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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice) 

  • A+ NAAC accredited
  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1936

M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
 at 
TISS Mumbai 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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34

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Public/Government
M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
 at 
TISS Mumbai 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
64,000
12,500
76,500
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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
 at 
TISS Mumbai 
Highlights

  • Curriculum follows Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) pattern and also field work program

M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
 at 
TISS Mumbai 
Students Ratings & Reviews

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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice) - Batch of 2025
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Professionally experienced faculty members are available in our college.
Placements: Many students were placed in our course with the highest package of 39.5 lacks per annum and the lowest package of 15 lacks per annum in 2023. Some companies like HDFC and NGOs visited our college. This college is mainly taken up by the social sectors which helps in improvement of socialism.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is good having separate blocks provided for each course. In the library, they provide research papers, new social related books, etc. The classrooms are provided with advanced smart TVs which help the students to understand the concepts easily. There are more than 5 hostels there. They provide a variety of food in the mess. Medical facility is available.
Faculty: The lecturers are professionally experienced at teaching. They know more about social works and other things. Our course is almost related to field work. The semester exams are not difficult. most of the students pass in our course. Even the lecturers help us to get a good score.
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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
 at 
TISS Mumbai 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 application process for MA at TISS?
A: 

Candidates wishing to apply for MA at TISS Mumbai must fill in the application form on the official website of the institute. Admission to various MA specialisations will be done on the basis of the performance of the candidate in CAT 2024. CAT scores are accepted by the institute for the follwoing programmes: 

  • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations 
  • Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership
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Q:   What is the highest package offered during the recent TISS Mumbai placements?
A: 

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 MA specialisations are offered at TISS?
A: 

 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
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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
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TISS Mumbai 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 6.50 Lakh
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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 (Criminology & Justice)
 at 
TISS Mumbai 
Entry Requirements

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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
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TISS Mumbai 
Admission Process

  • Pre-Interview Test & Personal Interview
  • Merit Screening

Important Dates

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COURSE
CUET-PG
Jan 23 - 25, 2026
CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Application Correction Window
Feb 20, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
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TISS Mumbai 
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TISSNET round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round2023
158.47
TISSNET round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round2023
146.54
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M.A. in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
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Students also asked

Q:   Does TISS Mumbai offer scholarships to students?
A: 

Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers scholarships to postgraduate and undergraduate students as financial assistance. Tata Institute of Social Sciences provides application-based scholarships to students. The below-mentioned table reflects on the external scholarships currently available for the students:

TISS Mumbai Scholarships
JM Financial Foundation-Scholarships under CSRTata Trust Scholarship

Indiabulls Foundation Education Scholarship Programme

Taksheel Foundation Meritorious scholarshipCognizant Foundation Meritorious fellowshipAllana Foundation aid for Muslim Minorities
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Q:   Who are the top recruiters of TISS Mumbai placements?
A: 

Various reputed companies participated every year in the TISS Mumbai placement process. The list of sector-wise prominent recruiters who visited the TISS Mumbai during the 2025 placement drive is listed in the table below:

SECTOR

Top Recruiters (2025)

BFSI/NBFC

Capital One, Citi Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Motilal Oswal, Pine Labs

CONGLOMERATE

Aditya Birla Group, Godrej Industries, Larsen & Toubro,

Reliance Industries, RPG, TAS

CONSULTING

Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Virtusa Consulting

E-COMMERCE

Flipkart

ENERGY & PETROCHEMICALS

Shell

FMCG/FMCD

Asian Paints, ITC, Mondelez International, Nestlé

HEALTHCARE & PHARMACEUTICAL

Dr. Reddy’s, Lupin Ltd., Sun Pharma

IT/ITES

Accenture, Persistent Systems

 

MANUFACTURING

Aarti Industries Ltd., Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Tata Electronics, Varroc, VIP

Industries

PSUs

BPCL, GAIL, HPCL

OTHERS

Emversity, OYO

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Q:   Which B.Sc Specialisations does TISS Mumbai offer?
A: 

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.

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Q:   Does TISS Mumbai accept CAT score?
A: 

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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 at 
TISS Mumbai 

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TISS Mumbai 
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