TISS Mumbai Admission Process 2021: Diploma (UG & PG), Certificate & Short-Term Courses
TISS Mumbai, in addition to all the PG and doctoral-level courses, offers a wide range of diploma, certificate, PG diploma, executive PG diploma and short-term courses to the students. Available under the domain of Social Sciences, Healthcare Management and Education, admission to all these courses is interview-based. The detailed admission process for all diploma, certificate, PG diploma, executive PG diploma courses is mentioned in the article below:
- TISS Mumbai Admission Dates 2021: Diploma, PGD, E-PGD, Certificate & Short-Term Courses
- TISS Mumbai Admission 2021: Diploma, PGD, E-PGD, Certificate & Short-Term Courses
- TISS Mumbai Application Process 2021
TISS Mumbai Admission Dates 2021: Diploma, PGD, E-PGD, Certificate & Short-Term Courses
Important dates regarding Executive PG Diploma in Organisation Development and Change (EPGDODC) and Diploma in Gerontology are as follows:
| Event |
EPGDODC Dates |
Diploma in Gerontology Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Last date to apply online |
15-Jun-2021 |
25-Apr-2021 |
| Written Test & Personal Interview |
03-Jul-2021 |
PI: 08-May-2021 |
| Announcement of selection on TISS website |
30-Jul-2021 |
17-May-2021 |
| Commencement of academic session |
04-Sep-2021 |
23-Jun-2021 |
TISS Mumbai Admission 2021: Diploma, PGD, E-PGD, Certificate & Short-Term Courses
Admission for all diploma, certificate, PG diploma, Executive PG diploma and short-term courses is subject to an interview conducted by the institute. For a PG diploma and two EPG diploma and programmes, however, the admission process is as follows:
- PG Diploma in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Written Test and PI
- Executive PG Diploma in Organisation Development and Change (EPGDODC): Written Test and PI
- Executive PG Diploma in HRM: Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be called for the Written Test and Personal Interview.
Check out the seat intake, application fee and eligibility criteria for all diploma, certificate, PG diploma, Executive PG diploma and short-term courses in the following table:
| Course Name |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma |
||
| Diploma in Counselling Skills Programme Application fee: Rs 500 |
10 |
- Age: At least 25 years and above - Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University - Preference is given to working professionals with relevant work experience in the Social Sector and people-oriented professions such as Social Work, Education, Health and Law and Human Resources Management |
| Diploma in Youth Leadership and Social Change Application fee: Rs 500 |
20 |
A pass in Class 12 with English as the medium of instruction |
| Diploma in Gerontology (DG) Application fee: Rs 500 |
30 |
- Age: At least 25 years and above - A pass in Class 12 - Preference is given to those who are working in Social Work organisations and have two years of work experience - All NGO personnel involved with geriatric services in fields such as Health, Mental Health And Education; administrators of human service organisations and corporate sector personnel This course invites those from Medical, Legal and Financial backgrounds who wish to address issues of the elderly and to audit specific subjects in particular Consideration will be given to candidates in the age group 55+ |
| Certificate Programmes |
||
| Specialisation |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Certificate Programme in Couple and Family Therapy Application fee: 1,000 |
5 |
- A Master’s in Psychology/ Social Work from a recognised University - Aspirant must be currently involved in psychosocial interventions with couples and families |
| Certificate in Counselling Skills Programme Application fee: 500 |
20 |
- Age: At least 25 years and above - Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University |
| PG Certificate Course In Contemporary Education Perspectives and Research Application fee: 1,000 |
50 |
- Professionals working in Teacher Education Institutions and having a Teaching degree (DEd/B.Ed) and a UG degree in any discipline - 2-3 years of relevant experience is desirable |
| Certificate Programme in Disaster Management (6 months) Application fee: 500 |
10 |
- A bachelor’s degree (or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years of formal education) in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST and OBC) - Sponsored candidates from organisations working in |
| International Certificate in Professional and Personal Leadership Programme Application fee: 1,000 |
N/A |
- Adults above 18 years of age with a graduation degree and at least two years of work experience - Good knowledge of English language is essential |
| Short-Term Programme |
||
| Specialisation |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Short Term Programme - Fostering Strengths Skills and Perspectives for Enhancing Psychosocial Well-being of Adolescents and Young People Application fee: 1,000 |
20 |
- UG degree in one of the Applied Social Sciences subjects* + At least 3 years of direct work towards psychosocial well-being of adolescents and young people OR a PG degree in one of the Applied Social Sciences subjects* + At least 1 year of direct work towards psychosocial well-being of adolescents and young people - Preference is given to individuals with experience and to those associated with an organisation working towards psychosocial well-being of adolescents and young people.
*Applied Social Sciences subjects includes: Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, Education |
| Executive PG Diploma |
||
| Specialisation |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Executive PG Diploma in Hospital Administration (EPGDHA) Application fee: Rs 1000 |
50 |
- Must be a Medical graduate/ Engineering, Law graduate or any graduates with 2 years of work experience - Candidate should be currently working in a hospital - The minimum eligibility to apply is 45% of marks (35% for SC/ ST/ OBC) or a PG degree - Candidates sponsored by hospitals will be given preference in admission |
| Executive PG Diploma in Analytics (EPGDA) Application fee: Rs 1,000 |
30 |
- A pass in any UG degree of minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent (fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years of formal education) - At least 2 years of work experience after graduation |
| Executive PG Diploma in Human Resources Management (EPGDHRM) Application fee: 1,000 |
50 |
Graduates with 3 years of work experience after graduation in a managerial or supervisory category, preferably in personnel/ administration department |
| Executive PG Diploma in Organisational Development & Change Application fee: 1,000 |
20 |
- The program is designed for HR Managers, Training/Learning and Development Managers, Learning Facilitators, Organisation Development (OD) Consultants and Line Managers - Minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation - A bachelor’s degree (or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years of formal education) |
| PG Diploma |
||
| Specialisation |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
| PG Diploma in Counselling (DC) Application fee: 500 |
15 |
- Age: At least 25 years and above - Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University - Preference is given to working professionals with relevant work experience in the Social Sector and people oriented professions such as Social Work, Education, Health and Law and Human Resources Management |
| PG Diploma in Facilitating Governance Reform Location: Not Applicable Application fee: 1,000 |
30 |
- A UG degree in any stream - At least 2-3 years of experience of working with communities and governance processes as functionaries of government institutions and departments, representative of elected bodies, functionaries of NGOs or development agencies, members of mass organisations - Must possess working competence in English |
| PG Diploma in Disaster Management Application fee: 500 |
10 |
- A bachelor’s degree (or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years of formal education) in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST and OBC) - Sponsored candidates from organisations working in |
| PG Diploma in Digital Library & Information Management (PGDLIM) - via ODL* Application fee: 500 |
25 |
- Must have a B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc degree from a recognised university - 3% seats are reserved for PwD category students of which 1% each is reserved for · Low Vision/Blindness · hearing impairment · Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Plasy - Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience |
| PG Diploma in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (PGDWASH) Application fee: 500 |
30 |
- Any graduate - Those in their final year of bachelor’s degree examinations are also eligible to apply (For such candidates, admission will be provisional & their final year must be over before the deadline) - Candidates must be below the age of 40 - Preference would be given to working professionals from rural development sector - Woman candidates are encouraged to apply |
| PG Diploma in Healthcare Management Application fee: 1,000 |
50 |
- A UG degree in any discipline (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.) or a Medical degree (Allopethic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy, Dentistry, etc.)/ BSc Nursing/ Post BSc Nursing/ Paramedical and allied Health courses, such as Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, etc. - Minimum 3 years of experience in Hospital/ Public Health Facilities areas at managerial or supervisory position |
| PG Diploma in Special Education Application fee: 500 |
20 + 05 additional seats for parents of children with special needs |
A UG degree in any discipline, a minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 course pattern of study fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education) from a recognized University. Preference will be given to those with work experience in clinical, social and developmental settings. Parents of children with special needs: Five seats are available for parents of children with special needs who can apply for this programme. |
* The PG Diploma in Digital Library & Information Management (PGDLIM) at TISS is offered via Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Applications started for this course in June and the last date to apply is July 31.
Tabulated below are a few more Diploma and PG Diploma programmes offered by TISS Mumbai. The information regarding their admission and eligibility criteria is not yet out on the official website. The details will be updated here as soon as they are declared by TISS.
| Diploma Programmes |
||
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Counselling Skills Programme |
Diploma in Gerontology (DG) |
Diploma in Youth Leadership and Social Change |
| Agriculture and Agri Input Management |
Auto Diagnosis & Repair |
Course in Industrial Tool Manufacturing |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
Geriatric Care |
Medical Lab Technology |
| Computer Applications |
- |
- |
| PG Diploma Programmes |
||
| E-vehicle Technology | Agribusiness |
Automotive Manufacturing |
| Banking, Financial Markets & Insurance |
Industrial Tool Manufacturing |
Early Childhood Development and Education |
| Emergency Medical Services |
Computer Applications |
HR & Administration |
| Life Sciences |
- |
- |
TISS Mumbai Application Process 2021
Candidates seeking admission to TISS Mumbai can apply online through the E-application process. While candidates from remote places with no internet and telecommunication facilities can get a printed copy of the application form from the Institute or request for printed form via speed post with the application fee to:
| Assistant Registrar (Academic), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar Mumbai, 400088 |
TISS Mumbai List of Documents Required 2021
Following documents are required for admission to all courses:
- OBC Declaration (if applicable)
- Employment Certificate (if applicable)
- Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate and income certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC (NC) is a must)
- Mark sheet of UG and PG courses (as applicable)
News & Updates
Photos & Videos
+2
- M.A. (Master of Arts)
- B.Voc (Bachelor of Vocational Education)
- BSc
- MPH (Master of Public Health)
- B.A (Bachelor of Arts)
- MSc (Master of Science)
- B Des (Bachelor of Design)
- Social Responsibility
- BMRIT (Bachelor of Medical Radio Diagnosis and Imaging Technology)
- MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
- B.Ed
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Business & Management Study
- Medical Courses
- Science Subject
- Teaching & Education
- Mass Communication & Media
- Engineering
- Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )
- Top Private Law Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- Top Colleges Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- Top Mass Communication Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- Top Private Medical Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- Top Research Institutions Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- Top Government Engineering Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- Top Private Fashion Design Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- Top Hospitality Management Colleges in Mumbai (All)
- M.A. colleges in Mumbai
- PG Diploma colleges in Mumbai
- B.Voc colleges in Mumbai
- Certificate colleges in Mumbai
- UG Diploma colleges in Mumbai
- M.Sc. colleges in Mumbai
- B.A. colleges in Mumbai
- B.Sc. colleges in Mumbai
- MPH colleges in Mumbai
- Executive MBA colleges in Mumbai
- B.Ed colleges in Mumbai
- M.Phil colleges in Mumbai
- M.Ed colleges in Mumbai
- BSW colleges in Mumbai
- LL.M. colleges in Mumbai
Contact Details
Address
TISS Mumbai Campus, V.N. Purav Marg
Deonar, Mumbai ( Maharashtra)
OtherTISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, MumbaiInstitutes
Get details of Similar Colleges
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
According to the 2025 placement report, TISS Mumbai placed a total of 30 students with PPOs out of 70 students who registered. As such 43% of students received PPOs. The same data has been tabulated below for interested students:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Total students registered | 70 |
Total PPOs | 30 |
Total PPOs in % | 43% |
C
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The data represented in the following table carries the information on the TISS Mumbai PhD specialisations, names, and seat capacity:
| TISS Mumbai PhD Specialisations names | |
|---|---|
| Specialisations | Seat intake |
| Library and Information Science | 6 |
| Health Services Management | 3 |
| Public Health | 2 |
| Management and Labour Studies | 11 |
| Habitat Studies | 6 |
| Development Studies | 4 |
| Media and Cultural Studies | 1 |
| Social Work | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Disaster Studies | - |
| Applied Psychology | - |
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To apply for the UG programme at TISS Mumbai, candidates must apply through the Common University Entrance Test- Undergraduate or CUET UG 2025. If so, candidates should closely follow the dates for CUET UG. At the time when you are planning to appear for CUET UG, make sure to track all the events of
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences features a dedicated placement cell that has assured a 100% placement assistance to students through guidance, training, counselling and on campus placements. Top recruiters at TISS Mumbai are the Aditya Birla Group, Accenture, Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra, etc.
C
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
With a score of 94 in CUET PG 2025 for the Criminology paper (SQP10), your chances of getting into TISS Mumbai are moderate but not guaranteed. TISS is one of the top institutes in the country and has high cutoffs, especially for its main campus in Mumbai. The competition is intense, and cutoffs usu
J
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a premier institution, and their course-wise cutoffs for the CUET 2024 exam were highly competitive. While they don't always release a single, hard cutoff number, admission is based on the CUET scores for your chosen courses. For sought-after programs
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
In order to be admitted in the TISS MHA course, you should have a Bachelor degree (3 or 4 years) in any field or a degree in medicine, paramedical, pharmacy, veterinary science, engineering or law. Importantly, the admissions to MHA at TISS are more strongly pegged upon the CAT scores. You have to t
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
TISS Mumbai concluded the placements for its HRMLR batch 2025 with the highest package of INR 36.25 LPA. The packages offered to HRM and LR students during TISS Mumbai placements 2025 are tabulated below:
Particulars | HRM and LR Batch Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 36.25 LPA |
Average package | INR 28.20 LPA |
Median package | INR 28 LPA |
Top 10% salary package | INR 35.92 LPA |
Top 25% salary package | INR 34.46 LPA |
Contributor-Level 10