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TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences) offers Healthcare - PG, LLM, MA, MBA / PGDM, MSc, P.hd across 36 active programme records.
TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences), Mumbai – 2026 Overview
private · Mumbai, Maharashtra · University
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TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences) has recorded total fees from ₹40,100 and placement records with average packages up to ₹17 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
36Active programmes
3Student reviews
4.7Average rating
6Placement years
About TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)
History and Background
About TISS Mumbai In 1936, the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work was founded, which later became the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The AICTE and UGC have approved the deemed university. Tuljapur, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Mumbai are the locations of TISS. Through a number of schools of study, TISS College provides students in the media and cultural studies, social work in rural development, and other streams with UG, PG, PhD, Vocational, International, Online, and a host of other courses. The NAAC has accredited TISS Mumbai. TISS Mumbai Highlights 2024 Tata Institute of Social Sciences is ranked 201-250 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and 98 in the University category by NIRF 2023. The college is well-known for its signature programs, which include MA and MHA. The following table lists TISS Mumbai’s main highlights: Particulars TISS Mumbai Highlights 2024 Establishment year | Ownership type 1936 | Deemed University Top accreditations NAAC Recognized by UGC, AICTE Rankings (2023) - 98 by NIRF under the University category - 201-250 in QS World University Rankings Flagship courses MHA, MA Students Intake 68 MBA Fees INR 1,89,000 NIRF Ranking 2023 98 (Top University) Number of Courses 146 Total Faculty 91 Scholarship Financial assistance is available. Highest Package 2023 INR 49 LPA TISS Important Dates 2024 The following are the important dates of UG and PG programs of TISS Mumbai - UG Dates Particulars August 10, 2023 Last Date to Apply for UGSAS February 9, 2024 Start of CUET (UG) Online Application Form March 30, 2024 Last date for submission of online Application Form April 03, 2024 Last date for Correction of Application Form April 30, 2024 Announcement of the City of CUET (UG) Exam May 21 - 31, 2024 CUET (UG) Exam Date PG Dates Particulars December 26, 2023 CUET PG Registration Open February 7, 2024 CUET PG Last Date to Apply February 8, 2024 CUET PG Last Date to Pay Online Registration Fees February 9 - 11, 2024 CUET PG Application Form Correction March 11 - 28, 2024 CUET PG Exam Date March 29, 2024 - April 10, 2024 Detailed Application Form (DAF) April 13, 2024 - May 6, 2024 Online Assessment June 2, 2024 2nd Merit List June 14, 2024 Commencement of Classes TISS Fees 2024 Check out the Tata Institute of Social Sciences fees 2024 - Courses Fees MA HRM & LR INR 1,89,000 (2 years) MA ODCL INR 8,49,000 (2 years) MIEMP INR 3,40,500 (2 years) TISS Courses TISS Mumbai provides a range of subject-specific courses. The following lists some of the highlights of the School of Management and Labor Studies’ most popular courses: Courses Program Details MA HRM & LR Intake: 68 Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Selection Criteria: CUET PG + TISS Online Assessment (OA) MA ODCL Intake: 45 Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Selection Criteria: CUET PG + TISS Online Assessment (OA) MIEMP Intake: 40 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years of work experience. Selection Criteria: CUET PG + TISS Online Assessment (OA) PhD MLS Intake: 11 Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% marks/ MPhil Selection Criteria: Research Proposal + RAT TISS Cut-off 2024 (Expected) Admissions to TISS Mumbai are determined by CUET PG. The following table provides a detailed explanation of the admissions process: Category Cut-off (Expected) General 71.31 EWS 64.15 OBC 64.18 SC 64.09 ST 55.54 AF 49.94 KM 64.95 PWD 58.54 The category-wise minimum cutoff at which final offers were made to the 2023–25 batch is shown in the following table: Category Minimum TISSNET Score Lowest Composite Score Highest Composite Score General 63 71.22 77.81 EWS 60 64.15 68.66 NC-OBC 58 63.18 70.21 SC 54 64.09 70.05 ST 49 54.44 62.55 PWD 41 57.25 60.49
Campus and Location
Established in 1936. Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. P.O. Box 8313, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Courses and Programmes Offered
Healthcare - PG Programmes
- Master of Public Health in Social Epidemiology – 2 years – Candidate should have completed three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline or four years Bachelor's degree in paramedical science or medicine. Final year students are not eligible to apply. · Healthcare - PG profile
- Masters Health Administration – 2 years – Candidate should have completed three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline or four years Bachelor's degree in paramedical science or medicine. Final year students are not eligible to apply.
LLM Programmes
- Master of Law (LLM) – 1 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 50% marks in LL.B degree (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final year LL.B candidates can also apply. · LLM profile
MA Programmes
- Master of Arts Children & Families – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education. · MA profile
- Master of Arts Climate Change – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Clinical Psychology – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Community Organisation & Development Practice – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Counselling Psychology – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Criminology & Justice – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Development management – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Development Studies – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Arts Disability Studies & Action – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- Master of Hospital Administration – 2 years – Candidate should have completed three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline or four years Bachelor's degree in paramedical science or medicine. Final year students are not eligible to apply. · MBA / PGDM profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Climate Change and Sustainability Studies – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education. · MSc profile
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Disaster Management – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Regulatory Governance – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Urban Policy and Governance – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Water Policy and Governance – 2 years – Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education.
P.hd Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy Development Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required. · P.hd profile
- Doctor of Philosophy Disaster Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy Education – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy Health Systems Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy Media and Cultural Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy Public Health – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy Social Sciences – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy Social Work – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Doctor of Philosophy Women’s Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required.
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Development Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Disaster Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Education – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Health Systems Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Public Health – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Social Sciences – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Social Work – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
- Integrated M. Phil - Ph.D Women’s Studies – 5 years – Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates).
Course Fees at TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)
Healthcare - PG Fees
Recorded annual fee for most Healthcare - PG: ₹40,100 – ₹64,500 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
LLM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most LLM: ₹68,500 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MA: ₹42,100 – ₹66,500 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MBA / PGDM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹40,100 – ₹64,500 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MSc Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MSc: ₹42,100 – ₹66,500 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- Healthcare - PG: Candidate should have completed three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline or four years Bachelor's degree in paramedical science or medicine. Final year students are not eligible to apply..
- LLM: Candidate should have scored minimum 50% marks in LL.B degree (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final year LL.B candidates can also apply..
- MA: Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education..
- MBA / PGDM: Candidate should have completed three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline or four years Bachelor's degree in paramedical science or medicine. Final year students are not eligible to apply..
- MSc: Candidate should have completed 3 years Bachelor's degree from recognized university in any discipline with 15 years formal education..
- P.hd: Candidate should have scored minimum 55% marks in Masters degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates). Experience of minimum five years is required..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT, IIT JAM.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2016₹27 LPA
2016₹27 LPA
2016₹27 LPA
2016₹27 LPA
2016₹27 LPA
2023₹14 LPA
MSc (2023): Highest ₹14 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.
P.hd (2016): Highest ₹27 LPA, Average ₹17 LPA.
Healthcare - PG (2016): Highest ₹27 LPA, Average ₹17 LPA.
MBA / PGDM (2016): Highest ₹27 LPA, Average ₹17 LPA.
LLM (2016): Highest ₹27 LPA, Average ₹17 LPA.
MA (2016): Highest ₹27 LPA, Average ₹17 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Amazon, Bajaj Auto, Cipla Limited, Cognizant, Deloitte, kpmg, OYO Rooms, Pidilite Industries, Reliance Power, Wipro and others (10 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 3
- Average overall rating: 4.7/5
- Infrastructure: 5.0/5
- Hostel: 4.0/5
- Clubs/Activities: 5.0/5
- Faculty: 5.0/5
- Admission: 4.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Abraham Leena – Professor (M.A., Ph.D.)
- Ahire B.K. – Editor Cameraperson (B.A.)
- Akhup Alex – Assistant Professor (M.S.W., M.Phil. (Delhi), Ph.D.)
- Andharia Janki – Professor (M.A. (TISS), Ph.D. (East Anglia))
- Prof Shalini Bharat – Professor (M.A., D.Phil. (Psychology) Allahabad University)
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)?
TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences) lists Master of Public Health in Social Epidemiology, Masters Health Administration, Master of Law (LLM), Master of Arts Children & Families, Master of Arts Climate Change, and other programmes.
What are the fees at TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)?
Recorded total fees range from ₹40,100 to ₹68,500. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)?
The active programme mappings list CAT, IIT JAM.
How are placements at TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)?
Placement records are available for 6 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹5 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the student rating of TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)?
TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences) has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 3 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with TISS, Mumbai (TATA Institute of Social Sciences)?
The available records include recruiters such as Amazon, Bajaj Auto, Cipla Limited, Cognizant, Deloitte, kpmg.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.