Ph.D. in Social Work at Marian College

Marian College, Idukki, Kerala, offers Ph.D. in Social Work as a 5-year doctoral degree. There are 15 seats in each batch.

Marian College is a public-private institute, founded in 1995. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Marian College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Marian College has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Social Work on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 5 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Ph.D. in Social Work, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Marian College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Marian College on its website (www.mariancollege.org) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Marian College runs 2 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D. in Commerce

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Social Work genuinely interest you? You will spend 5 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Marian College compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Idukki?