Madras School of Social Work is NAAC accredited and is affiliated with University of Madras. This Institute is considered as the 3rd best social work college in India as well as first in South India. The Institute offers courses under UG, PG domain, and PG diploma program too. It also offers PhD and M. Phil program. Admission in the program is both merit and entrance exam along with a personal interview and GD.

Madras School of Social Work: Quick facts

  • The Institute is ranked at #30 position for overall by NIRF in year 2020
  • The Institute offers 200+ placement till now
  • The Institute has qualified faculties and 35+ hold PhD degrees
  • An entrance examination is conducted for post-graduation courses.
  • The school is taken into account as the best college for welfare work in South India.

Madras School of Social Work: Course and Fees

The Institute offers numerous courses and below given is the table that depicts the courses and their selection criteria.

Courses Course Details Selection Criteria
BSW Duration: 3 year Fees: INR 46,850/yr Eligibility: Passed 10+2 in any stream Merit obtained in 10+2
B.Sc. Specialization: Psychology Duration: 3 year Fees: INR 46,850/yr Eligibility: Passed 10+2 Merit obtained in 10+2
MA Specializations: Human Resource Management, Human Resource and Organization Development, Development Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Duration: 2 years Fees: INR 88,400/yr Eligibility: Completed bachelors degree Entrance test score+ performance GD and PI
MSW Duration: 2years Fees: INR 40,750/yr Eligibility: Graduation in any stream Entrance test score+ performance GD and PI
M.Sc. Specialization: Counselling Psychology Duration: 2 Years Fees: INR 73000 Eligibility: Graduation in psychology/psychology counseling Entrance test score+ performance GD and PI
PG Diploma Duration: 2years Eligibility: Graduate from a recognized Institute Online test+personal interview
M. Phil Specializations: Social Work, Psychology Duration: 1 Year Eligibility: Completed PG degree in relevant stream Merit in qualifying exam
PhD Specializations: Social Work Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Completed post-graduate degree Merit in qualifying exam

Madras School of Social Work: Scholarship

The Institute provides numerous scholarships to students and the details about the same are given below.

  • SSER management scholarship for the economically deserving candidates of any course
  • Scholarship of MSSW alumni association for economically deserving candidates covering 20% of fees
  • Scholarship of Johnson Lifts for 20 economically deserving candidates of any course worth INR 60,000 per year
  • ABAN cares scholarship i.e. worth INR 25,000 for 5 students of 1st year in any PG course at this Institute
  • Cognizant Foundation scholarship for deserving candidates of MA development management as well as MSW for INR 60,000 per year
  • State government SC/ST scholarships
  • Central government: single girl child as well as other scholarships

Madras School of Social Work: FAQ

Ques. What is the scope of the BSW program at Madras School of Social Work?

Ans. The scope of the BSW program is vast and after completion, students can get better employment opportunities in welfare, government as well as corporate sectors. In addition to this, students can also prepare for competitive examinations after that. 

Ques. How is the placement at Madras School of Social Work?

Ans. The Institute provides good placement opportunities to students of all courses. Every year, top companies visit the Institute and recruit students. Some of the names of top recruiters are CTS, Cements, Chrysalis, Birla Sun Life. Futurisk, India Turns, Intellact, Nestle, Nissan and much more.

Ques. What about the ragging at Madras School of Social Work?

Ans. Ragging is completely prohibited in campus and any student who found involved in any type of ragging activity will be punished as per the rules set by the Institute. Even, candidates can suspended from the Institute too.

Ques. How is the library at Madras School of Social Work?

Ans. The library is quite spacious and it has huge collection of books. The library has more than 17000 books, around 60 journals, more than 40,000 indexed journal articles, 6000+ e-journals, 31,35,000+ ebooks and much more. The library also has a scheme of book bank for supporting needy candidates with books.

Ques. Does Madras School of Social Work have clubs?

Ans. Yes, the College has different clubs that have their own roles. Some of them are anti-narcotics club, consumer club, red ribbon club, eco-club, Rotaract club, English debating and theatre club, Tamil literary club, and so on.

Ques. What infrastructure facilities are there at Madras School of Social Work?

Ans. The College provides all basic infrastructure facilities to students that help them in every way. The campus has a hostel, library, computer center, mess/canteen, vehicle parking, library, and much more.

Ques. How is the hostel at Madras School of Social Work?

Ans. The hostel is there in the campus for both boys and girls and preference is given to candidates who are outside of Tamil Nadu. After getting admission in the college, candidates need to apply for the hostel separately by filling the application form that students can take from hostel warden.