The five-year integrated Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programme at Assam University, Silchar is offered by the Department of Social Work on the Silchar campus. Structured under the UGC CBCS framework, the curriculum covers human behaviour, social welfare policy, community development, rural and tribal development, psychosocial counselling, NGO management, micro-finance, and field work placements. Students earn the BSW degree after three years and may exit at that point; those who continue complete the MSW after all five years. The programme admits 50 students and has reported placement rates above 90 percent with government and non-government organisations. Collegedunia ranks Assam University 88 in its 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: CUET UG 2026 was conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026. Results are expected by June 14, 2026 (Tentative). AUS integrated BSW+MSW applications are expected to open in May to June 2026 (Tentative) on the AUS Samarth Admission Portal. Merit list and seat allotment are expected in July to August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Programme: Integrated BSW+MSW, 5 Years (dual exit: BSW after 3 years, MSW after 5 years)
- Admission: CUET UG 2026 merit-based | Seats: 50
- Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 55 percent aggregate marks
Assam University Integrated BSW+MSW Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Fee (BSW) | INR 47,200 |
| Year 2 Fee (BSW) | INR 47,200 |
| Year 3 Fee (BSW completion) | INR 47,200 |
| Year 4 Fee (MSW) | INR 47,200 |
| Year 5 Fee (MSW completion) | INR 47,200 |
| Total Fees (5 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 2,36,000 |
- Total fee for the five-year integrated BSW+MSW at Assam University is INR 2,36,000, payable at INR 47,200 per year across all five years. The annual fee comprises a tuition component of INR 3,600 and other institutional charges of INR 43,600 covering examination, development, and academic fees.
- Students who exit at the end of Year 3 with the BSW degree pay fees only for the three years attended. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs between INR 2,800 and INR 6,000 per year on campus.
Assam University Integrated BSW+MSW Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Exam | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET UG Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS Application Opens | May to June 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS Application Deadline | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List and Seat Allotment | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Fee Payment and Registration | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | October 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET UG 2026 | February to March 2026 (Registration) | May 11 to May 31, 2026 | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to the integrated BSW+MSW at Assam University is based on CUET UG 2026 scores. Candidates should select Sociology and Political Science as domain subjects in CUET UG and must list Assam University, Silchar as a participating institution.
- Up to 50 percent of seats may be reserved for students who have completed their qualifying examination from Assam University-affiliated colleges. Government of India reservation norms apply; SC/ST candidates receive 5 percent relaxation on the minimum eligibility percentage.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates receive a 5 percent relaxation.
- No specific stream restriction; candidates from Arts, Commerce, or Science can apply. Interest in social sciences, community work, or welfare administration is desirable.
- Must have appeared for CUET UG 2026 and selected Assam University, Silchar as a participating institution. Final admission is based on CUET UG merit.
Admission Process
- Register for CUET UG 2026 on the NTA portal and select Sociology or Political Science as domain subjects. List Assam University, Silchar as a participating institution.
- Apply online through the AUS Samarth Admission Portal (ausadm.samarth.edu.in) after CUET UG results are declared.
- Upload 10+2 marksheet and certificate, CUET UG scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photograph.
- Await merit list; selected candidates must complete document verification at the Department of Social Work within the stipulated date.
- Pay the first-year fee of INR 47,200 through the online portal to confirm admission and collect an allotment letter.
✓ Opt for this if
- committed to social welfare, NGO, or community work careers
- seeking an affordable integrated dual-degree from a central university
- interested in Northeast India placements and state government roles
- want exit flexibility: BSW after 3 years or full MSW after 5
- first-generation learner from Northeast seeking subsidised higher education
✗ Skip if
- targeting corporate or private sector careers outside social sector
- need a metro-city campus for industry network and placement geography
- prefer a 2-year standalone MSW from a more established social work school
- cannot commit to 5 years of full-time residential study in Silchar
- seeking a specialised clinical or medical social work programme
Assam University Integrated BSW+MSW Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students via scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000/year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board; income limit applies |
| Ishan Uday Scholarship (NE Students) | INR 78,000/year | Students from Northeast India; income limit applies |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC/Minority) | Variable | Eligible students via scholarships.gov.in |
- Students from Northeast India may be eligible for the Ishan Uday Scholarship (INR 78,000 per year), which substantially offsets the annual programme fee of INR 47,200. Applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal.
- SC/ST students can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship covering tuition fees. All scholarship applications should be submitted in the first semester via scholarships.gov.in.
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