Bachelor of Social Work [BSW] (Part Time) From IGNOU, New Delhi

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Bachelor of Social Work [BSW] Fees

5,900first year fees
3 Years DegreeDistanceGraduationPart Time
Year123
Tution fees₹5900₹5900₹5900
Total Year Wise fees5,9005,9005,900

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must have a 10+2 or its equivalent

Course Details

IGNOU BSW admission 2024 for the January session has been started from December 15, 2023. The last date to apply is February 15, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website of IGNOU @ignou.ac.in. Admissions will be granted based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Check IGNOU Admission 2024

IGNOU invites students for the Bachelor Degree program in Social Works which is a full time 3 years degree program. Admissions to this course are done based on 10+2 marks or BPP from IGNOU. The medium of instructions is both in English and Hindi. There is no age limit for BSW. Check IGNOU Admission Status

IGNOU BSW Course Highlights

  • The minimum duration of the IGNOU BSW course is 3 years and the maximum duration is 6 years.
  • BSW has three components i.e Foundational Courses of 24 Credits, Elective Courses of 48 Credits and Field-Work of 24 credits.
  • The medium of instruction for the IGNOU BSW course is both in English and Hindi.
  • Common topics that a candidate needs to study are Introduction to Social Work, Social Problems in India, Social Work Administration etc.

IGNOU BSW Admission

Events Dates
IGNOU admission 2024 January Session Last Date February 15, 2024

IGNOU BSW Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Eligibility Criteria for the BSW course from IGNOU is:

  • Class 12th or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU.
  • Candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC/ST require at least 40% marks at the 10+2 level.

IGNOU BSW Fees

The fee structure for the course is divided into 3 years:

Years Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Tuition fees(INR) 3500 3400 3400
Total INR 10300

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IGNOU BSW Study Materials

IGNOU provides study material to students free of cost. Here are the links for BSW study materials that are tabulated below. Students can easily download or view the study material from here without any registration. It will help students to understand & get a clear idea about the course curriculum.

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IGNOU BSW Assignments

Assignments constitute continuous evaluation. The marks that you secure in the assignments will be counted in your final result. As mentioned earlier, an assignment of a course carries 30% weightage. You are therefore advised to take your assignment seriously. 

Non Submission of Assignment

The TMA for each semester can be downloaded from the Student Zone of the University website. You have to complete the assignment within the due dates specified in the assignment booklet. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for any course if you do not submit the assignment in time for that course. If you appear in the term-end examination, without submitting the assignments, the result of the term-end examination is liable to be canceled.

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The selection criteria in the IGNOU for the BSW is as follows:

  • Admissions to the BSW course is done based on the last qualifying exams.
  • According to the marks, University releases the merit list of the selected candidates.
  • Selected candidates are initiated by email.
  • Candidates need to carry all their required documents that are needed for admission.
  • Skills required for BSW are Integrity, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Self-awareness, Good Communication skills, Good Listener, the Ability to set boundaries, Emotional Intelligence, Tolerance.

How to Apply?

Eligible candidates need to follow the below procedure for applying in BSW:

  • Visit the official website of IGNOU and click on Menu Tab.
  • Click on Register Online and then on Fresh Registration.
  • The admission portal will open and then click on New Registration, after clicking the screen will be redirected to the registration area.
  • On the registration page, scroll towards the end of the page and start filling the application form. After filling in all the basic details, click on register.
  • After successful registration, credentials will be generated. Note down the credentials for future logins.
  • Return to the admission portal of IGNOU and login as a registered user with the credentials.
  • Click on 'I've read the important instructions and then click on submit.
  • The application form will appear on the screen. Complete the form with all the details as asked in the form.
  • Pay the application fees for the desired courses and click on submit.
  • Print the application form for future reference.

Documents Required

  • Recent Passport Size Photograph
  • Identity Card
  • Academic Certificates
  • Experience Certificates, if any.

IGNOU BSW Course Details

IGNOU BSW course is designed for students who are interested in social work and take an active part in the upbringing of society. A person having a degree in this particular field can work in areas like health care, Education Sector, counselling, children, disability, industry sector. BSW has three components: 

  • Foundational Courses: 24 Credits
  • Elective Courses: 48 Credits
  • Field Work: 24 credits. 
  • Total in all 96 credits. Here 1 credit is equal to 30 hours of study and for learning.

IGNOU BSW Syllabus

The syllabus for the BSW is divided into yearly wise Pattern.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Foundation Course in Gujarati Foundation course in Kannada
Foundation Course in Malayalam
Foundation Course in Marathi
Foundation Course in Oriya Foundation Course in Punjabi
Foundation Course in Tamil
Foundation Course in Telugu
Foundation Course in Urdu
Foundation Course in Assamese
Foundation Course in English-1
Foundation Course in Hindi-2
Foundation Course in English-2
Foundation Course in Hindi-1
Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Science
Introduction to Social Work
Social Work Practical
Foundation Course in Bengali
Foundation Course in Science and Technology
Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Groups
Introduction to family education
Social Work Practical-2
Social Work Intervention with Communities and Institutions
Introduction to HIV/AIDS
Substance Abuse and Counselling
Social Work Practical-3

IGNOU BSW FAQs 

Ques. What is a BPP course from IGNOU that is required as one of the IGNOU BSW eligibility criteria?

Ans. IGNOU Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) required for pursuing BSW course. BPP course is one of the Eligibility Criteria required with 10+2 qualification for taking admission to Bachelor of Social Works.

Ques. In how many cycles is IGNOU BSW admissions conducted?

Ans. IGNOU takes admission in BSW course in two cycles. The first cycle for the course is the January cycle and the other is July cycle.

Ques. What is IGNOU BSW? Does this course provide luxurious living after pursuing this course?

Ans. BSW is a Bachelor course in Social Works. The course is designed for candidates who have an interest in social works. This course can be pursued by a candidate who has a zeal to pursue it. Because this course requires firm determination to complete it and then after to work in the healthcare organisations. The course provides a luxurious life.

Ques. What are the other institutions that offer BSW courses other than IGNOU BSW?

Ans. The other institutions that offer BSW courses are Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, Chandigarh University, Patna University, Amity University.

Ques. Does IGNOU BSW require any special qualifications to be eligible to pursue this course?

Ans. No special qualification needed for admission to this course. Only candidates who have completed 10+2 are eligible to apply.

Ques. Is there any PG course after IGNOU BSW degree related to it?

Ans. Candidates after completing this course can opt for higher studies. They can pursue Masters in Social Works.

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