MSW Fees 2026: Check College-wise Fees Structure & Cost

Updated on May 21, 2025 03:57 IST
Akansha Bisht

Akansha BishtSenior Executive

If you want to opt for the MSW courses can choose from a wide range of both government and private colleges widely known for their MSW courses. Amity University, Loyola College, MCC – Madras Christian College, St. Joseph’s University, PSGCAS Coimbatore, etc. are some of the majorly recognized MSW colleges in India.

You can continue reading the article to get some more relevant details regarding MSW course fees.

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MSW Course: Fee Structure

The table given below shows some widely known MSW colleges in India with their course fees.

MSW Colleges in India

Tuition Fees

Amity University, Noida

INR 2.76 lakh

Loyola College, Chennai

INR 65,200

MCC - Madras Christian College

INR 62,910

St. Joseph’s University

INR 2.2 Lakh - INR 2.64 Lakh

PSGCAS Coimbatore

INR 24,000

IGNOU, Delhi

INR 32,400 - INR 36,000

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College

INR 21,100

Amity University, Gurugram

INR 1.56 lakh

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees in Government Colleges

For your reference, here are some of the popular government MSW colleges in India.

Best Government College

Tuition Fees

NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata

INR 10,400

MSU, Vadodara

INR 18,200

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College

INR 21,100

PSGCAS Coimbatore

INR 24,000

University of Lucknow

INR 28,480 - INR 1.12 lakh

IGNOU, Delhi

INR 32,400 - INR 36,000

University of Mumbai

INR 60,000

MCC - Madras Christian College

INR 62,910

University of Madras, Chennai

INR 68,000

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees in Private Colleges

Here are some of the popular private MSW colleges in India you can refer to.

Best Private Colleges

Tuition Fees

Amity University, Gurugram

INR 1.56 lakh

Amity University, Noida

INR 2.76 lakh

Bon Secours College for Women

INR 25,000

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

INR 1 Lakh

Goa University

INR 14,390

Lovely Professional University

INR 2 Lakh

Loyola College, Chennai

INR 65,200

St. Joseph’s University

INR 2.2 Lakh - INR 2.64 Lakh

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees: Distance Education

Here are some popular distant MSW colleges that you can enroll in.

Best Distant Colleges

Tuition Fees

IGNOU, Delhi

INR 32,400 - INR 36,000

NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata

INR 10,400

Tamil Nadu Open University

INR 6,000

Annamalai University INR 7,100
Directorate of Distance Education. Alagappa University INR 22,000
Dr. C.V. Raman University INR 40,200
BAOU Ahmedabad INR 9,800
School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University INR 21,120

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees: Location-Wise

The MSW fees can also depend on the location of the college offering the MSW course. So, you can check the tables given below.

MSW Course Fees in Bangalore

Given below are some popular MSW colleges in Bangalore.

MSW Colleges in Bangalore

Tuition Fees

St. Joseph’s University

INR 2.2 Lakh - INR 2.64 Lakh

St. Claret College

INR 1.43 Lakh

Bangalore University

INR 10,000

Chanakya University

INR 1.58 Lakh

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees in Chennai

Here are some popular MSW colleges in Chennai you can refer to.

MSW Colleges in Chennai

Tuition Fees

Loyola College, Chennai

INR 65,200

MCC - Madras Christian College

INR 62,910

University of Madras, Chennai

INR 68,000

Tamil Nadu Open University

INR 6,000

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees in Delhi NCR

Some MSW colleges in Delhi NCR are here.

MSW Colleges in Delhi NCR

Tuition Fees

Amity University, Noida

INR 2.76 lakh

IGNOU, Delhi

INR 32,400 - INR 36,000

CCSU Meerut

INR 23,730

IILM University, Gurgaon

INR 4.8 LPA

Gautam Buddha University

INR 1 Lakh

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees in Mumbai

Refer to this section for Mumbai-based MSW colleges.

MSW Colleges in Mumbai

Tuition Fees

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University

INR 1 Lakh

University of Mumbai

INR 60,000

Amity University, Mumbai

INR 1.48 Lakh

YES Education

INR 10,000

Sewa Community College

INR 30,000

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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MSW Course Fees in Kolkata

See these popular MSW colleges in Kolkata.

MSW Colleges in Kolkata

Tuition Fees

Netaji Subhas Open University

INR 10,400

St. Xavier’s University

INR 2.34 Lakh

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management

INR 2.44 Lakh

Visva Bharati University

INR 2,400

NIT Durgapur

INR 30,000

Note - This information is taken from the official site and can be different.

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Table of contents
  • Popular MSW (Master of Social Work) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MSW (Master of Social Work) Colleges in India
  • Popular MSW (Master of Social Work) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MSW (Master of Social Work) Colleges in India

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Popular MSW (Master of Social Work) Specializations

Following are the most popular MSW (Master of Social Work) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Answered 3 days ago

Eastern New Mexico Uni MSW course is of 2-year duration. This course is available for those students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in an area outside of Social Work. Study concentration of this course are Clinical, Clinical Military, and Children, Youth, and Families. 

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Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, there aren't any. But I can suggest some great options for an Online MSW under Rs 10,000. Take a look

Online MSW CollegesCourse Fees
TNOUINR 6,000
Lord Ganesha - A Group of InstitutesINR 6,600
Lord5 University Distance EducationINR 7,100
Ambedkar Open UniversityINR 9,800

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the college.

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Lord6 Course

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Rashmi Srivastava

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

It's simple. The BSW is a more general and basic knowledge-based course, whereas the MSW gives you more specialised and advanced administrative knowledge.
The MSW syllabus covers basic policy, but the MSW subjects heavily focus on advanced policy practice, social policy evaluation, and organizational

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Sreetama Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

No, they don't. You just need to fulfill the eligibility requirements, and you're good to go. Distance MSW colleges not only simplify the admission criteria, but are also affordable, equally recognized, and provide flexibility.

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MSW Course

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Atul Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can. There are many online MSW course options available. Some of them are here. Take a look

MSW Online CollegesCourse Fees
Netaji Subhas Open UniversityINR 10,400
Ambedkar Open UniversityINR 9,800
Annamalai University Distance EducationINR 7,100
IGNOUINR 32,400
TNOUINR 6,000

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the college.

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MSW Course

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Nikita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Though there have been many well-known and loved social workers in India, the top 5 I remember are -

  • Baba Amte (Murlidhar Devidas Amte)
  • Anna Hazare (Kisan Baburao Hazare)
  • Mother Teresa
  • Medha Patkar
  • Sindhutai Sapkal

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MSW Course

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Akansha Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Of course, there are many. You can pick the one according to your budget, any of them doesn't exceed INR 50,000 fees. 

Online MSW CollegesCourse Fees
Netaji Subhas Open UniversityINR 10,400
Ambedkar Open UniversityINR 9,800
Annamalai University Distance EducationINR 7,100
IGNOUINR 32,400
TNOUINR 6,000
MPBOU BhopalINR 18,000

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the institute.

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MSW Colleges in India

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Rashmi Srivastava

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Core subjects mean the mandatory subjects you'll study in the curriculum besides electives and practicals. These generally include 

  • History and Philosophy of Social Work
  • Social Work Research and Statistics
  • Social Policy and Planning
  • Social Development in India
  • Social Justice
  • Human Rights
  • Social Legislation

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Akansha Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

I think you first need to understand the pattern of the CUET PG exam for MSW. See the table below

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online

Medium

English and Hindi

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

75

Total Marks

300

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

4 marks for a correct answer
-1 mark for incorrect answer

Total sections in the question paper

1

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the exam.

You'll get topics like Social concepts, Economic concepts, Political concepts, Environmental concepts, Psychological concepts, Legal con

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Rashmi Thakur

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The difference between the two is that you can get an MSW degree after completing the 2-year course. But for the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), you need to get at least 2+ years of clinical experience with an MSW degree.  

You can get this license after passing a state-level entrance exam. S

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Atul Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

It's huge. You see, getting a higher level of education in Social Work can get you jobs in different fields in India and across borders. You can join an NGO, a government department, an international organization, an educational institution, and whatnot.

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MSW Career

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

ACU Australia Master of Social Work course is of 2 years. The tuition fees for this course is AUD 32,072. This course is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Students can also go for work placement while studying this course. 

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Himanshi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 10

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