MSW programme is a postgraduate qualification for those looking to practice as qualified social workers.
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The Master of Social Work (MSW) programme at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a four-semester field and research-intensive postgraduate program that intends to build skilled human resources in professional social work. The programme facilitates extensive exposure to the various fields of social work practice. The programme is designed with a diversified curriculum to understand and acknowledge the practical skills essential to becoming competitive social work professionals.
The MSW at VIT has a comprehensive field and research-oriented curriculum focusing on existing and emerging areas of social work practice. The curriculum is on par with the national and international standards.
Community Development (CD)
Medical and Psychiatric Social Work (M & P)
Human Resource Management (HRM)
VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology), evolved from the former Vellore Engineering College during 1984 and conferred the status of a Deemed-to-be-University in the year 2001 by the Government of India under Sec. 3 of the UGC Act. During the three decades, VIT has emerged as an innovator in higher education, growing from 180 students to 67,000+ students. Today, VIT is amongst the most respected Universities in India, featuring top-ranked academic programmes. The principal campus of VIT is at Vellore, Tamil Nadu and off-campus at Chennai. VIT has it's campuses at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh; Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The latter two campuses are State Private Universities.VIT now as global foot prints with campus at the Republic of Mauritius in (Hons.) Engineering field. Eco-friendly in design and equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure, VIT provides a favorable atmosphere for learning and living. Quality in teaching-learning, futuristic research, and innovation are VIT's raison d'etre. VIT adopts student-centric culture and places importance on quality and consistency in learning, teaching, and research experiences.
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The Admission will be on the basis of the performance in the qualifying examination U.G.(or its equivalent)
Candidates will be called for the Personal Interview in the order of merit based on the U.G. marks.
The fact that a candidate has qualified and has been called for the Personal Interview does not guarantee admission to him / her. This depends upon the cut-off fixed on the merit list and the availability of seats.
The selected candidates list / result will be published on VIT website.
Any graduation with 60% marks (Inclusive of all subjects) from a Recognized University or Institution with a minimum of three years duration.
Performance in Group Discussions and Face to Face Interview.
Applicants belonging to SC/ST category should submit community certificate to avail 10% concession in qualifying Degree marks.
Applicants hailing from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. They should submit Nativity Certificate Applicants from Correspondence / Open University mode are not eligible.
| Issue of online Application form | 3rd February, 2025 (Monday) |
| Last date of submission of application | 5th June, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Last date to upload documents | 5th June, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Date for Online Interview | 16th June, 2025 (Monday) |
| Result / Seat allotment | 27th June, 2025 (Friday) |
| Last date to Pay Full Fee | 7th July, 2025 (Monday) |
| Orientation Program | July, 2025 |
| Commencement of classes | July, 2025 |
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