M.A Criminology

Hello! Students who wish to pursue an MA Criminology admission will have to submit some documents during the document verification procedure. Usually, colleges ask for these documents along with the application form.

Some documents that students are asked for commonly include: class 10th and 12th mark sheets, UG College degree and marksheet, Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter's ID/Driving License, passport, etc.), passport photographs, Migration Certificate, transfer/character Certificate, and documents related to caste/PWD/ECA if applicable.

Hello! The MA Criminology is a less popular degree among students, as only a few colleges offer it. The MA Criminology course fees are different for all institutions, but the average fees for these colleges lie in the range of INR 20,000 to INR 1.5 Lakh. Students are advised to check the fees structure of the colleges before they fill out the application forms. 

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Yes, you are eligible for pursuing an MA Criminology degree after Engineering. Students from all disciplines can pursue the MA Criminology course if they have completed their UG degree in any field, with atleast a 55% aggregate score. 

You can take entrance exams like CUET PG and IPU CET to get admission to MA Criminology colleges based on your score in these entrance exams. However, some universities may have their own admission criteria and admit students on a merit basis. You should check the eligibility and admission process for each college before filling out the application forms. 

MA Criminology is a postgraduate degree. MA Criminology course duration is 2 years. MA Criminology courses have 4 semesters that are covered over a span of two years. Students who wish to pursue MA Criminology courses can get admission to MA Criminology colleges on a merit basis or through entrance exams like CUET PG and IPU CET.

MA Criminology courses are two-year, postgraduate degrees. The MA Criminology course full form is Master of Arts in Criminology. Students who wish to study about Criminology can join this course to study various Criminology syllabus subjects like criminal justice, legal procedures, victimology, etc. 

The BA-MA Criminology entrance exam at National Forensic Sciences University covers:

1. English Language (40%): Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
2. Analytical Abilities (40%): Logical reasoning, mathematical aptitude, statistics.
3. General Knowledge (20%): Current affairs, history, science, environment.

The exam consists of multiple-choice questions with negative marking.

The major subjects in Criminology courses are criminal psychology, police administration, forensic medicine, penology, laws of crime and minor acts, and procedural law.

Hy Tanu, here is the list of books to prepare  for entrance exam of M.A Criminology with specialisation in Forensic Psychology - 

• "Criminology: The Core" by Larry J. Siegel
• "Forensic Psychology: A Very Short Introduction" by David Canter
• "Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application" by Curtis R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol