About the Department

Bharata Mata College is a nationally accredited ‘A+’ grade arts and science co-educational institution of higher learning in the aided sector under Bharata Mata Ed- ucational Trust owned and managed by Archdiocese of Ernakulam- Angamaly. The BMSSW was established in the year 2004 with vibrant faculty and two batch of committed and oriented pursuers. From the nascent stage onward, the school spread its roots into explicit discipline, development of personality in professional, social and individual life. The school imparts academic charisma through well-organized curriculam, striving for higher global educational practices through well qualified and experienced faculty. The department holds 26th position in all India best Social Work Colleges according to India Today ranking. The MSW program is an amalgamation of theory, practice and research with a commitment towards society by catering to the needy, especially to the neighbourhood communities. The horizon of activities ranges from micro level interventions to macro level policy changes. The department aim to promote an inclusive environment with equal opportunities to mould our students into responsible citizens. The faculties are the strong pillars of the program, who are experts in the field with rich research experience. Social work today is an expanding and challenging profession and we social workers strive to enhance the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities; to support the development of human capacities; to empower at-risk groups; and to promote social and economic justice. We reach out to communities and work with them to meet their goals. The Bharata Mata College has stretched its wings by establishing a registered Non-Governmental Organization namely “Be- FORE” (Bharata Mata Extension for Organic, Research
and Environment). The new extension centre was registered on August 9th 2017 under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act, 12th of 1955. Through BeFORE, we take the opportunity for upgrading our social commitment towards the society and also enrich our interest in networking and involving with the various stakeholders for the upliftment of the society