Selection Procedures

Assessment for Selection (Total Marks 100)

The selection procedure will be held at the Centre for Studies in Rural Development – Institute of Social Work and Research, Ahmednagar. Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be assessed for selection through the following:

(a) Academic Background: Academic background is considered for the selection of the candidates. Academic performance is verified during the interview. However, high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.

(b) Written Test (50 Marks): The written test will be for 50 marks, objective type questions on general awareness, logical reasoning and language skills. The written test (WT) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field, and sensitivity to social issues. The test also aims at assessing candidates’ knowledge of English which is the medium of instruction of the MSW course. Link for the Sample Question Paper is given at the end of this page.

(c) Personal Interview (50 Marks): The purpose of personal interview is to find out the candidate’s interest in and aptitude for social work, experience of helping people, etc. Candidates are interviewed based on the details mentioned in application form and autobiographical statement submitted. The candidate is expected to be acquainted with the programme for which he/she has applied for, as questions may be asked on the topic during the personal interview.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION

The list of candidates selected will be displayed on the Institute’s notice board and website. It is the responsibility of the candidate to find out whether he/she has been selected or not. Results can also be confirmed telephonically on 0241-2346328/2327258

The MSW Programmes will commence as per schedule enclosed

After Selection Formalities

Acceptance Letter: An acceptance letter should be obtained, signed and returned to the Office Superintendent as per the prescribed date, if admission is accepted.

Verification of Original Documents: The verification of original documents will be carried out between prescribed date, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. The selected candidates must produce the following documents for verification, in original, at the time of admission. If a candidate has submitted his/her original documents like certificates, mark-sheet, etc. to a College/University for re-evaluation or for any other purpose, he/she is required to produce a letter from the college/ University authority addressed to the Director of the Institute clearly indicating that the candidate’s original documents, as stated above, have been retained by the college/ University for a specific purpose.

Payment of Fees: The full fees and deposits of the first year should be paid in Bank through Challan obtained from the office, or by a Demand Draft drawn in favor of Director, CSRD, Ahmednagar payable at Ahmednagar. The candidates are required to submit the cash or demand draft of the requisite amount towards first year fees and deposits at the time of verification of original documents. Otherwise, the admission will be treated as automatically cancelled. Bank timings are 10.30 to 3.00 p.m.