West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
Kolkata, West Bengal
Admission to 2-Year M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration, 2026-2028

The M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration is a two-year Master’s Degree Program. The program can be availed by a graduate holding a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognised University in India or abroad. It covers advanced areas such as:

• Victimology & Victim Assistance
• Criminal Psychology & Criminal Behaviour
• Comparative & Cultural Criminology
• Cyber Criminology & Cyber Forensics
• Geriatric & Youth Criminology
• Emerging Trends in Policing

Candidates qualifying in the Admission test and Personal Interview (PI) will be entitled to get admission for the Master’s Programme. Candidates awaiting final results may apply provisionally.

Examination (NUJS-PGET):
The examination will consist of a 100 MCQ-based assessment (50 marks Aptitude test and 50 marks Domain Knowledge). Each Question carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. The duration of the examination will be 90 minutes. The merit list shall be prepared on the basis of the entrance examination and a personal interview (hybrid mode).

The sanctioned intake strength for M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration is 50 seats.

Eligibility Criteria:
Requirement for Admission:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognized University in India or abroad.
• All admissions to the course will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026, at Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai (Test Centers will be notified in due course). The entrance examination for the M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration at WBNUJS is designed to assess candidates’ foundational knowledge, analytical abilities, and subject-specific aptitude. Admission shall be strictly on ‘merit’ basis.

Additional Information:

• Seat Allocation: The sanctioned intake strength for M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration is 50 seats.
• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters).
• Medium of Instruction: English
• Reservation: 5%-mark relaxation will be for SC/ST candidates. The reservation policy will be applied as per the West Bengal State Government norms.
• Admission Test: All admissions to these courses will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026, at Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai (Test Centers will be notified in due course).
• Fee Structure: See ANNEXURE-V

Admission Test Syllabus for Aptitude Test
The detailed syllabus for NUJS-PGET Aptitude Test is as follows-
Section A: English Grammar & General Awareness
- Grammar Essentials: Tenses, articles, prepositions, sentence structure.
- Comprehension: Interpretation of short passages, inference-based questions.
- Aptitude in General Knowledge and Current Affairs.


Section B: Mathematical and Logical Reasoning
- Arithmetic: Percentages, averages, ratios, profit-loss.
- Data Interpretation: Tables, graphs, and charts.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Time, speed, distance, and work problems.
- Pattern Recognition: Series, sequences, analogies.
- Deductive Logic: Syllogisms, assumptions, conclusions.

Section C: Research Aptitude
- Research Basics: Types of research, Hypothesis.
- Methodology: Qualitative and Quantitative methods.
- Sampling and Ethics: Types of sampling, ethical considerations.
Admission Test Syllabus for M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration (2026-2028)

Admission Calendat (2026-2027) How to Apply?

• Applications are to be submitted exclusively on the Samarth portal of the University, the link of which is as follows: https://nujsadm.samarth.edu.in.
• Scanned copies of the application form and payment receipt, as submitted on the Samarth portal, should be sent to admission@nujs.edu.
• Detailed information is available on the University website at https://www.nujs.edu/home/admissions/admission-2026/

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