MSW Admission 2023: Registration Dates, Eligibility, Admission Process, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges

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MSW Admission 2023 is based on both merit and entrance exams. The admission process starts with the registration of the applicant. Application forms are available in both the online/offline mode. Many institutes conduct a GD/PI round after the written test round.

The minimum eligibility criteria for pursuing MSW courses require students to clear their Graduation degree in social work, BSW with a minimum of 50% or an equivalent grade from a recognized institute/university. Post which they have to obtain the minimum cut-off score in the entrance exam. Certain universities conduct personal interviews post clearing the entrance exams. Some of the common entrance exams for MSW courses are TISSNET, IPU CET, CUET-PG, etc.

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MSW is a two-year postgraduate program. It is a specialized course aimed at producing social work and development skills. The most common subjects that are taught in MSW courses are Community Practice & Social Work, Social Work with Individuals, Education, and Profession in Social Work, Research in Social Work, State, Politics, Economy and Governance, Social Development, Social Work with Organizations/Groups, Social Policy & Planning, Social Legislation with Social Work, etc.

Table of Content

MSW Admission 2023: Application Deadline
MSW Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule
MSW Admission Process 2023

3.1 Step-by-Step Guide to Course Admission

MSW Admission Tips 2023
MSW Admission 2023: FAQs

MSW Admission 2023: Application Deadline

Name of the Colleges	Application Deadline
Tata Institute of Social Science	December 14 - February 01, 2023
Christ University	January 20 – May 14, 2023
Delhi University	June 2023
Kerala University	March 05 – April 27, 2023
Madras School of Social Work	April 01 – May 28, 2023
Manipal University	October 13 - March 15, 2023
University of Mumbai	To be Announced
IGNOU	December 27 - March 30, 2023
RUHS Jaipur	To Be Announced
AIMS Institute	December - January 10, 2023
IISWBM Kolkata	April 10 – May 31, 2023

MSW Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule

The tentative schedule for the entrance examination for MSW Admission 2023 are as follow:-

Entrance Exam	Registration Date	Exam Date
TISSNET	December 14 - February 01, 2023	January 28 - February 28, 2023
CUET PG	March 20 – May 05, 2023	June 1 - 10, 2023
MET	October 13 - March 31, 2023	April 28 – 30, 2023

MSW Admission 2023: How to Apply?

Follow the steps below for MSW Admission 2023. To apply for the entrance exam,

Visit the website of the concerned institute.
Click on the given link to open the form.
For the offline mode, download the application form.
For the online mode, open the online form and fill it out.
Read all the instructions and eligibility criteria before filling out the form.
Submit the required documents/degree in the given format.
Upload the scanned image and signature in the given size and format.
Pay the application fee through an online payment mode or demand draft as per the requirement.
Submit the form and download it. In the case of an offline application, post the application form to the given address.
Download the admit card when available.

Step-by-Step Guide to Course Admission

Fill up your application form very carefully.
Keep an eye on the top colleges and their admission procedure.
Kindly check the fee structure of the concerned institute before filling out the form.
You can also go through the reviews, feedback, and alumni status to choose a better institute.
Obtain a good score in the entrance exam for admission.
Appear for the GD and PI rounds with the best presentation, portfolio, and complete awareness.
After the qualification, verify all your required documents timely to ensure admission.
After finishing the interview round, the concerned institute releases a final merit list of the selected candidates. Selection in the list depends upon a combined score of written and interview rounds (For Delhi University, total 85 % weightage and 15 % weightage respectively)
The final shortlisted candidates need to attend the verification process on the given dates. After document verification, the student can pay the admission fee.

MSW Admission Tips 2023

To crack the admission to the MSW course, follow the steps below:-

Prepare for the entrance exam timely. Do not depend on the last few days.
Work on your presentation skills and confidence level for the GD and PI round.
Enhance your communication skills. It helps in the field of social work.
Your portfolio of social work helps you to get a first preference and higher marks.
Please do not depend on the last dates and deadlines, complete your every step before the deadline.
Create a good portfolio of your social work for presentation during the interview.’
Download the syllabus for the entrance exams and prepare accordingly.
Prepare your study material for the entrance exam as per the syllabus.
Revise your study material many times to perform better in the entrance exam.

MSW Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. Is the offline application process available for the Delhi University entrance exam?

Ans. No, admission to the DU MSW course is entirely online and based on an entrance exam.

Ques. Is it possible to change the center of the entrance test for Delhi University?

Ans. At the time of registration, the applicant can choose three preferable options from the available list of centers. Once the applicant submits the form, there is no option for the change of centers.

Ques. What is the exam pattern of the TISS-NET exam for MSW?

Ans. The TISS-NET exam has a total of 100 questions. 30 questions for the English Section, 30 questions of mathematics and logical reasoning, and 40 questions of general awareness.

Ques. Is there a negative marking system in TISS-NET and DUET exams?

Ans. There is no negative marking in the TISS-NET exam. But DUET has a negative marking system. Four marks for a right answer; one mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Ques. Which campus of TISS provides the MSW course?

Ans. The TISS provides MSW courses at its Mumbai and Guwahati campus.

Ques. What is the fee structure of MSW courses at Christ University?

Ans. MSW course fee at Christ University ranges between INR 70,000 - 80,000.

Ques. Does Christ University provide a specialized course in MSW?

Ans. Yes. Christ University provides the MSW program with a specialization in Human resource development and management.

Ques. What is the structure of the DUET exam?

Ans. DUET consists of 100 questions. 18 questions of General Awareness, 17 of Reasoning Ability, 20 questions from Language and 45 questions related to the subject knowledge up to class 10 of Science, Social Science & Mathematics.