SHERLOCK INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE

What SHERLOCK INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE does

Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS) India Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2006 and headquartered in Delhi, is a private forensic-science education provider serving individual learners, law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, and corporate clients in India and internationally. The company delivers a multi-tier curriculum — Foundation Certificate Courses, Advanced Certificate Courses (university-accredited since 2026), Professional Diplomas, a three-level Associate Degree Program, and a stackable Micro Credential Program — spanning 12+ specializations including fingerprint examination, questioned documents, handwriting analysis, crime scene investigation, cyber forensics, forensic psychology, odontology, toxicology, wildlife forensics, and ethical hacking. Instructional content is delivered through an online learning management system (pre-recorded video, eBooks, research papers, practice tests, online examinations) together with classroom courses in Delhi, lab-based and online internships, and corporate/onsite training programs. Revenue is generated from one-time course and internship fees (foundation courses at ₹1,770, Level I ₹11,800, Level II ₹17,700, Level III ₹23,600, six-month training at ₹35,400), registration fees for the annual international forensic conference series co-organized with the International Association of Scientists and Researchers (IASR), and workshop fees; payment is accepted via ICICI Bank in India or PayPal internationally. The institute also runs a recurring events/conferences business (4th International Forensic Science Conference in 2023; FORENSIC NEXGEN SUMMIT 2026 with Philippine universities) and has student testimonials from 140+ countries including the USA, Nigeria, the UK, and Zambia.

Name

SHERLOCK INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE

Legal name

SIFS India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://sifs.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS), founded 2006 in Delhi, is a private forensic-science education provider offering multi-tier online and classroom courses, internships, corporate training, and international conferences to students, law enforcement, legal, and corporate clients across 140+ countries.

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Product category

Forensic Science Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Crime & Fraud Prevention (Forensics, Investigations) (EDABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

Keywords

• Forensic science education
• Online forensic courses
• Crime scene training
• Digital forensics certification
• Forensic internships

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi, Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Forensic Education Courses: Online and offline course fees structured in three levels. Level-I at ₹11800, Level-II at ₹17700, Level-III at ₹23600. Foundation courses at ₹1770. Professional certifications at ₹2950. Value-added certification fees range from ₹4399 to ₹7999.
2. Training and Internship Programs: Lab-based and online internships with training fees. One-month training starting at ₹5900, six-month training at ₹35400. Corporate and onsite training programs for organizations.
3. Conference and Event Registration: Registration fees for international forensic conferences and workshops including FORENSIC NEXGEN SUMMIT 2026. Workshop fees such as INVESTI-GRAPH at ₹1800-2000 INR.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SHERLOCK INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE (SIFS India) is a Delhi-based private educational institution founded in 2006 that delivers multi-tiered courses, certificate programs, diplomas, micro-credentials, internships, and corporate training across 12+ forensic science domains including crime scene investigation, fingerprint examination, questioned document and handwriting examination, cyber and digital forensics, forensic psychology, forensic odontology, forensic medicine and toxicology, wildlife forensics, forensic accounting, and private investigation. Programs are delivered through online, offline, hybrid, classroom, lab-based, and one-to-one formats. The institute also organizes international forensic conferences and workshops for knowledge exchange and professional development.

Product overview

The Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS) India operates as a comprehensive educational platform offering multiple learning pathways in forensic science. The organization provides a multi-tiered course structure comprising Foundation Certificate Courses (FCC), Advanced Certificate Courses, Professional Diploma Programs, Associate Degree Programs with three levels, and Micro Credential Programs. Core offerings include specialized courses in Fingerprint Examination and Analysis, Document and Handwriting Examination, Crime Scene Investigation, Graphology, Ethical Hacking and IT Security, Forensic Psychology, Cyber Forensics, Forensic Odontology, Cyber Security and OSINT, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Wildlife Forensics, and Private Investigation and Detective. Training programs are delivered through multiple modalities: Lab Based Internship, Online Internship, Corporate Training, Onsite Training, Hands-on Training, and Online Training via Zoom platform. The institute also organizes international forensic conferences and webinars as part of its professional development ecosystem. Students receive admission materials including ID cards, study materials, forensic reference books, software for practice, and certificates upon completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for roles as firearm and tool mark examiners, ballistics analysts, forensic laboratory specialists, investigation support consultants, and courtroom technical experts

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability2 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• International Association of Scientists and Researchers (IASR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2026IASR collaborates with SIFS India to organize international forensic conferences including FORENSIC NEXGEN SUMMIT 2026. The partnership brings together experts, researchers, and practitioners in forensic science for knowledge exchange, innovation exploration, and advancement discussions in forensic methodologies. IASR has organized 14+ international conferences through this collaboration.
• University of Philippines ManilaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2026Collaboration for FORENSIC NEXGEN SUMMIT 2026 bringing international academic perspective to forensic science education and research. The partnership provides platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge and explore innovations in forensic methodologies.
• University of BaguiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2026Academic partnership for international conference collaboration bringing Philippine perspective to global forensic science discussions and research exchange.
• Holy Angel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2026Academic collaboration for FORENSIC NEXGEN SUMMIT 2026 contributing to international forensic science knowledge exchange and professional development.
• Tarlac State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2026Partnership for international forensic conference bringing academic rigor and research expertise to global forensic science discussions.
• Capability Development InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of national workshops including INVESTI-GRAPH (National Handwriting Analysis Workshop) and Forensic Photo Facial Analysis workshop. Collaborates on professional development programs in forensic science and graphology.
• Clue4evidence Forensic Labs, BangaloreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership for workshop delivery bringing practical forensic expertise from private forensic laboratory to training programs.
• Zoological Survey of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment collaboration for wildlife forensics education and DNA species identification. Zoological Survey of India conducts DNA analysis for wildlife crime cases and provides expert reference for wildlife forensic training materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online education platform offering courses and specializations from accredited universities including forensic science and digital forensics tracks. Comparable to SIFS as an online credential provider in the same subject matter with much stronger brand, university partnerships, and learner base globally.
• Simplilearn: India-headquartered global online professional training platform offering certification courses in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and IT security. Comparable to SIFS's FSP 201 Ethical Hacking and cyber forensics offerings as a broader, well-funded incumbent in the same online education delivery model.
• upGrad: India-based online higher education company offering diploma and degree programs in technology, law, and business. Comparable as a scaled Indian online education provider that could enter the forensic certification space with greater capital and accreditation partnerships than SIFS.
• Udemy: Global marketplace for online courses covering forensic science, criminology, and digital forensics at low price points. Comparable to SIFS's entry-level foundation courses on pricing and self-paced online delivery, though Udemy lacks the multi-tier certification architecture.

Others

• International Association of Scientists and Researchers (IASR): Conference-organization partner of SIFS that has co-hosted 14+ international forensic conferences. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player facilitating the same professional community SIFS targets, but operates as an association rather than an education provider.
• Zoological Survey of India: Government body that provides wildlife forensic DNA analysis expertise referenced in SIFS course material. Comparable as a content authority and reference partner in wildlife forensics, but operates as a government research institution rather than a competitor for student enrollment.

Direct peers

• Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU): India's first state forensic sciences university offering degree, diploma, and certificate programs across forensic disciplines. Closely comparable to SIFS in subject-matter coverage (digital forensics, questioned documents, forensic psychology) but competes from a stronger accredited-degree position.
• National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU): Government of India–established university dedicated exclusively to forensic and investigative sciences. Directly comparable as a forensic-science-focused higher education institution operating in the same Indian market, but with greater accreditation authority (statutory university status) that competes with SIFS for the same student personas.
• Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science: University-affiliated forensic training institute in the US offering professional certificates and training in crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, and digital forensics. Comparable to SIFS as a niche forensic training provider serving both career-track students and working professionals internationally.

Emerging players

• International Forensic Research Institute (IFRI): Florida International University–based research and training entity focused on forensic science education, conferences, and capacity building. Comparable to SIFS in its academic-event-driven community building and specialization in forensic methodologies, though more research-anchored.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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