GNDU MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). There is no mandatory background requirement, but candidates with social work, sociology, psychology, or economics backgrounds are preferred. Admission is based on the GNDU MSW entrance test. Register at gnduadmissions.org before the application deadline.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MSW at GNDU Amritsar is INR 91,650, payable at INR 45,825 per year. Examination fees are charged separately each semester. SC/ST Punjab domicile students can avail post-matric scholarship at punjabscholarships.gov.in to reduce the effective fee burden.

Ans. Graduates of MSW from GNDU Amritsar can work as social workers, community development officers, counsellors, NGO programme managers, and welfare officers. Key employers include NGOs, government welfare and health departments, schools, hospitals, and international organisations such as UN agencies. PhD in Social Work and professional counselling certifications are popular further study routes.

Ans. Admission to MSW at GNDU Amritsar is through the departmental entrance test conducted by GNDU in July 2026. Candidates register at gnduadmissions.org, appear for the test at the GNDU campus, and attend counselling after results. Final selection is based on entrance test marks. SC/ST candidates receive a 5% relaxation in qualifying degree marks.

Ans. MSW from GNDU Amritsar, a NAAC A++ state university, is recognised by government departments and NGOs across Punjab and North India. Graduates work in community development, hospital social work, child and family welfare, and disaster management. The UGC Category I status of GNDU ensures the degree meets national qualification standards for public sector appointments and fellowships.

Ans. Yes. MSW from GNDU Amritsar qualifies for PhD in Social Work at GNDU and other universities. Clearing UGC-NET in Social Work is required for PhD fellowship. GNDU Amritsar’s Social Work department has research supervisors for PhD in community development, welfare administration, and social policy.