KMM College of Arts and Science Ernakulam MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Master of Social Work (MSW) at KMM College of Arts and Science, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University (MG University), Kottayam. The programme covers social work theory and practice, community organisation, social welfare legislation, counselling, research methods, and supervised field work placements in welfare agencies. The college is NAAC B accredited. Total fees for the complete 2-year programme are INR 86,800 and the intake is 60 seats.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MSW at KMM College, Ernakulam is INR 86,800 for the complete programme, structured as INR 43,400 per year over two years. Hostel charges are not included. Kerala-domicile students may apply for NSP Post-Matric scholarships at scholarships.gov.in and for state PG scholarships via the Kerala government portal. MG University merit scholarships are available for top-performing students in the batch under MG University’s scholarship framework.

Ans. Admission is through MG University’s Centralized Allotment Process (CAP). Candidates register on the CAP-MGU portal, enter their qualifying bachelor’s degree marks and preferred college-programme combinations, and receive seat allotment based on merit. No separate entrance exam is required. After receiving allotment, candidates confirm their seat online, pay the fees, and report to KMM College with their original degree certificates, mark sheets, and community or caste certificates for verification and enrolment in the MSW programme.

Ans. Candidates must hold any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Graduates in BSW, BA Sociology, BA Psychology, BA History, B.Com, or B.Sc are all eligible. A background in social science is preferred but not mandatory. Applications are submitted through the CAP-MGU online portal as per MG University’s centralised admission process. SC/ST and OBC candidates from Kerala benefit from reservation and relaxed eligibility under MG University and Kerala government norms.

Ans. MSW graduates from KMM College can work as social workers, community development officers, welfare officers, NGO programme coordinators, counsellors, and social researchers. In Kerala, MSW holders are eligible for ICDS supervisor, ASHA coordinator, local body welfare officer, and child protection roles. Career opportunities also exist in hospital social work, corporate CSR departments, government PSUs, and international development organisations such as UNICEF, WHO-India, and UN-Women partner NGOs operating in Kerala.

Ans. The MG University MSW curriculum covers foundations of social work, Indian social problems and legislation, community organisation and development, social welfare administration, family and child welfare, mental health social work, human rights, social research methods, and supervised field work placements in approved welfare organisations. The four-semester programme includes theoretical papers, seminars, and block field work placements where students gain practical experience in government and non-government social welfare agencies in Ernakulam district.