PGSocial Work

Master of Social Work

MSW

A PG programme in Social Work.

Duration

2 years

Degree Level

Admission Route

Class 12 merit

varies by institution

Colleges Available

Overview

Course Overview

What is this course?

A PG programme in Social Work.

Who should choose it?

Suited for students with a strong interest in Social Work and problem-solving.

Course Duration

2 years

Entry

Eligibility & Admission

12th Standard Requirement

Any graduation with min 45%

Admission Pathways

Routes differ by institution and counselling system. None of these applies to every college.

University / college merit

Most arts and science colleges admit directly on Class 12 marks

Class 12 merit (no entrance exam in most colleges)

CUET-UG / institution test

Central universities and some private universities

CUET-UG or institution test

Always confirm current rules, quotas and dates with the official counselling authority.

Colleges

Colleges Offering This Course

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Skills

Key Skills You'll Build

Case ManagementCounseling and PsychotherapyProject Monitoring and EvaluationSocial Welfare Policy AnalysisCommunity MobilizationNGO Fundraising and Grant Writing

Careers

Career Opportunities

Medical Social Worker
CSR Project Manager
Human Resource Generalist
Community Development Officer
Child Welfare Specialist
Psychiatric Social Worker

Salary

Indicative Salary Range

Indicative ranges only — not guaranteed.

Fresher (0–2 yrs)

₹2.4 – 3.6 LPA

Experienced (5+ yrs)

₹6 – 12 LPA

Salary varies by employer, location, skills and experience. Figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed outcomes.

Demand

Hiring Sectors

High demand exists in Chennai and Coimbatore for CSR roles at manufacturing hubs and medical social workers in major hospital chains like Apollo and PSG.

Manufacturing - CSR (Chennai/Sriperumbudur)Healthcare - Multi-specialty Hospitals (Coimbatore/Madurai)Non-Profit Organizations (NGOs)Industrial HR (SIPCOT Zones)Government Welfare Departments

Sector presence indicates hiring activity, not exact demand levels.

Fees