Bachelor of Social Work (Basic/Hons.)
60intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan · MumbaiCollege of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan is an institution in Mumbai, Maharashtra, established in 1955. College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan is autonomous. It is affiliated to University of Mumbai.…
NIRF 57
145
Reported intake
Overview
About College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan is an institution in Mumbai, Maharashtra, established in 1955. College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan is autonomous. It is affiliated to University of Mumbai. College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan offers 12 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 5 at postgraduate level. These include Bachelor of Social Work (Basic/Hons.), Master of Social Work (MSW), Ph.D. in Social Work, PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility and PG Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 145 seats. The college is currently Empowered Autonomous (University of Mumbai, 2024-25 to 2033-34); older materials describe its earlier University of Mumbai affiliation and 2019-2029 autonomous status. Parent hospital is not applicable. Named fieldwork partner organisations were not enumerated in the retrieved sources, so no clinical-tieup rows are asserted. The college was granted Empowered Autonomous Status by the University of Mumbai for 2024-25 to 2033-34; it historically received affiliation from the University of Mumbai for MSW, BSW and Ph.D. programmes. Catholic minority institution since 1995. The main college and its Goregaon extension centre are distinct locations of the same college. The NAAC A grade (CGPA 3.53) was valid through 31 December 2024; no newer NAAC grade was established in the reviewed official material.
Courses & costs
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.S.W. I (Social Work)Tuition · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹35,192per year |
| M.S.W. Ii (Social Work)Tuition · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹35,242per year |
| B.S.W. I (Social Work)Tuition · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,622per year |
| B.S.W. Ii (Social Work)Tuition · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,172per year |
| B.S.W. Iii (Social Work)Tuition · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,872per year |
| M.S.W. I (Social Work)Tuition · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,030per year |
| M.S.W. Ii (Social Work)Tuition · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹22,130per year |
| B.S.W. I (Social Work)Tuition · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹16,130per year |
| B.S.W. Ii (Social Work)Tuition · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,230per year |
| B.S.W. Iii (Social Work)Tuition · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,730per year |
| Bachelor of Social Work (Basic/Hons.)Application fee · BSW 2026-27 application fee; non-refundable. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| M.S.WTuition · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹35,192per year |
| M.S.W. Ii Source | 2026-27 | ₹35,242 |
| B.S.W Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,622 |
| B.S.W. Ii Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,172 |
| B.S.W. Iii Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,872 |
| Bachelor of Social Work (Basic/Hons.) (Social Work)Registration · BSW 2026-27 application fee; non-refundable. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,030per year |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.S.W. I (Social Work)Other charges · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹35,192per year |
| M.S.W. II (Social Work)Other charges · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹35,242per year |
| B.S.W. I (Social Work)Other charges · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,622per year |
| B.S.W. II (Social Work)Other charges · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,172per year |
| B.S.W. III (Social Work)Other charges · GENERAL CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,872per year |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.S.W. I (Social Work)Other charges · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,030per year |
| M.S.W. II (Social Work)Other charges · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹22,130per year |
| B.S.W. I (Social Work)Other charges · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹16,130per year |
| B.S.W. II (Social Work)Other charges · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,230per year |
| B.S.W. III (Social Work)Other charges · RESERVED CATEGORY Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,730per year |
From the sources
Placements — sourced details
| Campus drive frequency | Annual campus recruitment drive, November to April. Source |
|---|---|
| Internship partners | Dementia India Alliance Source |
| Internship partners | HelpAge India Source |
| Internship partners | C.B. Kora Institute of Village Industries Source |
| Internship partners | Tata Memorial Hospital Source |
| Internship partners | College of Home Science Source |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Master of Social Work (MSW)
60reported intake
₹20,030Annual · /yr
Ph.D. in Social Work
25intake
PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility
PG Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
PG Diploma in Child Rights & Child Protection
PG Diploma in Research Methodology
Certificate in Para Counselling
Certificate in Social Work for Para Professionals
Skill Based Course in Social Work for Senior Citizens
Certificate Course in Social Entrepreneurship
Foundation Course in Social Work
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan admissions
Direct application to the college · MSW · All seats (interview)PET / NET exemption counselling · PhD · All seats (interview)Direct application to the college · Cert · All seatsDirect application to the college · BSW · All seats (interview)Direct application to the college · PGD · All seats
Direct application to the college · MSW · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourcePET / NET exemption counselling · PhD · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by University of Mumbai and College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceSeats are filled by College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan Extension Centre for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · BSW · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceBSW applicants must register on the University of Mumbai pre-admission portal and complete the College application; eligible candidates are called for a personal interview and selected candidates are notified by the College. MSW applicants register on the Mumbai University PG portal and the College portal, then undergo an offline entrance test, group discussion and panel interview. The 2026 MSW application deadline stated by the College was 31 May 2026 at 5:00 PM. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Total first year Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 35192 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | GENERAL CATEGORY Source |
| Fee authority | College Source |
| Includes note | Official General Category total I+II; includes listed college/university, activity and service charges; study tour/camp fees are collected when finalized. Source |
| Year of study | 1 Source |
| Specialisation | Social Work Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
|---|---|
| Teaching language | English Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Reach the college
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan contact details
| Address | 38, New Marine Lines, Churchgate (East), Mumbai 400 020 |
|---|---|
| albin.thomas@cswnn.edu.in | |
| Website | https://cswnn.edu.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Lidwin Dias | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Autonomous college Source |
| Established | 1955 Source |
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | C-33688 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-C-C-33688 Source |
| NIRF rank | 57 Source |
| Ranking year | 2023 Source |
| NAAC grade | A (CGPA 3.53/4.00) Source |
| Ranking category | College Source |
| NAAC valid until | 2024-12-31 Source |
| Name | University of Mumbai Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Affiliation year | 2024 Source |
| Opens month | After Maharashtra Board XII results for BSW; not stated for MSW beyond 2026 batch opening Source |
| Closes month | May (MSW: 31 May 2026); BSW date follows University of Mumbai schedule Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BSW Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Social Work (Basic/Hons.) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std XII) or equivalent from an approved Indian school board Source |
| Intake year | 2023 Source |
FAQ
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan FAQs
What are the fees at College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan?
Published annual fees at College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan range from ₹15,230 for B.S.W. Ii (Social Work) under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹35,242 for M.S.W. Ii under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan?
Admission to College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan is through the PET / NET EXEMPTION route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://cswnn.acadmin.in/admission/onlineform.
What courses does College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan offer?
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan offers 12 programmes, including Bachelor of Social Work (Basic/Hons.), Master of Social Work (MSW), Ph.D. in Social Work, PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility, PG Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, PG Diploma in Child Rights & Child Protection and others.
Where is College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan located?
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan is located at 38, New Marine Lines, Churchgate (East), Mumbai 400 020.
Is College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan recognised and accredited?
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan is affiliated to University of Mumbai.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- cswnn.edu.in — College of Social Work official home page
- cswnn.edu.in — College of Social Work official About Us page
- cswnn.edu.in — College official Contact Us page
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2023 College Ranking
- cswnn.edu.in · pdf — BSW Admission Policy 2026-27
- mu.ac.in · pdf — University of Mumbai affiliated college list
- cswnn.edu.in · pdf — MSW Admission Policy and Procedure 2026
- cswnn.edu.in — Academic Programmes
- cswnn.edu.in · pdf — PhD Prospectus
- cswnn.edu.in — 2026-27 Diploma/Certificate Admissions
- cswnn.edu.in · pdf — 2026-27 Self-financed programme catalogue
- cswnn.edu.in — BSW Admission Portal
- cswnn.edu.in — MSW Admission Portal
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Fake Universities list, February 2026
- cswnn.edu.in · pdf — College of Social Work fees structure 2026-27
- cswnn.edu.in — NNI Hostel
- cswnn.edu.in — Loan Scholarship
- cswnn.edu.in · pdf — 2025-26 prospectus
- cswnn.edu.in — Recruitment Guidelines
- cswnn.edu.in — Placement Brochure page
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.