List of Criminology Colleges in Chennai 2026: Course, Fees, Admissions & Placements

Hi, please refer below for the top Criminology colleges in Tamil Nadu with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 16,710	Merit-Based
University of Madras	INR 3,000	Merit-Based
Tamil Nadu Open University	INR 9,000	Merit-Based
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute	INR 1.08 lakh	Merit-Based

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Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Criminology in Chennai can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.

Hi, you can skim through the below courses and decide which course would be best for you:

• BA in Criminology & Forensic Science, Psychology and Sociology
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminology
• Master's Degree in Criminology
• Masters in Criminal Law
• BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology

Hope this helps!

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 1.06 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

Yes, you can surely go for Criminology after class 12. To be considered eligibile for Criminology courses, you must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50% score. 

Hi, you can go for the following job profiles after pursuing Criminology:

Job Profile (Criminology courses)	Average Annual Salary (in INR)
Detectives	6.2 LPA
Crime Scene Analyst	5.8 LPA
Forensic Surgeon	8.1 LPA
Crime Intelligence Analyst	7.5 LPA
Consumer Advocate	5.1 LPA
Criminologist	6 LPA
Sociologist	4.2 LPA
Crime Investigator	5.8 LPA
Drug Policy Advisor	6.4 LPA

Hi, profession as a judge is considered to be the highest earning position. Judges preside over proceedings, interpreting the law, determining the facts, deciding the outcime, ensuring a fair trial, instructing the jury, etc. Other high paying criminology jobs include Crime  Intelligence Analyst, Drug Policy Advisor, Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Analyst, Lawyer, etc.

University of Madras is a state government university in Chennai. Madras University has also been recognised by the UGC. BTech & MBA are the flagship courses of the university. It has been ranked 38th under "University" category, 68th under "Overall" category & 18th under "State Public Universities" by NIRF 2025. The total course fee ranges between INR 28 K - 6 L, depending on the chosen specialisation. Overall, it is a good government college.

No, NEET is not required for Criminology but you may require to clear the entrance exam required by the specific institution you are applying for.

The major subjects in Criminology courses are criminal psychology, police administration, forensic medicine, penology, laws of crime and minor acts, and procedural law.

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The various levels at which Criminology courses can be pursued from colleges in Tamil Nadu are:

Criminology Course Levels
BA	BSc
MA	MSc
PhD	PG Diploma

Some cities in Tamil Nadu that have colleges which offer Criminology courses, are mentioned in the table below:

Location	No.of Colleges
Chennai	8
Coimbatore	3
Madurai	2
Dindigul	1
Palani	1
Tirunelveli	1

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

B.E/BTech, B.Arch, BBA, MBA, and MBBS are among the popular courses offered by Chennai's Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute.
Diploma programs in mechanical, production, automobiles mechatronics, plastic molding, CSE, IT, ECE, civil engineering, and chemistry are also available at the institute. 
Additionally, the institute provides undergraduate degree programs in BDS, B.Sc., BPT, B.Com, BCA, B.Ed, and M.B.B.S.  
There are fifteen specializations available in the four-year B.Tech normal course. Six specializations are available in the B.Tech part-time and lateral entry programs. 11 specialties are available for the B.Sc. degree. 
The institute offers online and offline application options, an admission exam, and a flexible credit-based system.

The top recruiting companies in various Criminology Colleges in Tamil Nadu, are listed in the table given below:

College Name	Top Recruiters
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras Placement	Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, ICICI Bank, TCS, Infosys, etc.
Agurchand Manmull Jain College Placement	Intellipaat, Q Spiders, Maruti Motors, Aditya Birla Capital, Axis Bank, etc.
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Placement	HCL, TATA, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The student ratings for the placements in various Criminology colleges in Tamil Nadu, are mentioned in the table below:

College Name	Student Placement Rating
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras Placement	5.0
Agurchand Manmull Jain College Placement	4.0
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Placement	3.0

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The government colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer Criminology courses are mentioned in the table below, along with their average course fees:

College Name	Average Fees
University of Madras Admission	INR 3,000
Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University Admission	INR 6,000
Tamil Nadu Open University Admission	INR 9,000
Madurai Kamaraj University Admission	INR 10,620

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The private colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer Criminology courses are mentioned in the table below, along with their average course fees:

College Name	Average Fees
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras Admission	INR 16,710
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Admission	INR 1.08 Lakh
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Admission	INR 1.2 Lakh
Dr.8 University Admission	INR 1.5 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between  INR 2,000- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, caution fee, application fee, etc. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes.

Sree Muthukumaraswamy College is a distinguished institution offering M.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BBA, B.Com, B.A, M.Sc. Students can choose these programs to launch their careers in the Accounting & Commerce, Science, IT & Software, Business & Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences field. Sree Muthukumaraswamy College is known for its dedicated and experienced faculty members committed to delivering these courses. Sree Muthukumaraswamy College has received an impressive review rating of 3.15 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has earned ratings of 3.13 for Campus Life, 2.5 for Placements, 3.63 for Faculty, and 2.75 for Infrastructure.

Prof Dhanapalan College for Women is a well-known institution for B.Sc, B.A, BBA, B.Com, BCA, M.Sc, M.Com courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Prof Dhanapalan College for Women has a rating of 4.4 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 5 on Campus Life, 4 on Placements, 5 on Faculty and 5 on Infrastructure.

Is Nehru Arts and Science College is generally considered a Tier 2. The institute is approved by UGC and is ISO certified and  accredited with an A Grade by NAAC. The institute offers undergrdaute courses across various streams such as Microbiology, Food Science & Nutrition, and others. NASC offer good quality education, infrastructure, and placement opportunities. 

MADURAI KAMARAJ institution is a well-known institution founded by the Tamil Nadu government in 1965. The admission process at MKU-DDE is fairly basic. Simply go to the website, download the admission form, and then submit it online or offline. Admission is usually granted in the month of April. If you want to study from home and have been admitted to IGNOU, you can do so. You may get additional information from its official website, which I also visited. I shall always remember this college favorably. This is the most amazing experience I've ever had. Seniors, staff, and administration will assist you in any way they can. The teachers' teaching abilities are exceptional. You will never get anything back from a teacher. Learning here has a very good atmosphere.

Located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai Kamaraj University is a public state university that is owned and funded by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Madurai Kamaraj University, also known as MKU Madurai, was established in 1966. MKU Madurai has also secured the 63 rank in the University category by NIRF in 2024.

It is a UGC-recognised university and has also been accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC, in 2021. MK University Madurai has been awarded the second rank by the HRD Ministry of India in the "SWACHHTA" Ranking of Higher Educational Institutions in the Country.

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences has been ranked by various ranking bodies for its Management, Engineering, and several other programmes. The below-mentioned are the national and international Karunya University rankings:

Ranking Body	Ranks
Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026	212
Asian University Rankings 2026	694
QS Sustainability Ranking 2026	1401-1500
QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2025	212
QS Asian University Rankings 2025	681-700
QS Sustainability Ranking 2025	1301-1350
NIRF 2025 under the University category	101-150
NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category	101-150
NIRF 2025 under the Overall category	151-200

RVS Kumaran Arts and Science College have rating of 3 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Mr.R.Amarnath is the Placement Officer of CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore. He has put in 15+ years of experience in corporate sectors. He has good relationship with Companies like Infy, Capgemini, TCS, Wipro, RRD, Federal Bank and CMM level companies. He has a passion for Training, Teaching and motivating the students. He has been successful in placing the students in many reputed Multi-National and Indian companies. A few of the companies that recruited our students include South Indian Bank, TCS, Infosys, Wipro Ltd, IBM, ICICI Bank, E&Y, Deloitte, Capgemini, HCL, Avantor, HPE, Access Health Care, Foucs Edumatics, RRD, Ford, Taj Gateway Hotel, Lotus 8 hotels, VDart, Lemeridien, Concentrix, Maxval, Virtusa, Amazon, Accenture.

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tamil Nadu is one of the eminent institute which offers quality education to the students. The university is named after the renowned Tamil Poet Scholar, Professor P. Sundaram Pillai. MSU Tirunelveli is recognised by the UGC and accredited by the NAAC A Grade. The university has under its jurisdiction 102 affiliated colleges and 6 university colleges. MSU's commitment to academic excellence, combined with its focus on community engagement and skill development, makes it a good option for many. 

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the Subramanya College of Arts and Science campus for placements include:

• Tech Mahindra
• ICICI Bank
• IBM
• Cognizant
• Axis Bank
• DELL