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 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 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.

The particular scores needed for acceptance into the Undergraduate (UG) Diploma programmes at the Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, can change based on the programme and the academic year. UG Dimploma at IDE requires about 33% in marks. The formal admission notification or prospectus that the institute releases for each academic session normally includes information about the qualifying requirements, including the minimal score requirement.

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.

According to the University of Madras NIRF report, 483 PG 2 year students were placed in 2024 with a median package of INR 4.2 LPA. In PG 3 year program, 7 students got placements with a median salary of INR 4.80 LPA.

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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Criminology Career

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 admission to various courses is merit-based. Aspiring candidates must qualify for the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. Students can fill out and submit the application form via online mode through the Tamil Nadu Open University official website.

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. 

The Madurai Kamaraj University average package offered during the 2024 placement drive is yet to be released on the official website. However, the median package offered in 2023 placements is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. Check out the below table for course-wise median packages offered during Madurai Kamaraj University placements 2023:

Course	Median Package (2023)
PG 2-years	INR 2.55 LPA
PG 5-years	INR 1.280 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Madurai Kamaraj University NIRF report 2024.

The course-wise median package trends witnessed during Madurai Kamaraj University placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below: 

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
PG 2-years	INR 1.92 LPA	INR 2.15 LPA	INR 2.55 LPA
PG 2-years	INR 1.80 LPA	INR 1.44 LPA	INR 1.80 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Madurai Kamaraj University NIRF report 2024.

The seats availability for offered courses at D Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College goes up to 60.

RVS Kumaran Arts and Science College is a well-known institution for M.Sc, B.A, B.Sc, BCA, B.Com, BBA, M.A, M.Com courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. RVS Kumaran Arts and Science College has course specializations in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Fashion Design, Hospital / Healthcare Management, English, Mathematics.

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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Agurchand Manmull Jain College offers good placements annually for its various courses like MBA, BPharma and BTech, etc. In 2024, the participating recruiters offered 800 placements to various courses of the batch 2024. The key highlights of Agurchand Manmull Jain College placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 7.25 PA
Total students placed	800+
Total recruiters	27
Top recruiters	Intellipaat, Q Spiders, Maruti Motors, Aditya Birla Capital, Axis Bank