COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

Nirmala Niketan
Affiliated to the University of Mumbai
38, New Marine Lines
Mumbai 400 020
Telephone: 22002615 / 22067345
Fax: 22014880 E-mail: colsocwk@gmail.com

Instruction for candidates applying for admission to

THE MASTERS DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK (MSW)

Admission is open to both Men and Women
(Tear off this sheet and preserve it for your reference)

Last Date of Receipt of Completed Application Form: 31
st
May, 2012


1. A candidate applying for Masters in Social Work should have the following minimum
percentage of marks in all subjects (aggregate) at graduation or post-graduation level.

General Category 50%

Catholic Minority and Reserved Categories (SC/ST/DT/NT) 45%
(And OBC recognized by the State of Maharashtra)

2. A candidate holding Bachelors Degree in any discipline (Arts, Science, Commerce, and
Social Work) of a recognized University is eligible to apply for admission to Masters
Degree in Social Work.

3. Application forms of candidates, who have appeared for their graduation examination from
Universities will be accepted pending result, provided that their results will be declared
before the date of the Entrance Test.

4. All information asked for in the application form should be entered in Block letters or
typed. Incomplete application form will not be accepted.

5. Two recent passport size photographs should be attached to the first page.

6. Attested copies of the following documents should be attached to the application form:

(The original should be produced at the time of interview)

a. Mark / Grade sheets of all examinations the applicant has completed, beginning with S.S.C.
or its equivalent.
b. Diploma / Certificates of training undergone other than degree education
(E.g. Music, Dance, Social Service, Photography, Journalism etc.).

c. Catholic Minority candidates should submit Baptism Certificate.

d. All reserved category candidates should attach the Caste Certificate admission will be
given on the basis of the rules of the Government of Maharashtra.

e. Certificates mentioned in item No.19 of the application form.

f. Candidates should submit attested copies of marksheet of 1
st
,2
nd
, and 3
rd
year Examinations
OR mark sheets of all Semesters and the passing certificates.

7. Foreign applicants should pay US $ 50 for application form and prospectus.

8. Applicants are expected to have adequate and good knowledge of English and a working
knowledge of Hindi/Marathi.

9. The cost of form and prospectus may be paid either by cash or DD in favour
of College of Social Work.




College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan
(Affiliated to the 38, New Marine Lines
University of Mumbai) Mumbai 400 020

Application for Admission to
THE MASTERS DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK













SC ST NT *OBC Catholic Minority General Disability
!OBC candidates from outside Maharashtra State will be considered in the General Category.

Name :
(Write in CAPITAL)

Surname : First: Middle:

Name as in Last
obtained marksheet :
(Write in CAPITAL)

Present Address :





Permanent Address:






E-mail address :
Mobile No :
Permanent Tel. No.:
Age & Date of Birth:
Marital Status :
Place of Birth:
Sex:
Religion :
Mother Tongue :
Nationality :

For Office Use:

Application No:

Received on:.

Letter Posted on:..

Remarks on Checking Certificates:
_______________________________________
Checked by:.
Photographs
(Do not use Paste)
(Pin or Staple here)


Write your name on the
back of photograph for
identification



2. Fathers/Husbands Name: _______________________________________________________
(Surname) (First) (Middle)
Age: ___________ Education: _________________________Living/Deceased: _______________
Occupation: _____________________________________________________________________
(Describe and specify designation)
Business Address: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone No/Mobile No: __________________________________________________________

3.Mothers/Wifes Name: _________________________________________________________
(Surname) (First) (Middle)
Age: ___________ Education: _________________________Living/Deceased: _______________
Occupation: _____________________________________________________________________
(Describe and specify designation)
Business Address: _________________________________________________________________
Telephone No/Mobile No: __________________________________________________________

4. Name of the Guardian (For applicants outside Mumbai): ____________________________
Relationship to Applicant:___________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Tel. No. /Mobile No. (In Mumbai)/E-mail Address: ______________________________________

5. Please give the following details about your immediate family members:
Name Living or
deceased
Age Sex Education Occupation Marital
Status
Remarks
















6. Any major illness or disability of the applicant and other members of the family.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________







7. Give the following particulars concerning your education starting from the School Leaving Certificate.



Name and
Place of
Educational
Institution
Date of Entry
and Leaving
Stream
Arts/Com/
Science/S.W
Major
Subjects
Medium of
Instruction
No.of
attempts /
ATKTs
University/Examin
ation Board
Certificate/
Diploma/Degree
Total
Marks
obtained
Out of

Percentage
(%) of
Marks/
Grade
S.S.C/I.C.S.C.E
(circle appropriate)


P.U.C/H.S.C/I.S.C




Bachelors Part I


Bachelors Part II


Bachelors Part III


Masters Part I


Masters Part II

Any other
degrees/diplomas/ce
rtificates


8. If your education was not continuous after S.S.C. or equivalent examination, account for the breaks with explanation
(a) __________________________________ (b) _________________________________ (c) ________________________________


9a) Give Particulars of any other training you have undergone apart from your formal education
(e.g., Courses in Music, Dancing, Social Service, Photography, Journalism etc.)


Type of Training

Period
from---------------------

to------------------------


Certificate or Diploma

Other details you
would like us to know

















9b)Hobbies, if any
________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

9c) Give particulars of any award and/or scholarship obtained. State whether in school or college.

9d) Extra Curricular Activities


Name of
Association
State whether in
School, College
or within
Community

Types of Activity

Member or
Office Bearer

Remarks














10. Languages known indicating proficiency in each case:
Use of Hindi/Marathi will be required for practice in the field


Language


Speak

Read

Write

Understand













11. Work Experience Related to Social Work (Paid or Voluntary)

Name and Place of
Organisation
Date of
Joining
Date of
Leaving
Nature of
Work
Paid/
Voluntary
Position/
Designation
Full or
Part time

















12. For Deputed Applicants:
(i) Name of deputing organization:
(ii) Nature of work done by the applicant:
(iii) Duration of the appointment:
(iv) Salary drawn:

(A letter from the deputing agency with respect to the above, to be produced with the application
form)

13. Details of any other members of your family or relatives engaged in social work

Relationship to
Applicant
Name of
Organisation
Type of Activity Member or
Office Bearer
Remarks










14. Financial Resources for training:
How will you meet your educational expenses?
(i) From the family income
(ii) Through government scholarship? (e.g. S.C., S.T., O.B.C., National Loan Scholarship etc.)
(iii) Scholarships from any other organization
(iv) Any other

15. Attach, on a separate sheet, a biographical statement of 300 words. This should include your
interest in Social Work, your reasons for choosing it as a career, persons who have influenced
your choice, experience in social work if any, and your plans after training.

16. Have you applied currently to any other educational institutions or place of employment? If so,
please give details.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

17. Hostel Facilities:

(a) Do you need Hostel Accommodation? Yes / No

(b) If the hostel accommodation is not available
(i) Would you still want admission? Yes / No
(ii) If yes where do you plan to stay?




19.Application must be accompanied by the following certificates
(Please tick documents attached)


! Certificate of Baptism (only for catholic )
! Caste Certificate where applicable
! School leaving Certificate ( Attested copy)
! Marksheet of S.S.C./H.S,C. or equivalent/ 1
st
year / 2
nd
year / 3
rd
year
! Any other degrees obtained
! Two extra copies of photograph 2 ! x 1 ! for the Identity Card
! Biographical statement
! Married candidates should submit their marriage certificate
(For change of name where necessary) .


INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE REJECTED AND NO QUERY WILL BE
ENTERTAINED.




Date______________________ _____________________________
Signature of the applicant