(AN INSTITUTION OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE)
(A) To create a pool of trained manpower in the field of forensics who can be recruited for various positions in forensic laboratories all over the country.
(B) To train the police personnel as well as the members of the judiciary in the field of forensic sciences;
(C) To develop the knowledge of science, technology, providing specially designed academic training programs in various technologies related with forensic science and behavioral science and also advanced technologies of policing and forensic science and behavioral science, which includes both theoretical input and practical training for forensic and other applications; to generate expertise in advanced technologies required in investigation and handling of crime cases;
(D) To create capabilities for upgrading the infrastructure to global standards for education, training and research in the areas related to policing and forensic science, technology, criminology and applied behavioral science;
(E) To function as a leading resource center for knowledge and development in the areas of forensic science, behavioral science related to civil laws related to police matter and criminal laws; (F) To establish close linkages with various forensic science laboratories, Institutes, law enforcement authorities and Institutions to make teaching, training and research relevant in policing and forensic science.