Social Work

Social Work is studied at 516 institutes across 29 states in India, as recorded in AISHE data. Combined approved seat intake across all institutes offering Social Work is 112,467 students per year. Programmes in this discipline run 1 to 5 years.

Institutes Offering516
States Covered29
Total Seat Intake112,467
Duration1 to 5 years

Where Can I Study Social Work?

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Programmes in This Discipline

515 institutes shown below.

All (515) University (175) Standalone Institution (0) College (340)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many institutes offer Social Work?

516 institutes across 29 states offer programmes in Social Work, according to AISHE data.

What programs are offered in Social Work?

Social Work includes the following programmes: Ph.D.-Doctor of Philosophy, M.S.W.-Master of Social Work, B.S.W.-Bachelor of Social Work, M.A.-Master of Arts, B.A.-Bachelor of Arts, Post Graduate Diploma, B.A.(Hons)-Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Diploma-Diploma, M.Sc.-Master of Science, M.Phil.-Master of Philosophy.

What is the total seat intake for Social Work?

The combined approved intake across all institutes offering Social Work is 112,467 seats per year.

What types of institutions offer Social Work?

Among institutes offering Social Work: 175 universitys, 340 colleges.

How long do Social Work programmes take to complete?

Programmes in Social Work typically take 1 to 5 years to complete, based on AISHE-reported durations.

Data sourced from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). Seat intake figures are as reported by institutes; verify current numbers with the institute directly before applying.