-research papers and recordings.
Will I receive any mock tests during my course duration?

Yes, all your 40 practice tests, 10 unit-wise tests and 02 final exams will be assigned to you through your portal.
Will I receive any mock tests during my course duration for Paper I?

Yes, all your 10 unit-wise tests and 02 final exam for paper I will be assigned to you through your portal.
What technical prerequisites are necessary for this program?

You can easily access on mobile or tablet devices. We highly recommend that you use your desktop or laptop and a reliable internet connection for a better view.
Are there any prerequisites for this program?

In case of any prerequisites provided by the resource person, we will provide the students with prior information on their WhatsApp group.
Are there any live lectures provided in this program?

Yes, live lectures will be conducted through Zoom.
How will I receive the session joining link?

Enrolled students will receive the session joining link via WhatsApp group.
What will be the duration of the lecture?

The duration of each lecture will be 2 hours.
Will I get the recorded lectures?

Yes, recorded lectures will be provided through your portal.
Where to contact in case of any queries or technical support?

Write to us at sifs.ugcnet@gmail.com, call: +91-1147074263, or WhatsApp: +91-7303913002.
What happens if I request a refund after the enrollment in this course?

Unfortunately, refunds cannot be issued after the enrollment in this course.
What is the fee for an ongoing batch, and how long will I have access?

The fee for an ongoing batch will be the same as the current fee for that batch. You will have access to the course materials until the upcoming exam.

The Angel of Death Case Study

On May 24, 1943, the death camp at Auschwitz, Poland, welcomed a new member. He was Josef Mengele, a 32-year-old doctor who came to be known as The Angel of Death. Later, he became the chief operator of the concentration camp at Auschwitz.

He was a German anthropologist and physician who, since 1937, was associated with the SS, and on the orders of Adolf Hitler, he gained the position of chief doctor in the extermination camps set around Germany. He used to decide the fate of the incoming prisoners. He awarded them either torturous labor or immediate extermination.

As he was in a hurry to advance his medical career, his level of atrocities reached new heights. In lieu of medical treatment, he injected several thousand inmates with substances like petrol, chloroform, etc. to study their chemical effects. He also plucked out the eyes of corpses to study eye pigmentation, along with the dreadful study of twins.

He fled to Latin America by the end of WWII, honestly spent his life as an immigrant, and kept changing his location. His residential details were a mystery, as was his death. In 1979, he died as a result of drowning on a beach in Brazil. He was buried with his name changed to hide his identity.

His corpse was unearthed in 1985. However, due to his decomposition, it was difficult to recognize him. In this case, forensic dentistry came into play, and dental records confirmed his identity.

Ted Bundy Case Study

Ted Bundy is a well-known serial killer. He killed approximately 30 people or more. However, the physical evidence that could prove his crimes was scarce when he was arrested in 1975.

After two years of being convicted for kidnapping, during the time when he was set to face a stand trial for murder in Colorado, he fled to Florida.

In early 1978, he killed three more people there, and he was finally caught in February of the same year. However, this time there was enough physical evidence present that led to his conviction.

Out of all the evidence, the key evidence was a bite mark on the buttocks of victim Lisa Levy. Dental identification confirmed Bundy’s distinctive, crooked, and chipped teeth.

He also got convicted for murdering 12-year-old Kimberly Leach on the basis of fibers found in his van that matched the victim’s clothing. In 1989, Ted Bundy was put to death.

Charles Lindbergh Jr. Kidnapping Case Study

The 20-month-old Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of a famous aviator, got kidnapped on March 1, 1932. Despite paying the ransom of $50,000, the child never returned, and his body was found a few miles away from his home in May of the same year.

The authorities tracked the movement of bills used during ransom payments, which led them to Bruno Hauptmann. On searching, an amount of over $14,000 was found in his garage.

Despite several claims by Hauptmann that the money belonged to his friend, his handwriting was compared with those on the ransom notes, and handwriting examiners confirmed that both writings belonged to the same person.

Forensic research was carried out on the wood in Hauptmann’s loft with the wood he used to build the make-shift ladder to reach the window of the child’s bedroom.

Hauptmann was convicted and executed in 1936.

Sreekutti S

First and Foremost I would like to thank Dr. Ranjeet Singh Sir for providing this opportunity for me to enrol in this program. The curriculum set up by team SIFS India in the program really helped me to prepare for UGC NET/ JRF with much ease. High quality study material and mock tests really helped me build my concepts from ground up and helped me crack this exam. I am so happy for this achievement.

Thank You! Team SIFS India!

Qualified JRF, June 2023

Paheli Sharma

SIFS India is such a helpful organisation for forensic aspirants. The sessions provided by them were so helpful for me that i was able to crack the exam with much ease. Throughout the sessions i just practised and improved my mistakes under the guidance of their experiences and knowledgeable faculties. The learning environment was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Qualified JRF, June 2023

Prashant Singh

Cracking an exam like UGC NET or JRF is not easy, but with the continuous guidance from the faculty of the UGC NET Programme by SIFS India and the support of my parents, family, teachers, and friends, it was possible to crack this exam. When you believe in anything with immense hard work, the entire universe vibrates at that frequency. Nothing is impossible. Keep your heads up in the storm and later shine like a Diamond.

Qualified JRF, June 2023

Swati Mishra

I would like to thank SIFS India and their amazing faculty that helped me in cracking UGC NET with flying colours. Thank You so much Sir for your esteemed guidance. It wouldn't have been possible without it.