Best Criminology Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

There are 16 colleges in Tamil Nadu where Criminology courses are offered. This includes around 10 private and 4 government colleges. Students can get admission to Criminology colleges in Tamil Nadu based on merit. 

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.

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

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.

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. 

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 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 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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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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Of course, it is. Non-police roles are equally important in crime investigation and research. Being a Criminology professional, you can help CIDs, law firms, and research labs through analyzing evidence, understanding criminal psychology, and crime prevention.

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It's vast, to speak honestly. This field is not only emerging but also growing at a fast pace. You can join CBI, forensic labs, law firms, educational institutions, or other investigative agencies. 

Criminology professionals are not only required in India but are highly-valued in other countries as well. If you upskill yourself in this field, there are high chances of you getting rich-paying jobs abroad, even in their government departments.

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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.

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. 

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.

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.

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Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total recruiters participated	27