TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Courses

The duration of the BSc course at TISS Mumbai is around four years. The undergraduate programs enable graduation with a research degree after four years with one major discipline and two minors, either in disciplinary or interdisciplinary courses. Furthermore, the BA course offers different exit options. Students completing one year of the course are awarded a Certificate degree, on completion of two years a Diploma is offered, after three years a degree is awarded, and finally, after four years, candidates are awarded Honours with Research degree.

TISS Mumbai BSc is available in Analytics and Sustainability Studies. The UG-level programme as per the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with multiple exit options and transdisciplinary. BSc curriculum covers major subjects such as Social Sciences and Science, Technology, and Mathematical (STEM) disciplines, Fundamentals in Environmental Studies (STEM), etc.

TISS Mumbai BSc admission is based on the national-level entrance exams, CUET UG, followed by a personal interview. For admission to TISS, candidates usually have to take the TISSNET entrance exam. However, for the academic year 2024, the exam has been canceled.

The modes of Tata Institute of Social Sciences course admissions are offline and online. Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on entrance exam scores and merit. At the undergraduate level, the deemed-to-be university offers B.Voc, BSc, BA, and various other courses to students. At the postgraduate level, the deemed-to-be university provides MSc, MA, MPH, and various other courses to students. The fee for BSc and MA is INR 12.3Lacsand INR 68,000 - INR 7.48 lakh, respectively. For other fee components please visit the official website of the university.

The TISS, Hyderabad, offers a Master of Arts in Rural Development and Governance. It is one of the most popular courses among TISS aspirants. The course intake is 34 students every year, and selection is done based on the TISS entrance exam. The students get opportunities to work on government policies and interact with leaders across various sectors. You can expect to be placed in the top NGOs, corporate societies, and government offices. The course fee is Rs. 1.49 Lacs for a two-year duration.

You can apply for a Master's course at TISS after completing your Bachelor's degree through distance learning. However, your university must be recognized by UGC. The minimum eligibility criteria for the master's course at TISS are as follows:

1. You should have a Bachelor's degree of at least 3 years or its equivalent. 

2. Your degree must be from a university recognized by UGC.

3. Some courses may require you to have work experience. You also need to appear in the TISS entrance exam to get admission to some of the postgraduate courses offered by the university.