
MSSW Chennai - Madras School of Social Work
Chennai, Tamil Nadu College of University of Madras, Chennai- Ranked 1 for IITs by India Today 2020
- Ranked 2 for IITs by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 8 for MBA by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 1 for Engineering by The Week 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by JEE Cutoff 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by Outlook 2019
About MSSW Chennai
MADRAS SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, established in 1952, located in Chennai, South India, is an Autonomous Institution, NAAC accredited and affiliated to University of Madras.
Madras School of Social Work was founded by Mary Clubwala Jadhav under the auspices of Madras State Branch of the Indian Conference of Social Work (renamed the Indian Council of Social Welfare) and the Guild of Service (central).
The school is run under the aegis of the Society for Social Education and Research (SSER). Madras School of Social Work, Chennai ranked 30th in the NIRF 2021 ranking.
Madras School of Social Work is a member of the Association of Schools of Social Work in India and the Asia – Pacific Association of Social Work Education. The School is also affiliated to the International Association of Schools of Social Work.
The School is rated 3rd Best Social Work College in India and First in South India.
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Excellent place for developing counselling skills
- Batch of 2017
- M.Sc Counselling Psychology Self Finance
Good exposure
- Batch of 2018
- MA Human Resource Management
MSSW Chennai Facilities
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Madras School of Social Work, 32, CASA Major Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600008, India
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AAAAA | Exceptional |
AAAA+ | Outstanding |
AAAA | Very Good |
AAA+ | Good |
AAA | Above Average |
AA+ | Fair |
AA | Average |
A+ | Pass |
A | Improve |
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Hostel accommodation is granted based on the applications available in the office of the Hostel Warden. A student seeking hostel accommodation has to provide a joint undertaking along with the parent/guardian concerned, to respect the terms and conditions governing his/her conduct in the premises of the hostel as an inmate. All facilities externally sourced are restrictively provided depending on the circumstances prevalent. Hostel accommodation is provided strictly in accordance with the rules applicable to such hostellers.
Hostel accommodation is granted based on the applications available in the office of the Hostel Warden. A student seeking hostel accommodation has to provide a joint undertaking along with the parent/guardian concerned, to respect the terms and conditions governing his/her conduct in the premises of the hostel as an inmate. All facilities externally sourced are restrictively provided depending on the circumstances prevalent. Hostel accommodation is provided strictly in accordance with the rules applicable to such hostellers.
The College has a well-stocked library with around 13,000 books and several journals and periodicals. The Library is fully computerized and renders bar-coded services. Implementing the Selective Dissemination of Information system, the library offers excellent support for students to prepare their assignments and project reports. The Library also offers photocopying facility.
The College has a full-fledged computer center with multimedia computers, internet, and printer facilities. Subject to the rules for each course, students can make use of the center for e-mail, internet browsing, word processing, creating presentations and data analysis. Students are also given basic orientation in the use of Computers and the Internet.
The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminar.
The college has the parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students.
Alumni Association The Madras School of Social Work (AAMSSW) is an active forum which predominantly focuses on bringing the MSSWians together as a family. AAMSSW is self-reliant, and self-motivated, striving to keep up the legacy of Madras School of social work. AAMSSW has focussed on the following areas to strengthen our network.
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In India, a degree can only be delivered by an approved institution and awarded by an institution authorised to do so by an act of parliament or legislature. Approval of institutions can be in the form of affiliation, autonomy, constituent or even approved institution status accorded by a university.
Approval of this College:
Autonomous
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Accreditation of this College:
NAAC
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council
- None
- None