Master in Social Work [MSW] From Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Gujarat University MSW admission 2023 counselling open round registration will be ongoing till August 8. Interested candidates can apply online on the official admission portal of the university – oas2023.guadmissions.in. Admissions will be based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. The merit list will be released on August 9, 2023. Check Gujarat University Admissions 2023

Gujarat University offers a full-time Master of Social Work (MSW) program for a duration of 2 years. Candidates having a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor‘s degree or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 year) in any discipline are eligible for admission. The final selection for the program is based on the merit list released by the university.

Gujarat University MSW Admission Dates 2023

Gujarat University MSW Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the MSW course shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor‘s degree or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 year) in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Candidates who have appeared at the Sixth-Semester qualifying exam and awaiting results are also eligible to apply. However, candidatures would be considered after the declaration of the semester sixth result, on merit and if seats are available.

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Gujarat University MSW Admission Guidelines

Admission to the MSW course offered at Gujarat University is based on candidates’ scores in their respective qualifying examinations.

• The varsity releases a merit-list basis for the qualifying examination scores.
• Only external examination marks of the 5th and 6th semesters would be counted in merit for admissions.
• Seats are reserved as per the reservation policy of Gujarat University.
• If more applications received by the varsity during the admission process. Then, GU will be conducting an entrance exam for admissions to the MSW program.

How to Apply?

• Visit the official website of Gujarat University @gujaratuniversity.ac.in.
• Register through the link by entering your mobile number.
• After you submit the form, you will receive an enrolment ID.
• Next, fill out the application form thoroughly without any errors.
• Pay the application form fee through online payment means such as credit card, or debit card.
• Download the application form. Keep a printout for future reference.

Documents Required

• School Leaving Certificate
• Mark sheet of HSC Board Examination
• Final Mark sheet of Bachelor Examination (Candidates who are appearing for the final year
• examination of the Bachelor‘s degree has to submit 5th Semester Mark sheet.)
• 2 Passport Size Photographs
• Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
• Non creamy layer certificate for OBC candidates.

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Gujarat University MSW Course Details

Gujarat University offers a full-time Master of Social Work (MSW) program for a duration of 2 years of which the coursework is divided into 4 equal semesters.

Prescribed Coursework

• The curriculum of the MSW program has core courses, theory papers, practical work, fieldwork, dissertation, and research projects.
• Filed work and Practical work are compulsory.
• The community fieldwork will be of 15 hours per week and the block placement or internship will be for a duration of 30 days in the 4th semester.
• Each Course of the MSW program is of 4 credits and a candidate shall secure a minimum of 24 credits each semester to qualify for the next semester.
• 75% Attendance is compulsory in each semester as per Gujarat University rules and regulations
• For Dissertation/research project work is compulsory and hence he/she has to prepare it under the supervision of a guide allotted to him/her, compulsorily.

Tabulated below is the course structure of the MSW program of Gujarat University

Assessment

An MSW student’s performance will be evaluated on the basis of Internal and External Assessment.

• Internal Assessment constitutes Theory, Practical Field Work, and dissertation/ Research Project Work of 30 marks each.
• While the External Assessment will be of 70 marks each.

Gujarat University MSW Placements

Gujarat University has a dedicated placement cell that looks after the job opportunities of its MSW students. The cell even prepares the students and enhance their skills to prepare them for on-campus placement drives. Besides, the curriculum of the MSW program is designed in a way that they gain various knowledge and expertise related to social work. The varsity also provides internship or Block Placement opportunities to MSW students where they gain knowledge and even are offered job opportunities. Some of the sectors in which MSW students can get job opportunity are as follows:

• Labour Welfare Department
• Human Resource Department
• Psychiatric Social Worker
• Medical Social Worker
• Labour Welfare Officer
• Public Relation Officer
• Women Protection Home
• Child Observation Home

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