Criminal Law colleges in India - Fees, Courses, Placements, Cut Off, Admission

Hi, the number 1 Law college offering Criminal Law courses is NALSAR University of Law. NALSAR is ranked 3 by NIRF for the year 2024. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited with an “A” grade with a score of 3.60 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 

Hi, please refer to the table below for the top ranked Criminal Law colleges in India according to NIRF ranking 2024:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Alliance University of Law Ranking	4	3	3
Symbiosis Law School Ranking	3	6	5
Faculty of Law JMI Ranking	7	5	6
GGSIPU Gandhinagar Ranking	8	7	8
Alliance Ranking	14	11	13
GGSIPU Ranking	23	19	17
Alliance University Ranking	NA	25	18
LPU Ranking	13	16	19
NLU Lucknow Ranking	17	21	20
NLIU Bhopal Ranking	15	18	21

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Hi, given below is the eligibility criteria for admission to top colleges for Criminal Law in India:

• UG (LLB): Students must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum score of 50% aggregate.
• PG (LLM): Students must have obtained a LLB degree from a recognised university with a minimum score.

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

Parul Institute of Law offers law courses at UG and PG levels. The courses offered are BBA LLB (Hons), BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), LLB and LLM. The programmes are offered in full time mode at the college campus. 

Hi, listed below are the top government Criminal Law colleges in India with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Nalsar University of Law Admission	INR 30,000 – INR 70,000	CLAT, TS PGLCET
GNLU Gandhinagar Admission	INR 1.2 lakh	CLAT
GGSIPU Admission	INR 70,000 – INR 1.4 lakh	CLAT, IPU CET, CUET PG
NLU Lucknow Admission	INR 10,800	Merit-Based
NLIU Bhopal Admission	INR 1.15 lakh	CLAT

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

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Criminal Law in India can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 Lacs and you can refer below for the fee structure:

Tuition Fee	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh	70+
INR 1-2 lakh	50+
INR 2-3 lakh	10+
INR 3-5 lakh	10
> INR 5 lakh	10

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Hi, the best Criminal Law colleges in India accept various entrance exams like CLAT, CUET,   CUET PG, Andhra Pradesh PGLCET, KLEE, TS PGLCET, SLAT, etc. You can refer below for more details:

Exam Name	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
CLAT	30+	NALSAR University of Law, GNLU, GGSIPU, Alliance University, NLIU Bhopal, etc.
CUET PG	25+	GGSIPU, LPU, K.R. Mangalam University, Galgotias University, IILM University, etc.
CUET	10+	Alliance University, Chanderprabhu Jain College, K.R. Mangalam University, UPES, etc.
AP PGLCET	7	DSNLU, Dr. Ambedkar Global Law Institute, Acharya Nagarjuna University, VLC Vishakhapatnam, Dr, Ambedkar Law College, etc.
KLEE	6	Government Law College Ernakulam, Nehru Academy of Law, Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram, Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies, Al Azhar Law College, etc.
TS PGLCET	3	NALSAR University of Law, Post Graduate College of Law Osmania University, Vijetha Academy, etc.
SLAT	3	SLS, Saveetha School of Law, Sandip University, etc.

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Hi, given below are the top private Criminal Law colleges in India with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
SLS Pune Admission	INR 1.98 lakh	Merit-Based
LPU Admission	INR 1.6 lakh	LPU NEST, CUET PG
SIMTS Admission	INR 1.25 lakh	Merit-Based
Alliance School of Law, Alliance University Admission	INR 3 Lacs – INR 15 lakh	CLAT, CUET, AUSAT
Manipal University Jaipur Admission	INR 75,000	MET

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

No, the admissions to various courses at Mody University of Science and Technology is not difficult. All a student has to do is clear the entrance exams with valid scores. The accepted entrance exams are CUET. Candidates willing to get admission through CUET must first register for the CUET exam. Then appear for the CUET exam. Then choose the course and the college. Then pay the admission fee for the final admission. 

Hi, you can surely pursue Criminal Law after your Class 12 and you can go for these colleges:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Alliance University	INR 15 lakh	CLAT, CUET, AUSAT
K.R. Mangalam University	INR 4.8 Lacs - INR 9.25 lakh	CLAT, CUET, CUET PG
School of Law UPES	INR 13.36 Lacs - INR 22.25 lakh	CLAT, CUET, ULSAT and Merit-Based
Jindal Global Law School	INR 12 lakh	CLAT, CUET, JSAT, SAT India
Mahindra University	INR 9 lakh	TSLAWCET

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Hi, listed below are the best distancing Learning colleges for Criminal Law in India:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
RMLNLU	INR 10,800	Merit-Based
IGNOU	INR 1,500 - INR 10,800	Merit-Based
Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning UoH	INR 18,000	Merit-Based

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Candidates need to get a bachelor's in law then pursue LLM in Criminal Law. To become a lawyer, candidates need to take the bar exam. It is a state-level exam that must be passed before you can practice law in India. You must have finished an LLB program from an approved university to be able to take the bar exam. After passing the bar test, you can apply for criminal law jobs at government agencies, private law firms, and non-profit organizations.

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Some of the recent changes to criminal law in India are based on some recent henious crimes, which are made looking at the intensities in these crimes. These changes are mentioned below: 

• The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, this Act made a number of changes to the IPC and the CrPC, including the introduction of new offenses such as stalking and acid attacks.
• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which raised the age of juvenile delinquency from 16 to 18 years.
• The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, which introduced new offenses related to child sexual abuse.

ITM University offers scholarships to meritorious students. One who fulfils the set criteria can apply for the scholarships. Below are terms and conditions for ITM University Raipur Scholarships:

• Scholarships are applicable on first year tuition fee only
• Students need to specifically apply using scholarship application form at the time of admission
• Scholarships are available only on direct admission
• Merit Scholarships to be offered to the eligible students irrespective of their eligibility/ grant for state government scholarships

Let's understand the key difference between Criminal Law and Criminology, in brief: 

Characteristic	Criminal Law	Criminology
Focus	Criminal law is the body of law that deals with crimes and their punishment. It is concerned with the protection of society from harmful individuals and conduct. Criminal law is enforced by the state through the police and the courts.	Criminology is the scientific study of crime. Criminologists are interested in understanding the causes and consequences of crime, as well as developing strategies for crime prevention and rehabilitation.
Disciplines	Law, sociology, psychology	Sociology, psychology, criminal justice, economics
Methods	Case studies, legal analysis	Surveys, interviews, statistical analysis
Goals	To deter crime and punish criminals	To develop strategies for crime prevention and rehabilitation
Examples	A Criminal Lawyer might represent a client accused of murder in court.	A Criminologist might study the relationship between poverty and crime in a community.

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This table provides a simplified overview of the differences between criminal and penal law.

Feature	Criminal Law	Penal Law
Focus	Punishing or reforming those who commit crimes against the state or individuals	Justifying the imposition of penalties
Nature of wrongdoing	Focused on harmful acts and mens rea (guilty mind)	Focused on forfeiture of rights or privileges, not necessarily requiring mens rea
Standard of proof	Beyond a reasonable doubt	Lower standards like preponderance of evidence or clear and convincing evidence may be used
Initiation of proceedings	Typically initiated by the government (prosecution)	Can be initiated by the government or in some cases by private individuals
Goals	To deter crime, protect the public, and rehabilitate offenders	To impose fair consequences for wrongdoing and potentially generate revenue for the state
Penalties	Primarily focuses on imprisonment, fines, probation, and parole	Can include a wider range of penalties like asset forfeiture, loss of licenses, community service, and restorative justice measures
Relationship to criminal law	Complements criminal law by providing justification for its penalties and potentially filling in gaps where mens rea is difficult to prove	Can stand alone without necessarily relying on criminal law, but often overlaps with it

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Vastness of the subject.

• It encompasses a wide range of topics that hold true across all of the law domains.

Complexity of India's criminal justice system.

• The criminal justice system of India is fragmented. Often inefficient and unorganized which makes it difficult for criminal lawyers to practice adequately.   

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Criminology is a social Science. Closely related to psychology and sociology - the study of human behavior in context of crimes/criminal behavior. Here we understand the how, why, when & where of crime. Criminal justice runs on the application of criminology. Criminal justice enforces these solutions from criminology. Criminal justice students study the inner workings of the justice and law enforcement systems from its inception to its structures and role in society today. Coming to criminal law, here one learns how to leverage legal framework of the country to serve justice to those affected by the crimes persisting in a society.

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No, its not hard to get admisison at Doon Global University: Admission Office. The university accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, and others. Aspiring candidates must qualify for the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. 

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Presidency School of Law get admission based on entrance exams. Students must qiualify the exam to get the admission. Students appear through the online application and appear directly through the official page. 

 

IILM University, Greater Noida fee ranges from INR 2 lakh to INR 18 lakh. LLM has the lowest fee while BBA Finance/ Marketing/ HRM has the highest fees. Check the table below to know the fee range for some of the popular programme:

Course	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 7.6 lakh - INR 9 lakh
BSc	INR 3 lakh - INR 8 lakh
MBA	INR 9.9 lakh - INR 12.4 lakh
BBA	INR 8 lakh - INR 18 lakh
BA	INR 7.4 lakh - INR 13.6 lakh
MTech	INR 2.4 lakh - INR 4 lakh
LLM	INR 2 lakh
BA LLB	INR 9.6 lakh

UPES School of Law popular programmes are BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons). BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) are provided in 10 specialisations. The total course fee for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) is INR 11.6 Lacs - INR 12.2 lakh, and INR 11.6 lakh, respectively. The total tuition fee for LLB and LLM is INR 9.1 Lacs and INR 1.9 LPA. The fee is exclusive of transportation and other charges. The fee keeps changing year on year. Hence, visit the official website for update information.

Apex University is a member of Association of Commonwealth (ACU) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). BTech & MBA are the flagship courses. Top recruiters during the placements include Cisco, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, etc. It offers academic / merit scholarships to students pursuing Diploma / UG / PG programmes. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII /Diploma/Graduation (or equivalent). Overall, it is a good institute in terms of infrastructure, faculty, range of courses, etc. 

Yes, Manipal University, Jaipur has international rankings. A few of the important Manipal University Jaipur rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category
QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026	195
QS Asian University Rankings 2026	658
QS Sustainability Ranking 2026	1201-1250

In Ahmedabad, SSIU is among the top universities. Although SSIU was only founded in 2017, it has a lot of focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. Undergraduate and graduate programmes in engineering, design, management, and law are among the many that it provides. Student entrepreneurs wishing to launch their own firms can receive assistance from SSIU's incubation centre.

Modern campus amenities and an active startup community are features of the university. The curriculum at SSIU is meant to be current with the needs of the industry. The cost of joining SSIU is greater than that of government universities because it is a private university. Compared to some of Gujarat's older universities, SSIU is a relatively new institution.

Yes, students must pay an application/ registration fee of INR 1250 while applying for IMS Unison University Dehradun admissions through the university admission portal of IUU Uttarakhand. This fee can be paid online through Net Banking while candidates are applying for their preferred course. 

 For PhD :Application Fee, Rs.1500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only). Last date of submission of Application, 31th December, 2023 (Sunday) 5:00 pm. You can visit the official website of college to download the application form and go ahead with the admissions

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

ITM University, Gwalior offers various programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma and PhD levels across streams like science, arts, management, law, and others. Admission criteria to ITM University Gwalior courses are either entrance-specific or merit based. The criteria can vary as per the courses. For some courses, ITM University Gwalior accepts admissions based on the score achieved by the student in national state level entrance exams. For admissions to the majority of courses, ITM conducts its own its own entrance exam ITM NEST. Thus, cracking it to ITM University Gwalior can be hard because of the level of competition.

Students can pay the IILM University fee semester-wise through equal installments. Alternatively, the tuition fee can be paid annually. The hostel fee of the IILM university must be paid on annual basis. For further details, candidates can contact the university directly.

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

Admission to MTech at Nirwan University is not done based on the scores obtained in any entrance exam. To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed graduation in a relevant stream from a reputed University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

Career Point University offers scholarships to students pursuing UG course from the university. These scholarships are either based on Class 12 or CUET score. Below is the criteria to avail Career Point University scholarships:

BTech Scholarship Based on Performance in JEE Main/ State Entrance Test/ Class 12 Board Performance

% in Class 12	Scholarship in Tuition Fee
Above 95%	60%
90% to 94.99%	50%
85% to 89.99%	40%
80% to 84.99%	30%
70% to 79.99%	20%
60% to 69.99%	10%

 

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

Yes, ICFAI Law School Hyderabad has been ranked by various ranking organisations. The college has been ranked under various categories such as Law. The below are the ICFAI Law School Hyderabad rankings:

Ranking Body	Ranks
The Week 2025 under the Law category	12
India Today 2025 under the Law category	19
NIRF 2025 under the Law category	31
The Week 2024 under the Law category	12
India Today 2024 under the Law category	19

Alliance University is considered as a Tier 2 university. It is a 1st private university in South India in Karnataka State by Act No. 34 and is recognised by the UGC. The university offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD courses through 10+ constitutent colleges across various streams like Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Design, and others.

For scholarship processing or admission at SRM University Sonepat students must have the following documents:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Entrance Exam Scorecard 
• Domicile Certificate
• Identity Proof 
• Passport-size photographs
• Category Certificate (if Applicable)