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About Master in Social Work [MSW]
The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University (MAHGU), Pauri, is a two-year postgraduate programme that blends theoretical frameworks in social welfare with hands-on fieldwork practice. The programme prepares graduates for careers in NGOs, government social welfare departments, hospitals, schools, and development organisations. The Pauri Garhwal campus setting gives students natural exposure to community-based and rural social work practice in Uttarakhand.
📋 Admission Status: MAHGU is accepting applications for the 2026-27 MSW programme. Admission is through CUET-PG scores or direct merit-based selection. Visit hgu.ac.in for the current application schedule.
Key Points
- 2-year MSW at MAHGU, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
- Blends social welfare theory with supervised fieldwork practice.
- Admission via CUET-PG score or merit-based selection.
- Eligibility: Graduation from any recognised university.
- 31% fee concession for Uttarakhand domicile students.
MAHGU Pauri MSW Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fee (per year) | INR 37,500 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | INR 75,000 |
- Annual programme fee is INR 37,500 per year.
- Verify the current fee schedule at hgu.ac.in before applying.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
MAHGU Pauri MSW Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET-PG Registration End | January 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG Admit Card | March 3, 2026 |
| CUET-PG Exam | March 6 to March 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG Result | April 24, 2026 |
| MAHGU Application Window | As notified by the university |
| Merit List / Seat Allotment | As per MAHGU counselling schedule |
| Admission Confirmation | On receipt of offer letter |
- MAHGU admits MSW students through CUET-PG scores or merit-based selection.
- Apply through the MAHGU official website at hgu.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation (45% for reserved categories) as prescribed by MAHGU.
- A valid CUET-PG score is accepted for merit-based shortlisting.
- Reserved category candidates may be eligible for relaxation as per applicable norms.
Admission Process
- Register for CUET-PG on the NTA portal before January 25, 2026 and appear for the exam in March 2026.
- Visit the MAHGU website and check the 2026-27 MSW admission notification.
- Submit the MAHGU application form with graduation marksheets and CUET-PG score.
- Alternatively, apply under direct merit-based admission as notified by MAHGU.
- Participate in MAHGU counselling for MSW seat allotment.
- Verify documents, receive the offer letter, and pay the first-year programme fee.
- Complete joining formalities at the MAHGU campus in Pauri, Uttarakhand.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students committed to NGO work, welfare, or community development careers.
- Uttarakhand graduates targeting state social welfare or rural development.
- Candidates seeking an affordable PG social work degree locally.
- Students interested in child protection, counselling, or welfare administration.
✗ Skip if
- Candidates targeting metro social work roles with strong placement networks.
- Students needing a top institute brand for international development organisations.
- Those seeking management consulting or corporate HR roles after PG studies.
- Graduates focused on research careers at highly ranked academic institutions.
MAHGU Pauri MSW Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships | As per central norms | SC, ST, OBC, and minority students with family income within prescribed limits |
| Uttarakhand State Scholarships | As per state government norms | Domicile students from economically weaker sections per Uttarakhand scholarship rules |
| Merit-Based Scholarships (MAHGU) | As announced by the university | Students with outstanding academic performance as per MAHGU scholarship policy |
- Confirm scholarship eligibility with MAHGU’s admissions office.
- Central scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal.
- State and university merit scholarships are subject to annual review.
MAHGU Pauri MSW FAQs
Ques. What is the duration of the MSW at MAHGU?
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.
Ques. What is the total fee for the MSW at MAHGU?
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.
Ques. What is the eligibility for the MSW at MAHGU?
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.
Ques. What career options are available after MSW from MAHGU?
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.
Ques. What is the scope of the MSW in Uttarakhand after graduating from MAHGU?
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.
Ques. Are scholarships available for the MSW at MAHGU?
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.