Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Hons Degree – NISD

The National Institute of Social Development (NISD), operating under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, has announced it is now accepting applications for its four-year Bachelor of Social Work Honours Degree program for the 2025/2036 academic year.

• Program: Bachelor of Social Work Honours Degree (4-year, full-time)
• Institution: National Institute of Social Development (NISD)
• Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment
• Academic Year: 2025/2036

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have met the minimum qualifications for university admission in any subject stream in the G.C.E. (A.L) Exams of 2022, 2023, or 2024.
• For the English medium degree: A mandatory Credit pass in:
  • English language at the G.C.E. (O.L) examination, or
  • General English at the G.C.E. (A.L) examination.

Selection Process:

• Shortlisted candidates must take a selection written test in their chosen medium (Sinhala/English/Tamil).
• The test will cover general knowledge, aptitude, and language.
• Successful candidates from the written test will be called for an interview.
• Final selection is based on the combined merit of the written test and interview.
• Tests will be held in Colombo or at provincial centers soon after the application deadline.

Fees:

• The degree course is conducted free of charge.
• A one-time registration fee of Rs. 35,000 is required.