SXC Palayamkottai MA Social Work: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The eligibility for MSW at SXC Palayamkottai is any UG degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 45% marks in graduation. No entrance exam is required; admission is purely merit-based on graduation marks. Candidates from any undergraduate background (Arts, Science, Commerce, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) can apply. Candidates who have not yet received their final semester results can apply with their first five semester mark statements. The application fee is Rs. 120, and the entire process is online.

Ans. Fieldwork is a core component of the MSW programme at SXC Palayamkottai. Students are required to undertake supervised field placements in social welfare organisations, hospitals, schools, community development projects, and government welfare departments in and around the Tirunelveli region. The fieldwork is structured across all four semesters, with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity. Students are supervised by faculty and field supervisors, and their performance is assessed through field journals, case studies, and viva voce. The Jesuit tradition of social service at SXC Palayamkottai provides strong institutional support for fieldwork placements.

Ans. MSW from SXC Palayamkottai opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates can work as social workers in NGOs, government social welfare departments (Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Department, Child Welfare Committee), hospitals (medical social work), schools (school social work), and corporate CSR departments. Other career options include community development officer, counsellor, probation officer, rehabilitation officer, and social welfare administrator. Graduates can also qualify for UGC NET/SET in Social Work to pursue college-level teaching, or pursue Ph.D in Social Work for academic careers.

Ans. MSW at SXC Palayamkottai is offered only under Shift 2 (Self-Finance). There is no government-aided (Shift 1) section for this programme. Shift 2 runs in the afternoon (approximately 1:45 PM to 6:15 PM). The total fee for the 2-year programme is approximately Rs. 81,600, with a per-semester fee of approximately Rs. 22,850. While this is a self-financed programme, students are eligible for all applicable government scholarships (BC/MBC/SC/ST/Minority) and the Jesuit Education Support scholarship, which can significantly reduce the financial burden.

Ans. The PG Online Registration for 2026-27 is ongoing as of April 2026 on the official college portal (stxavierstn.edu.in). The last date to submit the application is typically within the stipulated deadline after graduation results are declared (May/June 2026). Documents required include: passport-size photo (50-300 KB), scanned signature (30-100 KB), community certificate (if applicable), graduation mark statements (all available semesters), and other certificates such as Baptism Certificate, Disability Certificate, or Income Certificate if applicable. The application fee is Rs. 120, payable online.

Ans. The Jesuit tradition at SXC Palayamkottai, rooted in the Madurai Province's long history of social service and community development, significantly enriches the MSW programme. The Jesuits have been actively involved in tribal welfare, education for the marginalised, and community development in the Tirunelveli region for decades. This institutional ethos translates into strong fieldwork placements, community engagement opportunities, and a values-based approach to social work education. Students benefit from the college's network of social service organisations, NGOs, and community projects associated with the Jesuit mission, providing real-world exposure to social work practice beyond the classroom.