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Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai Admission 2026: Application, Eligibility, Fee, Dates, Selection Criteria

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   How can I get admission to B.Sc course at TISS Mumbai?
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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. 
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Q:   When did the CUET PG 2026 application process start?
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NTA had started the CUET PG 2026 application process on December 14, 2025, at the official website for admissions to the master's degree programmes offered at various participating institutes.

CUET PG registration process 2026 was completely online, and candidates could fill out the application form by creating a registered account at the official website. The last date for filling out the CUET PG application form 2026 was January 23, 2026. Originally, the last date of application was January 14, 2026, which was extended till January 20 and January 23. The application fee had to be paid by January 25, 11.50 PM.

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Q:   Does TISS Mumbai accept CAT score for MBA?
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No, TISS Mumbai doesn't accept Common Admission Test or CAT for admission to its MBA programme. However, the institute does accepts The Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG for admission. Candidates are therefore required to register for the CUET PG exam before applying for the MBA programme at TISS Mumbai. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai does not offer an MBA programme. However, it does offer similar programme in Management, Including MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Globalization and Labor, etc. 

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Q:   Which entrance exam scores does TISS Mumbai accept for admission to B.Sc course?
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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.

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Eligibility and Selection 2026

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Q:   Who is eligible for TISS Mumbai?
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Candidates who qualifies the eligibility criteria as per the TISS Mumbai admission guidelines are eligible for the all the programme offered by the institution. As admission is based on the CUET exam, therefore candidates must have valid score in the exam. Find below the eligibility criteria of the courses offered at TISS Mumbai:

CoursesEligibility Crietria
Executive MBA/PGDM

To be eligible, 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.

BSc
Twelve years of school education.
BMRIT
Twelve years of school education.
MA
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
MHA
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
BVoc
Twelve years of school education, in any streams.
MPH
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
MEd
Bachelor's or Master's degree (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 or 10+2+2+1 year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education)
 
BEd
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
BA
Twelve years of school education.

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change

Q:   Which entrance exam scores does TISS Mumbai accept for admission to B.A course?
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TISS Mumbai accepts CUET exam scores for admission to its BA 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.

TISS Mumbai BA course is offered as a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BASS). The UG-level programme lasts for four years and is presented in a full-time mode. BA admission is based on the CUET exam followed by a personal interview. The institute usually conducts its entrance exam TISSNET for admission. However, the exam has been canceled for the academic year 2024. However, before applying candidates must make sure to qualify for the BA eligibility criteria, as follows:

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 in any subject stream from a recognised board.

Q:   Is TISS an MBA entrance exam?
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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.

Q:   How can I get admission to the MA programme at TISS?
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To get admission to the MA programme at TISS the candidates need to make sure they have a graduate degree of minimum 3 or 4 years duration from a recognised university. To be eligible, candidates must have a relevant degree, complete all final year requirements by June. Candidates also need to make sure they clear the TISSNET exam conducted by the University. 

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai MA Admissions 2026

28 courses 1 year - 2 years
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  • Accepting Exams: TISSNET, CUET-PG, CAT
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Q:   What MA specialisations are offered at TISS?
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 The MA programme at TISS offers specialisations in various fields, including:

  1. Labour Studies and Practice
  2. Media and Cultural Studies
  3. Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRM & LR)
  4. Social Entrepreneurship
  5. Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership (ODCL)
  6. Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Practice)
  7. Development Studies
  8. Women's Studies
  9. Education 
  10. Environment studies
  11. Regulatory Policy and Governance
  12. Applied Psychology
Q:   What is the fees for MA HRM in TISS Mumbai?
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According to unofficial sources, the approximate tuition cost for the MA HRM degree at TISS Mumbai is INR 68,000. Please be aware, nonetheless, that the institute has the right to alter the pricing schedule as necessary. The cost of the practicum, study trips, rural and urban fieldwork, and, if applicable, the Winter Institute is the responsibility of the student. Fee reductions are not offered for self-financed programmes. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2024-25
Total students120
% Female students
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59%
% Outside State Students
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6%
International Students
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104
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2024-25
Total students301
% Female students
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52%
% Outside State Students
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6%
International Students
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270
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What is the criteria for TISS CUET?
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Admission to Bachelor's programme at Tiss Science and technology is based on CUET TISS. To apply to the CUET exam, candidates are required to be eligibile for the exam : Candidates must have twelve years of school education or Intermediate in any subject stream from a recognised board. If candidates qualifies the eligibility, they can apply for the CUET exam by visiting the official website. However, TISS Mumbai has canceled the CUET TISS exam for 2024. Therefore, candidates must apply for CUET UG and PG exam, as CUET is accepted by TISS for admission. Tabulated below is the eligibility criteria for CUET:

Exams Eligibility 
CUET UGBachelor's with 55%, and the other categories should have obtained 50% aggragate. 
CUET PGTwelve years of school education with 55% in the general category and 50% in the SC/ST/OBC/PWD category.
Q:   How can I get admission to B.A programme at TISS Mumbai?
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To get admission in TISS Mumbai for its BA course, candidates must first qualify the CUET exam. After the CUET exam, students must shortlists on the merit lists. Shortlisted students are called in for the couselling/personal interview at the institute. After the session, candidates are invited for the final admission via the registered mail. Finally, students have to pay the first installment fee to confirm their seat. 

Q:   Which PhD specialisations are provided at TISS?
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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
SpecialisationsSeat intake
 Library and Information Science6
Health Services Management3
Public Health2
Management and Labour Studies11
Habitat Studies6
Development Studies4
Media and Cultural Studies1
Social Work4
Education2
Disaster Studies-
Applied Psychology-
Q:   How to apply for UG course at TISS Mumbai?
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To apply for the UG programme at TISS Mumbai, candidates must apply through the Common University Entrance Test- Undergraduate or CUET UG 2026. 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 the exam. In continuation, satisfy the requirements of the course as per the admission specification.

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