Presidency College Chennai MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to MSW at PCC is through the TNGASA PG portal at tngasa.in. Candidates must register before July 31, 2026, fill in their college and course preferences, and submit their qualifying degree details. Seat allotment is based on aggregate marks of the qualifying degree under the applicable reservation norms. No entrance examination is required. After allotment, candidates report to Presidency College Chennai with original documents and pay INR 868 as the first-year fee to confirm admission.

Ans. The total fee for MSW at Presidency College Chennai is INR 1,725 for the 2-year programme. Year 1 costs INR 868 (including a one-time INR 5 admission charge) and Year 2 costs INR 857. Hostel charges are payable separately if applicable. PCC is a Tamil Nadu government autonomous college with regulated fees, making it among the most affordable MSW programmes in Chennai.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW), Sociology, Psychology, Economics, or a related social science from a recognised university. Eligibility marks are as prescribed by the University of Madras for the current admission cycle. Admission is fully merit-based through the TNGASA PG portal and no separate entrance test is required. Candidates from any stream who hold a relevant bachelor’s degree are encouraged to check their eligibility on the TNGASA portal.

Ans. Yes. The MSW from Presidency College Chennai is awarded by the University of Madras and is recognised for government service, NGO roles, and further academic pursuits. PCC is a government autonomous college established in 1840 and ranked 15th under Colleges in NIRF 2025. The degree meets the qualifications required for social welfare officer roles under Tamil Nadu government departments and for lecturer positions through TNPSC recruitment.

Ans. After MSW from PCC, graduates can work as social welfare officers, probation officers, and district social welfare coordinators in the Tamil Nadu government. NGO roles in community development, women empowerment, and child welfare are common career paths. Hospital social work, school counselling, and rehabilitation centre positions are also available. Some graduates appear for UPSC or TNPSC to enter the Indian Social Service or allied administrative streams.

Ans. The last date to apply for MSW admission at Presidency College Chennai for the 2026-27 session is July 31, 2026 through the TNGASA PG portal at tngasa.in. After this date, no new applications are accepted for the current cycle. The rank list will be published in August 2026, followed by seat allotment and class commencement in August 2026. Candidates should apply as early as possible to allow time for document verification.