Prerequisite/Eligibility

• A Graduate from any stream, from any recognized University in India or abroad with not less than 55 percent marks (55%), is eligible to apply for admission to the Masters' of Social Work (MSW) degree course. Candidates must have studied under the 10 + 2 + 3 pattern.

SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR MSW

Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will undergo a Written Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Admission Procedure

Before taking admission the candidate have to undergo a Written Test and Personal Interview. Entrance Exam –
1. Written Test – Multiple Choice Questions on
a) English Grammer
b) Social Work Aptitude
c) General Aptitude
d) General Knowledge
Minimum Passing – 50%
Duration of Exam – 1hour
2. Group Discussion
3. Personal Interview

Written Test

Paper Pattern (Objective)	Marks
General Knowledge	40 Marks
Social Work Aptitude	10 Marks
General Aptitude	20 Marks
English Grammar	10 Marks
Total Marks	80 Marks
Minimum Passing	50%
Duration of Exam	1 hour
Group Discussion	10 Marks
Personal Interviews	10 Marks
Total Marks	100 Marks

Course Pattern

Four Semesters (2 Years)

Papers

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Passing Criteria

Assessment	Marks
External (Semester End Examination)	60
Internal (Class Assignment, Home Assignment, Library Assignment, Field Based Assignment, Attendance and Seminar Presentation)	40

Evaluation

• Evaluation of the students is generally made in two parts- i. e. Internal and External. Proportion of Internal and External Assessment (Theory papers) is 50: 50. Separate passing in internal and external Assessment is essential. Total marks of each subject will be 100. The minimum passing marks in each individual head will be 50 % Theory/ Field work / Research Project-examination will be assessed by internal / external examiners

Internal Assessment

Credit Based Break-up of Internal Marks for Theory Papers	Weight-age of Internal Marks
Class Assignments	05
Home Assignments	05
Library Assignments	05
Field Based Assignments	05
Seminar Presentation of Each Subject	10
Attendance	10
Total	40

Note

1. During the Second semester MSW 1st year students should participate in 8-10 days Residential Rural Camp, which will organized by the department at any Rural or Tribal village of Pune District.
2. At the end of Second semester MSW 1st year students should participate in one month Summer Placement Training Program (SPT), which will organized by the department at any organization in India.
3. During the Third Semester MSW 2nd year students should complete 21 days placement in Government setting given by the department in any state of India as per intrest of student.
4. At the end of Fourth semester MSW II year students should participate in Block Placement Training (BPT) in the organization selected by the student in coordinationn with the department for the duration of one month. Untill and unless student student submit their completion certificate of BPT with reports in the department. His/ her final result will be on hold.

External Assessment : Schedule of Examination:

• At the end of every semester there will be a semester end exam. Passing norms based on External Evaluation of MSW Course:
• The examination evaluation pattern will be based on 50% external Assessment of a student.
• There will be a separate passing in External and Internal examination with criteria of minimum 50 % in each subject.
• Grade will allotted as per the total score of each semester, however the final grade for the degree will be awarded based on average grades of all four semester with average grade points.
• A student will be allowed to keep the term backlog for semester I provided he / she clears minimum three of the five compulsory subjects and one elective paper.
• A student will be allowed to keep the term (backlog of 2nd semester maximum of two subjects), and can be enrolled for the semester III. Only upon clearing of all the backlogs of semester I.

Grading System

Marks	Grade	Grade Point	Description
80 & above	O	10	Outstanding
70 - 80	A+	9	Excellent
60 - 70	A	8	Very Good
55 - 60	B+	7	Good
50 - 55	B	6	Above Average
Less than 40 or 50	F	3	Fail
Absent	Ab	0	Absent

Results

Results of the Vidyapeeth examination, i. e. semester end examinations will be declared within 45 days after the end of the examination.

Revaluation & Rechecking / Verification of Marks :
Students may apply for revaluation or rechecking of marks by paying the Revaluation fee (Backlog form fee Rs. 10 + 250 per subject) or rechecking fees (Rs. 10 + 100 per subject). Student should submit the rechecking / revaluation form within 15 days after the declaration of result.

Fee Structure (In Rupees)

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Academic Plan

MSW Year I Program Academic Calendar - 2024-25 Click here
MSW Year II Program Academic Calendar - 2024-25 Click here
MSW Program Academic Calendar - 2018-19 Click here

Academic Syallabus

MSW Prospectus 2024

Click here - Sem I
Click here - Sem II
Click here - Sem III
Click here - Sem IV

Course/Programme Outcome

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Job opportunities

*Non –governmental and funding organizations in India
*International bodies such as the sub-organizations of the UN such as ILO, WHO etc.
*Research organizations
*Monitoring and evaluations of Government projects.
*M.Phil, Ph.D
*Post Doctorate
* Opportunity in Academics with qualification of NET, SET
* Other avenues in industries, hospitals, Training and Human Resource Development organizations and Corporate Social Responsibility sector and so on
*Position of Class I and Class II post in Women and Child Development, Social Welfare Department, Tribal Development Department, Youth Development Ministry through Public Service Commission Examinations.

Student Placement

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