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Master of Social Work (MSW) 

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  • Estd. 1985
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Official Website

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Seat breakup

65

Type of University

Public/Government

Master of Social Work (MSW)
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
12,000
28,436
9,342
49,778
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How are the placements at Pondicherry University?
A: 

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

UG 3-year median package

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

INR 3.65 LPA

UG 3-year total students

285

353

345

UG 3-year students placed

225

255

263

PG 2-year median package

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 7.5 LPA

PG 2-year total students

2145

2825

2829

PG 2-year students placed

1464

1592

1962

PG Integrated 5-year median package

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 7.2 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year total students

160

184

192

PG Integrated 5-year students placed

75

78

85 

Q:   Can I join Pondicherry University without entrance exam?
A: 

Admission to a majority of postgraduate and integrated postgraduate level courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. In addition to this, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Candidates seeking admission to Pondicherry University can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.

Q:   Does Pondicherry University offer any scholarships?
A: 

Pondicherry University scholarships are offers various on merit and need basis. The scholarship is given to all PG programmes. Names of some of the scholarships are listed below:

  • PG Merit Scholarship
  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
  • Scholarship for MSc Marine Biology & Disaster Management
  • NBHM Scholarship
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST students
  • Government of India SC/ ST/ OBC Scholarship
  • Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

In addition to these scholarships, all the full-time scholars admitted to PhD are eligible for a monthly fellowship of INR 8,000 with contingency. Additionally, all the students of the MSc in Marine Biology and Disaster Management (Port Blair) will get scholarships. Merit scholarships and merit-cum-means scholarships are available for deserving students of PG programmes, namely MSc/ MA and integrated five-year integrated programmes.

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Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
A: 

Yes, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration commenced at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA released the CUET 2026 notification on January 03 and reopened the window on February 23. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2026 process commenced online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must have completed complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

Q:   What are the expected cutoff ranks and marks for Pondicherry University NEET PG medical branches?
A: 

Pondicherry University offers admission to the MD courses on the basis of valid MD PG scores, followed by the NEET PG counselling process. The expected cutoff ranks and marks for Pondicherry University NEET PG medical branches based on previous ranks is as follows for R1 for the General category:

 

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Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Pondicherry University 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Master of Social Work (MSW) - Batch of 2022
4.2
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
The college is great for doing Masters in Social Work.
Placements: The college does not have a placement service for students pursuing a masters in social work. However, there are ample opportunities in the open market for graduates. Students can join NGOs or institutions that focus on social and allied sectors. The college does help students get placed, but there is no specific company that can be named for placement purposes.
Infrastructure: The facilities and the infrastructure of the college are really good the campus of the college is really big and huge, and it provides us with all the facilities, such as Wi-Fi, labs and also a library. The quality of the facilities in our hostel is good the food quality in the mess was also decent.
Faculty: The faculty members in our college are really good. They make sure that none of the students are in trouble and each of their problems is solved carefully and on time. The students get industry-ready by the end of the 2nd semester and get placed by the end of the third semester.
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Master of Social Work (MSW) - Batch of 2020
3.8
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My review of this college.
Placements: Placement is best in college. I was the placement representative of my department. Management tries to bring every company possible to the college. But the students take it so lightly that it causes them an issue. I got placed at CTS, which is held in Pondicherry University. Every faculty member helps students prepare for placement. I give full marks for the management to provide these kind of support. Internships is not taken in that much care by the college.
Infrastructure: It is a wonderful course curriculum in the sense that everything has been covered thoroughly to make the graduate eligible for the NET exam. The fieldwork curriculum is also strong on paper, but tends to fail when applied practically in most cases. I have lived in three hostels under three setups. The first one was a shared dormitory in Cauvery Hostel, then a single-sharing room in Madam Curie and finally a triple sharing room in Narmada. I find the hostels to be quite comfortable.
Faculty: Course curriculum is very fine, but the faculty is still a bit of concern. Few good faculty members are there, but to find the best is still a search for the college. The head of the department is one of the few in the department who is a bit exposed to industry standards. Others are just bookworms. The teaching staff are all research professionals with hands-on years of experience in the profession. Almost all faculty members have Ph. D.s and many more. However, they are student-friendly in supporting students at different levels and have many contacts to directly send you to a job.
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A: 
Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University is a well-known institution for BCA, B.Voc, B.Sc., Certificate, UG Diploma, PG Diploma, BBA, ANM courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 4 on placements, 4.3 on faculty and 3 on Infrastructure.
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Q:   How can I get into Pondicherry University - Karaikal Campus for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?
A: 
Pondicherry University - Karaikal Campus has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:
CoursesEligibility
MBA/PGDMCandidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
MCACandidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or Bachelor's degree in Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Business Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects or Bachelor's degree in Science with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
M.Sc.Candidate who have done Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology or any other equivalent course are eligible to apply.
M.ComCandidate completed any B.Com. degree with a minimum mentioned marks are eligible to apply.
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Q:   What is the median package offered during Pondicherry University placements?
A: 

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2024 is presented below:

Course

Median Package (2024)

UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCom)

INR 3.65 LPA

PG 2-year (MBA, MSc, MA)

INR 7.5 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year

INR 7.2 LPA

 

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Q:   How can I get into Pondicherry University - Port Blair Campus for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?
A: 
Pondicherry University - Port Blair Campus has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:
CoursesEligibility
M.Sc.Candidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline in Science/ B.C.A./ B.A. Geography/ B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
MBA/PGDMCandidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 6.50 Lakh
Lock IconTop Recruiters for Pondicherry University
Accenture
Bank of America
Cognizant
GE Healthcare
HCL
Hindustan Zinc
HONEYWELL
HP
HSBC
ICICI
IDBI Bank
Infosys
Kotak Securities
L&T Infotech
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
Reliance
Reserve Bank of India
satyam
Standard Chartered bank
SYNTEL
TCS
Wipro
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Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Entry Requirements

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Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Admission Process

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  • Entrance Test
  • Merit Screening

Important Dates

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COURSE
CUET-PG
Apr 10, 2026
CUET-PG-CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026Tentative
Apr 11, 2026
CUET-PG-CUET PG Student Response Sheet 2026Tentative
Apr 24, 2026
CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 ResultTentative

Master of Social Work (MSW)
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No, clearing entrance exam is a must thing and it's the very first stage for admission, you can't apply further if you don't clear the exam.

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No, in order to seek admission in MSW you need to score minimum 50%.

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04132655179

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Email
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