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IGNOU MSW 2026: duration, eligibility, fees, and what to expect
IGNOU MSW is A 2-year postgraduate Social Work degree with field-work components, popular with NGO and public-health professionals.
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters) (maximum 60 months). Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Fee structure: ~₹6,500 per semester.
Fees vary year to year and by specialisation. Confirm the current prospectus at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or ask us on WhatsApp.
At a glance
Duration
2 years (4 sem)
Indicative fee
₹26,000
Eligibility
Any bachelor's
Cycles
Jan + July
Common questions
How many years is IGNOU MSW?
IGNOU programmes are paced by the student. The minimum duration is 2 years across 4 semesters. The maximum allowed duration is 5 years — you can stretch if work or family commitments demand it, paying only for the semester you activate. Most of our community finishes in the minimum window.
Does IGNOU MSW have field work?
Yes — MSW includes mandatory field-work components at NGOs, hospitals, or government agencies. Field-work hours are tracked and verified; plan placements in advance, especially around term-end deadlines.
What is the scope of IGNOU MSW?
NGO leadership, community-development roles, hospital / medical social work, government welfare schemes, child / women protection roles. MSW is also accepted for civil-services interview-stage preparation when you need a social-science postgraduate degree.
What is the last date for MSW admission?
IGNOU runs two admission cycles per year. The July 2026 session typically closes mid-August (last seen 2026-08-15). The January 2027 session opens early November and closes mid-February. IGNOU regularly extends deadlines with late-fee windows — check ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or message us on WhatsApp for the live date.
Where to apply
Admission opens on IGNOU’s portal twice a year. Apply directly, or hop on WhatsApp and our admission concierge walks you through eligibility, fees, and documents for free.
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