Best MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

Tamil Nadu hosts 94 MSW colleges: 61 private, 20 government, and 4 semi-government. Admission is merit-based, with some colleges considering CUET-PG scores. Some of the most popular MSW colleges in Tamil Nadu are Loyola College, Madras Christian College, Stella Maris College, PSG College of Arts and Science, etc.

Key Highlights of the Best MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Below table shows the key highlights of the top MSW colleges in Tamil Nadu:

Particulars	Details
No. of MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu	94 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 36 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 6 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 1 college
Top  MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu	Loyola College, Madras Christian College, Stella Maris College, PSG College of Arts and Science, etc.
Top MSW Specializations	Human Resources, Psychiatry and  Social Work
Accepted Entrance Exams	CUET-PG and Merit-Based

Sourced: External Sites. 

Eligibility Criteria of the Best MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

• Students who have completed the UG degree in any field are eligible to pursue MSW.
• Most colleges require a minimum 45-50% score in graduation.
• Students are usually admitted on a merit basis, but colleges may also consider marks.

Sourced: External Sites.

Exam Schedule of the Best MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Students can check the table below for information related to the CUET-PG exam date, schedule, and syllabus.

Exam Name	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
CUET PG	CUET PG Schedule	CUET PG Syllabus

Private MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

There are 61 private colleges in Tamil Nadu where MSW courses are offered. Some popular colleges are mentioned below, along with their course fees.

College Name	Average Fees
Loyola College Admission	INR 65,200
Stella Maris College Admission	INR 65,080
Bon Secours College For Women Admission	INR 25,000
Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College Admission	INR 81,500
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology Admission	INR 20,000

Government MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

There are 20 government colleges in Tamil Nadu where MSW courses are offered. Candidates can see the table below -

College Name	Average Fees
Madras Christian College Admission	INR 62,910
PSG College of Arts and Science Admission	INR 24,000
University of Madras Admission	INR 68,000
Bharathidasan University Admission	INR 9,000
Annamalai University Admission	INR 21,990

Location Best MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Candidates can see the table below most popular locations in Tamil Nadu where colleges offer the MSW courses:

Location	No.of Colleges
Chennai	21
Coimbatore	21
Tiruchirappalli	6
Thanjavur	5
Madurai	4
Vellore	3
Cuddalore	2
Kanyakumari	2
Tirupur	2

ROI of the Best MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Candidates can see the table below -

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University MSW	INR 21,120	INR 6.6 LPA
Madras School of Social Work MSW	INR 90,810	INR 6 LPA
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education MSW	INR 80,000	INR 5.9 LPA
Annamalai University MSW	INR 21,990	INR 5.13 LPA
School of Science and Humanities, SRM IST, Chennai MSW	INR 1.5 Lakh	INR 5.1 LPA
Loyola College MSW	INR 65,200	INR 4.6 LPA

Placements of the MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Candidates can see below for the best MSW colleges in Tamil Nadu -

• Nehru Arts and Science College Placement
• Hindusthan College of Arts and Science (HICAS) Placement
• Department of Social Work, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeth Placement
• Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Placement
• Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Placement

Comparison of the MSW Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Listed below if the comparison of the best MSW colleges in Tamil Nadu -

• Nehru Arts and Science College Comparison with Other Colleges
• Hindusthan College of Arts and Science (HICAS) Comparison with Other Colleges
• Department of Social Work, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeth Comparison with Other Colleges
• Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Comparison with Other Colleges
• Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Comparison with Other Colleges

Muskan Chugh03-24-2025 11:01