Best Social Work Colleges in Chennai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College is a reputed institute for M.Phil, Ph.D, MSW, M.Com, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, M.A, M.Sc. Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in Accounting & Commerce, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Business & Management Studies. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College has a review rating of 3.01 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 2.91 on Campus Life, 2.7 on Placements, 3.09 on Faculty and 2.83 on Infrastructure.

Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women has provided 95% placement rate to its students since the very beginning. Annually, leading companies take part in placing graduating BCom, BSc, BCA, MSc, etc. students. For more information on placement packages and recruiters for the Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women placements, refer to the table below:

Yes, students can apply directly at Madras Christian College. The college offers admisison absed on merit. The application window will open soon. Students can apply directly through the official website. Before applying studnets must check the eligibility criteria set by the college. 

The overall median package recorded during Loyola College placement 2024 was 5.88 LPA. According to NIRF report 2025, the median package offered to UG and PG students over the past three years is mentioned below: 

Course	Median Package 2022	Median Package 2023	Median Package 2024
UG 3-year	INR 4.09 LPA	INR 4.4 LPA	INR 4.5 LPA
PG 2-year	INR 5.86 LPA	INR 4.59 LPA	INR 4.76 LPA

Madras School of Social Work has been rated 3.4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Wi-Fi Campus. Madras School of Social Work has also been rated 4.2 for Campuslife.

These activities give children the chance to express their creativity, celebrate cultural variety, and display their talents. Here are some of the typical cultural activities that frequently occur at Stella Maris College, however specifics may change from year to year.

The college's premier cultural event is held annually and is called the Stella Maris Cultural Festival (SMCF). A number of different competitions, performances, and activities, such as dance, music, theatre, fashion displays, literary events, art exhibitions, and more, are featured during the multi-day SMCF festival. The purpose of SMCF is for students to showcase their artistic talents.

The college observes Ethnic Day, during which time students dress in traditional garb that reflects many Indian states and cultures. The occasion promotes cultural appreciation among the pupils while showcasing the nation's rich heritage.

International Day: International Day honours the diversity and civilizations found throughout the world. Students from all nations and cultural backgrounds get together to exhibit their traditions, food, and customs.

Stella Maris College frequently takes part in and organises intercollegiate cultural festivals when students from other institutions gather to compete and display their talents.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty Guru Nanak College have rating of 4.36. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science (HICAS), Coimbatore is a private institution managed by the Hindustan Educational and Charitable Trust. Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade, the Hindusthan College of Arts and Science was established in 1998. The college has secured accreditation from bharathia univerasity  for 33 Under Graduate Programmes, 16 Post Graduate Programmes, 10 Research Centers, 3 Diploma and 2 Certification. MBA and MCA Programmes have approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), validating its academic standards and curriculum.

Yes, SDNB Vaishnav College for Women is ranked at a good position. A few of the important SDNB Vaishnav College for Women rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
India Today 2024 for MSW	46
Times 2024 for BBA	47
India Today 2024 for BCA	77
Outlook 2024 for BCA	85
Outlook 2024 for Humanities & Social Sciences	85
India Today 2024 for BSc	105
India Today 2024 for BCom	105
India Today 2024 for BA	107
India Today 2024 for BBA	134

Nazareth College of Arts and Science specifies the eligibility requirements for each course. Aspirants must check the eligibility for the preferred course to avoid rejection of the application. Below is the course-wise eligibility requirements:

Course	Common Eligibility
BCom	Class 12 with at least 40% aggregate
BSc	Class 12 with at least 40% aggregate
BCA	Class 12
BBA	Class 12 with at least 40% aggregate
BA	Class 12 with at least 40% aggregate

The seats availability for offered courses at St. Joseph's College, Chennai goes up to 850.

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 1.06 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

Candidates can access the TANCET admit card login portal for admit card download until the exam date. Typically, the exam date lies within 10 days of the admit card issuance date.

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between  INR 2,000- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, caution fee, application fee, etc. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes.

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre generally accepts NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) scores for admission to its medical programs. NEET is the common entrance examination conducted at the national level for admission to undergraduate medical courses (MBBS) and dental courses (BDS) in India.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance tests. The admission for the flagship programs are held on the basis of SRMJEEE UG exam. Further, SRM MBA admissions are conducted on the basis of SRMJEEM test. The SRMJEEE PG test is conducted for the various SRMIST PG courses. The university also accepts scoring from nationally-held tests like CAT, TANCET, MAT, etc. for admissions.

Yes, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in center of Chennai. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in Chennai is classified as a Tier 1 institution by Aston University. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital and Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College are combined to form the institute. It has a "A" grade from the NAAC for accreditation, and TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited has certified it with ISO 21001:2018. 
The institute was placed fourth in Chennai and fourth in Tamil Nadu in 2023, out of 312 institutions in India. 
 The institute's pleasant environment, helpful faculty, and excellent facilities. Some claim that the courses are pertinent and help students get ready for the workforce.

The faculty members in VIT Chennai are all doctorates and Ph.D. holders. Each department in engineering contains a dean, a hod and other staff members which is again classified into professors, associate professors and assistant professors followed by the research scholars. Electronics department alone boasts for its enormous number of 100+ faculty members only in VIT Chennai. Each and every teacher here, are highly qualified and they cater to meet the needs of every student from his/her base. There are teachers coming from various parts of the country as well as the globe. Regular industrial visits are taken by the faculty members to ensure practical exposure to the students are attained based on the course that they handle. VIT has a major advantage over other institutions, since it carries this system called "Fully flexible credit system" (FFCS) where students are allowed to pick the teacher of their choice for any subject based on his/her academic performance and attendance in the previous semester. For example there is a subject called "Control Systems". Students will be offered 8-10 teacher for the same course and students can select their teachers based on the availability of the slots. Overall the faculty members hail from various prestigious institutions like Nanyang Technological University, Stanford, MIT and other IITs and NITs.

The eligibility criteria for the CS foundation course is Class 12 or equivalent pass in any stream with 65% aggregate for economically backward students and 85% for academically bright candidates. While the executive course can be pursued by any candidate with a class 12 or equivalent exam pass certificate with the required aggregate/CS foundation programme pass/foundation exam pass of the institute of cost accountants of India/Common Proficiency Test (CPT) of ICAI, or Arts, Science, Commerce graduates/PG (excluding fine arts). Additionally, the applicant shall not be less than 17 years of age. Furthermore, for ICSI CS professional course can be only pursued by candidates who have cleared the CS executive exam. It must be noted that the Company Secretary courses cannot be pursued by candidates who have passed the qualifying exam in the fine arts stream.

No, SRM Vadapalani is not very expensive university but if students find it very expensive, worry there are scholarships available for students. The fee for the BTech course (tution fee) is INR 4 L - INR 14 L. The fee also have various components. Adding them gives us the total college fee. 

Sree Sastha Arts and Science College provides programmes including B.A, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BSW in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Commerce, Mass Communication & Media, Science, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English, Company Secretary, Visual Communication, Home Science.

Mar Gregorios College offers various courses in Accounting & Commerce, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Science, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software stream. The courses are available in full-time mode. Mar Gregorios College has specializations such as Visual Communication, Computer Science.