Pre-Doctoral Track
M.Phil in Social Work
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai · 18-Month Research Intensive Program
Total Tuition
One of the more affordable research degrees out there
Annual Intake
Tiny cohort = serious mentorship and close academic guidance
Key numbers
NIRF Ranking
#73
NAAC Grade
A (3.26)
Placement Rate
45%
Average CTC
₹4 LPA
Are you eligible?
Academic Requirement
MSW degree with minimum 55% marks
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
Built for Academia, Not Corporate Ladders
This is a pre-doctoral research degree. Most grads head into universities, think tanks, and UN agencies—not corporate offices. If your goal is a PhD or high-impact field research, this program is literally built for you.
The verdict
Good fit
If you're a Social Work graduate looking to build a career in research, teaching, or policy rather than corporate roles, this M.Phil is a strong contender. The 10-seat cohort means serious mentorship, and the 18-month timeline gets you into the field fast. Just go in with open eyes: placements are selective and the average CTC sits around ₹4 LPA. This is a degree for impact and academic depth—not a quick salary jump.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research & academia
- ✓ Social impact careers
- ✓ Low-cost PG degree
Doesn't match
- ✗ High corporate salaries
- ✗ Large peer networks
- ✗ Guaranteed placement