Chanakya University Bangalore MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MSW Community Development programme at Chanakya University Bangalore is INR 1,63,000 (INR 84,000 in Year 1 and INR 79,000 in Year 2). A one-time registration fee of INR 5,000 is included in Year 1 fees. Hostel charges of INR 1,42,000 to INR 1,84,000 per year are separate. Verify the current fee at the Chanakya University admissions office.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Science, or a related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD). Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally. Admission is through the Chanakya University entrance test and merit-based counselling.

Ans. Admission to MSW Community Development at Chanakya University is through the university’s own entrance test and merit-based counselling. Candidates apply online at chanakyauniversity.edu.in, appear for the test, and are shortlisted on test score and qualifying degree marks. The application window is typically April to July 2026. No national-level entrance exam is required.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as community development officer, NGO programme manager, social welfare officer, livelihood coordinator, gender specialist, and CSR project executive at NGOs, government agencies, international organisations, and CSR departments. Bengaluru’s large presence of IT companies, NGOs, and CSR departments offers employment prospects for MSW Community Development graduates. Government recruitment for social welfare officers and labour welfare posts is also a viable path after the MSW.

Ans. Chanakya University, established under Karnataka State Legislature Act 2022, offers MSW Community Development under a UGC-recognised NEP 2020 framework. At INR 1,63,000 total for 2 years, the fee is among the most affordable for an MSW programme in Bengaluru. The Devanahalli campus is near north Bengaluru’s growing industry corridor. As a newer institution, it is developing its corporate placement network and alumni base.