Department of Social Work Mizoram University
Aizawl -796 004.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL WORK
The Master’s programme in Social Work, Mizoram University began in 2002. Since 2012, the
department offered a generic programme of 88 Credits under the Choice Based Credit System
(CBCS) with Continuous Assessment and Grading Pattern (CAGP). From 2015 the department
offers MSW programme under CBCS with specialisations in Community Development and Family
Welfare. The MSW programme aims at importing values, knowledge and skills for working with
people at multilevel in the major fields of professional social work.
Eligibility:
A three years Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Arts, Science, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Or
A threeyears Non-Honours Bachelor Degree in Arts, Science, Social Sciences and Humanities with
a minimum 63% marks.
Intake Capacity: Number of Seats : 30 (Thirty)
MSW Admission Procedure, 2015
Admission to MSW programme will be based on both the percentage of marks scored in the undergraduation (50% weightage) and marks secured in the admission test (50% weightage). The MSW
admission test will comprise of three components viz., written test, group discussion and personal interview
as per the details below.Attendance in each of the component of the Admission test (I-III) is mandatory to
secure admission.
MSW ADMISSION TEST 2015
I.
Component
Written Test*
1. Objective
Marks
2. Descriptive
a) English Comprehension and Grammar
b) Reasoning and Numerical Aptitude
c) Social Work Aptitude
d) General Knowledge
Social Problems: Global, National, Regional and Local Contexts
50
20
10
10
10
30
II.
Group Discussion*
Social Problems: Global, National, Regional and Local Contexts
20
III.
Interview*
Personal Interview and Certificate verification
Grand Total
100
MSW Admission Process: Important Dates to Remember

Last date for submission of application

Display of List of Eligible Applicants for MSW Admission Test 2015
17th July, 2015: 2 PM
17th July 2015
4 PM
MSW ADMISSION TEST 2015
1. Written Test
21st July, 2015
(Tuesday)
10:30 AM- 12.30 PM
2. Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Certificate Verification*
23rd July, 2015
(Wednesday)
10:00 AM -4.00 PM

Display of List of Provisionally Admitted Candidates

Last date for payment of fess by provisionally admitted candidates and
submission of Fee Receipt to Ms Lalmuankimi, Department of Social
Work**
28th July, 2015
(Tuesday)
3:00.PM

A second list of selected candidates may be displayed in the event of
vacancy arising out of candidates failing to secure admission in the first
list.
28th July, 2015
(Tuesday)
4:00.PM

Last date for payment of fees of provisionally admitted candidates and
submission of Fee Receipt to Ms Lalmuankimi, Department of Social
Work
24th July,2015
(Friday)
4:00PM
30th July, 2015
4:00 PM
rd

Orientation to Admitted candidates to MSW Programme ***
th
3 - 6 August, 2015
(Monday to Thursday)
10:00AM - 4:PM
*All candidates are requested to bring the necessary Certificates (in original) in support of their
candidature at the time of personal interview without fail or their candidature will be summarily
rejected.
** Non-payment of fee and submission of receipt thereof will automatically cancel opportunity for
admission and no further extension is permissible in this regard.
*** Orientation programme is compulsory for all candidates admitted to MSW programmes.
Dr. H. Elizabeth
Dr. Kanagaraj Easwaran
Coordinator, MSW Admission 2015
Associate Professor and Head
Department of Social Work School of Social Sciences
Mizoram University
Aizawl – 796 004
M.Phil (Social Work) Admissions 2015
The Department of Social Work has been offering M.Phil (Social Work) since August 2009. The
course intends to offer a higher level of understanding in social work as compared to what is offered at post
graduate level. The course is designed to provide opportunities to strengthen the knowledge, practice and
research skill bases of the scholars.
Eligibility for Admission
1. MSW or MA (Social Work) from a university or institution recognised by the UGC.
2. A minimum of 55% of marks in PG (Relaxation of up to 5% for SC/ST candidates).
M. Phil Admission Test 2015
The admission to M.Phil programmes will be based on the candidates’ PG Marks and score secured
in admission test (equal weightage is provided to both components). All eligible candidates are required to
appear for an admission test.
The M.Phil (SW) admission test aims at testing the candidate’s social work research aptitude in terms
of knowledge of research methods and skills in formulation of research problem, research design, data
analysis and interpretation. The M.Phil admission test will have three components viz., written test,
presentation of research proposal, and personal interview as per details below:
Component
Syllabus
Marks
Social Work Research and Statistics
40
 Written Test
(Subjective)
Analysis and interpretation of Social Data
30
20
 Presentation of Research Proposal *
10
 Personal Interview**
Total
100
For admission into M.Phil (SW) programme attendance in all the components is mandatory.
*Each candidate has to prepare an original research proposal on a topic of interest in advance and make a
public presentation in front of the experts. It is also necessary that the candidate submits a hard copy of
her/his proposal at the time of presentation to the panel of experts. The research proposal may include
broadly
Introduction,
Overview
of
Literature,
Statement
of
the
Problem,
Research
Questions/Objectives/Hypotheses, Methodology, Chapter Scheme and References.
** At the time of the interview all the candidates are required to submit the original certificates for verification.
Venue, Date and Time of Admission Test
Venue: Department of Social Work, School of Social Sciences, MZU.
:
10th July, 2015
 Last Date of Submission of Application
:
13th July, 2015
 Display of List of Eligible Candidates
:
21st July, 2015 10.30 AM
 Written Test
:
22nd July, 2015, 10:00 AM
 Research Proposal Presentation
:
22nd July, 2015, 1:30 PM
 Certificate Verification and Personal Interview
28th July, 2015
 Display of List of Candidates provisionally :
selected for M.Phil Admissions
:
31st July, 2015
 Last date for payment of fees
:
5th August, 2015
 Commencement of M.Phil/Ph.D Course Work
Dr.C. Devendiran,
Coordinator M.Phil/Ph.D Admission 2015,
Cell:9612164263,
Email:devbhupa@gmail.com
Dr.Kanagaraj Easwaran,
Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Social Work,
Email:departmentofsociawork@gmail.com
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences
Mizoram University
Aizawl – 796 004
Ph.D (Social Work) Admission 2015
The Department of Social Work has been offeringPh.D (Social Work) since August 2006. The course
intends to offer a higher level of understanding in social work as compared to what is offered at post graduate
level. The course is designed to provide opportunities to strengthen the knowledge, practice and research
skill bases of the scholars.
Eligibility for Admission
3. MSW or MA (Social Work) from a university or intuition recognised by the UGC.
4. A minimum of 55% of marks in PG (Relaxation of up to 5% for SC/ST candidates).
The admission to Ph.D programmes will be based on the candidates’ PG Marks and score secured in
admission test (equal weightage is provided to both components). All eligible candidates are required to
appear for an admission test. A weightage of 20% will be given to the candidates who have been successfully
completed M.Phil degree while 10% weightage will be given to ones who have just submitted their dissertation
and secured First classor more in the M.Phil course work.
Ph.DAdmission Test 2015
The Ph.D (SW) admission test aims at testing the candidate’s social work research aptitude in terms of
knowledge of research methods and skills in formulation of research problem, design, data analysis and
interpretation. The Ph.D admission test will have three components viz., written test, presentation of research
proposal, and personal interview as per details below:
Component
Syllabus
Marks
Written Test
40
Subjective
Social Work Research and Statistics
30
Analysis and interpretation of Social Data
Presentation of Research Proposal *
30
Personal Interview**
10
Total
100
For admission into Ph.D (SW) programme, attendance in all the components is mandatory.
*Each candidate has to prepare an original research proposal on a topic of interest in advance and make a
public presentation in front of the experts. It is also necessary that the candidate submits a hard copy of
her/his proposal at the time of presentation to the panel of experts. The research proposal may include
broadly
Introduction,
Overview
of
Literature,
Statement
of
the
Problem,
Research
Questions/Objectives/Hypotheses, Methodology, Chapter Scheme and References.
** At the time of the interview all the candidates are required to submit the original certificates for verification.
Venue, Date and Time of Admission Test
Venue: Department of Social Work, School of Social Sciences, MZU.
Last Date of Submission of Application
: 10th July, 2015
Display of List of Eligible Candidates
: 13th July, 2015
st
Written Test
: 21 July, 2015, 10.30 AM
nd
Research Proposal Presentation
: 22 July, 2015, 11.30 AM
Certificate Verification and Personal Interview
: 22nd July, 2015, 2.30 PM
th
Display of List of Candidates provisionally selected for : 28 July, 2015
M.Phil
Last date for payment of fees
: 31st July, 2015
th
Commencement of M.Phil/Ph.D Course Work
: 5 August, 2015
Dr.C. Devendiran,
Coordinator M.Phil/Ph.D Admission 2015,
Cell: 9612164263
Email:devbhupa@gmail.com
Dr.Kanagaraj Easwaran,
Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Social Work
Email:departmentofsociawork@gmail.com