Karve Institute of Social Service

The University of Pune has instituted the M.Phil degree programme in Social Work from June 1993. This rnstitute is recognised to conduct the course. The prescribed rules for the degree course are as follows:

The Institute offers M.Phil Courses in two veins :-

1. M.Phil for teachers
2. M.Phil for field practitioners.

At present M.Phil is not required as a pre condition for the Ph.D degree. However, certain posts like extension officers, co- ordinators, department of continuing and adult education etc. are now recognised as teaching posts where M.Phil is an essential i. qualification !

Eligibility for Registration:

Educational Qualifications:

A person should have successfully completed Master of Social
Work degree course of University of Pune or M.S. W.degree or its equivalent degree or diploma in Social Work of any recognised University. This degree or diploma shall be of a duration of not less than two years after graduation from any recognised University. The Medium of instruction and expression for the M.Phil degree shall be ENGLISH.

The Admission Procedure:

Applications for admissions are to be made on the prescribed forms which shall be made available by the office on payment of Rs.150.00

The duly completed admission forms should reach the institute Office by Monday 30th July 2001 .

Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Candidates who are working must enclose a No Objection Certification from their employer.

Calander for the M.PHIL Programme: 2002

Last date or submission of
Application form                              Monday                                    29th July 2002
Date of admission Test                    Thursday                               2nd August 2002
Display of the selection list              Monday                                 6th August 2002
Last date for payment of fees           Saturday                              20th August 2002
Commencement of the M.Phil          Monday                               27th August 2002
Course
Completion of Course Work                                                            Mid April 2003
Including Term Papers

Structure of M.Phil degree Course:

The structure shall be as under ;

Three written theory papers -40 marks each with Corresponding term papers of 60 marks in each subject. (40 x 3 =120 marks).

Term paper 9 -20 x 9 =180. The defence of every Term Paper shall be conducted at a Professional Seminar to be attended by all M.Phil. candidates and internal and external experts from the concerned fields, to be appointed at every seminar.

Research Dissertation -150 marks to be submitted before appearing at the final M.Phil. Theory Examination.

Submission of the dissertation is a pre-condition to appearing at the final theory examination.

The research dissertation must be based upon a definite research method preferably not the case study method. The sample design and report design must be accurately defined. The research dissertation must be based upon field data of not less than one hundred cases. The Charts & tables presented must be systematic with properly worked out class intervals. If the quality of research dissertation is not satisfactory the candidate may be advised to repeat the entire dissertation by offering a new topic altogether.

The dissertation shall be evaluated both by the internal dissertation guide and external examiner independently. The dissertation shall be defended at the Viva Voce Examination for M.Phil. degree to be conducted by the University.

The candidate will be graded according to the 6' point grade prescribed by the U.G.C.

NOTE: 1.Course No.SWO03 is compulsory for candidates working in Educational Institutions.