BPHE Society’s

Center for Studies in Rural DevelopmentInstitute of Social work and Research, Ahmednagar.

PROGRAMME OF STUDYUnder Convergence Scheme

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BPHE Society’s

CSRD-ISWRCentre for Studies in Rural DevelopmentInstitute of Social Work and Research,Station Road, Ahmednagar-414001

IGNOUIndira Gandhi National Open UniversityMaidan Garhi,New Delhi- 110068

Message from the DirectorI am pleased to announce the admissions for the various

Programmes under Convergence Scheme of Indira

Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.

You have chosen right time to go for further education.

The changes in the society are swifter than ever before.

In the age of globalization, liberalization and privatization, the technological

revolution and their impact on human life poses number of challenges before

humanity. This demands a new generation of leaders and professionals who have

the drive, the commitment and passion to respond to the contemporary challenges.

CSRD-ISWR believes in creating a cadre of efficient and well informed leadership in

the field of social development.

The social work education at CSRD-ISWR is rigorous. The academic curriculum

offered by IGNOU, interaction with field practitioners, field work placement with

communities and welfare/development agencies provides an excellent learning

environment. The students studying at CSRD-ISWR has a privilege to be a part of

pioneering institute and one of the premier universities in the world the Indira Gandhi

National Open University, New Delhi. CSRD-ISWR offers a variety of opportunities

with its unique cultural, social, educational as well as recreational experiences.

Active interaction with faculty and student communities of diverse disciplines,

background and ideologies, provide very enriching experience.

As the institute is completing 50 years of its contribution to community extension and

social work education, we renew our commitment to build responsible citizenship,

effective leadership, efficient and well informed personnel to undertake

responsibilities in the field of community development and participate in the process

of nation building.

A very warm welcome to the Center for Studies in Rural Development- Institute of

Social Work and Research, Ahmednagar.

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CONTENT

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE 1

RESOURCES, INFRASTURCTURE AND 3FACILITIES.

PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 4

ADMISSION INFORMATION 10

GENERAL INFORMATION 13

RULES AND REQUREMENTS 16

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Section 1

About the InstituteCSRD-ISWR, the Pioneer in Community Extension and Social Work Education:

BPHE Society’s Centre for Studies in Rural Development (CSRD), Institute of Social Work & Research, Ahmednagar is one of the pioneer institutions in community extension and social work education in India. It was established in 1961 as a department of Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar. Ahmednagar College being the first college in the District (1947) having a vision of ‘innovativeness’ had a social obligation to the people of this region.

CSRD, then known as the ‘Rural Life Development and Research Project’ was an attempt to revitalize education by relating it to the needs of its rural surroundings. It was also an effort to meet the ever growing demand for responsible citizenship, effective leadership, efficient and well informed personnel to undertake responsibilities in the fields of Community Development and participate in the process of nation building.

Right from the beginning, the need was felt not only to reach out to people but also to conduct research and train people for Development. Hence a Course in Community Development (Certificate Course) was started in 1961 itself, with an object of meeting the pressing demand for properly motivated and adequately equipped personnel for Community Development. Diploma Course in Social Work (University of Pune) was started in 1967 and as the higher education became imperative, this Diploma Course in Social Work was upgraded as the Master of Social Work Course (University of Pune) in 1974.

CSRD-ISWR is managed and run by Bhaskar Pandurang Hiwale Education (BPHE) Society, Ahmednagar. The Institute is affiliated to University of Pune and recognized by UGC under Section 2 (f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act, 1956. The Institute is aided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of Maharashtra.

The Objectives

The institute seeks to create educational opportunities for the disadvantaged section of rural population especially minorities, dalits, Schedule Castes, Scheduled Tribes, etc. the specific objectives of the institute are:

i. To organise teaching programmes for the development of competent and committed professionals.

ii. To undertake research activities and contribute to the knowledge.iii. To develop and disseminate knowledge through publications.iv. To undertake extension programmes to reach out to the large community at the local, national,

regional and international levels.

Milestones• 1947: Ahmednagar College was established as the first college in the district.

• 1961: Centre for Studies in Rural Development was established as a Social arm of

Ahmednagar College.

• 1961: Course in Community Development (Certificate Course) was started.

• 1962: Introduced a Diploma Course in Co-operation & Accountancy.

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• 1967: Diploma Course in Social Work (University of Pune) was started.

• 1968: started a Diploma Course in Local Self Governance.

• 1969: Centre for Studies in Rural Development was one of the Institutions selected in

Maharashtra to have the National Service Scheme Training and Orientation

Centre.

• 1974: Diploma Course in Social Work was upgraded as the Master of Social Work

with specilaization in Rural Community Development (University of Pune).

• 1980: Two more fields of specilization (i) Tribal Welfare (1980) and (ii) Labour

Welfare (1982) were introduced.

• 1991: Recognition as research and post graduate teaching centre from University

of Pune.

• 1991: Masters in Mass Reletions under University of Pune was started and

offered at CSRD - ISWR.

• 2008: Recongnition by UGC under section 2 (f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956.

• 2010: Master of Social Work with Specialization in Counseling (On Campus

Programme affiliated to Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi)

Teaching /Learning Environment

Considering the interdisciplinary nature of the courses and the background of the learners the methods of training at CSRD-ISWR are participatory and learner-focused. The teaching methods involve classroom teaching, fieldwork exposure and experience, group discussions, case studies, role-plays and self-learning assignments.

Studying at CSRD is learning as much about social work profession as getting to know oneself. As a pioneering institution in extension education and Rural Development, efforts at CSRD are to foster an environment of team spirit and professional integrity. As mentioned earlier one of the objectives behind starting CSRD was to develop the leadership in the field of Rural Development. In view of this, throughout the programme, opportunities are provided to expand the understanding of self and society. Regular and one to one interaction with faculty members is an important feature of training at CSRD.

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Resources, Infrastructure and Facilities:

Classrooms, Auditorium and Training Halls

The institute has a privilege of having spacious classrooms, auditorium and training halls. There are separate rooms for each faculty to conduct field work supervisory conferences and provide individual consultation to students and research scholars. Classrooms are equipped with the audio-visual and other teaching aids. The spacious auditorium with the capacity of 300 persons and training halls equipped with teaching aids are available to facilitate teaching-learning process.

LibraryThe institute has a specialised library in Rural Development. It has more than 10,000 volumes in English and Marathi. It receives 28 academic journals. CSRD-ISWR libary is being developed as specialised libarary in the area of rural development. There is also a reading room attached to library. Apart from the CSRD library, the Ahmednagar college library also provides all the facilities for students of CSRD-ISWR.

Computer Laboratory

CSRD-ISWR has computer lab with internet enabled PCs. The laboratory is open for faculty, research scholars and students.

Hostel

Hostel facility is available for both the boys and girls. Boys’ hostel is in the CSRD campus whereas, girl students are offered hostel facility at Ahmednagar college campus. Solar heating systems have been installed in the hostels with a capacity of 2500 liters of warm water daily.

Sports and Recreation Facilities CSRD-ISWR has sports and recreational facilities for its students, staff and faculties. Facilities for indoor games such as Table Tennis, Carom, Chess, etc. are available in ths campus. A volleyball court is also available for outdoor games. Besides, students can use playground of Ahmednagar college for playing football, basketball, cricket and other games.

CanteenCSRD has two canteens within its campus. The Canteen provides snacks, refreshments and meals for the students and staff.

Network and CollaborationThe institute has been collaborating with the Government, Semi - Government and Non-Government Organizations for research, training and development purposes. The institute also collaborates with these organisations for the training of the students through field work and block placement. The institute is developing resource centre for support and capacity building of the small orgnisations.

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Section 2

Programmes of Study: (Under the Convergence Scheme of IGNOU)

THE UNIVERSITY: The Indira Gandhi National Open University, New DelhiThe India Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985. Today, it serves the educational aspirations of about three million students in India and 35 other countries through the twenty-one Schools of Study and a network of 68 Regional Centres, more than 3000 Learner Support Centers and around 52 overseas centers. The University offers about 400 Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Doctoral programmes, comprising around 3000 courses, with a strength of about 400 faculty members and academic staff at the Headquarters and Regional Centres and about 40,000 counsellors from conventional institutions of higher learning, professionals from various organisations, among others.

IGNOU functions through a network comprising the Headquarters, Regional Centres at States/ UTs, Study Centres and Partner Institutions within India and 35 other countries. It is now widely accepted as a system leader in the world. The university offers 486 certificate, Diploma, Degree and Doctoral programmes through its 21 Schools of Study, 12 Divisions, 14 Centres, 61 Regional Centres, over 3,000 Study Centres, 67 Partner Institutions spread across 35 countries, over 400 teachers and academics, and more than 1,205 administrative staff. Additional help is also sought from about 6,000 experts from conventional universities and other organization, and about 45,000 part time Academic counselors.

IGNOU caters to learners from rural and tribal areas, disability groups, jails and rehabilitation centres, government and non-governmental organisation, parents and home- makers, the employers and the employed and the employed. Educational development of North- East Region(NER) is another focus area. Almost 10 percent of the annual plan is exclusively earmarked for the development of the NER.

The University provides a multi-nodal learning system through print, audio, video, television, teleconferencing, interactive radio counseling, internet based learning, face to face interactive, ICTs, counseling and practicals. Reaching a large number of students and further enriching/ explaining the printed study materials have been the major objectives of the above listed multiple media. The University has state of the art Electronic Media Production Centre (EMPC). The various media resources available in the University are regular two way audio and one way video teleconferencing, Interactive radio counseling, Gyan Darshan, Gyan vani, Edusat or Educational Satellite and Pan-African Satellite hub.

Convergence Scheme a new scheme was conceived jointly by UGC, IGNOU, Open and Distance Learning system Council and AICTE under the guidance of the ministry of Human Resources Development, a synergy of ODL and Conventional Systems which was formally as the scheme on Convergence of Open and Distance learning and systems in Nov. 2007 which became operational in March 2008.

The Scheme is titled "Convergence Scheme". IGNOU Convergence Scheme converges the best of Open and Distance Learning systems(ODL) and Conventional Educational Systems. The objective of the scheme is to achieve the targets set out in the Eleventh Plan Document for Higher Education, and focussing on access and equity issues.

The Scheme ,jointly conceived by University Grants Commission(UGC), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Distance Education Council(DEC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the guidance of the Ministry of Human Resources Development , aims to focus on enhancing the quality and quantity of education delivery in the context of social dimensions of the

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country, with a thrust on capacity building and strengthening of the conventional university and collegiate education system.

Convergence of the face-to-face mode teaching departments of conventional universities with their distance education directorates/ correspondence course wings as also with open universities/ institutions offering distance education, shall be impressed upon to bridge the gap in distance and conventional face-to-face mode of education.

There are around 441 Partner Institutions, 100 programmes and 45000 students enrolled under the Convergence Scheme. The Partner Institutions in the rural areas have benefited a large number of r ural students especially women students who are otherwise deprived of higher education/vocational education. To mention few, the Computer Literacy Program of IGNOU which is a non-credit programme has influenced in imparting the computer skills to the common men and women through the Partner Institutions in the north-Eastern region and Eastern region of rural area.

Centre for studies in Rural development, Institute of social work and research being the partner institute of IGNOU under convergence scheme offers the following programmes

Programmes of StudyThe Programme of IGNOU offered by the CSRD-ISWR, is unique and innovative in many respects. The salient features of this programme are:

• Indigenously-prepared self-instructional print materials are provided to students. •Print materials are supported with audio ad video programmes. •Multi-media programme package is made available.

I. Master in Social Work (Counselling ) (MSW) Objectives of the programme:

Masters in Social Work (Counselling) programme would provide both academic learning and professional education and training in counselling, extending beyond theoretical knowledge. This programme is tailored to suit counselors working in a wide range of organizational and community contexts as well as individuals in a family. With the fast changing social scenario, the problems being faced by people across the board are numerous. Unlike in the western world, counselling services are very inadequate in India. There is a growing demand for counselors in schools, corporate sector, health care setting, social and welfare sectors and correctional settings. However, schools/ universities where counseling course/programme are taught in India are very few.

There is a good potential for employment in government as well as NGO sectors. There is an urgent need for specially trained counselors to handle the stress of employees working with call centres, corporate sectors, families, family courts, correctional settings, school, universities and educational institutions, rehabilitation centres, refugee camps, institutions for the differently abled, aged, child care and adoption centres, family planning, voluntary counseling and testing centres, rural sectors especially where farmers are driven to commit suicide, de-addiction centres etc.

The specific objectives of Masters in Social Work (Counselling) are: • To provide basic knowledge of human relationship; • To introduce the learner to biological, psychological and developmental aspects of humans; • To help the learner to have sound knowledge about the what, why and how of counselling services; • To help the learner to understand the method of social case work and its relevance in counselling

services; • To explain how counselling a client can improve their psychological well-being through

making choices, overcoming psychological blocks and facilitating actions;

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• To describe the process through which a counselor would take a client to reach a desired goal;

• To identify the counsellor’s primary role and show how to use minimal responses as an important means of listening with intent;

• To help the counselors reduce the emotional distress of the client; • To promote better adaptation of the client to his/her environment and to develop his/her

potential; and To assist the client in making important personal decisions depending upon the problem, situation and environment.

Minimum Duration : 2 YearsMaximum Duration : 2 YearsCourse Fee : Rs. 7,500 Per SemesterMinimum Age : No bar Maximum Age : No bar Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a

recognized university/institution.Medium of instruction : English (Students Can write their examination paper

in Hindi or English)SYLLABUS:

First Semester Third SemesterCourse Code Course Name Credits Course

Code Course Name Credits

SW-001 Origin and Development of Social Work

4 MSW-12 Introduction to Life

Characteristics and Challenges

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MSW -002 Professional Social Work: Indian Perspective

6 MSW-13 Introduction to

Psychological Basis of Counseling

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MSWL-001 Social Work Practicum-1(Field Work)

4 MSW-14 Relevance of Social

Case work in Counseling 4

MSW-003 Basic Social Science Concepts 4

MSWL-003 Social Work Practicum 6

Second Semester Fourth SemesterMSW-005 Social Work

Practicum and Supervision

4 MSW-15 Basics of Counseling 4

MSW-008 Social Group Work : Working with Groups

4 MSW-16 Fields of Counseling 4

MSW-009 Community Organization Management for Community Development

4 MSWl-004 Social Work Practicum 6

MSWL-002 Social Work Practicum

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Note: In additions to this, the students will have to pay fees for field work, Study tour, examination and other Co-curricular activities.

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II. Master in Social Work (Philanthropy) (MSW) Objectives of the programme :MSW (with specialization in philanthropic social work) is perhaps the first of its kind across the globe. It is offered in English at IGNOU, New Delhi. The curriculum has been designed to help the learner in understanding the origin and development of professional social work across the globe with a unique paper on professional social work in Indian context, special focus on the three primary methods of social work practice namely, social case work, social group work and community organisation management for community development; theory paper on social work practicum and supervision and specialisation papers on philanthropic social work.The field practicum has been designed in such a way that each learner would be provided adequate opportunities of gaining knowledge, information and the much needed skills for working with the poorest of the poor that include the destitute, orphans, leprosy as well as HIV infected patients, prostitutes, mentally ill and the mentally retarded, refugees, landless and homeless labourers and those in correctional settings. The concept of philanthropic social work is relevant to developing countries, where interventions among the poorest of the poor are much needed. Some of the interventions including those of Baba Amte, Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Mother Teresa have been found to be acceptable across the globe. Their approaches and especially the use of the Social Action method to ameliorate the sufferings of the needy and poorest of the poor have been adequately highlighted in the syllabus. MSW (Philanthropy) is perhaps the first of its kind across the globe. Professional social work has its origin in Charity Organisation Societies (COS). Philanthropic Social Work has its origin in the vision, mission and charitable works of philanthropists, who devoted their lives for serving the poorest of the poor. This Programme would be of great interest to developing countries in South Asia, Africa, South America and particularly the Indian sub-continent. This programme has been designed to develop a cadre of professionally qualified social workers with total commitment to help the downtrodden to live in dignity for the rest of their lives. Specifically, the objectives of the programme are as follows:

• To provide professional training at post graduate level in social work with specialization in philanthropy.

• To train a cadre of professionally qualified social workers to work amongst the poorest of the poor and thus to improve the social conditions of the disadvantaged sections of the society.

• To help the learner in understanding the origin and development of professional social work across the globe

• To enable students understand the diverse social issues, distinct nature of oppression and discrimination and their implications.

• To develop skills and techniques amongst the students in order to enable them apply strategies of social change aiming towards social justice.

• To offer opportunity to learners for higher studies in professional social work.

Minimum Duration : 2 YearsMaximum Duration : 2 YearsCourse Fee : Rs. 7,500 per semesterMinimum Age : No bar Medium : English Maximum Age : No bar Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized

University/Institution.SYLLABUS:

First Semester Third SemesterCourse Code Course Name Credits Course

Code Course Name Credits

MSW-001Origin and Development of Social Work

4 MSW-007Case Work and Counselling : Working with individuals

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MSWL-001 Social Work Practicum-1 (Field Work)

6 MSW-008 Social Group Work : Working with Groups 4

MSW -002Origin And Development Of Social Work In India

4 MSW-009

Community Organisation Management for Community Development

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MSW-003 Basic Social Science Concepts 4 MSWL-003 Social Work Practicum 6

Second Semester Fourth Semester

MSW -004 Social Work and Social Development 4 MSW-010

Introduction Of Philanthropic Social Work

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MSW-005 Social Work Practicum and Supervision

4 MSW-011 Working Among The Poorest Of The Poor 4

MSWL-002 Social Work Practicum 6 MSWl-004 Social Work Practicum 6

III. Master of Arts (Philosophy)(MAPY)Minimum Duration : 2 YearsMaximum Duration : 5 YearsCourse Fee : Rs.3750/Minimum Age : No bar Maximum Age : No bar Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized

university/institution.Medium : English

SYLLABUS:First Year Second Year

Course Code Course Name Credits Course

Code Course Name Credits

MPY-001 8 Indian Compulsory philosophy

008 MPY-002 8 Western Compulsory Philosophy 008

MPYE -002 4 Logic Elective 004 MPYE-008 4 Metaphysics Elective 004MPYE -002 4 Ethics Elective 004 MPYE -009

4 Philosophy of Elective Science and Cosmology 004

MPYE -003 4 Epistemology Elective 004 MPYE -010 4 Philosophy of Elective

Religion 004

MPYE -004 4 Philosophy ofHuman Person Elective

004 MPYE -011 4 Philosophy of Elective Art

(Aesthetics) 004

MPYE -005 4 World Religions Elective 004 MPYE -012 4 Tribal Philosophy Elective 004

MPYE -006 4 Dalit Philosophy Elective 004 MPYE -013 4

Philosophy of Elective Technology 004

MPYE -007 4 ResearchMethodology in Elective

004 MPYE -014 4 Philosophy of Elective Mind 004

MGP -005 4 Introduction toPeace and Elective Conflict Resolution

004 MPYE -015 4

Gandhian Elective Philosophy 004

MPYE -016 4

Aurobindo Elective Philosophy 004

MPYP -001 4 Dissertation Elective 004

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IV. Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW) Minimum Duration : 1YearMaximum Duration : 4 YearsCourse Fee : Rs. 12,000Minimum Age : No bar Maximum Age : No bar Eligibility : Graduation in any descipline from recognised university.Medium : English and Hindi

Note: The University will keep changing the fee from time to time and one will have to find out the details from the Study Centre/Regional Centre.

V. Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE) Minimum Duration : 6 MonthsMaximum Duration : 2 YearsCourse Fee : Rs. 2,400Minimum Age : No bar Maximum Age : No bar Eligibility : A person who has successfully completed 10+2 (higher

secondary) is eligible for enrolment in the Certificate Programme in HIV and Family Education as well as for the Diploma in HIV and Family Education.

Medium : English and Hindi

VI. Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE) Minimum Duration : 6 MonthsMaximum Duration : 2 YearsCourse Fee : Rs. 1,200Minimum Age : No bar Maximum Age : No bar Eligibility : A person who has successfully completed 10+2 (higher

secondary) is eligible for enrolment in the Certificate Programme in HIV and Family Education as well as for the Diploma in HIV and Family Education

Medium : English and Hindi

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Section 4

Admission Information

ADMISSION PROCEDURE: The intake for Master of Social Work (MSW) programme under convergens scheme is 50 students. In view of the limited number of seats for the selection of the students for the MSW course the applicants have to appear for entrance test. The institute is a Christian Minority Institute. The seats are filled up as per Govt. norms applicable to such institutes. Candidates are required to submit attested true copy of certificates, for considering them in their respective category. For the other courses students can directly apply and they will be directly given admission on the basis of fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. The other courses for which direct admission is offered are:

• Master of Arts (Philosophy)(MAPY)

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW)

• Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE)

• Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)

APPLICATION PROCEDUREHow to Obtain the Application Form

The prescribed Application Forms can be obtained:

1) By sending a request letter to the Director, Centre for Studies in Rural Development along with a Demand Draft for Rs.550/-, drawn in favour of the Director, CSRD-ISWR, payable at Ahmednagar. This should be accompanied by a self-addressed and stamped cloth lined envelope. The candidates should write, in bold capital letters on the envelope, “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE ---------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME”; or

2) By downloading the Application Form from the CSRD Website: www.csrd.edu.in and

Submitting the downloaded Application Form, alongwith a Demand Draft for Rs. 550/- towards the processing fee; or

3) From the Counter of the CSRD, on cash payment of Rs. 550/- on working days from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.

Submission of Duly Filled in Application Forma) Candidates can send their duly filled in applications through Registered Post/Speed Post. The envelope should be addressed to the Office Superintendent, CSRD ISWR, Station Road, Ahmednagar 414 001.The candidates should write, in bold capital letters on the envelope, “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE -------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME ”

b) Candidates can submit their applications personally to the Office Superintendent at the CSRD Institute of Social Work and Research, administrative office, station Road, Ahmednagar against proper receipt. The Institute will not be responsible for the applications delivered to any other functionary of the Institute.

c) The last date for receiving the Application Forms, complete in all respects, by hand or by post, is July 15th, 2011. Candidates should clearly note that the Institute will in no case be responsible for non-receipt of their applications or any delay in receipt thereof on any account whatsoever. They should, therefore, ensure that their applications reach the Institute on or before the prescribed last date.

Selection Procedure (For MSW ONLY)

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Assessment for Selection (Total Marks 200)The selection procedure will be held at the Centre for Studies in Rural Development – Institute of Social Work and Research, IGNOU Ahmednagar. Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be assessed for selection through the following. (a) Written Test (100 Marks) : The written test will be for 100 marks out of which 50 marks are for objective type questions on general awareness and 50 marks for comprehension and short answer question on contemporary social issues / problem. The written test (WT) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues, expressed through written analysis in English/Hindi/Marathi. the test also aims at assessing candidates’ knowledge of English which is the medium of instruction of MSW course.(b) Group Discussion (40 marks): Those candidates who qualify at the written test shall be called for Group discussion and panel interview. The purpose of Group Discussion is determining a candidate’s ability to effectively communicate and also to asses his/her ability to express opinion on any social issues and contribute their ideas towards a meaningful group discussion. Every candidate will be participating group discussion in a group of 10 - 12 candidates. Time alloted will be 40 minutes.(c) Personal Interview (60 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.After Selection Formalities

Acceptance Letter: An acceptance letter should be obtained, signed and returned to the Office Superintendent on or before 25th July 2011, if admission is accepted.

Verification of Original Documents: The verification of original documents will be carried out between 20th to 23rd July 2011, 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 favour 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.

Original Documents Required For Verification

(i) Graduation Mark-sheet/Documentary proof of appeared for final exam if result is awaited;

(ii) Transfer Certificate from the earlier college.

(iii) No Objection Certificate from the employer, if employed;

(iv) Certificate in support of respective category for Minority, SCs, OBCs and STs;

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(v) Income Certificate of the preceding financial year (only for SCs and STs who are eligible for Gov Post-Metric Scholarship);

(vi) Certificate of disability (if applicable);

(vii) Certificates of extra-curricular activities, if any.

Important:

(a) If any of the above documents in original are not produced for verification, or if the copies of the document attached to the Application form do not tally with the original documents, provisional selection will be immediately cancelled.

(b)Admission will be subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility requirements as confirmed through verification of original certificates and mark-sheets etc.

(c) Original documents for verification will not be accepted by Post or courier service. They have to be presented by the candidate or by his/her authorised representative.

Joining the Programme: Those who have accepted admission by paying the full fees and deposits are expected to join the programme on 1st August, 2011. Admission of those who have paid the fees and deposits but fail to join by the prescribed date will automatically be cancelled.

Please note that candidates cannot claim hostel accommodation, merely because they have submitted the hostel form or obtained admission or paid fees in full.Identity Card: The selected candidates should give 4 recent stamp size photographs for issue of Identity Card, at the time of verification of original documents, to the office.

Important Dates for Admission to Master of Social Work (MSW)Availability of Forms : Till 22nd July 2011. Last date for submission of filled in application forms : 22nd July 2011Written Test : 23rd July 2011Group Discussion and Personal Interview : 24th July 2011Declaration of List of selected candidates : 25th July 2011Admission of Selected Candidates : 25th to 27th JulyAdmission of Waitlisted candidates : 28th & 29th JulySession Begins : 1st August 2011

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Section 5

General Information.Field Work (For MSW programme only)A distinctive feature of the instructional programmes of MSW is the emphasis laid on fieldwork. Fieldwork enables the student to integrate and reinforce the knowledge acquired in the classroom with actual practice under competent supervision provided by field instructors who may be members of the faculty of the Institute or staff of an agency. The content of fieldwork is planned to provide an orderly sequence of learning. The field work programme consists of the following:

a) Orientation Programme:b) Observetion visits: c) Concurrent Fieldwork : d) Rural Camp / Study Tour:e) Block Placement:

Schedule of Work: The Institute observes a six day work week. The office timing is 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. On a regular working day teaching begins at 8.00 am and goes till late afternoon. Besides classroom teaching individual/ group conferences, individual consultations with teachers and field work supervisors, project work etc. take place on the teaching days. Wednesday and Thursday are field work days. Students are expected to put in maximum of 15 hours; however, the community/ placement agencies may require students to stay beyond the minimum number of prescribed hours for work and while the institute may observe holiday, presence of students in the field may be necessary to organize special events and programmes.

Participation In Development/Relief Work:

In keeping with the tradition of the Institute, the students may be called upon to participate in development work/relief work and extension activities of the Institute, in or outside Ahmednagar, from time to time. Examples of some of the natural, social and human crisis situations that the students have participated etc. in, are floods, earthquakes, environmental disaster, riots and extension activities such as awareness campaigns. All students will be expected to participate in these activities, which emerge from the character of the Institute as it offers courses with teaching, research and extension functions and social responsibilities towards the community.

Language Proficiency Classes:The medium of instruction for the MSW course is English. Therefore, the students are expected to have the required knowledge and skills of English. Further, the students from other states are required to know Marathi as they will be doing their field work in communities and agencies where knowledge of Marathi is essential. The students who lack this language proficiency, will have to attend classes organized for equipping them with minimum required language proficiency.

Institute Day The institute celebrates its annual day every year in the month of February/March. Students and faculty members actively get involved in organizing the event.

Sports facilities

Facilities for indoor and outdoor (Volley ball only) games are available to the students in the campus. A well equipped recreation hall in memory of Late Prof. N. Simon is provided to the

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students. facilities for Table Tennis, Carom and Chess are provided to students. Those who are interested in other outdoor games such as cricket, football and basketball are advised to play in Ahmednagar College play ground which is located within walking distance from the Institute.

Special lecture/Workshop/SeminarThe institute arranges interactive sessions with the experts, field practitioners and scholars from various areas. The special lectures, workshops and seminars are organized to expose the students to contemporary social issues, innovative methods of working and various intervention strategies.

Medical Aid A health Room is provided to students residing in Gents Hostel. Registered Medical Practitioner visit health room twice a week. He is also available an emergency call. A hospital (Evangeline Booth Hospital), and several private medical practitioners and medical stores are situated within the walking distance from CSRD-ISWR.

Hostel Accommodation Hostel accommodation is available to needy selected men and women. Request for hostel accommodation must be clearly indicated in the application for admission. The students requiring hostel accommodation will have to fill up separate application form for the same. While allotting hostel accommodation, preference will be given to students from outside Ahmednagar. The hostel charges are to be paid in advance at the beginning of each term as per the schedule of fees. Residents of the hostel will have to be abide by the hostel rules and breach of which will result in disciplinary action. A copy of the hostel guide is available in the office.

Career and placement cell for students:

The institute runs a placement cell for career guidance for social work students. It functions under the faculty adviser. The office of the placement cell organizes various activities with the active involvement of students. The activities include pre placement talks, career guidance, pre placement preparation, campus interviews, etc. The placement brochure giving the details of curricular activities and students of second year is published and sent to prospective employer every year.

Other Related Information

TeleconferencingTeleconferencing is a one-way video and two-way audio facility. Teleconferencing will be held every month. During teleconferencing session, you will get an opportunity to interact by phone in facility or fax with the resource persons/experts who participate in teleconferencing session and clear your doubts immediately.

The teleconferencing facility will be available at the Regional Centre and Selected Study Centres. The teleconferencing schedule will be sent to the Programme In-charge and Regional Director who would inform the students. Teleconferencing is done through Gyan Darshan Channel. Students must regularly attend these sessions. These will help them clarify doubts and interact with other learners all over the country.

Radio Counselling Radio counselling will be held through FM and students can ask questions free of cost with phone in facilities right from their homes. A toll free telephone number 110012345 has been provided for this purpose.

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The programme will also be telecast through DD Metro channel and schedule will be informed to students in advance.

Audio-video Programme Audio and video programmes for each course have been prepared to support learning for the students. These Audio-video programmes in the form of cassettes are available at all Programme Study Centres. These Audio and video cassettes will be provided for viewing and listening. They can also hire the cassettes for viewing and listening.

AttendanceStudents will be required to complete seventy-five percent attendance in theory counselling to become eligible for appearing in Term-end Examination. Similarly, they will be required to complete ninety percent attendance in practical contact sessions to become eligible for appearing in practical examination.

Continuous Evaluation of Theory ComponentAssignments

Assignment is a means of continuing assessment of theory and practical. Assignments will help you to recapitulate the theory and go back to the text again in case students are unable to answer a particular question. Thus assignments also help to reinforce learning in distance learning system of education. These assignments consist of a set of questions and activities that you will answer at your own place by referring your blocks.

The assignments will cover all types of questions (long answer type, short answer type, objective type, multiple choice questions and case studies). The assignments will carry thirty percent weightage. Students will be required to obtain fifty percent marks as pass percentage in each assignment separately. Each assignment will carry 100 marks. In the final result assignments will carry thirty percent weightage.

Term-end Examination As stated earlier, term-end examination is the major component of the evaluation system and if carries seventy percent weightage in the Final result. The University conducts term-end examination twice a year i.e., in June and December. They can take the examination only after completion of the course, failing which students can take the same in December or June of subsequent years years within the total span of the programme.

In case any student fail to get a pass score in the Tern-end Examination, the person will be eligible to reappear at the next Term-end Examination for that course as and when if is held, within the total span of the Programme.

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Section 6

Rules and Requirements.

DisciplineStudents admitted to the Institute will observe all the rules and maintain decorum in their behaviour in the premises of the Institutes’ campuses and during fieldwork, study tour, relief work, block field work, etc. Misbehaviour and violation of the rules will attract disciplinary action of fine, suspension / discontinuation from the hostel and the dining hall, or suspension / cancellation of registration as a student of the Institute.

Grant of Term/ Eligibility to appear for examination in any courseA student should maintain a minimum of 75 per cent of class attendance in the course to

become eligible to appear for the examination or be assessed through assignment in any course. A student failing to maintain 75 per cent of attendance in a course will be required to repeat it. However, if and when a student is deputed by the Institute to participate in a seminar, study tour, relief work or any other programme, approved by the Institute, such an absence will not be counted for computing the minimum required attendance. The students are required to submit the leave application in the prescribed form to the Course Coordinator. Leave up to 7 consecutive days in a semester will be considered by the Programme Coordinator.

UNIVERSITY RULES

The University reserves the right to change the rules from time to time. However, latest rules will be applicable to all the students irrespective of the year of registration.

Incomplete and Late Applications

Incomplete application forms/registration forms, received after due date, will be summarily rejected without any intimation to the learners. The learners are, therefore, advised to fill the relevant columns carefully and enclose the copies of all the required certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Validity of AdmissionLearners offered admission have to join on or before the due dates specified by the University. In case they want to seek admission for the next session, they have to apply afresh and go through the admission process again.

Scholarships and Reimbursement of Fee

The learners belonging to reserved categories, viz. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically Handicapped have to pay the full fee at the time of admission to the University along with other general category candidates.

SC/ST and physically handicapped learners have to collect and subsequently submit their scholarship forms to the respective State’s Directorate of Social Welfare or Office of the Social Welfare Officer, through the Director, CSRD-ISWR, IGNOU for reimbursement of programme fee.

Scholarship scheme of National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People (NCPEDP) for Post Graduate level programmes is applicable to the students of this University also. Such students are advised to apply to awarding authority.

Refund of Fee

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Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any other programme of this University. However, in cases where University denies admission, the programme fee will be refunded after deduction of registration fee through A/c Payee Cheque.

Official Transcripts

The University provides the facility of official transcripts on request made by the learners on plain paper addressed to Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi–110 068. A fee of Rs.200/- per transcript payable through DD in favour of IGNOU is charged for this purpose. The students are required to pay Rs.400/- in case of request for sending transcript outside India.

Recognition

IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all member Universities of Association of India Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian Universities/Institutions, as per UGC Circular letter no. F.1-52/ 2000(CPP-II) dated 5th May, 2004, AIU Circular No. EV/11(449/94/ 176915-177115 dated January 14, 1994 & AICTE Circular No. AICTE/Academic/MOU-DEC/2005 dated May 13, 2005. (See Appendix - I & II)

Block placement:a) Every student is required to complete his/her block field work for a period of 30 working days after the fourth semester examination. The MSW result shall not be declared until a certificate of successful completion of block placement is submitted by the assigned block field work agency, duly attested by the Head of the Institution and submitted to the University. During Block field work the student is expected to study all relevant aspects of the organization including its administrative responsibilities. After completion of Block placement, the student must submit a detailed report of work to the Institute.

b)The student shall bear all expenses of his block field work including travel, food and other aspects related to the organizational experience.

Rules Prohibiting Ragging:

a) Ragging: Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited, within the premises of the Institute and any part of the Institute system as well as on public transport.

b) Meaning: Display of noisy, disorderly conduct, teasing, excitement by rough or rude treatment or handling, indulging in rowdy, undisciplined activities which cause or is likely to cause annoyance, undue hardship, physical or psychological harm or raise apprehension or fear in a fresher, or asking the students to do any act or perform something which such a student will not do in the ordinary course and which causes him/her shame or embarrassment or danger to his/her life. Causing, inducing, compelling or forcing a student, whether by way of a practical joke or otherwise, to do any act which detracts from human dignity or violates his/her person or exposes him/her to ridicule or forbear from doing any lawful act, by intimidating, wrongfully restraining, wrongfully confining, or injuring him/her or by using criminal force to him/her or by holding out to him/her any threat of such intimidation, wrongful restraint, wrongful confinement, injury or the use of criminal force.c) Punishments: The following shall be the punishments for those who are found guilty of participation in or abetment of ragging. The quantum of punishment shall, naturally, depend upon the nature and gravity of the offence as established by the Disciplinary Committee or the court of law.

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i Cancellation of admission.ii Suspension from attending classes.iii Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits.iv Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluation process.v Withholding results.vi Debarring from representing the institution in any national or international meet,

tournament, youth festival, etc.vii Suspension/expulsion from the hostel.viii Rustication from the institute for periods varying from 1 to 4 semesters.ix Expulsion from the institute and consequent debarring from admission to any

other institution.x Fine up to Rs. 25,000/-.xi Rigorous imprisonment up to three years by a court of law.xii While the first 10 types of punishment can be awarded by the appropriate authority

of the Institute itself, the last punishment can be awarded only by a court of law.

Interpretation and Formulation of Rules:The director of the institute will be the final authority for the interpretation and formulation of rules concerning CSRD-ISWR.

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Appendix – III

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITYAPPLICATION FORM FOR ENTRANCE TEST

Form No.

INSTRUCTIONS1. Use BLACK BALL POINT PEN in boxes using English Capital Letters or

English numerals2. Do not make any stray marks on the sheet.3. Do not staple, pin, wrinkle scribble, tear or wet this sheet 4. Write in CAPITAL LETTERS only within the box, without touching the lines as

shown in the sample below:

Control Number

1. Name of the Candidate (Leave one box empty between First Name, Middle Name and Surname)

2. Name of Father / Mother / Husband (Strike out whichever not applicable)

4. Date of Birth 5. Nationality A1 Indian B2 Others

6. Employment Status:(Write the relevant code in the box) A1 Unemployed B2 IGNOU Employee C3 Employed D4 KVS Employee

7. Sex (Write the relevant code in the box) A1 Male B2 Female

8. Category A1-GEN C3-ST (Write the B2-SC D4-War Widow E5-OBC relevant (In case of OBC Student, Please

code in also indicate code either) the box) E5-A or E5-B

(i) Creamy Layer – E5-A(ii) Non-Creamy Layer E5-B

9. Territory Code:(Write the relevant code in the box)

A1 Urban B2 RuralC3 Tribal D4 Kashmiri Migrant

DECLARATION BY APPLICANT I hereby declare that I have read and understood the conditions of eligibility for the Programme for which I seek admission. I fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and I have provided necessary information in this regard. In the event of any information being found incorrect or misleading, my candidature shall be liable to cancellation by the University at any time and I shall not be entitled to any claim for admission.

Date: ________________ Place: ___________ Signature: _________________GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

Please send your Application form by Registered/Speed Post to the following address: Director, School of Social Work, Block G, Zakir Hussain Bhawan, Room No. 114, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, E-mail: sosw@ignou.ac.in

10. Photograph

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B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P

Affix your latest passport size photograph

(4 cm x 5 cm)duly self attested

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