BSW is a degree in social work. You study how communities and families work, and how to help people with problems such as poverty, health and education. It leads to jobs with NGOs, hospitals, schools and government programmes, and to an MSW degree.
According to the CUET UG 2026 data, 6 central universities list BSW courses: Assam University, Silchar (AUS), the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), GGU, Nagaland University, NEHU and RGU. The papers asked are the General Aptitude Test, Sociology, English, Political Science and a few others.
The pattern varies. CUTN and GGU list only the General Aptitude Test. NEHU asks for English and the General Aptitude Test. Nagaland University lists only Sociology. AUS offers an integrated BSW-MSW and asks for English, the General Aptitude Test, Sociology and Political Science. RGU accepts any one of its 26 domain papers.
Tip: the General Aptitude Test is the paper to prepare first. It appears at CUTN, GGU, NEHU and AUS.
CUET papers asked for BSW (Social Work)
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6 universities offering BSW (Social Work)
Integrated BSW-MSW (5 years)
CUET: English, the General Aptitude Test, and two domain subjects: Sociology and Political Science
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 with at least 55% aggregate. Relaxation as per Government of India rules. Merit is on NTA-CUET score. 3 years BSW plus 2 years MSW.
Selection: Merit is based on the NTA-CUET score.
BSW (Hons)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board or University in India with at least 60% marks (General), 55% (OBC-NCL/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/PwD).
Selection: Offered as Honours or Honours with Research.
BSW (Hons)
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from a recognised board or equivalent.
BSW
CUET: Sociology
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board, in any stream.
BSW
CUET: English plus the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII in the stream concerned from any recognised board in India, or an examination the University considers equivalent.
Selection: Four-year undergraduate programme.
BSW
CUET: Any one of the 26 domain papers (codes 301 to 326).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Class XII/10+2/Intermediate from any Board, Council or University in India, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent by the AIU.
Selection: Listed as Bachelor in Social Work under the 4-year BA degree. Offered by the university itself.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BSW?
The General Aptitude Test is the most common paper. Some universities add English, and AUS also asks for Sociology and Political Science. Nagaland University lists only Sociology. It varies by university.
▸Which stream can apply for BSW through CUET?
Most of these universities do not name a required stream. Nagaland University accepts any stream, and GGU, AUS and CUTN ask for a 10+2 pass with a minimum percentage: 50% at GGU, 55% at AUS and 60% for General category at CUTN.
▸Which central universities offer BSW through CUET?
6 central universities list it for CUET UG 2026: AUS, CUTN, GGU, Nagaland University, NEHU and RGU.
▸Is there a 5-year BSW option?
Assam University, Silchar lists an integrated BSW-MSW of five years (3 years BSW plus 2 years MSW). The other universities on this page list BSW as a bachelor's degree.
About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.