Social Worker
Social workers help individuals, families and communities access services, cope with challenges and push for social justice. In India they work in NGOs, government programs, hospitals, schools, CSR teams and research organisations; entry is through BSW/BA, diplomas or an MSW and experience is highly valued.
Actions for your grade
- Choose subjects that build social science grounding (history, political science, sociology, psychology)
- Continue volunteering and document experiences for future applications
- Attend local awareness drives or workshops on counselling and community development
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Social Worker
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Many universities use CUET or college-specific tests; premier institutes like TISS have separate selection criteria and fieldwork components.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBA Social Work / BSW (3 years)
- CollegesTata Institute of Social Sciences · University of Delhi · Jadavpur University
- CareerSocial Worker
PG admissions commonly use university-specific entrance tests or interviews; relevant work/field experience strengthens applications.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeMSW / MA Social Work (2 years)
- CollegesTata Institute of Social Sciences · Jamia Millia Islamia · Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management
- CareerSocial Worker
Management degrees open program/operations roles in NGOs, CSR and foundations; many programmes prefer candidates with prior field experience.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA / PGDM in Development Management or Social Sector Management (2 years)
- CollegesTata Institute of Social Sciences · IIM Bangalore · IIM Ahmedabad
- CareerSocial Worker
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.