Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) Degree 2025
BSW2025-08-22-E
BSW2025-08-22-T
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| Closing Date | 2025.09.22 |
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National Institute of Social Development
(Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment)
Calling Applications for Bachelor of Social Work Honours Degree Program – Academic Year 2025/2026. The National Institute of Social Development is an institution of higher education that offers degrees approved under Section 25A of the University Act No. 16 of 1978, as approved by the University Grants Commission. It is also one of the leading institutions of higher education in Sri Lanka, offering professional education in social work. Currently, this institute is functioning under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment are invited for the full-time four-year Bachelor of Social Work Honours degree program offered by this institute.
Entry Requirements:
In the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, only applicants who have met the minimum qualifications for admission to the university in any subject stream in the G.C.E (A/L) Examination can apply for this course. The minimum pass mark for General Knowledge in the G.C.E. (A/L) examination is 30. To apply for a degree in the medium of English, it is mandatory to have obtained at least a credit pass (C) in the English language subject in the G.C.E. (O/L) examination or in the General English subject in the G.C.E. (A/L) examination.
The medium of instruction: Sinhala/Tamil/English
Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a selection written test conducted by the medium they have applied to pursue the course. Candidates who qualify for the written test will be called for an interview, and selection will be made based on the merit of the written test and the interview. The selection written test will be conducted at Colombo or at the provincial level on the nearest day after the last date of application. The selection written test consists of a general knowledge, aptitude test, and English language proficiency. Shortlisted applicants must pay the examination fee of Rs. 1000/- to appear for the written test.
Course Fees: This four-year full-time degree course is conducted free of charge and charges only Rs. 35,000/- as registration fee.
How to Apply:
The application form should be downloaded from the official website of the National Institute of Social Development (www.nisd.ac.lk). A duly completed application should be sent by registered post to the Registrar, National Institute of Social Development, Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa, along with certified copies.
Application Fee:
A sum of Rs. 500/- should be credited to the account no below, and the receipt should be submitted with the application.
Applications without the application fee will be rejected.
Account holder – Director General
Account number – 143-1001-2-3298037 (Peoples’ Bank-Suduwella branch)
Last date for submission of applications: 22 September 2025
Registrar
National Institute of Social Development
Liyanagemulla
Seeduwa
Tel: 0112882506
Email: registrar@nisd.ac.lk
