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.

Univerity of Madras is a state public university in Chennai. Madras University has also been recognised by the UGC. It ahs been ranked 38th under "University" category, 68th under "Overall" category & 18th under "State Public Universities" by NIRF 2025. BTech & MBA are the flagship courses of the university. Overall, it is a very good university in terms of rankings, infrastructure, faculty, etc.

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.

For Dr. M.G.R, the following rank have been obtained from the Institute for Educational Research.

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework): Ranked 92 out of 200 colleges by 2023 in India.
IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework): Architecture program ranks among 45 colleges by 2024 in India.

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 university offers UG and PG programme across various streams such as Science, Management, Arts, Commerce, and others. The fee structure ranges INR 3K- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes multiple components, such as tuition fees, laboratory fees, security deposit, alumni fees, etc.

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.

Nehru Arts and Science College admission 2025 is open. The institute offers admission based on merit. Aspiring candidates must qualify for the eligibility criteria set by the college for the desired course. NASC Coimbatore course admission through the online application. Interested candidates appear online for admission through the official website. 

The university prepares a course-specific MIT ADT merit list based on the specified selection criteria for that course. For example, the MIT ADT University B.Tech merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance in JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET or Uni-GAUGE. Similarly, the MIT ADT College Merit List for M.Tech is based on the GATE or PERA CET scores obtained by the candidate. On the other hand, merit list for courses like BBA, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc etc., is generated based on candidate's performance in the most recent qualifying exam. Final admission applicants are subject to a final admission selection based on their performance rating from the MIT College of Art and Design.

Here are some of the factors that influence the MIT ADT College Merit List:

• The total number of applicants for a particular program.
• The candidate's performance in the entrance test/final aptitude test.
• Total number of places available in a particular program. 

Madurai Kamaraj University offers MBA and MCA admission via its affiliated colleges based on the TANCET entrance exam. During the Madurai Kamaraj University TANCET cutoff 2025, the last round cutoff rank for MBA admission via Senthil Kumar Nadar College, Virudhunagar was 4412. This cutoff rank is valid for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For admission to the MCA course, the required cutoff rank was 1448 at Arul Anandar College.

Yes, Karunya is a good university. Karunya University has been ranked at the 1401-1500 position by the QS Sustainability Ranking 2026, 694 by the QS Asian University Rankings 2026, and 212 by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026. Karunya University provides undergraduate, PG, & PhD programmes to students. 

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.

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. 

You can apply for admission to CMS College of Science and Commerce by calling or going in person to the admission office, the admission coordinators, or the venue coordinators.

The merit of the qualifying examination and the availability of seats determine the admission. The college does not have a management quota or direct admission programme for any of its programmes

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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