Chennai • NAAC A
Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling (PGDC)
1-Year Intensive Program at Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#73 (Commerce & Mgmt)
Program Fee
₹1,00,000
Batch Size
20 seats
Placement Rate (2025)
60%
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Any bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks. Psychology or Social Work background preferred.
Entrance Requirement
Admission requires clearing the MSSW Entrance Test.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
60%
Top recruiters
Budget-Friendly, But Plan Ahead
At ₹1 lakh total, the fee is pretty accessible for a PG program, though there are no scholarships. On the plus side, hostel facilities are available if you are relocating to Chennai.
The verdict
Good fit
If your calling is in mental health and social care, this 12-month diploma is a practical launchpad. Backed by MSSW’s NAAC ‘A’ accreditation and a ₹1 lakh fee tag, it keeps debt low while opening doors in schools, hospitals, and NGOs. Placements are moderate at 60%, so hustle and networking matter. It is not a corporate MBA, but for the counseling track, it is a genuinely solid move.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low total fees
- ✓ One-year duration
- ✓ NAAC A accreditation
- ✓ Counseling-focused curriculum
Doesn't match
- ✗ Scholarship support
- ✗ Large corporate placements
- ✗ Broad management degree