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University of Madras MSW Courses & Fees 2026

Chepauk, Chennai

3.9 /5

(22 Reviews)

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Estd. 1857

Last updated on 29 Nov '25

University of Madras MSW
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Madras University MSW admissions for the academic year 2026 are expected to open soon.

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University of Madras MSW
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 65.1K - 90.8K

Median Package₹ 3L - 6L

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Master of Social Work in Human Resource Management

4.32 yearsOffered by MCC - Madras Christian College

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₹3.5 LPA

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Master of Social Work

4.22 yearsOffered by Madras School of Social Work

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Median Salary

₹6 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹90.81 K

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

4.52 yearsOffered by Stella Maris College

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Median Salary

₹4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹65.08 K

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Master of Social Work (MSW)

3.42 yearsOffered by Hindustan College of Arts and Science

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₹3.65 LPA

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Master of Social Work (MSW)

4.02 yearsOffered by SDNB Vaishnav College for Women

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Master of Social Work (MSW) (Self Supportive)

2 years

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₹4.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹68 K

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Do I need to take any entrance exam to enroll into MA course at Madras University?

No, as per Madras University admission policy. The university does not require aspirants to take any entrance exam for MA admissions. Students who wish to take admission are just required to fill out the application form available on the university's official website and fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. For selection, the university considers marks obtained in the last qualifying exam.

Q: How many BSc seats are available at Madras University?

Madras University boasts a higher number of seats for BSc admissions. Around 12,000+ students can do BSc from the university. This seat intake is spread across its various affiliated colleges affiliated with the university, such as Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, National College, Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College, and more. These seats are allocated based on applicants' marks in Class 12.

Q: Is it easy to get admission in University of Madras?

Yes, admissions are easy in the University of Madras. The mode of the University of Madras course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are TANCET, MAT, and others. If the aspirants are applying through any other entrance test scores, visit the official site & register for the entrance test. Then appear for the exam. With valid scores visit the official website of Madras University and apply for admission.

Q: How to apply to Madras University?

Students should apply online using the University's official website. For admission to UG and PG courses, Madras University accepts a number of national-level entrance exams. After successfully registration, students should take the course-specific entrance test to be considered for admission. The University will publish a merit list of selected students basis their test scores. Students whose names appear on the merit list should pay the admission fee to secure their places.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

2 yearsOffered by Guru Nanak College

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₹3 LPA

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Master of Social Work (MSW)

2 yearsOffered by Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College

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Master of Social Work (MSW)

2 yearsOffered by St. Joseph's College, Chennai

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 65.08 K - 90.81 K
Hostel	₹ 1 L
One-time Payment	₹ 965 - 5 K
Other Fees	₹ 68.13 K
Total fee	₹ 2.34 L - 2.64 L

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The value for money rating of this course is 4.1/5 (22 Reviews).View placement details

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much is the Madras University hostel fees for MA students?

The University of Madras MA course runs for two years. For this duration, the university charges hostel fees ranging from INR 2,080 to INR 1.97 lakh.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

Q: What is the fees of Madras University?

University of Madras offers various UG PG Diploma and Doctoral courses in popular streams such as Science Engineering Management Humanities Medical etc. Candidates may have to pay a certain amount of fee after getting selected for the respective courses. Find below the Madras University fees for some of the popular courses:

Course Name	Tuition Fees
PhD	INR 1.3 lakh
MCA	INR 22000 - INR 77200
MBA	INR 6800 - INR 2.6 lakh
MSc	INR 3000 - INR 2.6 lakh
MEd	INR 3000 - INR 24000
MA	INR 2100 - INR 1.5 lakh
MCom	INR 2100 - INR 1.3 lakh
PG Diploma	INR 1000 - INR 4 lakh

Note: This above mentioned fees has been taken from the official website and is subject to change.

Q: What scholarships are offered at Madras University?

Madras University offers about 28 scholarships to students. These include the Mother M. Celine Scholarship, Sir Tanjore Madhava Rau Scholarship, Lord Pentland Mussalman Scholarship, Poet H.A. Krishna Pillai Tamil Scholarship, Madras Oriental Conference Scholarship, Dr A. L. Mudaliar Scholarship, Krupabai Santhyanathan Memorial Scholarship, Lions Club of Madras Central Endowment Scholarship, The Goschen Memorial Endowment Scholarship and The Johnston of Carnslloch Endowment Scholarship. Students of UNOM can avail of these scholarship schemes only if they fulfil the eligibility criteria as set up by the university.

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University of Madras MSW
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
23 Apr '25 - 7 Jul '25	MSW Application 2025 start and end date

University of Madras MSW
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
Master of Social Work (MSW),Hindustan College of Arts and Science Chennai
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.),Stella Maris College
Master of Social Work (MSW),SDNBVC

University of Madras MSW
Seats

200

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Guru Nanak College	40
Madras School of Social Work	50
Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College	20
St. Joseph's College, Chennai	50
Mar Gregorios College	40

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
University of Madras	₹ 4.2 LPA	₹ 68 K	-/-
Periyar Maniammai University Compare	-/-	₹ 51 K	#45 India Today, 2025
Nehru Arts and Science College	₹ 2.62 LPA	-/-	#35 India Today, 2025
CTUAP	-/-	-/-	-/-
Takshashila University	-/-	₹ 60 K	-/-
St. Joseph's College, Chennai	-/-	-/-	-/-

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Placements3.5

Infrastructure3.8

Faculty & Course4

Campus Life3.9

Value for Money4.1

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Master of Social Work (MSW) - Batch of 2021

Offered by Hindustan College of Arts and Science

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Unforgettable life experience.

Placements: Most of the graduates from our college are currently employed in top companies in Chennai. They have maintained a strong connection with the college management even after graduation. Our management organizes an alumni meet once a year to enhance networking opportunities.

Infrastructure: Students are provided with individual usernames and passwords to access free internet services. For their security, surveillance cameras are installed throughout the college campus. In the hostel, there is a large laundry area for eating and relaxing.

Faculty: The Master of Social Work is a full-time, two-year program. The curriculum may change according to regulations, but it typically consists of four semesters, along with regular tests and exams. While grades and marks are important, this course also provides valuable practical experience that prepares us for real-life situations.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024Read More

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Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Batch of 2023

Offered by Stella Maris College

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Our college has very good faculty members and environment.

Placements: Students from urban and rural areas come here. Our course is subsidized, so the semester fee is relatively low. Many research companies visit our college. Around 50% of students from our department got internships with HOD's recommendation and help. If students join this college, they won't get back without good placements.

Infrastructure: Students from various backgrounds attend this college, so there is no restriction on the dress code that students have to follow. It is a modern college that offers various facilities. Hostel facilities are great for some freedom. Students can join their favourite sports.

Faculty: The academic program and curriculum of this college are exceptional. They provide a clear and engaging learning experience. Teachers are highly skilled and experienced. They play an important role in bringing innovative ideas to the classroom. They make the class more interesting and engaging.

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024Read More

Anonymous

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Batch of 2022

Offered by Stella Maris College

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

My degree in social work.

Placements: Stella Maris College is well known for its excellent records until now. It's a top college in Tamil Nadu, as the maximum number of students got job opportunities from our college. Also, the students get a chance to work at their dream jobs. Most of our alumni help the students get jobs.

Infrastructure: As students from various backgrounds join this college, there are no restrictions on the dress code that is to be followed by the students. It's a hi-fi college providing various facilities. The hostel facilities are too good for certain liberties. The students can join their interested sports.

Faculty: The teachers were very strict and irritating. They often checked our dress code. But they were more supportive during fests, events and also during the examinations. They mostly preferred to take practical classes rather than conduct classroom teaching. They are highly experienced.

Reviewed on 10 May 2024Read More

Sangeetha

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Mar Gregorios College

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

This college has good infrastructure and facilities and also has good faculty members.

Placements: 70% of the students got internship opportunities and many students were placed in various companies for jobs. Our alumnus are working for big companies like TCS, Tech Mahindra and Lalitha Jewelry were also recognized. This course offers HRM, MNP and CD. We went to the villages and provided needed facilities to the people in rural areas.

Infrastructure: Good canteen facilities, medical, sports and game facilities are available here. The canteen foods are very hygienic. Here, many students actively participate in the NSS and many students achieve success in sports competitions. Our college organizes sports competitions.

Faculty: There are very talented teachers working here; they are providing quality of education and the college has library facilities. This course will make me a good HR professional. My teachers taught in a good way so I was able to attend the exams easily and I got good marks in the college examination.

Other: It is a practical-based study of what I studied in the classroom; we should apply that to companies.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024Read More

Anonymous

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Mar Gregorios College

2.8

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied with the college.

Placements: 75 percent of students were placed in the master of social work program in Mar College of arts and Sciences. The highest package offered for master of social work course is 2–3 LPA. The lowest package offered for the Master of Social Work course is 1–2.5 LPA. The average package offered is 2 LPAs.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available of course or departments, with examples like library canteen, classrooms, labs, etc. The quality of the facilities at the college is good. The quality available in the canteen, medical facilities, sports and games is good.

Faculty: The teachers were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality of the teachers was excellently understandable. It exposes students to relevant industries. This is a curriculum-relevant course. The semester exams are always difficult, but with the help of excellent coaching, they become easy.

Other: Very good campus.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024Read More

Anonymous

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Mar Gregorios College

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied with the faculty. Placements in 2024 are really good.

Placements: 80% of students are placed. 3 Lacs was the highest package, and I don't know about the lowest or average package offered in our course. 95 percent of students got internships. Good roles were offered in our course.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure has improved a lot with Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, libraries, projectors, etc. Sports and games, the quality of the facilities in your hostel, the quality of food available in the mess and canteen, medical facilities, and sports and games are all good.

Faculty: The teachers were well qualified, knowledgeable, and of high quality. The courses are more relevant. The course curriculum is relevant and it makes students industry-ready. With the help of staff, it is easy to pass the exam and the pass percentage is good.

Other: Social work and human resources are must-haves. Already, the college has many facilities. The events, fest, campus crowd, connectivity, campus surroundings, scholarship, extracurricular activities, etc.—are good.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024Read More

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Is University of Madras approved?

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University of Madras is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC. Madras University Chennai has 131 affiliated colleges & 18+ schools of study. Chennai University of Madras also has a distance education centre that offers various courses in the streams of Arts & Science.

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Is University of Madras tier 1 university?

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University of Madras has all the qualities of a tier 1 university. The university placements are quite good. Also, the scholarships given by the university are good. The university has been rated 4.2/5 as per the Shiksha verified review.

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Who is eligible for University of Madras admissions?

Answered 3 days ago

For the MA Ancient History and Archaeology (Regular & Self Supportive) course, the eligibility criteria is A students who has passed any UG Degree Examination of this University or an examination of other universities accepted by the Syndicate as
equivalent thereto.

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Entrance exam type of madras university in medical microbiology

Answered 4 months ago

Madras University uses a merit-based admission process for its M.Sc. Medical Microbiology program, based on marks in the qualifying undergraduate degree. While the university doesn't have a specific entrance exam for this program, it does use entrance exams like TANCET for other courses such as MBA

DILSHAD AHMED

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Is TANCET compulsory for MBA in Madras University?

Answered 5 months ago

Yes, The Madras University requires the TANCET exam for MBA admissions. Anna University conducts the TANCET exam for state level MBA and MCA admissions. PG admissions in Tamil Nadu for MBA and MCA courses is done based on TANCET exam followed by the TN MBA MCA counselling process.

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