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TISS Mumbai M.A. Courses & Fees 2026

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TISS Mumbai MA Highlights 2023

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 64K - 7.5L
Median Package₹ 1.5L - 28L
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  • TISSNET
  • CUET-PG
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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:   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:

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    INR 36.25 LPA

    Q:   How many schools of study does TISS Mumbai have?
    A: 

    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.

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    M.A. in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations

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    ₹28 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Media and Cultural Studies

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    29
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship

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    34
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Development Studies

    2 years
    50
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Disaster Management

    2 years
    35
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    ₹64 K
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    M.A. in Education (Elementary)

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    M.A. in Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies

    2 years
    23
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Women's Studies

    2 years
    28
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Regulatory Policy and Governance

    2 years
    23
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Urban Policy and Governance

    Star Icon4.62 years
    23
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Water Policy and Governance

    Star Icon4.72 years
    20
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Social Work (Community Organisation, Development Practice)

    Star Icon4.32 years
    34
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

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

    Star Icon4.62 years
    34
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    ₹64 K

    M.A. in in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action)

    Star Icon5.02 years
    30
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K

    M.A. in Social Work (Disability Studies, Action)

    2 years
    20
    ₹6.5 LPA
    ₹64 K
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    TISS Mumbai M.A.
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    ₹ 64 K - 7.48 L
    ₹ 10 K - 24.5 K
    ₹ 44.5 K - 1.17 L
    ₹ 1.19 L - 8.89 L
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    TISS Mumbai MA Admission Dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26
    		CUET PG 2026 ResultOngoing
    DatesPast Events
    6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
    		CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates
    28 Feb '26 - 6 Mar '26
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    Q:   What are the cutoffs in TISSNET for various courses?
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    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:

    Course TISSNET cutoff 2023
    M.A. in Labour Studies & Practice71.99
    M.A. in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations71.31
    M.A. in Development Studies70.02
    M.A in Analytics69.24
    M.A. in Media and Cultural Studies68.98
    M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship68.25
    M.A. in Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies67.88
    M.Sc. Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies67.88
    M.A. in Urban Policy and Governance67.88
    M.Sc. in Urban Policy and Governance67.88
    Q:   Does TISS Mumbai accept CAT score for MBA?
    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. 

    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. 

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    Internships and industry projects

    Offered every semester

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    Higher in core jobs

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    Majority opted in India

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    M.A. in Education (Elementary)

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    ₹ 1.5 LPA - 28 LPA₹ 64 K - 7.48 L -/-
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    Q:   Is TISS Mumbai ranked?
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    Yes, over the past few years, Tata Institute of Social Sciences has been ranked under multiple streams namely Management, Habitat Studies, and others. TISS Mumbai is ranked by the QS World University Rankings 2023 in the bandwidth of 201-250 Rank. The deemed university is ranked 98 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 under the University category, 60 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2022 under the University category, and 99 by NIRF 2022 under the Overall category. 

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    4.7/5
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    They offered placements and internships opportunities in very renowned NGOs like Pratham, Sneha, Aanandi, etc.
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    Discontinued (September 2025) - M.A. in Social Work (Counselling) - Batch of 2021
    4.8
    5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    I liked the hostel as it is clean, well equipped, and very affordable.
    Placements: In last semester, students were eligible for campus placements, a lot of NGOs visited the campus, and a few companies visited the campus, the most famous one being ICICI Bank and SBI. Earlier, the UN also used to come, but since COVID, they have not come. Nearly all the students who wish to get a job were placed. The highest package this year was at 9 LPA in Masters course.
    Infrastructure: NRYF was our annual fest, and it was very good, lot of books were accessible, and a lot of classrooms had teaching boards and projectors. Sports need to be focused on more. A lot of clubs were there in college. Just ask in the academic section, they take your signature and you were done. It was very tough to rent outside the college as the college was far from town, so I tried getting a hostel, as everyone stays in a hostel only. It was affordable with just 30k per year.
    Faculty: Faculty to student Ratio is quite good, as I can say that for every 30 students, there were 4 faculty members, or 1 faculty member for every 6 to 7 students. The faculty was very friendly and approachable. I personally liked Shridhar sir and Deepak Abnave sir, they can be the best faculty we have.
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    Discontinued (September 2025) - M.A. in Social Work (Counselling) - Batch of 2021
    4.8
    5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Alumni Network is amazing. It is widely spread and very strong in the industry.
    Placements: WWI has a Placement Cell that keeps a track of opportunities for students. There was a mandatory internship that students needed to complete after the completion of sem 4 before sem 5 commenced. Students can also get internships during the winter break during semester 5. There were various live projects that students can work on depending on their interests and experience during the academic year. Final Placement opportunities are posted to students during sem 6, where students need to list themselves and let the cell know about their interests and priorities.
    Infrastructure: Library was well equipped and efficient. There were projectors in almost every classroom. There were various clubs on the campus, from the chess club to the animal club, etc. Sports activities were there, but only within the limited land area of the campus. There was a peer support group with trained peer supporters.
    Faculty: Faculty was very approachable and friendly. They guide you through projects and courses. They were always available for students and found the best opportunities for them. They were all people who work in the industry or have worked with a huge network. This makes them incredible. Teaching methods were mostly practical and on the ground. Some projects challenge your brain in affiliated courses. They have exams at the end of the semester. There are also electives available.
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    M.A. in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice) - Batch of 2021
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    4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    My review about this college.
    Placements: My college provided an internship for a period of one year. During this internships, we were posted in different departments like internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. The stipend received per month was between 20,000 and 25,000 INR. There was no confirmed placement here until we had given the exam for recruitment/staff selection and had been selected. As we were studying here, they should provide good job opportunities for us for a span of time to get the experience. We were trying hard and requesting them for our placements here.
    Infrastructure: It was diverse and gave you a summed-up knowledge of every possible thing that was important for the future. Overall course covers almost all the syllabus including interactive sessions, assignments, and other activities. Hostel rooms were very good. College provided the hostel on a sharing basis. The basic immensities of the hostel were very good for example the cleaners they well maintained. The hostel room sweepers come for cleaning every weekend. The mess food was so good and had a variety. The PGs were very expensive. They want 4 to 6 months rent for a deposit. Average rent was Rs 8,000.
    Faculty: Faculty members were well experienced and kind enough to share all the necessary knowledge with their students. All the faculty members come from reputed colleges and universities. They helped the students in any way possible so that the students could get an overall understanding of the subject. Regular classes and guest lectures were held to give students real-life examples. Our college follows semester system so we had exams every six months. We also used to write mid-semester every three months. The mode of exams consists of presentations, assignments, book reviews, and end semester exams.
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    Discontinued (September 2025) - M.A. in Social Work (Counselling) - Batch of 2021
    4.8
    5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    The best part of the course was its esteemed and renowned faculty members.
    Placements: From the 6th semester, all students are eligible for campus placements. There were almost 30+ companies that came to make offers, and I do not recall the names, but almost 34 LPA is the highest package they offer, and some lucky students also got 80 LPA package. Almost 80% students get placed.
    Infrastructure: TISS Mumbai, being a government funded college, has a decent infrastructure, but still it can be improved, especially the library and research related funding. Hostels were good. There was no proper sports ground, but there was a facility for indoor games and a gym. Classrooms were very good.
    Faculty: I do not have the idea about the faculty student ratio, but the relationship between students and faculty was very strong. The faculty was always ready for students. I do not know the name, but there was one faculty. I do not like it because they want only students who know about that field, but if you do not teach the new students how they know about that field, and all faculty members were slightly biased towards CSAI students decisions.
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    M.A. in in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action) - Batch of 2021
    5.0
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    One of the best college for M.A. in Social Work
    Placements: The college is the best. About 80% of our batch students got placements on campus in leading organizations like NGOs, development agencies, government agencies, UN, Save the Children, and Tata Trust. The highest salary offered was 12 LPA, and the average was 8 LPA. The lowest was 6 LPA. About 75% of the students got internships. The main roles offered were Programme Officer, Policy Analyst, Research Associate, and Community Development Specialist.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is great. The entire college has Wi-Fi facilities, as well as office rooms and libraries, and all classrooms have AC. The classrooms are clean and provide a very comfortable atmosphere. The labs are well-equipped. The mess and canteen serve good food, and the hostel facilities are excellent. The medical facilities are adequate, and there are sports facilities.
    Faculty: The teachers and their experience were good. They are really helpful and have good talents. They also have a lot of experience and excellent communication abilities. They clear all our subject-related questions. They make the students art-prepared, teach good skills, and also share their own experiences. The exam was not very tough because they taught very well. The exam is conducted semester-wise, and the pass rate is 70%.
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    M.A. in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations - Batch of 2024
    5.0
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Overall the best college for M.A. in human resource management and labour relations course.
    Placements: Without a doubt, the institution is the top human resource management school in Mumbai. Nearly 85% of our class's graduates have found employment on campus at prestigious companies like PWC, Tata Steel, and Aditya Birla Group. The average salary package offered is 10 LPA. The highest salary package offered is 19 LPA. Internships are required because they offer valuable real-world experience.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is cute. It is in a convenient location. Our campus includes a physical library, a computer lab, a lab, a function hall, and a digital library. We have three hostels on campus for boys. Shantipur is for girls. Hatigaon and Rudhlipath are for boys. Hostels provide food, a gym, laptops, Wi-Fi, and ground amenities.
    Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and qualified. The course curriculum is designed precisely and emphasizes startup-oriented teaching. Semester exams are moderately difficult. Almost 80% of students pass. There are two exams in each semester. Mid-term exams are of 30 marks and end-semester exams are of 50 marks.
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    Can I apply offline for TISS Mumbai admission?

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    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.

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    Is there any scholarship offered by TISS Mumbai?

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    Yes, TISS Mumbai offers financial assistance to students. The college offers scholarship to students on the basis of merit, economic background, etc. Scholarships are offered such as:

     
    • Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students
    • National Scholarship Scheme (Top Class) for Higher Education
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    What is the eligibility to get TISS Mumbai scholarship?

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    To get TISS Mumbai scholarship, students must meet the eligibility. The student must be belonging to SC /ST /OBC (NC) category, must have a valid certificate for the same. At the time of applying for the GoI-PMS, the annual income of the SC/ST student (if employed) and his/her parents for the immed

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    What is the fees of BVoc at TISS Mumbai?

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    TISS Mumbai BVoc fees is INR 90,000 - 3.6 lakh. TISS Mumbai fee structure includes many components. The total fee structure may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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    What are the course fees for the top programmes at TISS Mumbai?

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    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.

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