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The Bachelor of Social Work Program is a full-time campus-based program offered by ICFAI University Mizoram to provide basic understanding on different areas of social work practice. The course is designed to enable students with robust skills and techniques for practicing social work profession.

Award

Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded the following degrees by the University. “Honors/Research Degree in Social Work” degree for 4 years course; “Under Graduate Degree” for 3 years course; “Diploma” for 2 years course and “Certificate” for 1 year course. In the 4th Year (7th semester) student may opt for either honors or research degree with the condition of securing a CGPA of 7 or above for selecting the research course option

Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 24 July 2026
Interview and Admission Decision on or before 29 July 2026
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of Certificates and Verification by producing originals 29 July 2026
Last Date for Payment of Admission Fee 31 July 2026
Payment of First Semester Fee on or before 31 July 2026
Commencement of Regular Classes 03 August 2026

The BSW Program is organized into 8 semesters in four years. Candidates are required to complete 21 Disciplinary Major courses for Honours Degree or 17 Disciplinary Major courses for Research Degree, 8 Disciplinary Minor courses, 5 Ability Enhancement Course, 2 Value Added or Skill Development Courses. Additionally, students are required to complete 6 Skill Enhancement Courses in the form of field work practicum, Internship and a Research Project/Dissertation. Students may exit after completion of 1 year with a UG Certificate in Social Work; 2 years with a UG Diploma in Social Work; 3 years with an Under Graduate Degree in Social Work; 4 years with Honours/ Research Degree in Social Work.

BA - Bachelor of Social Work

Year I

Semester - I

Semester - II

  • DMj - Foundations of Social Work Practice
  • DMn - Social and Behavioral Change for Social Workers
  • AEC - English Language Skills
  • VAC1 - Value Added Course1
  • VAC2 - Value Added Course 2
  • Field Practicum I
  • DMj- Social Work Practice with Individuals
  • DMn- Social Work Practice with Groups
  • AEC- Presentation Skills
  • VAC1 - Value Added Course1
  • VAC2 - Value Added Course 2
  • Field Practicum II

Exit with Certifiicate

Year II

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  • DMj- Social Work Practice with Communities
  • DMj- Social Welfare Administration
  • DMn1- Social Development
  • AEC- Basic Arithmetic
  • MD - Multi Disciplinary
  • Field Practicum III
  • Internship
  • DMj- Social Policy and Planning
  • DMj- Social Action and Advocacy
  • DMj- Counselling in Social Work Practice
  • DMn-Contemporary Mental Health: Issues and Practices
  • VAC - Value Added Course
  • Field Practicum IV
  • Internship

Exit with Diploma

Year III

Semester - V

Semester - VI

  • DMj1- Social Legislation
  • DMj2- Human Rights and Social Justice
  • DMj3- Qualitative Approach in Social Work Practice
  • DMn1- Social Work Practice in Public Health
  • AEC
  • Field Practicum V
  • Internship
  • DMj1- Integrated Social Work Practice
  • DMj2- Counselling in Social Work Practice
  • DMj3- Quantitative Approach in Social Work Research
  • DMN1- Practices and Skills in Presentation
  • AEC
  • Field Practicum VI
  • Internship

Exit with Under Graduate Degree

Year IV

Semester - VIIA

Semester - VIIB

  • DMj1- Social Work Practice with Youth
  • DMj2- Social Work Practice with Women
  • DMj3- Social Work Practice with Persons with Disabilities
  • DMj4- Social Work Practice in Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS
  • DMn1- Social Work Practice with Elderly
  • DMj1- An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry in Social Work
  • DMj2- Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research
  • DMn1- Report Writing in Research
  • SEC- Research Project/ Dissertation

Year IV

Semester - VIIIA

Semester - VIIIB

  • DMj1- Family and Child Welfare I/Community Development I
  • DMj2- Family and Child Welfare II/Community Development II
  • DMj3- Family and Child Welfare II/Community Development III
  • DMj4- Family and Child Welfare II/Community Development IV
  • DMn1- Gender Development and Human Sexuality
  • DMj1- Project Formulation and Management
  • DMj2- Management of Non- Governmental Organizations
  • DMN1- Statistics in Social Work
  • SEC- Research Project/ Dissertation

Exit with Honours / Research

The program structure is tentative and subject to change if required

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based, Bachelor of Social Work(BSW) Program offered by the ICFAI University, Mizoram. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Graduate in relevant discipline with minimum 40% aggregate marks. Students awaiting results may also apply.

Students of Class XII who have not received the original certificates from the Board by August 03, 2026 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and obtaining minimum 40% marks. The registration of the applicants not meeting the criteria by september 15, 2026 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of applications and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview.

A special provision shall be made for the reservation of 5% of seats in every program for the admission of students with disabilities.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate
  • Marks sheet of Class X onwards
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form.

Prospectus along with Application form can be obtained by payment of Rs. 300 by way of Cash. The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

Campus: Durtlang North, Aizawl, Mizoram-796015.

City Office: Chanmari Near HDFC Bank, Opp. KFC, Ph: 8709445599

E-mail: admissions@iumizoram.edu.in

Website: www.iumizoram.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee of Rs. 5,000 for BSW Program is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment of Admission Fee is July 31, 2026. Admission fee for BSW Program is non-refundable.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit of Rs. 5,000 along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit shall not be adjusted to any fee dues etc.

Program Fee

The Program fee includes Semester Fee and excludes the cost of courseware and other fee. Students should pay the Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 31, 2026.

Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile Non-Domicile / International Domicile Non-Domicile / International
3 Year (6 sem) 4 Year (8 Sem) 3 Year (6 sem) 4 Year (8 Sem)
BSW 17,000 19,000 1,02,000 1,36,000 1,14,000 1,52,000

NJY Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University, Mizoram offers NJY Merit Scholarships to students pursuing the BSW program. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for BSW program will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.

Program Percentage achieved in qualifying (10+2 or equivalent) For dom/ non dom and international Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.) No. of Instalments (Scholarship Amount to be adjusted)
BSW (6 Semesters) ≥ 90% 30,600 6
≥ 80% to < 90% 25,500
≥ 70% to < 80% 20,400
BSW (8 Semesters) ≥ 90% 40,800 8
≥ 80% to < 90% 34,000
≥ 70% to < 80% 27,200

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category III
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
Program Semester Fee (Domicile) "Amount of scholarship * (In Rs.) per semester"
BSW (6 Semesters) 17,000 5,100 3,740 2,550
BSW (8 Semesters) 17,000 5,100 3,740 2,550

Note: Only if number of students in the class is 10 or more.