ADBU MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, unlike most other PG programmes at ADBU which require only a Personal Interview, the MSW programme requires candidates to appear for a written Entrance Test (Don Bosco University Post Graduate Entrance Test - DBU-PGET) followed by a Personal Interview. Both are conducted on the same day. The Admission Office schedules the test and communicates the details personally after the candidate submits the online application and pays the application fee of Rs 600. Admission is granted based on past academic record and performance at the Entrance Test and Personal Interview.

Ans. MSW at ADBU offers five specialisations: Medical and Psychiatric Social Work (for those interested in healthcare settings), Family and Child Welfare (for those focused on family and child protection), Child Centred Social Work Practice (for those working with children), Community Development (for those interested in grassroots development work), and Management of Development Organizations (for those aiming for managerial roles in NGOs and development sector). The choice of specialisation should be based on your career goals and the sector you wish to work in. Students are typically guided by faculty during the orientation to make an informed choice.

Ans. The Department of Social Work at ADBU has strong international linkages. In 2026, ADBU Social Work students were selected for the Erasmus+ International Mobility Programme, and a faculty member (Dr. Bibharani Swargiary) participated in the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Programme at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany. The department also hosts inbound international students for fieldwork placements (e.g., Ms. Menna Kuivalainen from Finland in 2026). International lecture series on topics such as comparative methodologies in social work, well-being of refugees, and global learning in social work practice are regularly organised.

Ans. Fieldwork is a core and mandatory component of the MSW programme at ADBU. Students undertake supervised fieldwork placements in various settings including hospitals, NGOs, community organisations, and government welfare departments. The department also organises Service Learning-cum-Rural Practicum, where students engage with rural communities for hands-on learning. International fieldwork placements are also available for eligible students through the Erasmus+ programme and other international collaborations. The fieldwork component ensures that graduates are practice-ready and equipped to handle real-world social work challenges.

Ans. Graduates of MSW from ADBU can pursue careers as social workers, community development officers, welfare officers, counsellors, programme managers in NGOs, hospital social workers, child welfare officers, and researchers. The programme also prepares students for UGC-NET in Social Work, which is a prerequisite for Assistant Professor positions. Graduates can find employment with government departments (health, education, women and child development), international organisations (UNICEF, WHO, UNDP), NGOs, and corporate CSR departments. Further, graduates can pursue PhD in Social Work at ADBU itself.

Ans. Yes, ADBU accepts applications from graduates of any stream for MSW, provided they have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their graduation. There is no restriction on the undergraduate subject or stream. However, candidates with a background in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Home Science, or Human Resource Management will have an advantage during the Entrance Test and Personal Interview. Students from Science, Commerce, or other Arts disciplines are also eligible and have been admitted in the past, especially if they can demonstrate a genuine commitment to social service and community development.