M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at TISS Mumbai, Deonar

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at
TISS Mumbai
Overview

TISS Mumbai offers a 2 years M.A. in Social Work (Children and Families) at the PG level. Candidates need to fulfil the both eligibility and selection criteria to get admission in the course. The institution accepts the scores of CUET-PG exam for admission to the course. The total tuition fee for M.A. in Social Work (Children and Families) is INR 68,000. Check below more details on TISS Mumbai M.A. in Social Work (Children and Families):

Total Tuition Fees	₹64,000 Get Fees details
Duration	2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Official Website	Go to Website
Seat breakup	23
Type of University	Deemed

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
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TISS Mumbai
Fees

TISS Mumbai M.A. in Social Work (Children and Families) fee is INR 68,000. The fee comprises of various components such as Tuition fees, Registration Fees, One-Tim Fees, Exam Fees, and others. Although, candidates may be required to pay additional charges at the time of admission. The below-mentioned are the TISS Mumbai fees details:

Fee components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition Fees	₹ 64,000
One-time Payment One-time Payment includes Caution Deposits (Refundable at the time of exit from programme on submission of No Dues Certificate) and Other Charges( ID Card, Convocation & Misc.)	₹ 12,500
Total fee	₹ 76,500

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at
TISS Mumbai
Highlights

Curriculum follows Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) pattern and also field work program
The courses emphasize on the understanding of State, Policy and Law and their interaction with ensuring the rights of children and families

M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at
TISS Mumbai
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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families) - Batch of 2019

Offered by TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The best college for M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families) Course.

Placements: 95% of students were placed; few chose to do additional courses and explore their speed. Rs 30,000-RRs 60,000, depending on the skills learned and the strong CV one can build. Our alumni have been in CRY, SOS villages, UNICEF-related projects, and various CSR-related organizations. Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Coordinator, Field Worker, Child and Family Counselor, Legal Advise, etc. are the top roles offered. 25k is the lowest, and 55 or 65k will be the highest package depending on the resume. TISS has a large network where it has spread across India during this pandemic.

Infrastructure: Students are trained to respond to all aspects, such as social, political, emotional, educational, and environmental issues. On campus, students enjoy the annual festival called QUINTESSENCE. They provide research materials, books, and comics from the library. There are a total of 10 residences on campus. It is exciting to see Bollywood stars around, as many big stars' houses are visible from the campus.

Faculty: The course curriculum is highly relevant to the industry standards, making us industry-ready. I miss my university days because of the support of our teachers, whose lectures were the best and always aimed at our development. All the teachers are highly educated and masters of their subjects. Exams are taken semester by semester, and the pass percentage is 65% for written exams and internships.

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families) - Batch of 2019

Offered by TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Best College for M.A. In Social Work (Children and Families) Course.

Placements: The college is definitely best college in Mumbai for social sciences. Almost 80% of our batch students have secured campus placements in leading organizations like Tata and Reliance. The highest salary offered was 6 LPA, and the average was 4 LPA. Internship are mandatory as they provide good practical knowledge.

Infrastructure: The college has library with all kinds of facilities. Classrooms have projectors and mics to add to the learning experience. Hostel facilities are provided for well. Rooms are well ventilated with adequate room for students. The food in the dining hall is nutritious and the menu is designed by a nutritionist.

Faculty: A great way to teach faculty. The whole class listens with interest and many of them score well. They are highly skilled, and each concept is well informed. Course syllabus is relevant. Students are industry-ready with practical understanding. Semester exams are tough to pass, and the pass percentage is an impressive 85%. .

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024Read More

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families) - Batch of 2019

Offered by TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It's a great environment with a good location, and it offers the best in social sciences.

Placements: In the 2019 batch, TATA Trust, NGOs, HFC, and many more recruiters visited the campus. The overall placement scenario is good because students are trained to serve society, which aligns with the institute's mission. The package ranged from 10 to 15 lakhs per year. TISS does not provide stipends except for the M.A. HR program. The institute mainly focuses on the social sector and promotes new NGOs to address emergency issues. It's not designed to meet market needs but rather to contribute to societal improvement.

Infrastructure: Students are trained to react to all aspects, like social, political, emotional, educational, and environmental issues. On campus, students enjoy the annual fest named QUINTESSENCE. The college has good infrastructure and a beautiful campus. They provide research material, books, and comics from the library. There are a total of 10 hostels on campus. It's exciting to see Bollywood stars around, as many big stars' houses are visible from the campus.

Faculty: The faculty is well-rounded and engaged in national and international social work projects, keeping them up-to-date. Our course curriculum is inclusive and better than that of B-schools and IIM. The course offers many part-time and full-time projects designed to bring about positive change in society. Almost all students have successfully cleared the exams.

Other: Financial aid and 100% scholarships are provided to reserved candidates from various income groups.

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families) - Batch of 2022

Offered by TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Good curriculum to acheive and expertise despite the odds of covid.

Placements: 100% of students got placed few chose to do additional courses and explore their expedite. Rs 20,000 - Rs 50,000 depending upon the skills you have acquired and the strong CV one can build. Our Alumni were in CRY, SOS villages, UNICEF-related projects, Several CSR-related Organisations. Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Coordinator, Field Worker, children & Family Counsellor, Legal Adviser, etc. 20K is the lowest and 50 or 60 K will be the highest depending on the CV. All the students were placed in different organizations and CSR-related companies for their fieldwork and internship as part of their academics. TISS got a big network where it has spread all over India during this pandemic.

Infrastructure: We have 24 hours library facility with Wi-Fi, a Conference Hall and an Event hall. There will be three hostels one for girls one for boys and one is gender-neutral anyone can live there one can live there only if you are qualified in an interview in the first year you'll not get admission in the hostel except you have a reservation or Disabled they have special provisions. 2. Hostel serves good food and there's a canteen where you can all kinds of foods. They have counselling facilities, a clinic where the doctor will be present every day for a stipulated time due to covid the classes has shifted to online Still counselling facilities were facilitated online. Students who got into tiss will have an insurance facility as well. There is a basketball area and beautiful weather within the college. An ATM is available campus will be on high security all the time.

Faculty: 1. All faculty members have good experiences and expertise in their specializations. During this covid pandemic since the classes happened online and fieldwork offline faculty is so approachable and they have good knowledge and hold on technology. Their teaching skills will be practical, with a lot of relevant examples and composed discussions and presentations around it. 2. Yes the curriculum of this course is well versed and it keeps on improving according to the necessity. It does make the student industry ready provided the student should be enthusiastic to learn and unlearn many things.

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families) - Batch of 2018

Offered by TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I got the best days of my life, and I am missing them.

Placements: The college is definitely one of the best in Mumbai for social sciences. Almost 80% of our batch students got placed through the campus placements in leading organisations like Tata and Reliance. The highest salary package offered was 6 LPA, and the average salary package offered was 4 LPA. Internships are compulsory as they provide good practical exposure.

Infrastructure: The college has a beautiful and lush green campus in the middle of the city. Canteen facilities are well-maintained and affordable. All the classrooms and laboratories are in the best shape and help in creating a good atmosphere for learning. Sports facilities are available. However, we have very limited time for sports due to studies and project work.

Faculty: The course curriculum is much relevant to the industry standards, and it makes us industry-ready. I miss my college days due to support from our teachers, whose lectures were the best and always aimed at our development. All of them are highly educated and masters of their subjects. Exams are conducted semester wise, and the passing percentage is 40% for written exams and internships.

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
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TISS Mumbai

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What package do TISS Mumbai graduates get after an MA in HRM & LR?

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

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Q: What is the course fee for MA at TISS Mumbai?

INR 68,000- INR 8.0 Lakh is the course fee range for MA at TISS, Mumbai. This is because the fee varies depending on different specialisations. Fee structure includes various factors, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, and the security deposit. Candidates who have cleared the admission process should pay the course fee at the earliest to guarantee their seat.

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
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TISS Mumbai
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Median Salary	INR 6.50 Lakh

Top Recruiters for TISS Mumbai

Axis Bank

BBC Hindi

CNBCtV

CUTS International

Deloitte

First Post

Google

Hindustan Times

KPM Asset

Mid day

Mumbai Mirror

NTPC

pidilite industries

Piramal Healthcare

RADIO ONE

Red Chilies Entertainment

Reliance

Tata Motors

Tata Power

Teach For India

The Hindu

The Times Of India

theIndian Express

UNICEF

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at
TISS Mumbai
Entry Requirements

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Candidates should have successfully completed Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 or 4 years duration or its equivalent (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) from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. At the time of applying candidates studying in 3-year degree programmes should have passed in all the subjects for the 1st to 4th semesters and candidates studying in 4-year degree programmes should have passed in all the subjects for the 1st to 6th semester.
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Candidate must have completed graduation or equivalent with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university/ college. Proof of English Language Proficiency is essential only for an applicant who has studied in a university located in a non-English speaking country or whose mode of Instruction during previous Degree/ diploma was not English. The candidate has to provide any one of the following scores. The score should not be older than two years. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic version-minimum score of 6.5 is required. Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL - iBT): a score of above 90 or intermediate level performance or Certification of Proficiency in the English issued by the University/College/School from where the candidate has passed her/ his last qualifying examination. Kindly note, only those students who have qualified from foreign Universities or Boards of Higher Education, recognized as equivalent by the AIU, are eligible for admission.

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Candidates passed with Master's Degree are also eligible.

M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at
TISS Mumbai
Admission Process

Pre-Interview Test & Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for the pre-interview test (PIT) and personal interview (PI) based on the score obtained in TISS National Entrance Test (TISS-NET). The pre-interview test consists of a written test conducted before the personal interview. International Students have to take Online International Entrance Test (IET) and shortlisted candidate will be invited for Skype interviews.
Merit Screening
Admission is based on the TISSNET score and performance in pre-interview test and personal interview. Selection parameters and weightages: TISSNET score- 40% Pre-Interview Test- 30% Personal Interview- 30% For International Students, admission is based on the IET score and performance in skype interview.

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Apr 22 - 24, 2025

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May 6, 2025

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May 6, 2025

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at
TISS Mumbai
Cutoffs

Gender

Quota

TISSNET round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)

Round	2023
1	58.7

TISSNET round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)

Round	2023
1	47.06

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M.A. in Social Work (Children & Families)
at
TISS Mumbai

Students also asked

Q: Who is eligible for TISS Mumbai?

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:

Courses	Eligibility 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

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Q: What is the highest package offered during the recent TISS Mumbai placements?

The highest package offered to HRM and LR students during TISS Mumbai placements 2025 stood at INR 36.25 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest Package	INR 36.25 LPA

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Q: What are the salary packages offered at TISS Mumbai?

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

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Q: What are the cutoffs in TISSNET for various courses?

TISS Mumbai admission to PG courses is based on TISSNET scores. Tabulated below are the course-wise TISSNET cut off 2023 for the General category students for top 10 courses:

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M.A. in Labour Studies & Practice	71.99
M.A. in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations	71.31
M.A. in Development Studies	70.02
M.A in Analytics	69.24
M.A. in Media and Cultural Studies	68.98
M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship	68.25
M.A. in Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies	67.88
M.Sc. Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies	67.88
M.A. in Urban Policy and Governance	67.88
M.Sc. in Urban Policy and Governance	67.88

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Q: What are the latest placement statistics of TISS Mumbai?

The key highlights of TISS Mumbai placement for the HRM and LR batch 2025 are presented 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
Total participating students	70
Total PPOs	30
Total companies visited	35 (8 were first-time recruiters)
Top recruiting domain	Conglomerate and Manufacturing (17% each), BFSI: 14%