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KSOU Master of Social Work (MSW) at a glance
The Master of Social Work (MSW) at KSOU is priced at ₹46,530 for the 2 years programme, squarely in the middle of what this degree costs online. The award is backed by UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, so it is treated the same as the on-campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later.
- Total fee
- ₹46,530
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Duration
- 2 years
- Specialisations
- 0
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-14 against the university's official pages.
KSOU MSW: the questions people actually ask
The published total is ₹46,530 for the complete 2 years programme, which works out to about ₹23,430 a year. A registration fee of ₹500 applies separately. Verified against the university's own fee notification on 2026-08-14.
The honest answer depends on what you are optimising for. Compare KSOU against NSOU on total fee, approval status, specialisation fit and placement support rather than on brand alone. Our side-by-side pages put those parameters in one table so you can see where the extra money actually goes.
The standard duration is 2 years. Most Indian universities also allow a maximum period of roughly double that for learners who need to pause, so a working professional can stretch the programme without losing credits. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Programme
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- University
- KSOU
- Level
- PG
- Duration
- 2 years
- Mode
- Distance
- Fee band
- ₹10,400
- Specialisations
- 0
- Admissions
- Closed
Overview
Master of Social Work (MSW) is listed by 2 universities in the 2026-27 dataset. At Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, it runs for 2 years and is delivered Distance, with UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited backing the award.
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru lists the Master of Social Work (MSW) as an open-university programme based out of Mysuru, Karnataka, on a campus established in 1996. KSOU delivers this as distance study over 2 years, built around self-paced material and scheduled examinations rather than a live class timetable. The award carries UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes, NAAC NAAC accredited on record — the recognition line worth checking before any fee payment.
The published total for the full programme is ₹47K. That sits ₹36K above the ₹10K median published elsewhere for the same degree, so the extra has to be justified by what KSOU adds around the syllabus.
No branch-wise specialisation list is published for this programme at KSOU; the curriculum runs as a single track. No placement support is published against this programme in the KSOU record, so plan your job search independently of the university. 2 universities on this site publish this degree, which makes a direct fee-and-recognition comparison the fastest way to sanity-check KSOU.
UGC
Recognised by the University Grants Commission
UGC-DEB
Distance Education Bureau recognised
AICTE
Approved programmes
NAAC
NAAC accredited
Specialisations at a glance
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Specialisations
An Master of Social Work (MSW) degree can offer you the following:
- A recognised degree accepted for jobs, promotions and further study.
- Study that fits around a full-time job.
- Specialisation choices aligned to current hiring.
- Eligibility for examinations and roles that require the qualification.
Fee structure
Full Fee Payment
₹46,530
Total for the 2 years programme
Each Year Fee
₹23,430
Inclusive of all taxes
| Total programme fee | ₹47K |
|---|---|
| Per semester | Shared by the university on request |
| Per year | ₹23K |
| Registration fee | ₹500 |
| Examination fee | ₹2K |
| EMI from | Shared by the university on request |
Show the verified current-session total fee and, where published, separate tuition, examination, project, registration and other components. Never manufacture a total from incomplete components.
KSOU publishes ₹47K as the total Master of Social Work (MSW) fee. Across the 2 universities on this site that publish a total for the same programme, the median is ₹10K — this option is ₹36K above it and ranks 2 of 2 from lowest published total.
Lowest published total for this programme: NSOU — ₹10K. Fee alone should not decide it — check approvals, exam mode and support on both pages.
Figures are published only after verification against the university's own fee schedule — nothing on this page is estimated.
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The degree awarded by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru is recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies and makes no mention of the learning mode, so it is accepted for every career and higher-study route.
UGC-DEB entitled
The degree is valid for government, private and overseas jobs as well as higher studies.
Digitally verifiable
Carries QR / online verification so employers can authenticate it instantly.
Officially stamped
Issued with the university seal and signatures — identical to the on-campus degree.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Not sure you meet the published eligibility?Check the admission processRequired documents
The official document checklist for this programme is not published yet. Confirm it on the university admission portal before applying.
Admission process
KSOU MSW admission
University admission process
Admission to this programme follows KSOU's standard online admission process. Programme-level eligibility still applies.
- Intake
- July 2026
- Application mode
- online for online programmes
- Admission cycles
- Current 2026-27 July cycle notifications are published by KSOU; programme-specific cycles may vary.
- Entrance requirement
- Programme-specific; regular online/ODL programmes generally follow eligibility-based admission, while certain programmes such as B.Ed/PhD may have separate selection requirements.
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the official KSOU admission/online programme portal.
- 2
Complete online application.
- 3
Upload required documents.
- 4
Pay prescribed fees online.
- 5
Complete document verification where required.
- 6
Receive admission/learner confirmation.
Examination pattern
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KSOU MSW examination pattern
University-level examination pattern
- Examination mode
- programme dependent
- Assessment structure
- Semester/year-end university examinations under KSOU examination notifications; examination fee and procedure are programme-specific.
Use the programme prospectus and latest examination notification for exact marks and mode.
Placement support
Placement support at KSOU
Placement assistance
Access to a job board or referrals, where the university operates one for online learners.
Resume support
Guidance on positioning experience and coursework for target roles.
Mock interviews
Practice interviews and feedback, where offered.
Career counselling
One-to-one guidance on role and specialisation choices.
Industry sessions
Guest lectures, webinars and networking events.
Internship support
Assistance for learners without work experience, where the university runs it.
Placement assistance is not the same as guaranteed placement. Ask KSOU in writing what its career service actually includes for online learners.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Career opportunities
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
KSOU MSW career opportunities
University career support
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available. Check KSOU's current scholarship policy before applying.
KSOU MSW scholarships
University scholarship
These are KSOU scholarship categories. Applicability to this programme depends on the current scholarship notice.
BPL women tuition concession
University scholarshipCurrent KSOU prospectus material provides a tuition-fee concession for eligible women candidates under the BPL category, with documentary requirements; the exact percentage varies by prospectus cycle.
Mukta Sanjeevini Scholarship
University scholarshipFor economically weaker students in specified programmes, with income, merit, age and other conditions stated in the applicable prospectus.
Minority fee-payment scheme
University scholarshipCurrent KSOU notices describe government minority-welfare fee-payment support for eligible minority students.
Learning experience
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Online programmes are delivered through a learning management system with recorded lectures, reading material, assignments and assessment. The exact mix of live sessions, recorded content, mentoring and doubt-clearing support offered by KSOU for this programme is published only where the university documents it.
Learner-support features change by admission cycle. Verify the current LMS access, live-class schedule and support channels on the official programme page before you enrol.
Who should choose it
Who should choose it
- • You meet the published eligibility: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- • A 2 years study commitment fits your work schedule.
- • You want the Master of Social Work (MSW) exactly as delivered by KSOU, and the published curriculum matches your goal.
- • The verified fee for this programme fits your budget.
Who should reconsider
- • You need on-campus lab, studio or clinical work.
- • You need a specialisation this programme does not officially publish.
- • You are relying on a guaranteed placement — no university guarantees one.
Explain who the programme may suit and who should reconsider based on verified eligibility, curriculum, assessment, flexibility and cost.
Choose KSOU for this course if
- • You would rather hold a government/open-university degree than a privately priced online programme.
- • Your employer or PSU application asks for AICTE recognition on a technical programme.
Look elsewhere if
- • Cost is your first filter — NSOU publishes the same degree at ₹10K.
- • You are enrolling primarily for placement assistance — none is published for this programme.
- • You expect live online classes; this record is distance-mode study.
- • You need a specific specialisation on the final marksheet.
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Frequently asked questions
The Master of Social Work (MSW) at KSOU sits in the ₹10,400 band across the full 2 years programme. The exact figure is confirmed against the university's official fee page before publication.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited, so the degree carries the same recognition as the equivalent on-campus programme.
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