Empower communities and lead social change.
From BSW to MSW, shaped for real-world social impact.
Hands-on Field Work & Community Immersion
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Credibility you can verify.
Recognitions and design choices that make an Social Work degree hold up to scrutiny stated as third-party facts, not slogans.
The Faculty of Social Work
At India’s youngest NAAC A++ university, the Faculty of Social work teaches the disciplines that explain community dynamics, human behavior, labor welfare, and social systems. Social sciences, corporate social responsibility, and psychiatric welfare are taught with an emphasis on grass-roots intervention, policy analysis, and clinical counseling.
In practice that means a dedicated Legal Aid Clinic, a specialized Language Laboratory, medical case-study settings, and deep field engagement cells for students heading into non-profit management or corporate HR environments. A BSW or MSW here is not only reading and writing about societal issues. It is producing meaningful field intervention in it, from the first year.
Cohort sizes stay balanced enough that academic mentorship adapts to the student through fieldwork supervision rather than large-scale, disconnected lecturing. This focus on student-centric field exposure ensures a social work student here gets more hands-on community contact time than a massive, standard classroom program can offer.
Vision
To be a pinnacle in social work and human resource education by focusing on intellectual growth and inclusivity, producing qualified leaders who contribute to diverse communities and advocate for an integrated model of excellence.
Mission
Faculty of Social Work is to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation and practical expertise, with a focus on empowering vulnerable populations; to develop a pool of knowledge and skills to address complex social challenges through ethical and dynamic social work practices; and to prepare students to contribute to the betterment of society and the advancement of human well-being through immersive experiences, research initiatives, and practical engagement with societal issues.
Three ways in.
Compare them side by side.
Social work offers multiple pathways to begin your academic journey, each designed to recognise different strengths, aspirations, and achievements. Explore the options and choose the one that works best for you.
BSW
BSW (Hons.)
MSW
MSW- HRM
*Tuition fees may vary depending on the country or state in which the candidate has completed their qualifying examination. Merit, rank-based, and domicile scholarships are available. The final fee structure and applicable scholarships will be confirmed by the Admission Committee. Specialized BSW/MSW tracks in Human Resource Management (MSW-HRM), Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, and NGO Management are premium offerings and may carry distinct fee structures.
Bachelor's
BSW - 3-4 YearsMaster's
MSW - 2 Years- 1 specializationA BSW designed around where you'll make an impact, not just what you'll study.
Choose the 3-year BSW or the 4-year BSW (Hons.) under NEP 2020, featuring intensive fieldwork and community immersion. Looking to advance straight to leadership? Continue directly into our 2-year MSW or MSW-HRM programs. Specialized tracks in Human Resource Management, Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, and NGO Management are available for practice-bound students.
BSW
Bachelor of Social WorkBSW(Hons.)
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons.)Short-term certificate courses
*See all branches by domain belowAll Bachelor's of Social Work Specialisations
An MSW built around real-world practice, and the organizations that hire for it.
Choose from core social work domains, from Community Development and Medical & Psychiatric Welfare to Social Policy and Counseling. Go deeper with the Human Resource Management (MSW-HRM) program, or a Field-Embedded MSW co-designed with leading NGOs, government bodies, and social sector organizations.
MSW
Master of Social WorkMSW - HRM
Master of Social Work - Human Resource ManagementShort-term certificate courses
*See all branches by domain belowAll Master's of Social Work Specialisations
Study abroad without losing a year.
Take part of your Social work degree overseas through the university's international office. Two ways to go global: spend a semester abroad with your credits transferring back, or split your degree across two countries on a 2+2 or 1+1 pathway and graduate with a foreign degree - across 17+ countries.
Earn a foreign degree
Study partly at Parul, partly abroad, and graduate with a degree from the partner university. 2+2 (Humber–Canada, Rowan–USA, Massey–NZ) and 1+1 (NEOMA–France, Nottingham Trent–UK, Marywood & St. Peter’s–USA).
One semester abroad - credits transfer
Study a term at a partner university and bring the credits home. No academic loss: you stay on track to graduate on time. Application and registration are supported end-to-end by the international office.
Three routes forward and Social work is
built for all three.
A Social work degree here isn't only a path to a job. Pick the route that fits your ambition - get hired, build a company, or take your degree global - and the faculty backs all three.
Step into a career
A Social Work degree is more than a career. Empower communities, drive social change, pursue research, and make a lasting impact.
Launch your own venture
A 200+ recruiter network, a built-in Semester-3 internship and dedicated placement cells move you from classroom to offer.
Take your degree global
A 200+ recruiter network, a built-in Semester-3 internship and dedicated placement cells move you from classroom to offer.
A recruiter network behind every student.
A Social work degree here isn't only a path to a job. Pick the route that fits your ambition - get hired, build a company, or take your degree global - and the faculty backs all three.
Don't just study Social Work, start a venture.
If your plan is to build rather than join, the campus startup ecosystem turns an idea into a company while you study - incubation, mentorship, prototyping and seed support, all on site
Incubation & co-working
A dedicated on-campus incubator with workspace, labs and prototyping support to take your venture from idea to MVP.
Founders, mentors & investors
Guidance from entrepreneurs, faculty mentors and an investor network - the people who help a first venture survive its first year.
Seed & grant support
Access to seed support, grants and pitch opportunities so a good idea is not stopped by early-stage funding.A dedicated on-campus incubator with workspace, labs and prototyping support to take your venture from idea to MVP.
Built for changemakers
A natural fit for Social Work graduates who want to empower communities, support vulnerable groups, drive social change, and create meaningful impact through professional practice.
Where students are train on tools
industry is hiring for.
A dedicated future-skills centre giving engineering students access to global certifications, industrial robotics and advanced simulation, the kind of exposure that turns a degree into an offer letter.
AICTE IDEA Lab
Innovation, design & entrepreneurship facility
NSDC partnership
25+ globally recognised skill certifications
Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Gain global academic credential
Adobe Creative Design Studio
Digital marketing and brand design.
Mind Lab
Strongest Social work specific connection
What a Social Work year
actually looks like.
Live industry projects, structured internships, a startup incubator and dedicated career cells the experiences that build a portfolio, not just a transcript.
Social Responsive cell
A dedicated cell promoting social responsibility through community initiatives.
Training and Placement Cell
Support from first year to final offer, including interview preparation, portfolio review and employer introductions.
Festivals and conclaves
Samarpan, the Social work festival, the psychology conclave, and the Vadodara Literature Festival run through the year.
Field work and study tours
Leadership tours, institutional visits, seminars, workshops and conferences that put classroom argument in front of practitioners.
Research and publication
Socially engaged research, from behavioural studies in the psychology lab to media production and public dialogue.
Learn from handpicked
leaders, in person.
A showcase of the thinkers, scholars, creatives, and visionaries who have inspired students through the PU Talks series.
Dr. Rukmini Banerji
Senior Advisor and former CEO of the Pratham Education Foundation
Padma Shri. Dr. Sudarshan Hanumappa
Social Worker & Tribal Rights Activist
Samarpan
The "Samarpan" fest successfully celebrated the spirit of social work by bringing key changemakers together. Through shared learning, dialogue, and mutual inspiration, the event drove a collective effort toward meaningful social impact.
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Social Work as a Profession in India
Podcast with Prof. Dr. M.N. Parmar | Parul University
From Classroom to Ground Reality
Social Work Tour | Experiential Learning at Parul University
Practical Learning Tours
Practical Learning Tours at PU are structured experiential learning trips designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world industrial operations.
Ashneer Grover
Former MD and Co - Founder
Vadodara Startup Festival
VSF is PU’s flagship national startup carnival, organized annually by the PIERC. Recognized as one of Gujarat’s largest startup carnivals, VSF serves as an incubation and growth platform that connects student founders with venture capital investors, industry mentors, and policymakers.
Dr. Abhay Jere
Chief Innovation Officer
Shri Yogesh Brahmankar
Innovation Director
Rajat Singhania
Founder
Mr. Mayur Raval
Chief Business Officer
Anurag Sundarka
Founder
Mr. Raj Hadvani
Whole-time Director
Shri Bipin Talati
AS, Commissioner of Technical Education
Yash Tarwadi
Founder and CEO
Samrath Singh Nagpal
Co-founder
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Chef Nishant Choubey
Indian culinary innovator and sustainability champion
Chef Manjit Gill
President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations
Vadodara Food Festival
VFF Organized as a multi-day celebration of gastronomy, heritage cuisines, and hospitality entrepreneurship, the Vadodara Food Festival (VFF) features over 40 live pop-up food ventures. Students across multiple disciplines manage these real-time operations, handling everything from menu design, inventory, and cooking to pricing and marketing.
Dr. Rukmini Banerji
Senior Advisor and former CEO of the Pratham Education Foundation
Padma Shri. Dr. Sudarshan Hanumappa
Social Worker & Tribal Rights Activist
Samarpan
The "Samarpan" fest successfully celebrated the spirit of social work by bringing key changemakers together. Through shared learning, dialogue, and mutual inspiration, the event drove a collective effort toward meaningful social impact.
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Social Work as a Profession in India
Podcast with Prof. Dr. M.N. Parmar | Parul University
From Classroom to Ground Reality
Social Work Tour | Experiential Learning at Parul University
Practical Learning Tours
Practical Learning Tours at PU are structured experiential learning trips designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world industrial operations.
Ashneer Grover
Former MD and Co - Founder
Vadodara Startup Festival
VSF is PU’s flagship national startup carnival, organized annually by the PIERC. Recognized as one of Gujarat’s largest startup carnivals, VSF serves as an incubation and growth platform that connects student founders with venture capital investors, industry mentors, and policymakers.
Dr. Abhay Jere
Chief Innovation Officer
Shri Yogesh Brahmankar
Innovation Director
Rajat Singhania
Founder
Mr. Mayur Raval
Chief Business Officer
Anurag Sundarka
Founder
Mr. Raj Hadvani
Whole-time Director
Shri Bipin Talati
AS, Commissioner of Technical Education
Yash Tarwadi
Founder and CEO
Samrath Singh Nagpal
Co-founder
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Chef Nishant Choubey
Indian culinary innovator and sustainability champion
Chef Manjit Gill
President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations
Vadodara Food Festival
VFF Organized as a multi-day celebration of gastronomy, heritage cuisines, and hospitality entrepreneurship, the Vadodara Food Festival (VFF) features over 40 live pop-up food ventures. Students across multiple disciplines manage these real-time operations, handling everything from menu design, inventory, and cooking to pricing and marketing.
Learn from doctoral faculty and industry practitioners.
Doctoral academics and practitioners across humanities, social sciences, psychology and competitive examination coaching. The full directory, with photographs and research areas, is on the university website.
Students from across India and 75+ countries.
Parul University brings together a vibrant community of learners from across India and over 75+ countries. Real stories, genuine journeys, and proven career transformations in our students' own words.
An Unforgettable Mumbai Social Work Tour!
Connecting directly with founders like Shaheen Mistri showed us how education transforms lives.
World-Class Global Healthcare Discussions at PU!
Connecting directly with international speakers expanded my vision for public health and social work.
Stepping Into Real-World Corporate HR!
Secured an incredible internship at Avid Organics to build core professional HR skills.
Transforming Passion into Real-World Purpose!
An incredible experience that nurtured my skills and vision as a future MSW professional.
Exceptional Real-World Corporate HR Exposure!
My internship at Sunrise Industries seamlessly bridges MSW classroom theory with actual manufacturing operations.
Outstanding Platform for Holistic & Co-Curricular Growth!
PU genuinely celebrates student resilience, balancing competitive sports with academic excellence in Social Work.
Masterclass in Sustainable Community Ownership!
An inspiring study tour by Parul University that brought textbook social work concepts to life through real-world water and health models.
Excellence in Experiential Education and Leadership Development
First-semester selection reflects Parul University’s commitment to early career growth.
A Premier Platform for High-Impact Social Work!
Interacting with Anna Hazare Ji bridged core theory with ethical leadership.
Pick your route. We'll take it from there.
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Everything you need to know
Social Work at PU, your questions answered.
Who is eligible to apply for the social work programmes at Parul University?
The Bachelor of Social Work and the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) are open to candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream, Science, Commerce or Arts, with English as a subject. The Master of Social Work and the Master of Social Work in Human Resource Management are open to graduates of any discipline from a recognised university, which means a Bachelor of Social Work is not a prerequisite for postgraduate study. All four programmes are taught in English. Applications for the 2026-27 academic session close on 25 August 2026.
How do I choose between the MSW and the MSW in Human Resource Management?
The Master of Social Work prepares students for professional practice in the field, across community development, medical and psychiatric social work, child and family welfare, NGO programme management, policy research and academia. The Master of Social Work in Human Resource Management prepares students for roles within organisations, across employee relations, talent acquisition, learning and development, and corporate social responsibility, with labour legislation and employee welfare forming the core of the curriculum rather than general management theory. Both are two year postgraduate programmes open to graduates of any discipline. The distinction is clearest in fieldwork. Students on the Master of Social Work are placed with communities, hospitals, welfare agencies and voluntary organisations, while students on the Human Resource Management specialisation are placed within human resource and industrial relations functions.
What fieldwork and practical exposure does the programme include?
Fieldwork runs continuously alongside classroom teaching rather than being confined to a final semester. Students work in villages adopted by the university under Samarpan, the faculty's service and social responsibility initiative, which brings together village adoption, field projects and community outreach. On campus, the Legal Aid Clinic supports work in social justice and legal empowerment, the Social Responsive Cell operating as the Sakshamthad Foundation runs the university's community outreach programmes, and a Language Laboratory develops the communication skills the profession demands. Exposure visits take students beyond Gujarat. In 2026, a cohort of eleven postgraduate students spent four days visiting the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai and the College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, meeting Shri Anna Hazare at Ralegan Siddhi, and working alongside teams from Teach For India, Dignity Foundation, Sampoorna Shiksha, Yuva Parivartan and Make-A-Wish. The cohort published more than 100 posts documenting the visit, which remain publicly available.
What career paths follow a social work degree from Parul University?
Graduates enter four broad areas of employment: voluntary and non-government organisations, government welfare departments and centrally sponsored schemes, hospitals and mental health services, and corporate social responsibility or human resource functions within companies. The Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work lead to roles such as social worker, community outreach coordinator, policy advocate, NGO programme manager, youth welfare officer and counsellor. The Human Resource Management specialisation leads to roles such as human resource manager, talent acquisition specialist, employee relations officer, training and development manager, human resource consultant and organisational development specialist. Candidates should note that entry level compensation differs considerably between the development sector and corporate roles, and that both progress with field experience and specialisation.
Is the degree recognised for UGC NET, doctoral study and government recruitment?
Yes. Parul University is a University Grants Commission recognised university accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC, and its Master of Social Work therefore meets the postgraduate requirement for the UGC National Eligibility Test. Social Work is a UGC NET subject in its own right, listed as subject code 10 and administered by the National Testing Agency. Candidates require a minimum of 55 percent in the master's degree, with a relaxation of five percent for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and third gender candidates, and final year students may apply provisionally. Qualifying establishes eligibility for Assistant Professor positions and, at a sufficient score, a Junior Research Fellowship, and is accepted for doctoral admission by most Indian universities. Government recruitment for welfare, ICDS, district child protection and rural development posts commonly specifies a Master of Social Work or an equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognised university, although candidates should read the qualification clause of each individual notification.
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