What is BSW: Full Form, Course Duration, Admission 2025, Colleges, Salary & Scope

The full form of BSW is Bachelors of Social Work. It is a 3-year undergraduate degree. Students who pursue this degree can work in job profiles like social work, education, project management, mental health counselors, etc. BSW graduates can work in government offices, NGOs, or even private sector firms that are involved in social work.  A 10+2 certificate from a recognised board is the only eligibility for most colleges. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary for the BSW course. Students are admitted through entrance exams or merit.

The course for the Bachelor of Social Work emphasises the need for self-analysis, moral conduct, and cultural sensitivity in social work practice. The BSW programme lasts three years in India. The BSW curriculum and topics covered in this course deal with a variety of societal changes and issues, as well as solutions. There are several work prospects in the public and commercial sectors for someone with a BSW degree. After completing this programme, students will have the option to join governments, non-governmental organisations, and private humanitarian firms.

If you're someone who is interested in supporting children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or abuse, or you're emotionally resilient and driven to find new solutions to challenges and social problems, you like helping others and you want to take this passion as a profession than you should go for BSW.

If I had to compare the two courses, B.Com and BSW. B.Com should be regarded as being the more difficult. Even though they are both three-year programmes with six semesters, both of these courses are highly pertinent. But after analysing the content of these two courses, I'd say B.Com is more challenging.

 In contrast to the B.Com course, which covers financial accounting, business organisation and management, marketing principles, business communication, income tax law and practises e-commerce, and computer applications in business, the BSW course covers Introduction to Social Work, Social Problems in India, Social Work Research & Statistics Social Work Administration, etc. Consequently, BSW is much easier than B.Com. To succeed academically and stand out as a brilliant student, you must nevertheless put in a lot of study time.

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A BSW course is an undergraduate degree. It can be pursued by any student who has completed their class 12. Students from all streams can apply for this course but they should have scored at least around 45-50% marks in their exams. Most colleges admit students based on entrance exam ranks or through class 12 marks.

A student who has qualities like empathy, kindness, communication skills and wants to create a direct positive impact in the society will fit perfectly in this course.

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A BSW is a three-year undergraduate degree that prepares students for entry-level social work positions. Generally, there is no prescirbed age limit for enrolling in a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. However, some colleges may have their own admission requirements, such as a minimum age, or any particular educational background. 

 Yes, students from any stream, including Commerce and Science, can apply for a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) course. This course does not ask for any specific requirement, but it may depend on the institution and the type of course you are going to pursue. The basic eligibility criteria is to have class 12 in any stream from a recognised university with aggregate marks of 50-55%.

Yes, you can pursue BSW course after retiring from government service at any age. Usually, the course does not have any minimum or maximum age limit. So, you would be eligible to apply for the course. You would be provided admission based on your Class 12 marks or marks in equivalent exam. You are also eligible to apply for CUET (Common University Entrance Test). Hope this helps!

Eligibility for pursuing a BSW course is to be passed 10+2 with 65% marks in any stream including science, commerce or arts. Also, you must have an interest in social work because at the end of the degree, it will not be just a degree it will be a profession and you cannot last long in a profession without interest.

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Yes, you can pursue a BSW degree from a distance/correspondence college. Here are some colleges that you might want to look into:

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The document verification process is an integral part of the BSW course admission procedure. Some important documents that students will be required to submit along with their application forms are:

• Identity Proof Documents (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Drivers Licence, Voter ID, etc. )
• Class X Certificate and Marksheet
• Class XII Certificate and Marksheet 
• Passport Size Photographs
• Transfer/ Character Certificates
• Other category certificates (If EWS/SC/ST/OBC/ PwD, etc.)

Students should keep these documents ready with them while filling the application form.  Hope this answer helps you!

If you want to pursue a BSW course from IGNOU, first you will have to fill out the online application form on the official website of IGNOU. You will be required to submit your identity proof documents, along with the application fees. Students are generally not required to take any entrance exams for the BSW course and are selected on the basis of merit i.e. their class 12th scores. On selection by the IGNOU office, students will receive an email and they simply have to pay the required fee amount to confirm their admission. Other guidelines and information are communicated to the students by the admission office.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) result is released by National Testing Agency. CUET syllabus is divided into three sections viz., Languages, Domain Subject and General Test. CUET language section assesses candidate through reading comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), literary aptitude and vocabulary. CUET syllabus second section- domain subject assesses the candidate's in depth knowledge on the subject he/she has opted for. CUET third section- general test includes general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, quantitative reasoning and logical and analytical reasoning. CUET syllabus is available now. Candidates can check the section wise detailed CUET syllabus here.

To score well in PUBDET, candidates have to thoroughly go through the prescribed syllabus. Even if it's general topics that you have covered, go through them once again. Strategize your plans on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis. 

Here are some strategies that you can use in your preparation:

• Cover the subjects thoroughly and know the important topics which have to be covered.
• Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult categories. Cover topics that you find challenging.
• Note down the topics which carry maximum weightage (based on previous years’ question papers).

CUET UG, or the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programs, is a nationally administered entrance examination facilitated by the NTA. Established in 2022, CUET UG holds prominence as a key entrance test for undergraduate admissions across various participating institutes.

This exam provides aspiring candidates with a unified platform to seek admission into undergraduate programs offered by leading colleges and universities across India. Conducted annually, the CUET exam spans over 500 cities in India and abroad, utilizing a computer-based mode.

The examination is organized in multiple phases, the number of which is contingent on the total registration of candidates for the entrance test.

The maximum total marks for the CUET UG 2025 exam is 250. However, the actual total marks you can score depend on the number of subjects you choose during the application process. According to the newly revised CUET exam pattern, candidates can now select up to 5 subjects. However, different universities have different subject combination criteria. So candidates are adviced to check the university-wise eligibility criteria and subject mapping for their desire UG course.

For instance, the subject combination for B.Com at Allahabad University is English or Hindi, Accountancy/Book Keeping, and General Test. Therefore, according to 250 marks per subject, the total maks will be 750.

Yes, IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) offers BSW course in distance mode. The minimum duration of the course is three years and maximum duration is 6 years. The course fee is around INR 12,000. If you have completed 10+2 or 10+3 or any qualification equivalent to Class 12 you can apply for the course. You can apply for the course at any age. 

Yes, you can pursue a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) after completing your graduation. Here is a list of the top 10 colleges in India that offers BSW courses:

1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
2. Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
3. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
4. Marian College Kuttikkanam
5. Hindustan College of Arts And Science, Chennai
6. Kerala University
7. Osmania University
8. Calicut University
9. Mumbai University
10. Madras Christian College, Chennai

Check and compare which college is suitable for you to pursue BSW after graduation. Also, check the eligibility criteria set by the institute before applying.

Yes you can pursue MSW course or Master of Social Work course without pursuing a BSW or Bachelor of Social Work course. You should be a graduate to pursue MSW. Make sure that you have secured at least 50% aggregate marks to be eligible to apply for the course. Also ensure that you have studied from a recognised institute. It is not compulsory that you should have completed BSW course to pursue MSW though BSW graduates would be able to better understand cencepts covered MSW course.

You can pursue PhD in Social Work after completing MA Social Work or Master of Social Work course. You can also apply for this course even if you have pursued a master's level degree in another discipline in several colleges. Make sure that you have scored more than 50% marks in master's degree. Colleges may set higher marks cut off so having a good academic record can help your secure admission in your preferred college. You can apply for the course when you are in the final year of your master's degree or after completing the course.

Yes, you can pursue MBA after completing MSW course. Many people often pursue MBA after MSW course in order to enhance their managerial skills which they can use in the field of Social Work. You can also pursue MBA course after completing BSW course. It can be beneficial if you wish to work in management department of organisations dealing with Social Work

MBA in Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is a popular course that deals with management studies with emphasis on public needs.

BSW syllabus topics typically includes Social work history, Social work profession,  Social work services and practices etc. Subjects and Topics are covered, including core areas like social work methods, human behavior, social policy, and fieldwork requirements.

Here are some books that you can refer to for Professional Social Work:

BSW (Bachelor of Social work) has huge demand and scope in the current scenario. Best colleges for BSW are TISS-BA (Hons) Social Work, Aligarh Muslim University, Madras School of Social Work, NIMS-Jaipur, Mumbai University and St. Joseph's Bangalore.

Amity Online is the first university to offer UGC and Distance Education Board (DEB) approved online programmes in India. It is also accredited with an A Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Apart from this, the University has also gained recognition from ACU, BCI, AISC, NCTE and UNDP. Therefore, students can apply for the higher studies or for government jobs after pursuing a degree from Amity University Online.

Candidates who are selected for admission need to confirm their seat by paying the course fee. Here are few things that students will recieve after taking admission in IGNOU:

• Once a students get admission into IGNOU, he or she will recieve the enrollment number and ID for future login to the samarth portal of the university.
• Based on the choice made by the candidate while filling the application form, he or she will then recieve the study material. Soft copy is available on the official website of the university. 
• Registered students also recieve a mail from the regional or study centre for counselling. It is an induction ceremony where the course is introduced to the students.
• A schedule of classes is also shared through mail. For any query regarding classes, students must contact their study centre.

BSW LL.B. Is a very rare integrated law programme and offered by GNLU, Saurashtra University, Gujarat University HNGU. Among all these Gujarat National Law University is best for this course. You will need CLAT score for this. I suggest you to explore more on BBA LL.B.

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BSW or Bachelor of Social Work courses are available in both government and private institues. The average fees for pursuing a BSW course from a private college is more expensive than a BSW degree from government institutes. Some colleges and institutes that offer a full-time/regular BSW course at an affordable fees have been mentioned in the table below:

BSW programs place a strong emphasis on practical experiences, such as internships and fieldwork, to prepare students for real-world social work.

Fieldwork Placements:

• Community Organizations
• Healthcare Settings 
• Schools and Educational Programs 
• Government and Social Welfare Agencies

Internships:

• Structured Internships
• Summer Internships
• Research-Based Internships

Community Outreach Projects 

• Service Learning Projects
• Field visits 
• Community survey 

Workshops and Simulations

• Role-Playing and Case Studies
• Mock Counseling Sessions

To become a registered Social Worker you have to get a relevant degree, such as a BSW or related field. Gain supervised experience through internships or entry-level positions. Consider pursuing an MSW for advanced training (optional). Research and meet specific licensure requirements in your region. Pass the required licensing exams, often administered by the ASWB. Submit an application for social work licensure to the appropriate regulatory body.

 Hi, BSW LLB is one of the emerging courses in law. It stands for Bachelor in Social Work and Bachelor in Law. One point that I would like to emphasize is that since it is new, the job prospects differ quite from the traditional ones. The work areas are very interesting and if working for social causes drives you and you would like to bring changes to things around you, this course is the right one for you. The job prospects include working with research groups and policy think tanks that advise and suggest govt. Concerning framing social legislation. Further, you would also be the first choice of several national as well as international NGOs working in the social sector. The package, however, might differ from person to person and would depend on the organisation you are working with. More than the package, the job would provide you with the satisfaction that you would crave in the long run. Growth prospects are also good if you continue to work in the same organisation. However, if your work is excellent, several other organisations would provide you with better packages to get you on board. Hope this helps!              

Corporate social responsibility, often abbreviated "CSR," is a corporation's initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the company's effects on environmental and social wellbeing. The term generally applies to efforts that go beyond what may be required by regulators or environmental protection groups.

If you want to work as a social worker then you can pursue a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) course. Graduates of a BSW programme are prepared for entry-level roles in a variety of social work specialities with the fundamental knowledge and abilities they possess. Social workers can work in a variety of settings, including child welfare, medical, mental health, education and community organisations.  Students in BSW programmes are frequently able to investigate a variety of social work specialisations. This makes it possible for people to concentrate on particular areas of interest, like community development, medical social work, drug misuse counselling and child and family welfare. A large fieldwork or internship component is usually included in BSW programmes, giving students first-hand exposure to actual social work settings. Students can apply their academic knowledge, hone their professional abilities and expand their network within the social work field with the aid of this hands-on experience. 

You are eligible to apply for civil services examination after BSW degree provided you have obtained a degree from any of the universities incorporated by an act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a university, under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. You must also meet age and other criteria defined by UPSC.

Hi, Firstly let me clarify one thing if you want to go into the corporate sector, your stream won't matter much but your knowledge of law would definitely.

We have many seniors from B.S.W. who are placed at good-tier law firms. Secondly, GNLU is the only NLU offering this course so there is demand in the market for B.S.W. LL.B students company has a social responsibility which is called CSR and for that, they require social workers to manage that particular department that's why they would prefer a B.S.W.

LL.B student instead of a social worker or just an LL.B degree holder as they will prefer 2 in 1. Then if you want to go for higher studies abroad this degree would help you a lot. Foreign universities prefer students who are more into community service. Also, there is a wide scope in third sector organizations for B.S.W. LL.B graduates and many international NGOs are there if you want to pursue your career in Human Rights, PayScale is also pretty good. Hope this will help.

Yes, you can pursue a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) after completing your graduation. Here is a list of the top 10 colleges in India that offers BSW courses:

1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
2. Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
3. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
4. Marian College Kuttikkanam
5. Hindustan College of Arts And Science, Chennai
6. Kerala University
7. Osmania University
8. Calicut University
9. Mumbai University
10. Madras Christian College, Chennai

Check and compare which college is suitable for you to pursue BSW after graduation. Also, check the eligibility criteria set by the institute before applying.

The Universities Grants Commission (UGC) has approved BSW programmes taught in India under the Humanities discipline. Applicants may enrol in BSW courses if they have finished the Class 12 level of study.

• Students who do a BSW course have entry to opportunities that are not available in other channels. There is plenty of money available and a selection of diversifications. The salaries are justified and there is less competition in the field.
• It teaches you various skills to deal with issues like poverty, addiction, mental health issues, and social injustices.
• A BSW degree can open up various career opportunities in areas like child welfare,   healthcare, education, community, community development, and government organizations.
• The majority of Indian universities have tuition costs under INR 1 lakh, making studying BSW there reasonably feasible for most people.
•  Also, aspirants who want to undertake BSW courses need to possess empathy and good communication skills. They should also be well aware of the social problems of the area wherein they work and also possess good communication skills.
• The BSW course syllabus is created in such a way as to instill in the students the required social sensitivity and confidence to foster them as agents of societal change and benefit.

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The difficulty of the BSW programme is different for different students and can be determined by many factors like the student;s academic background, personal strengths and weaknesses, and the syllabus of the programme that has been chosen. Students who have a deep interest in topics like sociology, human psychology, social justice, policy planning, substance abuse, and addiction may the BSW course interesting, while the BSW degree might be challenging for other students.

Students who wish to become Social Workers or work in jobs requiring human interaction, BSW courses can be very beneficial for them. BSW is a professional degree that certifies you with the necessary skills to become a Social Worker. It allows students to expand their experience, gain theoretical knowledge, and gain a Bachelor's degree certification. It can help students connect with like-minded individuals and can open up job-opportunities in various employment sectors.

 To become a professor, the first step that you need to clear is pursuing a Master. After completing the Masters, you should go for the UGC NET Exam. The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA to select the candidates for Lectureships and Junior Research Fellowships.

 The exam is conducted twice a year in 81 subjects like Humanities, English Literature, Management, etc. Make sure that you meet the required eligibility criteria before applying for this exam like qualification, age norms, etc. There are also other exams like CSIR NET SET, GATE, etc. That can help you pursue your dream of becoming a Professor.