Lady Doak College Madurai MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Master of Social Work from Lady Doak College is a 2-year postgraduate degree affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. It prepares graduates for professional roles in community development, welfare programme management, social research, and counselling across government and non-government sectors. The NAAC A+ accreditation of Lady Doak College strengthens the recognition of the degree. Graduates also qualify for the UPSC Civil Services examinations and Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission roles where an MSW or equivalent degree is accepted.

Ans. MSW graduates can work as social workers, welfare officers, community development professionals, rehabilitation counsellors, and programme managers with NGOs, hospitals, government welfare departments, corporate CSR units, and international development organisations. In Tamil Nadu, MSW holders are eligible for positions in the Social Welfare Department, District Rural Development Agency, and various government welfare schemes. Many graduates also pursue PhD in Social Work or allied fields for academic and research careers.

Ans. Yes, field practicum is an integral component of the Master of Social Work programme. Students undertake supervised fieldwork placements in communities, NGOs, hospitals, and social welfare organisations as part of the curriculum. This practical training develops skills in community assessment, case management, group work, and social research. The fieldwork component ensures that graduates are professionally equipped for real-world social work practice across diverse organisational and community settings.

Ans. The Master of Social Work at Lady Doak College is a 2-year full-time on-campus programme. The total programme fee is INR 1,24,000 for both years. The Year 1 fee is INR 62,040. Year 2 fees are charged as per the college’s annual notification. Hostel charges are billed separately and are not included in the programme fee. Fees were refundable for withdrawals made before July 1, 2026 as per the college’s refund policy.

Ans. MSW graduates are eligible for state and central government welfare roles including Child Development Project Officer under ICDS, Social Worker in government hospitals, welfare officer posts in industries under the Factories Act, and project positions under centrally sponsored schemes like MGNREGS, PMAY, and National Social Assistance Programme. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission also recruits MSW holders for district-level welfare positions. The MKU-affiliated degree from Lady Doak College is recognised for all these government recruitment notifications.

Ans. Yes, MSW students at Lady Doak College are eligible for multiple government scholarships. The Indira Gandhi Scholarship for the Single Girl Child under UGC has no income limit and is available to all eligible women PG students. The Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme supports UG rank holders with no income restriction. BC category students may apply for the EVR Nagammai Scholarship for family income below INR 50,000. The Central Sector Scheme covers students with family income below INR 8,00,000 annually.