TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026: Application Form, Dates, CAT Score, Selection Process

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Shruti Garg
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6 mins readUpdated on Sep 23, 2025 09:12 IST

TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 is conducted through CAT scores. Candidates seeking admission to PG management programme of TISS Mumbai must check the important dates, admision criteria, eligibility and cut off marks. Read here to know detailed TISS MBA admission 2026 process for Mumbai campus.

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission

TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 will be conducted through CAT scores. Candidates desireous of taking admission to postgraduate management programs of TISS Mumbai must appear for CAT 2025 exam. TISS application form 2026 will be released tentatively in first week of November 2025. Candidates who registered for CAT 2025 exam can apply for TISS Mumbai for three management programs: Human Resources Management (HRM) & Labour Relations, Organisation Development, Change and Leadership and Hospital Administration. The TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2025 application deadline will be notified.

CAT 2025 official notification has been released. CAT 2025 exam will be administered on November 30, 2025. The examination will be a computer-based test held across exam centres in India. Candidates must ensure to appear for CAT 2025 exam to appear for TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 process.

Q:   How to get admission in TISS for MBA?
A:

For admission to TISS Mumbai for MBA program, candidates must appear for CAT exam. Candidates are shprtlisted for TISS MBA selection rounds on the basis of CAT scores. IIM conducts CAT exam every year for admission to top B-schools in India. TISS MBA admission through CAT will commence in fist week of November 2025. 

Candidates seeking admission to TISS Mumbai MBA 2026 must stay updated with the important dates for CAT and TISS admission. CAT 2025 exam will be held tentatively on November 30, 2025.

Q:   Which MBA programs are offered at TISS Mumbai?
A:

Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers the following MBA programs through CAT score:

School of Management and Labour Studies - Mumbai Campus

  • Master of Arts in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations
  • Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership

School of Health Systems Studies - Mumbai Campus

  • Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
Q:   Is it compulsory to appear for CAT for TISS admission?
A:

Yes, for candidates desireous of taking admission to MBA programme of TISS Mumbai must appear for CAT exam. TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 will be conducted through CAT 2025 scores. Candidates seeking admission to academic year 2026-27 must appear for CAT 2025 on gievn date and time and apply for TISS MBA Mumbai admission 2026 at appln.tiss.edu. Only candidates who will register for TISS MBA admission 2026 will be considered for shortlisting through CAT scores.

Candidates applying for TISS MBA 2026 admission will be shortlisted for TISS Online Assessment round based on their CAT 2025 scores. Candidates must meet the CAT 2025 cut-off criteria and other criteria for final admission to TISS MBA 2026 program. Read this complete article to know TISS MBA admission process, registration, important dates and selection criteria.

Table of content
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Highlights
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Important Dates
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026: Campuses and Courses
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Application Form
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026: Admission Process
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Selection Criteria
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Cut Off
  • TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Merit List
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TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Highlights

Candidates applying for TISS MBA 2026 admission must check the table below to know about process:

Features

Details

Name of Institute

Tata Institute of Social Studies

Management Programs Offered

  • Master of Arts in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations
  • Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership
  • Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)

Accepted scores

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Course Level

Post Graduation

Entrance Test Compulsory

Yes

Release of TISS MBA Admission Form

First week of November 2025

Official website

admissions.tiss.ac.in

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Important Dates

Candidates seeking admission to TISS MBA 2026 program must stay updated with the important dates. Refer to the table below to know the TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 date:

Events

Dates

CAT 2025 registration begins

01-Aug-2025

Last date to apply for CAT 2025

20-Sep-2025

TISS MBA 2026 Application Form

First week of November 2025

TISS MBA last date to apply 2026

Third week of November 2025

TISS MBA 2026 correction window

Last week of December 2025

Announcement of TISS MBA 2026 shortlisted candidates for OA

Second week of February 2026

Opening of TISS MBA 2026 Detailed Application Form (DAF)

March/April 2026

TISS MBA 2026 personal interview and group discussion

First week of April 2026

Release of TISS MBA 2026 final merit list

Second week of April 2026

Also Read:

CAT Syllabus

CAT Exam Pattern

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026: Campuses and Courses

MBA program is offered by the following campuses for TISS admission

1. School of Management and Labour Studies - Mumbai Campus

  • Master of Arts in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations
  • Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership

2. School of Health Systems Studies - Mumbai Campus

  • Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
Q:   Can I fill the CAT registration form before, and submit the fee later?
A:

Yes, candidates can fill out the CAT application form on one day and pay the fee on another day, as it is not mandatory to register for the CAT exam, fill out the application form, or pay the fee in one go. The registration and application window will remain open for candidates who have registered for the exam and created an ID until the last date of form submission. The applicant can log in and check/fill/edit the CAT application form anytime during the form-filling period. Only the phone number and email ID will not be editable once registration is complete. However, candidates need to submit the CAT form and application fee before the deadline to be eligible to appear for the exam. The CAT application form will not be submitted until the fee payment is completed. The fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, net banking, and UPI wallet.

Q:   Can I edit my CAT application form after submission?
A:
Once the CAT application form is submitted, candidates are not allowed to make changes in it. In case, you've made errors, you need to fill a fresh CAT application form and pay the fees again. However, editing of certain fields such as photo, signature and test city preference is allowed during form correction process which starts 2-3 days after the CAT registration process concludes. The form correction window is opened for 3-4 days during which candidates can edit only these three fields. If they have made a mistake in any other field, they cannot edit it. No request for changes is accepted by the examination authorities. Thus, it is very important to fill the CAT application form correctly with valid details. Candidates must keep the important documents such as Aadhaar card, class 10, class 12, graduation certificates, birth Certificate address proof, work experience documents, etc. To cross check the information while filling the form. They must also be very careful in selecting Iims and courses as they will be eligible for only those Iims and courses which they shall have selected in the CAT form.
Q:   How many IIMs can I select in CAT application form?
A:

Candidates can select up to 21 IIMs in CAT application form for PI shortlist and admission. There is no cap on selecting campuses. Candidates must however, make an informed choice but first checking CAT cut off, course specialisation and fee of all IIMs and basis that select campuses in the CAT application form. It is best to choose a combination of top IIMs and newer IIMs so that you have wider options for admission.

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for TISS Mumbai Postgraduate management programs must ensure to fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria. Check the TISS Mumbai 2026 MBA admission eligibility criteria for three programs below:

TISS MBA Admission 2026 Criteria for MA in HRM and Labour Studies

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of 3 or 4 years duration (under 10+2+3, 10+2+4, or equivalent patterns) from a UGC-recognised university.
  • Applicants in a 3-year degree must have cleared semesters 1–4; in a 4-year degree, semesters 1–6.
  • Provisional admission until submission of the final degree certificate and mark sheet.
  • Admission may be cancelled if any information is found to be false or misleading.

TISS MBA Admission 2026 Criteria for MA in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership (Self-Financed)

  • Same academic qualifications as for HRM and Labour Studies.
  • Minimum 2 years (24 months) of full-time work experience post-graduation (as of May 1, 2025).
  • Required documents:
    • Official work experience certificate
    • Pay slips, appointment & relieving letters
    • For entrepreneurs/family business: GST registration, business account statements, and company registration
  • The institute will assess the relevance of work experience.

TISS MBA Admission 2026 Criteria for MA in Hospital Administration (MHA)

  • Bachelor’s degree (3-year) in any discipline, OR
  • 4-year degrees in medicine, paramedical sciences, pharmacy, veterinary sciences, engineering, or law
  • Candidates must have completed all final-year requirements, including exams and internships.

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Application Form

Tata Institute of Social Studies will release the TISS MBA 2026 application form tentatively in first week of November 2025. Candidates appearing for CAT 2025 exam must apply at TISS Mumbai official website to appear for the MBA admission process. TISS releases the MBA application form to shortlist candidates for selection rounds. To fill TISS application form 2026 for MBA admission, candidates must follow the steps below:

Step 1- Visit the TISS admission official link: admissions.tiss.ac.in

Step 2- Screen will display the login page, click on tab ‘Register’

Step 3- Enter the following details to create TISS MBA admission 2026 login details:

  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Other personal details
  • CAT 2025 details

Step 4- Verify the email address by clicking on the link sent on the registered ID

Step 5- TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 login details are created

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026: Admission Process

For admission to MBA program of TISS Mumbai, candidates must appear for the following admission stages:

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission Process

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission Process

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Selection Criteria

TISS shortlists candidates for MBA admission through the CAT scores and performance in Online Assessment rounds. Check the table below to know the TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2025 selection criteria:

Stage 1: Shortlisting for Online Assessment (OA)

  • MA HRM & LR and MA ODCL

    • CAT Score: 95% weightage
    • Gender Diversity: 5 marks added for female and transgender candidates
  • Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)

    • CAT Score: 90%
    • Gender Diversity: 5%
    • Academic Diversity: 5%

Stage 2: Final Selection for Merit List

  • MA HRM & LR and MA ODCL

    • CAT Score: 70%
    • Graduation Marks: 10%*
    • Online Interview: 20%
  • Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)

    • CAT Score: 80%
    • Online Assessment (ERT + OPI): 20%

*Graduation Marks Weightage (10%)

Graduation scores are rated on a scale of 1 to 10, based on discipline and percentage obtained. Degrees are grouped into six academic categories (AC-1 to AC-6) such as:

  • AC-1: Medicine-related fields
  • AC-2: CA, ICWA, CS, FIAI
  • AC-3: Commerce, Management, Economics
  • AC-4: Engineering, Tech, Architecture
  • AC-5: Arts, Humanities, Law, Education
  • AC-6: Any discipline not in AC-1 to AC-5

Click here to download the rating score for a Bachelor’s degree

Also Read: CAT Counselling

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Cut Off

The minimum CAT percentile required for shortlisting varies by category and programme. Check below to know the TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 CAT cut off for three programs:

MA HRM & LR and MA ODCL CAT Cut Off

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Overall

General/EWS

60

60

60

70

NC-OBC

54

54

54

63

SC/ST

45

45

45

55

MHA CAT Cut Off

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Overall

General/EWS

60

60

60

65

NC-OBC

54

54

54

59

SC/ST

43

43

43

48

Also Read: CAT Cut Off

TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026 Merit List

The TISS MBA admission 2026 final merit list is prepared using a composite score based on CAT 2026 performance, graduation marks, and TISS MBA online assessments/interviews. TISS will release the final merit list of TISS Mumbai MBA admission 2026 tentatively in second week of April 2026. Refer to the steps below to download TISS MBA 2026 merit list

Step 1- Visit the TISS official link: appln.tiss.edu

Step 2- Enter the TISS MBA 2026 login details:

  • Email ID
  • Password
  • Captcha

Step 3- The Screen will display the TISS Mumbai MBA 2026 final result

Step 6- Save/download the offer letter for final admission process

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