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Master in Social Work [MSW] From Mumbai University, Mumbai

Mumbai, MaharashtraState UniversityEstd 1857

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Master in Social Work [MSW]

first year fees: ₹41,335

2 YearsFull Time

Year	1	2
Total Year Wise fees	₹41,335	₹40,690
Tuition fees	₹30000	₹30000
Other fees	₹11335	₹10690

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must have passed a graduation degree from a recognized university

Course Details

Mumbai University MSW admission 2024 is open now. The last date to apply has been extended to June 19, 2024. Interested candidates can fill the Mumbai University MSW application form online on the official PG admission portal @muadmission.samarth.edu.in. The first merit list will be released on June 26, 2024.

Mumbai University offers a full-time Master of Social Work for a duration of 2 years. Candidates applying for the MSW program should have the following minimum percentage of marks in all subjects (aggregate) of the qualifying examination

MSW General Categories 45%.
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/DT/NT) 40%.

Admission to the Mumbai University MSW Program is a two-step process. The candidates are selected for the MSW entrance test. The final selection is done after the second round, which is a Group Discussion and Personal Interview Round. The entrance test is for 100 marks. The entrance exam is held in three languages i.e., Marathi, English, and Hindi. Check Mumbai University Admission 2024

Table of Content

Mumbai University MSW Key Highlights
Mumbai University MSW Course Fees
Mumbai University MSW Eligibility Criteria
Mumbai University MSW Admission Criteria

4.1 How to Apply?

4.2 Entrance Exam Pattern

Mumbai University MSW Course Details

5.1 Syllabus

5.2 Course Work

Mumbai University MSW Placement
Which University is better for the MSW course?
Mumbai University MSW FAQs

Mumbai University MSW Key Highlights

MSW is a generic course of 2 years.
A credit-based semester grading system is followed
Fieldwork is an integral part of the MSW program.
The intake capacity in the MSW program is 60
Placement opportunities are provided to the students who have completed the MSW program successfully at the Mumbai University.
English is the medium of all the subjects taught in the program. However, fluency in Marathi and Hindi is required to work with the client system. Fieldwork is done in the MSW programs two days a week on Friday and Saturday.

Mumbai University MSW Course Fee

Fee Name	Fee Amount
One Time Application Fee	For General Candidates: INR 200 For Reserved Categories: INR 100
Amount to be Deposited At The Time of Admission	INR 40,115
Total 2 Years Fees	INR 82,025
Field Agency Visit/Rural Camp/Internship fee	INR 5,000 PA

Mumbai University MSW Eligibility Criteria

Students who want to take admission in the MSW course of Mumbai University will have to fulfill the eligibility criteria given below:

Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration in Arts/ Science/ Commerce/ Law/ Home Science or any other faculty of a recognized university.
A higher academic degree or diploma in Social Sciences, as well as experience of working with people, will be an additional qualification.
Final-year students can also apply.
Candidates deputed by Government or Private organizations should apply through proper channels with appropriate NOC.
No minimum age for admission provided the students meet all other eligibility and admission criteria required by the University.
Admissions are open to men, women, and transgender students.

Mumbai University MSW Admission Criteria

The application form for admission will be available in the Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Contemporary Studies office. The application forms must be completed with relevant documents attached before the last date of application form submission.

Admissions will be based on a series of admission tests, a group discussion, and a panel interview that takes into consideration the past academic performance of the candidate, proficiency in the

English language
General knowledge
Background in social work experience
Interest
Aptitude for the profession.

Candidates applying for the MSW program should have the following minimum percentage of marks in all subjects (aggregate) of the qualifying examination

MSW General Categories 45%.
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/DT/NT) 40%.

How to Apply?

The application forms of Mumbai University are available both online and offline. The steps to apply for the MSW course at the Mumbai University is given below:

Offline: Visit the campus of the University and collect the application form from the office.
Online: Visit the official website of the Mumbai University.
Select the “Admission” section from the students dropdown menu.
If the candidate applying is a new user then there is a need to create a new user id.
After registration, a 16 digit PRN will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number or email id.
Candidates will have to complete the application form by attaching all the relevant documents.
Submit button and proceed with the application fee.
Candidates are advised to take out the print of the application form for future reference.

Documents Required:

School/College Leaving Certificate
Marksheet of SSC
Marksheet of HSC
Marksheet of graduation (semester/year-wise)
Any other degrees obtained
Caste Certificate
2 copies of photos
An ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Driving License)

Entrance Exam Pattern

Name of the exam	MSW Entrance exam
The language used in the exam	Marathi, English, Hindi
Total marks	100
Sections of exam	Test-I English Comprehension Test-II General Knowledge Test-III AIMS

Attitudes, Involvements & Motivation: 20 Marks
Social Awareness: 10 Marks
Group Discussion & Interview: 30 Marks
Total (A) -85 Marks
Past Academic Record (B) 15 Marks

Candidates for Group Discussion and Interview will be shortlisted on the basis of the marks achieved in the:

Past Academic Record. (15),
English Comprehension (15), and
General Knowledge (10)

taken together on the basis of marks scored out of 40.

Mumbai University MSW Course Details

The MSW program at the Mumbai University is for 2 Years. The two years are divided into four semesters.

All semester’s coursework has been allotted 24 credits.
The two years course work is of 96 credits
The syllabus is a Choice Based Credit System.
It is compulsory for the students to undertake the Research Study in the second year.

Mumbai University MSW Syllabus

MSW semester-wise course syllabus is listed in the tabular below:

Semester 1	Semester 2
History, Philosophy, and Practice of Social Work	Research Methodology
Work with individuals and families	Contemporary Social Movements
Social Welfare Administration	Work with Groups
Community Organization	Social policy and planning
Introduction to Social Science-I	Introduction of Social Sciences-II
Fieldwork (Practical components related to core subjects)	Fieldwork (practical component related to core subjects)
Semester 3	Semester 4
Elective Basket 1 (choose anyone): Gender Studies/ Teaching, Training, and Supervision/Child Rights	Research Project with dissertation
Elective Basket 2: Health/ Social Exclusion and Inclusion/ Working with Disabilities	Fieldwork-based project
Elective Basket 3: Mental Health/ Informal Labour and Informal Sector/ Gerontology and geriatric care/ Development Communication Skills. Issue-Based Setting	Skill Workshop Component Choose anyone
Elective Basket 4: Therapeutic Counselling Skills/ Rural and Urban Studies. Development Communication Skills	Skills in Management of Non-Profit Organisation
Elective Basket 5: Institutional Setting/ Community Setting/ Issue-Based Setting	Sustainable Development and Environment
-	Interdisciplinary
-	Gender, Sexuality, and relationships
-	Disaster Management

Course Work

Duration: The duration of the MSW program at the Mumbai University is 2 years. It is a 2 years full-time program.

End Term Evaluation: The learners to pass a course shall have to obtain a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate for each course where the course consists of Internal Assessment and Semester End Examination. The learners shall obtain a minimum of 50% marks in the Internal Assessment and 50% marks in Semester End Examination separately, to pass the course and a minimum of Grade E, wherever applicable, to pass a particular semester.

Attendance Requirement: Minimum 75% attendance of lecture classes in each course in each semester. Full attendance for the stipulated hours in fieldwork.

Program Structure: Course work+Research Project+Field Work

Financial Assistance: Students can also avail scholarship facilities during the course. Some of the scholarships are:

MahaDBT by the Mumbai Government
Award of Merit Scholarship Free Studentship
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of Scholarship Tribe Students.

Reservation Criteria: Seats will be reserved as per the Government of Maharashtra norms as adopted by the University of Mumbai from time to time.

Which University is better for the MSW course?

The following tables shows the comparison among Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and Mumbai University for MSW program:

Particulars	Delhi University	Banaras Hindu University	Mumbai University
NIRF Ranking	11	3	65
Total Intake	85	46	60
Average Placement Package	INR 8,00,000	INR 5,00,000	INR 3,20,000
Prominent Recruiters	Community-Based Organisations, Rehabilitation Centres and Counselling Services, Agencies working on Disability, Dalit and Tribal issues, Livelihood, Disaster Management, women, youth and child development, Social Entrepreneurship, Training Institutions, Industries, etc.	Funding Organisations, Research and Documentation Centres and other Development Organizations, social workers, Media and Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility, Legal Aid Cell, etc.	Non Governmental Organisations, Government Organisations, Government and private Hospitals, Schools and Institutions, Government Programmes for marginalized groups, etc.

Mumbai University MSW Placements

Students after studying the MSW course at the Mumbai University get the opportunities to work in the urban as well as the rural areas of India. Students can also work in the international domain after completing the course.

Job Opportunities are provided by the college in funding organizations, Women, Youth and Child development, training institutions, industries, Dalit and Tribal issues, livelihoods, disaster management, etc.

The placement statistics of the MSW course at the Mumbai University is given below:

Average Package: INR 3,20,000
Highest Package: INR 5,50,000

Mumbai University MSW FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of the MSW course at the Mumbai University?

Ans. The total duration of the MSW course at the Mumbai University is 2 Years. The 2 years are divided into 4 semesters.

Ques. What is the strength of the faculty for the MSW course at the Mumbai University?

Ans. Currently, there are 5 faculty members for the MSW Course at the Mumbai University. The faculty for the course at the university is highly experienced in their respective expertise.

Ques. What is the tuition fee of the MSW Course at the Mumbai University for the first year?

Ans. The tuition fee for the MSW course at the Mumbai University is INR 30,000. The total fee for the first year is INR 41,335.

Ques. What facilities are there for the students pursuing MSW courses at the Mumbai University?

Ans. For the students pursuing the MSW course at the Mumbai University, there are many facilities like Counselling centers, English Labs, Computer labs, library, gymkhana, etc.

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