Criminology colleges in Tamil Nadu- Admissions, Rankings, Salary, Placements

Yes, there are many private Criminology colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
Kristu Jayanti College Admission	INR 2.8 lakh
Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute Admission	INR 1.08 lakh
RV University Admission	INR 6.4 lakh
Srinivas University Admission	INR 2.69 Lacs – INR 4.29 lakh
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Admission	INR 1.2 lakh

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

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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.

There are about 15+ BA Criminology colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 16,710
National Forensic Sciences University	INR 6 lakh
Maharaja's College, University of Mysore	INR 41,580
Nehru Arts and Science College	-
Shri Krishna University	-

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports.

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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Nehru Arts and Science College appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The faclty focuses on therotical and practical knowledge of the studnets under the guidance of experts. The faculty focuses on research and quality education for the students. The faculty have years of experince in the related field. 

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

 

Some personality traits speak loudly if someone is made for Criminology, to be honest. Having an analytical mind, sharp eyes, curiosity, and being detail-oriented are the signs that you're the best for such fields. 

On top of that, a Criminology course will teach you a lot about legal systems, criminal psychology, social justice, etc., and help you enhance your skills.

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Criminology Career

Students may apply for a distance learning course at Madras University both online and offline. Merit and entrance exams are used in the admissions process. While submitting an application to the University of Madras IDE, applicants must follow a few processes. The following is a list of the stores for the two procedures:

For the online application: 

• Applicants are required to visit the official website of the university.

• Register themselves through the admission portal. 

• Select the desired course and fill the application form with the adequate details.

• Submit the application form with requisite documents and pay the application fees through online Net Banking or via Debit/Credit Card.

 For the offline application: 

• Students can obtain an application form by visiting the college campus and have to pay INR 200 for the application form. 

• Fill the application form with all the required academic & personal details and choose the desired course. 

• Attach the requisite documents and submit the application form.

Documents Required

The following Certificates (Original) should be enclosed while not fail :

• 10th Mark List.
• Intermediate Mark List.
• PG Degree first Year Statement of Marks.
• UG Degree Certificate with Statement of Marks

Tabulated below are the median salary offered at Univeristy of Madras between 2023 and 2025:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Median package (PG 2-year)	INR 3.73 LPA	INR 4.20 LPA	INR 5.95 LPA
Median package (PG 3-year)	INR 3.89 LPA	INR 4.80 LPA	INR 6.13 LPA

Note: The above mentioned data are gathered from the NIRF report 2026. 

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in Chennai is classified as a Tier 1 institution by Aston University. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital and Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College are combined to form the institute. It has a "A" grade from the NAAC for accreditation, and TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited has certified it with ISO 21001:2018. 
The institute was placed fourth in Chennai and fourth in Tamil Nadu in 2023, out of 312 institutions in India. 
 The institute's pleasant environment, helpful faculty, and excellent facilities. Some claim that the courses are pertinent and help students get ready for the workforce.

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.

The Madurai Kamaraj University Directorate of Distance Education, a statutory college institution, was founded in 1971. The college is associated with Madurai Kamaraj University and has been re-accredited with a 'A' grade by NAAC. Over 50 Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes are available at the university in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Education, and Science. The college administration offers spot admission for various distance education courses. In addition, the university provides UGC Diploma and Certificate courses in a variety of fields, with durations ranging from 6 months to 12 months.

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 offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. Karunya University admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as TANCET, KEE, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

As per the latest report, 27 recruiters participated during AM Jain College placements 2024 and offered various new-age job roles like Business Analyst, Success Masters, AR Caller, Relationship Officer, etc. The total number of recruiters participated at Jain College placements 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total recruiters participated	27

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.

National Testing Agency NTA has released the syllabus of JEE Main 2026 on the official website. Students can download the current JEE Main syllabus PDF from Shiksha page or from the JEE Main official page to start their preparation. It is advised that students prepare for the exam strictly as per the syllabus and do not leave any topic to prepare for the exam.

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. 

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.