Q. What is a Master of Social Work (MSW) course all about?

A. Master of Social Work (MSW) can be defined as a social science course in which students are taught to use resources to solve the problems of society.

Q. Is Master of Social Work (MSW) a difficult course?

A. If the candidate has done a Bachelor of Social Work, the answer is no. However, a candidate applying for Master of Social Work needs to understand the theoretical and practical part of the course. The course involves plenty of field work as well so candidates have to be dedicated in order to gain experience in the field.

Q. What is the scope of Master of Social Work (MSW)?

A. With social awareness booming in the current scenario, the need for professionals in the field is growing day by day. Candidates pursuing a Master of Social Work can make their career in the field of Medicine, Psychiatric Social Work, Human Resource Management, Criminology, Correctional Administration, NGOs and many welfare communities.

Q. After pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), is it wise to take up Master of Social Work (MSW)?

A. If your aim is to be a social worker, pursuing an MSW course will enhance your skills and widen your horizons in the field. This field requires licensed people so a master degree can provide you with many opportunities.

Q. Can I pursue a Master of Social Work in a specialised field?

A. Yes, you can. Candidates can pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) in specialised fields such as Childhood Studies, Medicine, and Research. This can allow the aspirants to narrow down what specific field they actually want to work on. There are many options such as Social Services, Social Policy, Clinical Social Work and more.

Q. What are the entrance exams for Master of Social Work (MSW)?

A. The entrance exams for Master of Social Work (MSW) are as follows: Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test TISSNET PU-CET (PG) DUET BHU PET

Q. How can I prepare for entrance exams?

A. A candidate needs to be aware, skilled and must be up to date with the events or situations around the country. If you are preparing for an entrance exam, focus on the following topics: English: Basic grammar, comprehension, spellings, antonym-synonym etc. Reasoning: Analogy, classification, number series, coding-decoding, directions etc. General Awareness: Current affairs, miscellaneous general knowledge, news, events, recent happenings etc.

Q. Which are the famous colleges offering Master of Social Work (MSW)?

A. Colleges offering Master of Social Work (MSW) are as follows: Jamia Millia Islamia Indira Gandhi National Open University Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) Christ University University of Mumbai TATA Institute of Social Science (TISS) Banaras Hindu University Maharaja Sayajirao (MS) University

Q. What is the salary of MSW candidates?

A. The salary of MSW candidates differ as per the field they are working in or the organization that they are working at. However, the average salary falls between INR 3 to 6 Lakhs per annum.

Q. Who are the top recruiters for MSW candidates?

A. There are many organizations that recruit MSW candidates. However, some of the top recruiters are United Nations, Goonj, TeachForIndia, CRY, UNESCO, UNICEF, HelpAge India, CINI several other public sector organizations.

Q. What is the course level and duration of Master of Social Work?

A. A full-time MSW course is of two years duration; whereas, candidates can complete their MSW course through correspondence within a maximum duration of five years.

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Updated on 10,Nov,2025, this text provides information on April 25 related to Current Affairs. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.

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Founded in 1980 by an Act of Karnataka State, Gulbarga University has its jurisdiction spanning across five districts namely Gulbarga, Bidar, Raichur, Bellary and Koppal of Hyderabad, Karnataka. This University has gained approval from University Grants Commission (UGC) and has been accredited with grade B by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Gulbarga University comprises 38 PG departments, four PG centres and affiliates 305 colleges that enrol graduate/diploma courses in multiple specialisations like Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Commerce, Education and Law. Further, it includes six faculty and five departments across streams like Education, Physical Education, Commerce, Business Administration, among others.

Gulbarga University Highlights

Year of establishment	1980
Campuses	Bidar, Raichur, Bellary and Koppal
Campus size	860 acre
Recognised by	UGC, AIU, NAAC Accreditation (Grade 'B')
Modes of education	Full-time
Number of courses offered	129 courses across 7 streams
Exams accepted	SLET, GATE, UGC NET, UGC CSIR
Total no. of seats	3,500+
Types of scholarships	- Scholarships for SC/ST - Moulana Azad National Fellowship
Affiliated colleges	305
Official website	www.gug.ac.in
Gender intake	Co-ed
Application mode (when admissions are open)	Online/Offline
Total faculty	160+

Gulbarga University Admission Process

Gulbarga University admission 2020 to all PG and doctoral-level courses is invited in both online as well as offline mode. Since there are various departments in this University, eligibility is set differently for different courses, as enlisted below:

MSc, MA, MCom, M.P.Ed. and MEd: Admission to these courses is offered on the basis of a candidate’s performance in entrance examination conducted by the University
ML.I.Sc., MVA and LLM: Admission to these PG courses is entirely based on a candidate's marks in the previous qualifying exam
PhD and MPhil: Candidates get admission in this course basis their performance in the entrance examination conducted by the University; aspirants with a valid score in UGC NET 2020 / UGC CSIR 2020 / GATE 2020 are qualified for direct admissions, post an interview conducted at the University campus

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Gulbarga University Courses

The Gulbarga University offers various postgraduate and doctoral courses majorly in the streams of Arts, Commerce, and Science. Enlisted below are some topmost Gulbarga University courses along with their eligibility and fee structure:

Course Name	Eligibility	Course Fee (in Rs)
MSc - Biochemistry - Chemistry - Mathematics	Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ST / Cat-I category candidates)	50,600
PG Diploma - Geoinformatics - Computer Application - Embedded System and Application	Bachelor’s degree in the respective displace with minimum 45% aggregate from any recognised university (40% aggregate for SC/ST category)	-
MA - English - Hindi - History	Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ST, and Cat-I candidates)	36,500
MPhil	Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST or Cat-I candidates)	7,500
MBA	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST or Cat-I candidates)	1,24,000

Gulbarga University Scholarships

As per the UGC guidelines, Gulbarga University has set-up an SC/ ST Cell along with a Minority Cell with the motive of extending financial support to the reserved category students. Gulbarga University scholarships are provided to both SC/ ST as well as minority students under the conditions stated below:

Rajeev Gandhi National Fellowship and ICSSR Scholarships: Offered to research scholars
PhD: SC/ST students pursuing this course are granted Rs 5,000 per month along with an annual contingency grant of Rs 10,000 as financial assistance
MPhil: SC/ST students enrolling in this course get Rs 4,000 per month along with an annual contingency grant of Rs 10,000 as financial assistance

UGC Fellowship: Offered to SC / ST students on the basis of merit
Moulana Azad Minority Fellowship and Incentive Scholarships: Granted to Buddhist / Muslim / Christian / Sikh students
Boarding and lodging expenses: SC/ST students receive Rs 1300 per month out of which Rs 1100 is reimbursed by Social Welfare Department
TA/DA allowances: PG students and teachers belonging to SC / ST category receive these allowances as a cover for expenses to attend conferences

Year of establishment	1980
Ownership	Public/Government
Open University	no
UGC Approved	yes
AIU MemberShip	yes
Institute of national importance	no
Website	Go to website_KB
Also Known As	GUG
Accepted Exams	Karnataka PGCET

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AIU Member

False

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Admission Details

Gulbarga University (GU), Karnataka is a state-owned University which was established in 1980. GU has more than 37 teaching departments and four research centres and also acts as an affiliating university. The University offers various UG, PG and Doctoral programmes in the field of Commerce, Arts, Management, Science, Visual Arts, Computer Application, and Law.

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: Highlights

Candidates seeking admission to the courses offered by Gulbarga University should visit the official website and apply through offline mode. Here are some important points regarding the admission process:

UG Courses

Admission to all the UG programmes is based on the scores obtained in Class 12

PG Courses

For MA, MCom, MSc, B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed and M.Ed programmes, candidates are selected on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the University
Admission to the rest of the PG programmes such as M.L.I.Sc, MVA and LLM is done based on the marks obtained in graduation

MPhil and Phd Course

Candidates, for MPhil and PhD programme are done on the basis of merit in the entrance exam and marks obtained in academics. Final selection is based on the marks scored in interview round conducted by the University
PhD aspirants with UGC NET/ UGC CSIR NET/ GATE scores are exempted from PhD entrance test. However, they have to appear for interview round

Gulbarga University Admission Dates 2021

The below-mentioned table enlists the important admission dates for all PG programmes:

Events	Dates
Release of advertisement	Third week of April
Online application form registration dates	Second week of May
Last date of form submission	First week of June
Admit card availability	Third week of June
Entrance exam schedule	Second week of July
Release of final result	Second week of August

Gulbarga University Exam Dates 2021

The important dates for all the entrance exams accepted by Gulbarga University are tabulated below:

Exam	Exam Date	Complete Exam Schedule
UGC NET	June-mid	Click Here
CSIR NET	Third week of June	Click Here
GATE	1st and 2nd week of February 2022	Click Here

Gulbarga University UG Admission 2021

At UG level, Gulbarga University offers various programmes such as BA, BBM, BCom, BCA, BSc, and BVA. Admission to these programmes is based on the marks obtained in Class 12. Detailed admission criteria for each of these courses is mentioned below.

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: BA, BBM, BCom

The table mentioned below enlists the BA, BBM, and BCom courses and their eligibility criteria

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BA	Passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from any recognised university
BBM
BCom

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: BCA, BSc, BVA

Eligibility criteria for BCA, BSc and BVA programme is enlisted below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BCA	Class 12 pass with at least 50% aggregate from any recognised university
BSc
BVA

Gulbarga University PG Admission 2021

Gulbarga University under PG wing offers MSc, Postgraduate in Diploma, MA, MCom, M.L.I.Sc, M.J.M.C, MVA, B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed, and LLM programme. Admission criteria for each of these programmes is mentioned below:

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: MSc

Admission to the MSc programme is based on the entrance examination conducted by the University.

MSc
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Applied Electronics	Passed Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with not less than 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST/ Cat-I category candidates)
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Electronics and Instrumentation
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Statistics
Sugar Technology
Zoology
Bioinformatics

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: Postgraduate in Diploma

Mentioned below is the eligibility requirement and specialisations for Postgraduate in Diploma programme:

Postgraduate in Diploma
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Embedded System and Application	Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject with a minimum of 45% aggregate from any recognised university (40% aggregate for SC/ ST category)
Computer Application
Geoinformatics
Nanoscience and Technology
Micro Technology Engineering
Sanskrit
Yoga

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: MA

For MA programme, candidates are selected based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination conducted by Gulbarga University. The minimum eligibility criteria for this programme is tabulated below:

MA
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
English	Passed Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum 45% aggregate for General category candidates and 40% for SC, ST, and Cat-I candidates
Hindi
Kannada
Sanskrit
Marathi
Music
Urdu and Persian
Economics
History
Political Science
Social Work
Sociology
Women’s Studies

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: MCom, MCom, and MBA

Admission to the MCom, MCA, and MBA programme is based on the marks secured in the entrance examination conducted by the University itself. The below-mentioned table specifies all the specialisations and eligibility criteria of these programmes:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MCom	Passed BCom/ BBM/ BCS with a minimum aggregate of 50%
MCA	Passed BCA from recognised university
MBA	Passed graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST or Cat-I candidates)

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: M.L.I.Sc, M.J.M.C, and MVA

Admission to the Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc), Master of Journalism & Mass Communication (M.J.M.C) and Master of Visual Arts (MVA) is done on the basis of marks obtained at the graduation level. The below table states the eligibility criteria for these programmes:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
M.L.I.Sc	Passed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% from any recognised university
M.J.M.C
MVA

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed

For B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed programme, candidates are selected on the basis of marks scored in the University entrance examination conducted by Gulbarga University. Eligibility criteria for these programmes is mentioned below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
B.P.Ed*	Passed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate and have participated in Intercollege/ Interzonal/ District/ School Competition in sports and games OR Bachelor’s degree with 45% aggregate in National/ International University competition/ International competition OR Graduation with a minimum of 45% aggregate and three years of teaching experience
M.P.Ed	Passed B.P.Ed degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST category candidates)

*five per cent relaxation is provided to the SC/ ST category students

Gulbarga University Admission 2021: LLM

Candidates for LLM programme are selected based on the marks obtained at graduation level which is in their LLB programme. Here is the list of specialisations and eligibility criteria for LLM programme:

LLM
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Commercial Law	Passed LLB degree course with at least 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ ST or Cat-I category candidates)
Bharatiya Nyaya

Gulbarga University MPhil Admission 2021

Applicants for MPhil programme are selected on the basis of marks obtained in entrance examination and performance in academics. Final selection is done on the basis of scores obtained in the interview round. Eligibility criteria of MPhil programme is tabulated below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MPhil	Passed Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST or Cat-I candidates)

Gulbarga University PhD Admission 2021

For PhD course, applicants are selected on the basis of combined score in entrance examination and academic performance. Final selection is based on the performance in interview. Candidates who have qualified UGC NET/ UGC CSIR NET/ GATE/ Teacher fellowship exam or MPhil exam are exempted from the entrance test, they only need to appear for interview round. Eligibility criteria for PhD programme is tabulated below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
PhD	Passed Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST or Cat-I candidates)

Gulbarga University Application Process 2021

Candidates willing to join the courses offered by Gulbarga University should first visit the official website and apply offline. Here is the step-by-step application procedure:

Step I: Visit the official website of the University

Step II: Click on the ‘Admission’ section. You will be redirected to the admission page

Step III: Select your desired course and click on the adjacent link to download the application form

Step IV: Fill the application form with a black ink pen

Step V: Draw a DD in favour of ‘Finance Officer, Gulbarga University' payable at Gulbarga of Rs 800 for General category candidates, and Rs 400 for SC/ ST or Cat-I candidates

Step VI: Attach the following documents:

Community certificate (in case of SC/ ST/ Cat-I category)
Photocopy of birth certificate
Degree certificate
Marksheet of Class 10, 12 and graduation
Transfer certificate, migration certificate

Step VII: Send the duly filled application form, necessary documents and fee receipt to the following address:

Deputy Registrar (Academic Branch)

Gulbarga University

Sedam Road, Jnana Ganga

Kalaburagi, Karnataka - 585106

Gulbarga University Seat Reservation Criteria

The University reserves seats as per the norms of the Central Government, the below table bifurcates the seat reservation for different categories:

Category	Reservation (in %)
PWD	3
ST	7.5
SC	15
OBC	27

Important FAQs regarding Gulbarga University Admission

Q. How many courses are offered at Gulbarga University?

A. Gulbarga University offers a total of 129 degree and diploma courses to the candidates at UG, PG and PhD level. Courses offered are in the streams of Humanities & Social Sciences, IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Science, Business & Management Studies, Law, Teaching & Education Mass Communication & Media, Women Studies and Yoga.

Q. What is the application process for International students at Gulbarga University?

A. Foreign candidates who wish to apply at Gulbarga University for admission in different PG courses need to contact the registrar office at the University to initiate the application process.

Q. What is the selection criteria for doctoral programmes offered at Gulbarga University?

A. Admission to the doctoral programmes offered at Gulbarga University is on the basis of the performance in the entrance examination conducted by the University and academic merit in the qualifying examination. Candidates who have passed UGC NET/ UGC CSIR NET/ GATE/ Teacher fellowship exam or MPhil exam are exempted from the entrance examination.

Q. What is the flagship course of Gulbarga University and what is its academic fee?

A. The flagship course offered at Gulbarga University is MBA. The first year fees of the same Rs 66,000 and the second year fee is Rs 58000 which makes it a total of Rs 1.24 lakhs.

Q. What is the seat intake of M.L.I. Sc programme at Gulbarga University?

A. The total seat intake for M.L.I.Sc programme is 42 students.

Q. What is the percentage of seat reserved for SC and ST candidates at Gulbarga University?

A. Seats for SC and ST candidates are reserved as per the norms of Central Government with 15 per cent and 7.5 per cent for SC and ST, respectively.

Q. How many students are admitted for MA programme at Gulbarga University?

A. A total of 67 students are admitted for MA programme.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for MCom at Gulbarga University?

A. Candidates to be eligible for MCom programme should have passed BCom/ BBM/ BCS or BBA programme.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria required for M.P.Ed programme at Gulbarga University?

A. To be eligible for M.P.Ed programme, candidate should have passed B.P.Ed degree programme with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate for General category and 45 per cent for SC/ ST category candidates.

Q. What is the total seat intake for M.Ed programme at Gulbarga University?

A. The total seat intake for M.Ed programme is 50 students.

Q. What is the nature of PhD entrance examination at Gulbarga University?

A. PhD entrance examination consists of 100 MCQs questions which are objective in nature.

Q. Is there any interview round for PhD entrance exams at Gulbarga University?

A. Yes, candidates who have cleared PhD entrance exam have to appear for interview round conducted by the University.

Q. What minimum eligibility should a candidate possess to take admission in MPhil programme at Gulbarga University?

A. Candidates to be eligible for MPhil programme must have passed Master’s degree with at least 55 per cent aggregate from any recognised university.

Q. Which all candidates are exempted from PhD entrance exam at Gulbarga University?

A. Candidates who have a valid UGC NET/ UGC CSIR NET or GATE or Teacher fellowship exam or MPhil exam are exempted from the PhD entrance test.

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University has organised National Conference & Workshop on regular bases
Total 560 colleges are affiliated with the university.
One of the proactive Universities to have implemented the 'outreach model' of education.

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Gulbarga University announce its cut off & merit list for various courses to get admission in UG & PG programs every year. There are around 471 department & colleges in Gulbarga University for which cutoff will be determined based on the reservation categories and the seats availability. At Shiksha we follow each merit & cut off list of Gulbarga University deeply and provide you the authentic round wise cut off data based on various sources. Here you will get Gulbarga University 2019 cut-offs, from 1st cut off to last cut off for all 471 departments/colleges and their courses.

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Important FAQs for Gulbarga University

Q. When was Gulbarga University founded?

A. Gulbarga University was founded in 1980 by an Act of Karnataka State.

Q. Is Gulbarga University approved/ accredited?

A. Gulbarga University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has been accredited with grade B by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Q. How many departments are there in Gulbarga University?

A. Gulbarga University consists of 38 PG departments and four PG centres. It also has 305 affiliated colleges that offer graduate/diploma courses to students across multiple specialisations.

Q. Are there any other campuses of Gulbarga University?

A. Yes, this University has its main campus in Gulbarga along with four other campuses located in Bidar, Raichur, Bellary and Koppal.

Q. What are the courses offered by Gulbarga University?

A. Gulbarga University offers 129 courses at UG, PG, diploma and PhD level covering streams like IT & Software, Accounting & Commerce, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Business & Management Studies, Law, Teaching & Education, among others.

Q. Is there any entrance exam for doctoral course admissions at Gulbarga University?

A. Candidates are required to secure a valid score in one of the exams namely UGC NET / UGC CSIR / NET / GATE for admissions in doctoral programmes.

Q. What are the specialisations covered under MSc course offered at Gulbarga University?

A. MSc course offered by this University includes specialisations like Applied Electronics, Biotech, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Physics and Zoology.

Q. What is the total number of faculty at Gulbarga University?

A. Gulbarga University comprises 160 faculty members along with 700 technical and non-technical supporting staff.

Q. What is the student intake capacity of Gulbarga University?

A. Gulbarga University has an intake capacity of more than 3,500 students in each academic session.

Q. What is the fee for MBA course offered by Gulbarga University?

A. The total fee for MBA course at Gulbarga University is Rs 1.24 lakh.

Q. Is there a library at Gulbarga University?

A. Gulbarga University library hosts over 2,27,831 books, 654 scientific journals, sixteen CD-ROM databases, 5800 dissertation/theses and technical reports, conference papers, microfilm, microfiche, and exclusive books.

Q. Does Gulbarga University offer hostel facility to students?

A. Yes, Gulbarga University campus features five boys’ hostel with an accommodation capacity of more than 1,100 students. It also consists of three girls’ hotels offering accommodation facility to the female research scholars as well.