Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies and Research came into existence in the year 1986-87 and the college is approved by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with A grade status. The college works as a constituent unit of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University established with the objective of offering different educational courses in the field of social work, social sciences and business management.

Courses offered:

Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies and Research offers the following educational courses:

• Master of Business Studies

• Master of Philosophy in Social Work

• Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work and Social Sciences

Eligibility requirement and intake capacity:

For seeking admission to the Master of Business Studies offered by the institution with an intake capacity of 60 students per year, candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized Indian or foreign university. For M. Phil Programme, the intake capacity of the institute is 20 students per year and for seeking admission to this course, candidates must have completed their Master’s degree in Social Work from a recognized university. For seeking admission to the Ph. D course, candidates must have completed their PG degree in respective subject from a recognized Indian or foreign university and the intake capacity of the institution for this course will be decided on the basis of the availability of recognized research guides.

Admission Procedure:

Admission of students to the MBS course offered by the institute is done based on the entrance test, which will be conducted for 200 marks, group discussion for 25 marks and personal interview is for 25 marks. Admission of students to the M. Phil course is done based on the merit secured by the candidates in written test, personal interview and the marks secured in the qualifying examination. Admission to the Ph. D course will also be based on the entrance test, which will be conducted as per the guidance of the University Grants Commission.

Placement Cell:

Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social science studies and Research has its own placement cell to offer placement assistance to the M. Phil and MBS pass-outs of the institution. The placement activities are looked after by a special consultant and every year good number of students of the institutions have found placement opportunities in NGOs and other organizations through campus interviews conducted in the college.

Contact Details:

Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies and Research

Paud Road,

More Vidyalaya Campus,

Erandawane, Pune – 411 038

Phone: 020 – 25448520

Website: http://ycisssr.bharatividyapeeth.edu/default.aspx