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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) BSW · 3 years

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
3 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
Common University Entrance Test UG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
Overview

About this course

A people- and community-focused route. Compare supervised fieldwork, specialisations, safeguarding and placement partnerships.

Indicative eligibility: Class 12 from a recognised board; institution-specific eligibility applies.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

A people- and community-focused route. Compare supervised fieldwork, specialisations, safeguarding and placement partnerships.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Class 12 from a recognised board; institution-specific eligibility applies. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • NGOs and development organisations
  • Government welfare departments
  • Hospitals (medical social work)
  • Corporate CSR divisions
  • UN and international agencies
  • Rehabilitation centres

What you can study next.

  • MSW
  • M.Phil/Ph.D Social Work
  • Counselling certification
  • Development studies programmes
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 10,000 - 80,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 6,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 15,000 - 28,000 per month.

Typical duration. 3 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Any — Class 12 from a recognised board; institution-specific eligibility applies.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

Common University Entrance Test UG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

8 routes mapped from this qualification.

NGO programme manager
₹4–15 LPA
Common route
Social Worker
Works with individuals, families and communities to assess needs, coordinate support and strengthen wellbeing within professional boundaries.
Common route
Rehabilitation & special education
RCI approved courses
Common route
Rural development / govt schemes
NRLM, UNICEF projects
Common route
Counsellor
Provides guidance and therapeutic support. Scope of practice depends on qualification; clinical work requires RCI registration.
Alternative route
NGO Programme Officer
Delivers a development programme on the ground - implementation, community work, reporting and donor requirements - for a non-governmental organisation. Reporting takes far more time than newcomers expect.
Alternative route
Medical Social Worker
Helps patients and families deal with the non-clinical side of illness - money, schemes, discharge, housing and mental health - in a hospital or health programme. Reached through BSW or MSW.
Alternative route
Project Coordinator
Keeps a project's schedule, documentation, reporting and communication in order so that the people delivering it can. Found in construction, development programmes and social-sector projects alike.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

Master of Social Work
Direct · Typical route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)?

12th pass in any stream. Admission is through CUET UG, University merit, Institute admission.

How long does Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) take?

3 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) cost?

Govt/University: about 10,000 - 80,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 6,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)?

MSW, M.Phil/Ph.D Social Work, Counselling certification, Development studies programmes.