Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
M.A. Social Work
Two years of grassroots impact, real-world field work, and serious community cred — minus the crazy fee burden.
Key numbers
Duration
2 Years
Total Fee
₹50,000
Seats
30
NAAC Grade
A (3.1)
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Annual Tuition₹25,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Graduation in any discipline — yep, totally okay if you’re pivoting from a different stream.
Admission Route
Based on the BBAU Entrance Exam; no national-level test chaos.
Entrance exams
Your 2-Year Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
Social Work Methods, Community Development, and your first Field Work Practicum.
Year +0
Year 1: Core Focus
Child & Women Welfare with hands-on community immersion.
Year +1
Year 2: Clinical & Development
Medical & Psychiatric Social Work plus advanced real-world practicum.
Year +1
Year 2: Research & Exit
Capstone Research Project and placement prep for NGOs, UN Agencies, and CSR wings.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
50%
Top recruiters
Campus Perks Unlocked
Hostel facilities and scholarship options are available. With a total fee of just ₹50k, you can graduate without the usual student-debt spiral.
The verdict
Worth considering
BBAU’s M.A. Social Work is a steal if you want a credible central-university degree with real field exposure and minimal fees. That said, the 50% placement rate means you’ll need to hustle for opportunities beyond campus drives. Perfect for grassroots changemakers, not for those chasing corporate fat paychecks.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low-cost quality education
- ✓ Social sector career goals
- ✓ Field-based learning
Doesn't match
- ✗ High placement conversion
- ✗ Corporate/tech salary expectations