TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

No, TISS is the name of University i.e., Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The exam conducted for the admission to the postgraduate programmes is called TISSNET. EPGDODC is a 14-months programme which is equivalent to the MBA programme at TISS. TISSNET (TISS National Entrance Test) is a university level entrance exam conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences for admission to PG programme. Candidates must prepare according to the TISSNET syllabus and study according to the TISSNET Pattern.

Candidates must take the TISS National Entrance Test (TISSNET), a required entrance exam for all MA programs, in order to be admitted to the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) MA program. Shortlisted candidates receive invitations to the Pre-Interview Test (PIT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds after meeting TISSNET qualification requirements. Having a bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% of the possible points (45% for reserved categories) is a requirement for eligibility. To be admitted to the intended MA programme at TISS, applicants must successfully complete these steps.

To be eligible for MBA programme at TISS Mumbai, applicants must have at least three years of work experience after graduation and hold a recognised Bachelor's degree of a minimum of three years duration or its equivalent, obtained through various study patterns, fulfilling the mandatory 15 years of formal education requirement. CUET PG is the valid entrance exam drawn by the college for admission to MBA courses. However CAT is also another valid entrance exam for admission to MBA programmes. Candidates must make sure to check the eligibility criteria for the MBA prorgaramme at TISS Mumbai before applying for the course.

The straightforward answer to your question is - No, a minor name discrepancy will not lead to cancellation of your admission. Don't worry, a minor discrepancy in name will not lead to the cancellation of admission in TISS, Mumbai. Provided that there is a slight difference in the spelling only. So, the official must consider your issue and allow you to proceed further with your admission process. 

They may ask you to sign an undertaking certificate stating your issue and stating that you take the full responsibility for the same.

If you do an MPH in Health Policy, Economics, and Finance from TISS, then yes, this can be considered eligible for the Indian Economic Service (IES) exam. For the IES exam, you only need to have a graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognised university.

Check the link provided below for more information:

IES 2025: Applications, Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Dates & Exam News

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai is organized into several schools, each focusing on specific disciplines. These include the School of Social Work, School of Management and Labour Studies, School of Health Systems Studies, School of Development Studies, School of Education, School of Habitat Studies, School of Law, Rights, and Constitutional Governance, and School of Media and Cultural Studies. Each school at TISS offers specialised programs and research opportunities in its respective domain.

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.

Find below the step-wise admission porcedure for the BSc course in TISS Mumbai:

1. Candidates must have a valid BSc eligibility criteria, i.e., Class 12 in any subject stream from a recognised board.
2. Apply for the CUET UG exam by visiting  the official website of the entrance exam.
3. Appear for the CUET exam.
4. After the CUET exam, the institute releases the merit lists and shortlists students based on the CUET scores.
5. Shortlisted students are required to participate in the counselling process.
6. Once the counselling done, candidates must finalise the seat by paying the TISS Mumbai BSc fees. 

TISS Mumbai offers BSc in only one specialisations, i.e., Analytics and Sustainability Studies. TISS Mumbai BSc is available in Analytics and Sustainability Studies. The UG-level programme is structured 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 accepts CUET exam scores for admission to its BSc course. Common University Entrance Test also known as CUET UG is a national level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to UG courses offered by participating institutes.