Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kakkanad, Kochi, offers a two-year Master of Social Work (MSW), affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The programme equips students with advanced competencies in community development, social welfare administration, human rights advocacy, and counselling. Built on Rajagiri’s longstanding legacy in social work education, the curriculum integrates supervised fieldwork across NGOs, hospitals, and government welfare agencies. Graduates are equipped to lead impactful interventions in diverse social welfare settings.
Admissions to the 2026-27 batch of MSW are open at Rajagiri RCMAS; candidates may apply at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in with classes scheduled to begin in August 2026.
Key Points
- Two-year (four-semester) MSW affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam; offered at a college with a strong social work education heritage.
- Covers community development, family and child welfare, medical social work, psychiatric social work, and HR management in social organisations.
- Mandatory supervised field placements in NGOs, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and government welfare departments across Kerala.
- Candidates holding any Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 percent marks are eligible; BSW graduates receive preference.
- Admission through merit-based MG University PG CAP; apply at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in with a non-refundable INR 700 application fee.
- Tuition fee of INR 21,000 per semester; total tuition for the two-year programme is INR 84,000.
Rajagiri RCMAS Master of Social Work Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Semester 1) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 2) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 3) | INR 21,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Semester 4) | INR 21,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 84,000 |
- Tuition fee is INR 21,000 per semester for the MSW programme at Rajagiri RCMAS as per the official PG fee structure.
- Fees shown are tuition charges only; MG University examination fees and other statutory charges are payable separately as notified by Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Total tuition fees for the two-year MSW programme amount to INR 84,000.
Rajagiri RCMAS Master of Social Work Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online Application Opens (RCMAS Portal) | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | June 2026 |
| Merit List and Shortlisting | July 2026 |
| Document Verification at College | July 2026 |
| MGU PG CAP Portal Registration | July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
- Candidates must register at mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in and pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 700 online to complete the application.
- Shortlisted applicants must also complete registration on the MG University PG CAP portal at the time of seat allotment, as mandated by the university.
- Selection is merit-based on graduation marks; final admission is subject to verification of original academic documents at Rajagiri RCMAS, Kakkanad.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or any Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks from a university recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Graduates from disciplines such as Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, or any Humanities and Social Sciences stream are also eligible.
- Final-year undergraduate students awaiting results may apply provisionally, subject to submitting the degree certificate before admission is confirmed.
Admission Process
- Visit mcampus.rajagiricollege.edu.in, create an applicant account, and fill the online application form.
- Upload graduation mark lists, degree certificate, photograph, and signature, then pay the INR 700 application fee online.
- Await shortlist notification via email or the portal; report to Rajagiri RCMAS with original documents for verification on the notified date.
- Complete the MG University PG CAP portal registration to formalise seat allotment as per university norms.
- Pay the first-semester tuition fee before the deadline communicated at the time of allotment to confirm enrolment.
Rajagiri RCMAS Master of Social Work Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala State) | As per government norms | SC/ST students from Kerala; applied via National Scholarship Portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Higher Education | INR 20,000 per year (PG) | Top 20 percentile in undergraduate degree; family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum |
| NSP Scholarship for Minority Communities | Up to INR 30,000 per year | Students from minority communities; merit-cum-means basis |
- All central and state government scholarship applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in before the notified deadlines.
- The college welfare office assists eligible students with NSP registration, document verification, and application submission.
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