B.A. in Criminology Colleges in India

Pursuing Criminology in India can be quite reasonable as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh. 

College Name	Average Placement Package
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 16710
University of Lucknow	INR 60320
University of Madras	INR 3000
PRSU - Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University	INR 30250
Tamil Nadu Open University	INR 9000

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, data may vary.

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In the table below, you'll find types of BA Criminology courses and some important details about them:

 

There are different theories of crime in criminology course, here are some theories related to crime.

• Social disorganization theory 
• Labeling theory
• Biological and psychological theories of crime
• Rational choice theory
• Classical criminology
• Social learning theory
• Developmental criminology
• Social control theory

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Criminology Syllabus

Criminology research uses a variety of methods 

• Quantitative methods are the primary techniques used to study the causes and distribution of crime. Quantitative methods include survey research, field research, and evaluation research of the criminals and there nature.
• Case studies are the techniques that allow for a detailed analysis of specific cases, such as a juvenile delinquent or an institution.
• Mixed methods research method combines elements of qualitative and quantitative research. 
• Experimental methods are sometimes used in criminology research. 

BA admissions at Nehru Arts and Science College are made based on the merit of Class 12 from a recognised board. Class 12 marks are very essential part of the selection process as applicants are ranked and further shortlisted based on them. Thus, it is recommended that students stay updated with the results. CBSE and Tamil Nadu’s Class 12 results are generally out in the month of May. Students are advised to keep visiting CBSE’s official website to stay updated with the result.

A few areas where Criminology graduates can work are Forensic departments, non-governmental organizations,  Human Rights Agencies, the National Institute of Social Defence, the Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation, Police departments, and Educational Institutes. Even some mulit-national companies hire fraud analysts, fraud prevention analysts, and cyber crime analysts, and researchers in digital forensics. Click to read the Cyber Crime Course.

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According to Naukri.com - average salary for criminology professionals in India is 3.5 Lacs per year (INR). It has the potential to climb to 25 Lacs per year with experience. 

Refer to the table below for more information

Job Profiles	Average Annual Salary (in INR)
Criminologist	INR 5 lakh
Detective	INR 4 lakh
Forensic Science Technician	INR 6 lakh
Criminal Lawyer	INR 3.5 lakh
Lecturer	INR 4 lakh
Social Worker	INR 2.5 lakh
Crime Investigator	INR 3 lakh

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, data may vary.

Institute of Distance Learning, University of Madras offers BA courses across 9 specialisations. The total tuition fee for BA courses can vary according to the specialisation a student wishes to pursue. While the total tuition fee for the majority of BA courses at the Institute of Distance Learning, University of Madras is INR 16,700, the tuition fee for B.A. in French and B.A. in Sociology stands at INR 25,400.
 

National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, offers scholarships to meritorious and deserving candidates. Below-mentioned are the NFSU Gandhinagar scholarships:

NFSU Gandhinagar
Chief Minister Yuva Swalamban Yojana (MYSY) and Chief Minister's Girls Education Fund (MKKN)	Hon. Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS)
Scheme for Developing High-quality research	Interest Subsidy Scheme on Education Loan (ISEL)

Shri Krishna University three-year BA course is available in Sociology, Economics, History, Psychology, and more such specialisations. The university also provide integrated BA courses, such as BA B.Ed and BA LLB (Hons). Admission criteria is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility requirements. The university select students based on academic background and performance in the last qualifying examination. 

The minimum qualification required to apply in BA at CMS is pass in the Class 12 examination. For taking admission in BA there is no subject requirement/combination mentioned on the college official website. Candidate from any stream in higher secondary are eligible to apply for BA at CMS Coimbatore.

OPJS University applications usually release in February every year. Currently, the applications are open for all OPJS courses. Candidates can apply online for any of the preferred course. The mode of application is online for all courses. Candidates need to fill out the application form along with the specified documents. Aspirants meeting the eligibility criteria also need to pay a non-refundable application fee.

Prof Dhanapalan College for Women is a good institution for B.Sc, B.A, BBA, B.Com, BCA, M.Sc, M.Com courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Prof Dhanapalan College for Women are Biochemistry, Microbiology, Criminology, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Visual Communication, Food & Beverage Service.