University of Lucknow M.A Criminology & Criminal Justice: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. MA Criminology and Criminal Justice is a social science postgraduate programme that focuses on the sociological, psychological, and forensic dimensions of crime, criminal behaviour, and justice systems. Unlike an LLB or LLM, it does not confer a legal qualification for court practice. Instead, it prepares graduates for careers in policing, probation services, corrections, policy research, and the criminal justice administration at government and NGO levels.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year self-financed M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice is INR 60,320, payable as INR 30,160 per year. This is a self-financed programme, which means fees are higher than regular government-funded MA courses at the university. Hostel accommodation is available optionally at INR 13,100 per year. Fee structure has remained unchanged since 2025.

Ans. Admission is through PGET 2026, the postgraduate entrance exam conducted by University of Lucknow from July 16 to July 22, 2026. Candidates must register on the Samarth portal before July 31, 2026, appear for PGET, and participate in online counselling based on their merit rank. Final admission is completed after document verification and payment of the first-year fee of INR 30,160 at the university campus.

Ans. Graduates are eligible for roles in police services through UP-PSC and UPSC examinations, where criminology background is valued. Careers in probation services, correctional administration, victim support, and crime prevention NGOs are available. Graduates may also pursue Ph.D. in Criminology for academic and research careers. Social work organisations and policy research institutes dealing with criminal justice reform also recruit from this programme.

Ans. Yes, the M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Lucknow is a self-financed programme, which is why the fee of INR 60,320 is higher compared to regular subsidised PG courses at the university. Self-financed courses are not funded by government grants and are sustained entirely through student fees. Students from SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories can apply for UP Post-Matric Scholarship to offset the cost.

Ans. UP domicile students from SC, ST, OBC, and General EWS categories can apply for UP Post-Matric Scholarship, which covers even self-financed course students. Minority community students can apply for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship through UGC, providing up to INR 25,000 per month at the PG level. The university’s Chhatra Kalyan Scholarship is also available for meritorious and financially deserving enrolled students.