TISS Mumbai MBA Courses & Fees 2025: CUET-PG, Eligibility & Selection Process

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.

To be eligible for the MBA (EPGD programme) at TISS the candidates require a minimum of three years of post-graduation work experience. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a duration of at least three years or an equivalent qualification from an accredited university. This degree can be acquired through various educational formats like 10+2+3, 10+2+4, 10+2+2+1 (with a bridge course), or any other structure that meets the prerequisite of completing 15 years of formal education.

Although TISS Mumbai does not provide an MBA course, it does give an alternate programme called the Executive Post Graduate Diploma (EPGD), which is comparable in concept and structure to the MBA programme.

1. Clear the Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) : Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the National Entrance Test (CUET PG 2024), which evaluates aptitude in areas such as general knowledge, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and English proficiency.

2. Online Personal Interview (OPI): Shortlisted candidates proceed to the second stage, involving an online personal interview (OPI). The OPI assesses the candidate's suitability for the MBA programme and their motivation to pursue it.

3. Successfully complete both stages: By successfully completing both the CUET PG and the OPI, candidates can secure admission into TISS Mumbai's MBA programme.

4. Note the importance of eligibility criteria and CUET PG score: Meeting the eligibility requirements and obtaining a good score in TISSNET MBA 2023 significantly enhance the chances of being shortlisted for the interview stage.

The key highlights of TISS Mumbai placement for the HRM and LR batch 2025 are presented below:

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:

Yes, TISS Mumbai has collaborated with various colleges and universities. The collaborations have helped the university to grow and provide students with great exposure. The university has signed MoUs with various companies and colleges. Some of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences collaborations are the University of Chicago, USA, James Maidson University, Virginia, USA, George Warren Brown School of School Work, St. Louis, USA, University of Delaware, USA, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA, Wells College, Aurora, New York, USA, and others.

TISS College, through various schools of study, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, Vocational, International, Online, and various other programmes to students. These undergraduate, postgraduate, and various courses are provided across Media and Cultural Studies, Social Work in Rural Development, and various other streams. Some of the schools of study under the TISS Mumba are the School of Research Methodology, School of Vocational Education, School of Social Work - Mumbai Campus, School of Media and Cultural Studies, School of Management and Labour Studies, School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance, and others.

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:

The course fees for the top programmes at TISS Mumbai are as follows:

• MA Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR): INR 1.85 Lakhs.
• Master of Hospital Administration (MHA): INR 1.45 Lakhs. 
• MA in Social Entrepreneurship: INR 1.59 Lakhs.
• BSW: INR 2.09 Lakhs.

Students must pay these course fees in either lump sum, yearly or semester-wise mode of payment.

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:

The median package offered to the HRMLR students during TISS Mumbai placements 2025 stood at INR 28 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

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. 

Yes, TISS Mumbai conducts placement drives annually for courses like MBA, MA, BBA, etc. Recently, TISS Mumbai has released the placement report for its HRM and LR batch 2025. The key highlights of TISS Mumbai placement for the HRM and LR batch 2025 are presented below:

No, students cannot apply offline for TISS Mumbai admission. he application process is conducted in online mode. For UG admission, students have to apply through relevant entrance exam portal. For PG admission, students must apply through TISS official website.

The majority of TISS Mumbai alumni are working in Human Resources sector (14%) followed by Business Development (13%) and Education (11%). To know the function-wise alumni placements, check out the pie chart below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the functions of Community and Social Services, Research, Consulting, Healthcare Services, Program and Project Management, Sales, Information Technology, Media and Communication, Administration, Marketing and Support.

DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

The TISS Mumbai average package offered to the HRM and LR students during the 2025 placement drive stood at INR 28.20 LPA. The TISS average package offered to the top 10%, 25%, and the overall HRM and LR batch 2025 is presented below:

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.