Best Sociology Colleges in Chennai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

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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.

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.

Loyola College is a renowned private college which offers quality education to the students. The college is recognised by UGC and accredited with NAAC A Grade. The college has been ranked 14th under the College category. Loyola College offers scholarships to meritorious students. The highest and average packages stood at INR 28 LPA and INR 6 LPA, respectively. 

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.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Criminology colleges in Tamil Nadu, depends on the level at which it is being pursued and the college from which the student chooses to pursue it. All colleges have their own specific criteria; however, a general idea for the eligibility is mentioned below:

For UG Courses

• BA: Class 12 or equivalent in any stream with a  minimum of 50% marks
• BSc: Class 12 or equivalent in Science (PCM/B) stream with minimum 50% marks

For PG Courses

• MA: Any graduate with at least 50% marks in graduation
• MSc: Any BSc graduate with at least 50% marks in graduation

Students who wish to study Criminology from colleges in Tamil Nadu, should take a look at the table given below for some details about the colleges that offer these courses at various levels:

Particulars	Details
No. of Criminology Colleges in Tamil Nadu	16 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 5 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 3 colleges
Top  Criminology Colleges in Tamil Nadu	Nehru Arts and Science College, University of Madras, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-basis

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

Queen Marys College has a rating of 4.11 for the Faculty by students. This shows that the institute has qualified, and experienced faculty members.

Students wanting admission at Jamia Milia Islamia need to register on the website of CUET and fill out the application form online. In the form, fill in all the details asked, upload the required documents and pay the application fee. For BA, BSc and BVoc, JMI accepts the scores of CUET UG. Then, students need to register themselves for the counselling. 

One can get into colleges affiliated to DU either through a UG or a PG course. Here are some more insights on same.

• Register and appear for CUET (UG or PG depending upon desired course)
• Apply for CSAS Counselling to get a seat in any of DU-affiliated colleges
• university releases DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists for all categories. If candidates are satisfied with assigned college and course, they can freeze request through their dashboard
• Once candidates 'Accept' provisionally allocated seat, concerned college verifies their eligibility and documents uploaded
• Once DU-affiliated college accords approval, selected candidates must submit 'Admission Fee' to confirm their admission

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Scope is wide. Sociology as a career is not only a very enticing career but also many options. career is diverse in terms of specializations that one can choose from. Once you have completed your education there will be quite some opportunities. Research institutes, criminal justice system, public health and welfare organizations, private businesses, law firms, international agencies, medical centers, educational institutions, advertising firms, survey and polling organizations are only some of example where people from this background are required. There are options of working in other sectors with area specialists to help function. People like economists, political scientists, anthropologists, psychologists and social workers also require assistance to make right choices in their field. Once you complete your education in this field you can choose to be an educator, researcher, counselor, consultant, etc. Practicing sociologists who have advanced degrees can also apply for jobs such as research analysts, survey researchers, gerontologists, statisticians, urban planners, community developers, criminologists, or demographers. There are some MA and Ph. D. sociologists which can obtain specialized training to become counselors, therapists, therapists, or program directors in social service agencies.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty The New College have rating of 4.34. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women has received an impressive review rating of 3.89 on Placements based on 12 feedback of verified Shiksha students.

Amity Online offers various undergraduate, PG Diploma and certificate courses across streams such as Finance, Media & Journalism, Information Technology and Travel & Tourism, Management, Commerce and Art & Humanities. Admission to all the courses is merit-based. Candidates can apply for the desired courses by filling out the Amity University Online application form. Candidates passing the online courses are awarded with a Certificate from Amity University Online and an international university in partnership with edX. The courses are 100% online with self-paced and instructor-led modules.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Chennai. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

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