Jagannath Institute of Management & Engineering Cuttack MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MSW programme at JIME Cuttack is INR 60,000 for the complete course duration, including the mandatory fieldwork placement component spread across both years. Hostel charges are payable separately. Students are advised to confirm the current fee schedule with the JIME admissions office before joining, as fees may be revised periodically by the affiliating university authorities.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. SC/ST candidates may be eligible with 45% aggregate as per Odisha government norms. BSW graduates or candidates with relevant experience in social welfare, NGO work, or community development are preferred during selection. Candidates awaiting final year results may apply provisionally.

Ans. No specific entrance examination is required for MSW admission at JIME Cuttack. Admission is merit-based on graduation aggregate percentage. A personal interview may be conducted at the JIME campus for shortlisted candidates to assess their motivation and suitability for social work practice. Candidates with BSW degrees or documented community or NGO work experience may receive preference in the selection process.

Ans. MSW graduates can work as social workers, community development officers, counsellors, HR executives, or welfare officers in NGOs, UNICEF-affiliated bodies, state government welfare departments, hospitals, and corporate CSR teams. Teaching positions in social work departments at Odisha degree colleges are also accessible with a UGC-NET (Social Work) qualification after MSW from a recognised institution such as JIME Cuttack.

Ans. Yes. MSW graduates can pursue a PhD in Social Work at universities offering doctoral programmes in the subject. Candidates typically need to qualify UGC-NET (Social Work or Social Sciences) or hold an equivalent research fellowship to gain admission with financial support at central universities. Degrees awarded by recognised universities under UGC affiliation are generally accepted for doctoral research admission across Indian higher education institutions.

Ans. Yes. The MSW programme at JIME Cuttack includes a mandatory fieldwork placement component as part of the curriculum, as required by the affiliating university. Students are placed with NGOs, government welfare agencies, hospitals, or community organisations in and around Cuttack for supervised fieldwork training across both years of the programme. Fieldwork is an evaluated component and is integral to the award of the MSW degree.