College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan (CSWNN) - (Dist. Mumbai) was established in 1955 by a religious society of Catholic Christian women, known as The Daughters of the Heart of Mary, whose charism is to readily respond to felt needs of the people according to the signs of the times.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.
 
The college is affiliated to University of Mumbai, Mumbai and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade - (CGPA Score 3.53 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) on 1st May 2015.

In the years following the independence of India, the founders discerned that the nation’s struggle for development would be served not so much by material relief as by sensitive social concern and insightful committed action.

Accordingly, the college was born to realize their dream. The Institute of Social Service Trust managed the college till 1978. Since 1978, the Nirmala Niketan Institute has become the parent body of the college.

The Institute awarded its own Diploma in Social Work, till 1965. The University of Mumbai affiliated the course as PG Diploma since 1965 and then got it converted to the M.S.W. course in 1969 under the Faculty of Arts.

Realizing the need to respond to professional interventions at different levels, the College also started its university recognized three years B.S.W. course in 1971. The courses are revised periodically in order to ensure that the educational content of the courses is relevant to the social reality of contemporary life.

The Government of Maharashtra recognized the college as a Catholic Christian Minority Institution in the year 1995. The University recognized the college for registration of students for the Ph.D. degree in Social Work from the year 1997.

At present, the college offers three years undergraduate in BSW & two years postgraduate courses in MSW with specializations under the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. It also offers Add-On Certificate courses.

VISION & MISSION

• Contribute to building a new social order based on human dignity and social justice
• Work with a preferential option for the vulnerable and exploited, both locally and globally
• Build a cadre of young, competent professionals having a global perspective and a strong value base of compassion, personal integrity, moderation, tolerance, and self-respect.

OBJECTIVES

Facilitate an understanding of the history and context of the communities and societies within which we function.

Develop a local and global understanding of the dynamics of poverty and human development, and its impact on various social groups

Develop an understanding of the dynamics of the state and civil society organizations in the context of transnational influences.

Develop skills for devising and implementing effective, people-oriented interventions to ameliorate the miseries of marginalized populations and develop skills for practice-based research into social phenomena and issues.

Develop appreciation for the values of social justice, human dignity, tolerance and respect toward ‘the other’ in a diverse society.

Develop sensitivity toward the vulnerable sections of the population and recognize and uphold their right to participation in governance and to self-determination.

Develop professional ethics with reference to self and society and commitment to all aspects of work.