Matru Sewa Sangh Institute of Social Work, Nagpur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Matru Sewa Sangh Institute of Social Work, Nagpur, is one of the oldest recognized leading Institutes of Social Work Education in India. This affiliated college, located at Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, has been grooming professionals in the field of social work since the last 60 years. The institute is NAAC-accredited, which reflects the institution's commitment to quality education. On a compact 1.26-acre campus, the institute has an uncluttered learning environment for its 275 students. With a faculty strength of 17, the institute holds a very favorable student-to-teacher ratio; there is, therefore, a one-to-one response with each individual who is seeking attention and guidance.

It is an institute that takes pride in its amenities, which help in creating an enriching experience. The girls' hostel provides comfortable accommodation for the girls so they can learn about the values of community living. It is also a knowledge hub with a magnificent collection of approximately 20,000 titles related to social work and social sciences. Not just a book bank, it has internet facilities and subscriptions to INFLIBNET. It also houses special sections related to HIV/AIDS and social work research. The institute also has sports facilities, an auditorium for events and seminars, and a parking space. It is represented by an excellent network of the alumni association. 

The Matru Sewa Sangh Institute of Social Work has four full-time courses related to social work at different levels: BSW, MSW, M.Phil in Social Work, and Ph.D. in Social Work. Particularly, the Ph.D. program has an approved intake of 20 seats, which means the institute is seriously concerned about advanced research in the field.

The admission process for Matru Sewa Sangh Institute of Social Work varies for various programmes. For the Ph.D. in Social Work, the candidates shall qualify in a two-step examination: PET-I and PET-II conducted by the RTM Nagpur University for admission to M.Phil or Ph.D. course. The candidates who remain successful in the Entrance Test (PET) become eligible to apply for Ph.D. within a period of 36 months from the date of declaration of their PET result.