Master of Social Work or MSW is a postgraduate degree in the field of social work. It is a 2-year program that combines classroom theory sessions as well as practical exposure in the field. 

Master of Social Work in India is a specialized professional degree that is pursued by students after having a graduation degree of Bachelor of Social Work or any other Bachelor's degree.

MSW mainly focuses on training in sectors like public health, education, community health, rehabilitation and correction, family, and women empowerment.

An MSW graduate has a number of job opportunities and earns an average salary of INR 402,000 per annum in India. 

The MSW course prepares students and makes them professional social workers. 

Top Colleges for Master of Social Work in India 

According to INDIA'S BEST MSW COLLEGES 2019 by India Today

Other MSW colleges in India 

Government Colleges

• IGNOU Delhi - Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Punjabi University, Patiala 
• Patna Women's College, Patna 
• VMOU (Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University), Kota
• Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidhyalayam, Tirupati 

 Private Colleges 

• Apex University, Jaipur
• Madras Christian College, Chennai
• College of Social Work, Mumbai
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore 
• Shri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore 

Requirements:

Document Checklist

• Original Marks Card ( X, XII & Degree (All Semester / Year wise marks cards) (foreign students Both - translation original & Original Marks Card)
• Transfer Certificate
• Provisional / Degree Certificate
• Conduct Certificate
• Copy of Aadhar Card (for Indian Nationals only)
• AIU Equivalence Certificate (for students who have done their qualifying examination in any curriculum other than the Indian Educational Curriculum)
• Five Passport size Photos

In addition to the above, NRI and Foreign Students should produce:

• Valid Passport
• Residential Permit from the Commissioner of Police Bengaluru (for foreign students only)

Eligibility: 

The basic eligibility required is:

• Qualify the entrance exam (if any) 
• Bachelor's degree (preferably BSW)  from a recognised institute with an aggregate of 55% marks
• Students from Humanities/Social Science/Science/Management and other backgrounds are also eligible if they have scored a minimum of 50% from a recognized college or institute.

Entrance Exam Guidelines 

Generally, the entrance exam will have three components:

• Written Test
• Group Discussion
• Interview

Written exam guidelines.

• Both objective and descriptive questions
• Questions consist of verbal ability, reasoning, general knowledge, social aptitude
• Essays on current topics of relevance

Group discussion guidelines 

• Topics will be related to contemporary social issues or any relevant topic 

Personal Interview guidelines 

• Each candidate will be generally interviewed for 15 minutes by a panel of social workers.
• Students’ aptitude towards Social Work will be evaluated.

Institutes and Fees  for Master of Social Work in India 

Scope of Master of Social Work in India 

After completing the Masters in Social Work, students can either pursue higher education or apply for a job. 

Following are the areas that provide jobs to MSW graduates:

• Gender Issues Associations or Groups
• Health Industry
• HR Department of Industries
• Human Rights Agencies
• Natural Resources Management Companies
• NGOs
• Old Age Homes
• Prisons
• Private Clinics
• Disaster Management Department
• Hospitals
• Counselling Centres
• Education Sector

Following are the scope and salary for a Master degree graduate of Social work in India