Overview:
BSW is an undergraduate program that prepares students to work in the social work sector, helping marginalized communities and individuals. It combines theory, research, and practical fieldwork.

Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)

Semester-wise Syllabus for BSW:

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Social Work

• Social Work Profession: Philosophy and Principles

• Sociology for Social Workers

• Psychology for Social Workers

• Human Growth and Development

• Fieldwork Practicum I

Semester 2:

• Social Case Work

• Social Group Work

• Community Organization

• Economics for Social Workers

• Fieldwork Practicum II

Semester 3:

• Social Work Research and Statistics

• Social Policy and Planning

• Social Work with Families and Children

• Social Work and Health Care

• Fieldwork Practicum III

Semester 4:

• Social Welfare Administration

• Social Work in Urban and Rural Communities

• Social Work with Marginalized Communities

• Social Action and Movements

• Fieldwork Practicum IV

Semester 5:

• Social Work with Individuals and Groups

• Gender and Social Work

• Environmental Social Work

• Human Rights and Social Justice

• Fieldwork Practicum V

Semester 6:

• Social Work with Vulnerable Groups

• International Social Work

• Social Legislation and Advocacy

• Project Work/Research Dissertation

• Fieldwork Practicum VI

Average Fees:

₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 per annum (depending on the institution)

Exams to Attend:

• University-level exams at the end of each semester

• Fieldwork assessments and presentations

• Internal assessments including assignments, tests, and practical reports

Top 10 Institutions for BSW in India (Combined Ranking):

1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

2. Delhi School of Social Work, Delhi University

3. Madras School of Social Work, Chennai

4. Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

5. Christ University, Bangalore

6. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

7. Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work, Mumbai

8. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

9. Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi

10. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Top 10 Institutions for BSW in Kerala:

1. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

2. Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

3. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly

4. Marian College, Kuttikkanam

5. Vimala College, Thrissur

6. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

7. BCM College, Kottayam

8. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

9. Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College, Kottayam

10. Assumption College, Changanassery