1) M. S. W. (Master of Social Work in Rural Community Development)
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
(M. S. W. in Rural Community Development)
(From the Academic Year - 2013-14)
Intake: 60
Eligibility
A graduate (with minimum 50% aggregate marks for open category and 45% marks for
reserved category students) in any discipline, who could attain the required merit in the Entrance
test of the YCSRD specially conducted every year in the Month of May/June is eligible for the
admission to the course.
Syllabus for the Entrance Test
There shall be a separate entrance test for M.S.W. course/programme of the YCSRD,
which will be conducted by the University in the Month of May/June of the academic year. The
syllabi for the course / programme shall consist of the following areas.
A) General Knowledge and Aptitude, for 50 marks. (Multiple Choice Questions i.e.
MCQs)
B) General Communication in English and Knowledge of Soft Skills, for 50 marks.
(MCQs)
C) Course Specific Subject Knowledge/Aptitude, for 50 marks. (MCQs)
D) Group Discussion and Personal Interview, for 50 marks (25 + 25 marks).
E) Aggregate percentage of marks at graduation level.
Part C of the entrance test belongs to testing of the subject knowledge consisting of the following
topics [Syllabus for Entrance Test: for 50 Marks].
Topic-1
Topic-2
Topic-3
Topic-4
Topic-5
Basic Concepts and their Meaning: Society, Rural Community, Development,
Social Development, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Globalization,
Social Welfare, Social Work
Major Social Reformers and their Work: Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Mahatma Jotiba
Phule, Vitthal Ramji Shinde, Maharshi Karve, Karmveer Bhaurao Patil, Chh. Shahu
Maharaj and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Social Problems in India: Population Explosion, Unemployment, Poverty, Dowry,
Gender Discrimination and Inequality, Farmers’ suicide, Violation of Human Rights
Government Policies: Agriculture, Health, Population, Education, Women,
Environment
Rural Development: Panchayat Raj Institutions; Schemes and Experiments- Indira
Awas Yojana, Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas(PURA), Bharat
Nirman, MGNREGA, SGSY, NRLM, PMGSY; Ralegan Siddhi, Hiware Bazar,
Anandvan
Group Discussion and Personal Interview [G.D.P.I.]
All candidates obtaining 60 marks out of 150 marks (Test components of A, B and C
noted above) shall become eligible for Group Discussion (G.D.) and Personal Interview (P.I.)
Test of 50 (G.D. 25 + P.I. 25) marks. A Merit list of the candidates appearing for Entrance Test
will be notified on the University Website before conduct of G.D. and P.I. Test.
Every student seeking admission to the courses run under YCSRD has to appear for G.D.
and P.I. on topics related to social, economic, political, cultural and environmental issues. The
student should express his/her views in 20 minutes on the topic selected by the group. This
discussion will be held in English. It shall be followed by personal interview. A candidate has to
appear for both written test and G.D. & P.I., failing which the candidate shall not be considered
eligible for admission. A final merit list of all the students shall be notified on the Shivaji
University Website before the actual admission rounds. The information relating to all the
admission rounds shall be notified on the Shivaji University Website.
Course Structure
Semester I – Theory 600 marks + social work practicum (SWP) 150 = 750
Social Work – History and Ideologies
Economic Analysis for Rural Management - I
Human Growth and Development
Quantitative Analysis for Rural Management
Work with Individuals and Families
Sociology for Social Workers
Social Work Practicum
Semester II - Theory 600 marks + social work practicum (SWP) 150 = 750
Work with Communities
Economic Analysis for Rural Management - II
Social Policy, Planning and Development
Management of Developmental and Welfare Services
Social Work Research
Work with Groups
Social Work Practicum
Semester III - Theory 600 marks + social work practicum (SWP) 150 = 750
Social Legislation
Environment & Energy management
Rural Issues and Development
Tribal Community Development.
Panchayati Raj and Rural Development
Rural Health and Development
Social Work Practicum
Semester IV - Theory 600 marks + social work practicum (SWP) 150 = 750
Dissertation/Computer Applications
Agrarian Relations, Agriculture and Rural Development
NGOs. and Programme Management
Cooperatives and Rural Development
Rural Development, Environment and Sustainable Livelihoods
Disaster Management
Social Work Practicum
Total Marks - 3000
Scholarships/Freeships/Fellowships
The students admitted in various courses under YCSRD may apply for the Govt
sponsored Scholarships/Freeships/Fellowships as per the State and Central Govt rules and
regulations.
Fee Structure*
Title of the fee
MSW
Open category students
Tuition fees including laboratory fee (per year)
8100/-