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TISS Mumbai Admission Dates 2025
TISS Mumbai Admission 2025 is closed. Admission will open soon for the academic year 2025. Find below admission dates related to TISS Mumbai courses:
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Apr '26 | CUET PG 2026 ResultTentative |
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam |
BFA Admissions 2026
- Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Maharashtra HSC
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
11 May '26 - 31 May '26 | CUET 2026 Exam |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
If you do an MPH in Health Policy, Economics, and Finance from TISS, then yes, this can be considered eligible for the Indian Economic Service (IES) exam. For the IES exam, you only need to have a graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognised university.
Check the link provided below for more information:
IES 2025: Applications, Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Dates & Exam News
The MA programme at TISS offers specialisations in various fields, including:
- Labour Studies and Practice
- Media and Cultural Studies
- Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRM & LR)
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership (ODCL)
- Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Practice)
- Development Studies
- Women's Studies
- Education
- Environment studies
- Regulatory Policy and Governance
- Applied Psychology
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 & 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 |
TISS Mumbai BSc is available in Analytics and Sustainability Studies. The UG-level programme 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.
TISS Mumbai BSc admission is based on the national-level entrance exams, CUET UG, followed by a personal interview. For admission to TISS, candidates usually have to take the TISSNET entrance exam. However, for the academic year 2024, the exam has been canceled.
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The duratioln of the BA course at TISS Mumbai is around four years. The UG-level programmes enables graduation with research degree after 4 years with one disciplinary major and two minors either in disciplinary or interdisciplinary courses. Further, the BA cpourse consists of different exit options.
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
- National Fellowship Scheme for Higher Education of ST Students
- VU Scholarship (TISS-VU Double Degree Programme)
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.
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 immediate previous financial year should be within the prescribed income limit by the college.
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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% |
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 CSR | Tata Trust Scholarship | Indiabulls Foundation Education Scholarship Programme |
| Taksheel Foundation Meritorious scholarship | Cognizant Foundation Meritorious fellowship | Allana Foundation aid for Muslim Minorities |
Candidates who qualify for the below-listed conditions are eligible for MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Globalization, and Labor,.etc., at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai:
- Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognised University.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of school education.
- Finally, candidates must complete the e Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or NTA CUET PG.
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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TISS Mumbai FAQs 2023
You will have to cancel your M.Com admission yourself. It will not be automatically canceled if you have been admitted to both courses.
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.
As per the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai's admission guidelines admission to its bachelor's programme for the academic year 2024-25 will be through CUET (UG)-2024 conducted by NTA. Candidates must have a valid eligibility criteria for its BA course, before applying for the CUET exam. Hence, admission to TISS Mumbai BA course without CUET is not applicable.
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.
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
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 |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences has experienced faculty members. TISS Mumbai faculty are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. Some of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences faculty details are mentioned below:
| TISS Mumbai Faculty Name | TISS Mumbai Faculty Qualification |
|---|---|
| Dr. Abhinandan Saikia (Assistant Professor, Guwahati campus) | MSc (Forest Research Institute, Dehradun), MPhil, PhD (JNU, Delhi) |
| Prof Abdul Shaban (Professor, Mumbai campus) | MA (Delhi); MPhil.; PhD (IIT-B) |
| Dr Akhilesh K.S. Yadav (Assistant Professor Mumbai Campus, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Centre for Library and Information Management) | M.L.I.Sc. (BHU), PhD (Mizoram University) |
To apply for the BA course at TISS Mumbai candidates must apply via the CUET official website. Find below the CUET application process.
1. Registration. The first in completing the CUET 2024 form is to register with your initials.
2. Complete the application form.
3. Upload your documents
4. Examination Centre Selection
5. Test Paper/CUET Domain Subject Selection
6. Upload Photograph and Signature
5. Fee payment of the CUET exam.
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.
The median package offered to the HRMLR students during TISS Mumbai placements 2025 stood at INR 28 LPA. The same is tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Median Package | INR 28 LPA |
TISS Mumbai BA fees must be paid in first installment to confirm the seats. Candidates can find below the BA fee structure for the academic year 2024:
| Course Name | Tuition Fee | Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BASS | INR 2.10 lakh | INR 1.2 lakh |
*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
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:
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% |
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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Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 6 months ago
According to the 2025 placement report, TISS Mumbai placed a total of 30 students with PPOs out of 70 students who registered. As such 43% of students received PPOs. The same data has been tabulated below for interested students:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Total students registered | 70 |
Total PPOs | 30 |
Total PPOs in % | 43% |
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 months ago
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 | |
|---|---|
| Specialisations | Seat intake |
| Library and Information Science | 6 |
| Health Services Management | 3 |
| Public Health | 2 |
| Management and Labour Studies | 11 |
| Habitat Studies | 6 |
| Development Studies | 4 |
| Media and Cultural Studies | 1 |
| Social Work | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Disaster Studies | - |
| Applied Psychology | - |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 7 months ago
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences features a dedicated placement cell that has assured a 100% placement assistance to students through guidance, training, counselling and on campus placements. Top recruiters at TISS Mumbai are the Aditya Birla Group, Accenture, Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra, etc.
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