
Program Details
Build professional competence for social work practice across individual, group, and community settings.
Apply evidence-based methods to address social, health, and organisational challenges.
Use research methods to study social problems and contribute to policy and program improvement.
Practice ethical decision-making rooted in social justice, diversity, and professional values.
Lead community initiatives and organisational interventions with accountability and social responsibility.
Recognised Academic Standing: The program is ranked 1st among Emerging Colleges in Social Work and 14th overall by India Today–MDRA (2025).
Practice-Oriented Structure: Classroom learning runs alongside field immersion, rural exposure, internships, and participatory teaching approaches.
Specialisation Pathways: You choose from Human Resource Management, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, or Community Development.
Institutional Collaborations: Academic and professional links with NAPSWI, NIMHANS, Emotional Wellbeing Institute (Geneva), Dementia India Alliance, and allied organisations support networking and field learning.
Research-Led Academic Culture: The program places strong weight on research writing, policy analysis, and knowledge contribution within social work practice.

Community Engagement
Complete concurrent fieldwork during the first year, engaging with communities, institutions, and organisations that address health, welfare, and social development needs.
Community Engagement
Complete concurrent fieldwork during the first year, engaging with communities, institutions, and organisations that address health, welfare, and social development needs.
Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.
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Admissions Path
Merit List
Merit list based on PI or PGCUET score.
Admission Criteria
Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy.
Program Eligibility
You must successfully complete a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and complete all academic requirements (classes, examinations, and other assessments) of your undergraduate program on or before 31 July of the year of admission.
You can qualify through MAHE Merit list based on your academics.
OR
Appear for PGCUET 2026.
Curriculum and Fees
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Scholarships
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories


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