Forensic odontology is the branch of forensics that deals with human identification based on dental features. This study was designed to identify the patterns of palatal rugae in the rural population in the district of Greater Noida. A total of 100 subjects (50 males and 50 females) aged between 18-30 years were enrolled in the study. Analysis of the rugae patterns (calcorrugoscopy) was done according to Nayak et al. and concluded that the maximum number of rugae patterns found were of wavy in nature followed by curve patterns.

Key words : Forensic Odontology; Palatal Rugae; Calcorrugoscopy.