Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MSW at MAHGU is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme spread across four semesters. The curriculum combines coursework in social policy, human behaviour, community development, research methodology, and social work practice with mandatory supervised fieldwork placements. Students complete field practicum assignments in social welfare settings each semester as part of the degree requirements.

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 75,000 for two years, payable as INR 37,500 per year. Students holding Uttarakhand domicile are eligible for a 31% fee concession as per the university’s state-student policy. Hostel and mess charges, if opted, are billed separately. Verify the current fee schedule at hgu.ac.in before applying, as fees may be revised each year.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories). A background in social work, sociology, or humanities is helpful but not required. A valid CUET-PG score is accepted for merit-based shortlisting. Reserved category candidates may be eligible for relaxation in minimum marks as per applicable norms.

Ans. MSW graduates can work as social workers, welfare officers, programme coordinators, community development executives, child welfare officers, and counsellors in NGOs, government departments, hospitals, schools, and development agencies. State social welfare departments in Uttarakhand regularly recruit MSW graduates. The degree also qualifies candidates for PhD programmes and teaching positions in social work departments.

Ans. Uttarakhand has a substantial social welfare infrastructure, including district welfare offices, child protection services, tribal welfare programmes, and rural development initiatives. MSW graduates from MAHGU are well-placed to work with state government agencies, local NGOs, and development organisations across Garhwal and Kumaon. The campus setting provides direct exposure to community-based and rural social work environments.

Ans. Students can apply for central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) based on category and family income. Uttarakhand state scholarships are available for eligible domicile students. MAHGU also announces merit-based awards each academic year. Confirm current scholarship eligibility and application procedures with the MAHGU admissions office before the session begins.