Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai is a Central Government-aided Deemed University established in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. It was granted Deemed University status on 29 April 1964 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. TISS is accredited NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.33) and is fully funded through UGC grants by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
As per NIRF University Ranking 2025, TISS holds Rank 72 among all universities in India.
The main campus is located in Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai, a well-connected eastern suburb approximately 12 km from CST station. TISS operates through three additional campuses in Tuljapur (Maharashtra), Hyderabad, and Guwahati.
- Master of Arts (HRM and Labour Relations) - 2-year flagship programme, fees INR 2.05 Lakhs, 100% campus placement
- Master of Arts (Organisation Development, Change and Leadership - ODCL) - 2-year professional MA, fees INR 9.36 Lakhs
- Master of Arts (Social Work) - 2-year programme across multiple specialisations (Community Development, Medical, Mental Health, Criminology, etc.)
- Master of Arts (Analytics) and M.Sc (Analytics) - 2-year data-focused programmes, fees INR 7.54 Lakhs
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - 3-year UG programme, fees INR 2.43 Lakhs
- BS (Analytics and Sustainability Studies) - 3-year UG programme, fees INR 13.54 Lakhs
- Master of Education (M.Ed) and B.Ed + M.Ed - teacher education programmes, fees from INR 2.35 to INR 3.30 Lakhs
- Executive Post Graduate Diploma in HRM - for working professionals, fees INR 4.34 Lakhs
Most government-aided TISS programmes carry heavily subsidised fees in the range of INR 1 to INR 3 Lakhs for the full two-year duration, making TISS one of the most affordable top-ranked management and social science institutions in India.
The MA HRM and LR programme achieved a highest placement of INR 49 LPA in 2024, with an average of INR 27 LPA and 100% placement for the batch.
TISS Admission Dates 2027
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session have concluded. TISSNET 2027, which gates admission to all TISS PG programmes, is expected to open for registration in late 2026 and be conducted in February 2027.
| Event | 2026-27 Cycle (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| TISSNET 2026 Registration | November to December 2025 |
| TISSNET 2026 Exam | February 2026 |
| TISS Application Deadline (PG) | February 2026 |
| Personal Interview (shortlisted candidates) | March to April 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration | April to May 2026 |
| Programme Start (PG) | July 2026 |
The next cycle will follow the same pattern. TISSNET 2027 registration is expected to open in November 2026, with the exam in February 2027 and programme start in July 2027.
| Event | 2027-28 Cycle (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| TISSNET 2027 Registration Opens | November to December 2026 (expected) |
| TISSNET 2027 Exam | February 2027 (expected) |
| TISS Application Deadline (PG) | February 2027 (expected) |
| Personal Interview | March to April 2027 (expected) |
| Merit List | April to May 2027 (expected) |
| Programme Start | July 2027 (expected) |
The table below maps each programme family to the entrance exam accepted for the 2027-28 cycle.
| Programme | Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
| All PG Programmes (MA, M.Sc, M.Ed) | TISSNET (mandatory) |
| BSW and BS | CUET UG or TISS UG Test |
| B.Ed and B.Ed + M.Ed | TISS Entrance Test / NCTE process |
| Executive PGD programmes | Separate TISS Executive admission process |
| PhD | TISSNET + Research Proposal + Interview |
TISS Courses and Fees
TISS offers over 68 programmes from Diploma to Doctorate level, concentrated in social work, human resource management, education, media, health, development studies, law, and data analytics. The fee structure is bifurcated: government-aided programmes carry very low fees (under INR 3 Lakhs for 2 years) while the professionally-oriented ODCL and Analytics tracks charge market-aligned fees.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA HRM and Labour Relations | 2 years | Graduation 50% min + TISSNET | INR 2.05 Lakhs |
| MA Social Work (multiple specialisations) | 2 years | Graduation 50% min + TISSNET | INR 1.5 to INR 2 Lakhs (approx) |
| MA Organisation Development, Change and Leadership (ODCL) | 2 years | Graduation with work experience + TISSNET | INR 9.36 Lakhs |
| MA Analytics and M.Sc Analytics | 2 years | Graduation in any quantitative field + TISSNET | INR 7.54 Lakhs |
| MA Education | 2 years | Graduation 50% min + TISSNET | INR 2.35 Lakhs |
| MA Culture and Media Studies | 2 years | Graduation 50% min + TISSNET | INR 2.04 Lakhs |
| M.Sc Coastal and Disaster Management | 2 years | Graduation in relevant science field + TISSNET | INR 3.84 Lakhs |
| BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) | 3 years | Class 12, any stream, 50% min | INR 2.43 Lakhs |
| BS Analytics and Sustainability Studies | 3 years | Class 12 with Mathematics, 50% min | INR 13.54 Lakhs |
| B.Ed + M.Ed (Integrated) | 3 years | Graduation 50% min | INR 3.30 Lakhs |
TISS also offers Executive Post Graduate Diploma programmes in HRM (INR 4.34 Lakhs) and Organisation Development and Change (INR 6.02 Lakhs) for working professionals seeking to upskill without leaving employment.
TISS Admission Process
PG Programmes - TISSNET Gateway
Admission to all two-year MA and M.Sc programmes at TISS is gated through TISSNET, administered by NTA. TISSNET is a computer-based test covering English Proficiency, General Awareness, and Mathematics and Logical Reasoning. The test is common across all PG programmes at all four TISS campuses.
- Step 1: Register for TISSNET through the NTA portal during the November to December window
- Step 2: Appear for TISSNET in February at any NTA test centre (pan-India)
- Step 3: Apply to specific programmes at TISS using the TISSNET score
- Step 4: Shortlisted candidates attend a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) at the TISS campus
- Step 5: Final merit is calculated on the basis of TISSNET score, academic background, WAT, and PI
The TISSNET score is valid only for TISS and is not accepted by other institutions. Candidates with TISSNET scores may apply to programmes across all four TISS campuses in the same application cycle.
MA HRM and Labour Relations
The MA HRM and LR is the most competitive TISS programme. The minimum eligibility is graduation (any discipline) with 50%+ marks from a recognised university. Shortlisted candidates attend a two-day selection process in Mumbai covering WAT, case study, and PI. The programme admits 60 students per batch.
MA Social Work
MA Social Work is offered in eight specialisations: Community Organisation, Urban and Rural Community Development, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Labour Studies, Criminology, Disability Studies, Women-Centred Social Work, and Child Development. Each specialisation has a separate intake. The selection process includes TISSNET, a WAT, and a PI at the Mumbai campus.
BSW and UG Programmes
BSW and BS (Analytics and Sustainability Studies) admit students through CUET UG. The minimum eligibility is Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% marks. B.Ed and B.Ed + M.Ed programmes follow NCTE guidelines and use a separate TISS-administered entrance process.
TISS Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati Campuses
TISS’s off-campus locations in Maharashtra (Tuljapur), Telangana (Hyderabad), and Assam (Guwahati) offer selected MA Social Work specialisations and regional-context development programmes. Admission is through TISSNET with a separate campus-level PI. Fee structures at off-campus locations follow the same government-aided subsidy model as Mumbai.
TISS Placements and Career Outcomes
Career outcomes at TISS vary sharply by programme. The MA HRM and LR programme delivers among the strongest corporate placements in the social science and management space in India, while Social Work, Education, and Development Studies programmes lead into the development sector, government service, and academia.
The MA HRM and LR batch of 2024 achieved a highest offer of INR 49 LPA, an average of INR 27 LPA, and 100% campus placement. Summer placements for the 2024-26 batch recorded a highest stipend of INR 4.5 Lakhs for two months and a mean stipend of INR 3.22 Lakhs for two months.
As per NIRF 2024 data, the median annual salary for all TISS PG graduates across programmes was INR 5.22 Lakhs (1-year PG) and INR 6.50 Lakhs (2-year PG). This figure aggregates the high-package HRM and ODCL track with the lower-package development-sector programmes.
| Programme Track | Career Pathway | Typical Starting Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MA HRM and LR | HR Business Partner, TA Lead, Compensation and Benefits roles at large corporates | INR 15 LPA to INR 49 LPA (2024 batch range) |
| MA ODCL | Organisation Development Consultant, Change Management Lead, corporate L and D roles | INR 12 LPA to INR 30 LPA (estimated) |
| MA Social Work | NGO programme officers, CSR roles, government social sector, hospital social work | INR 3 LPA to INR 8 LPA |
| MA Education and M.Ed | Academic roles, education technology, government education roles | INR 3 LPA to INR 6 LPA |
| MA Analytics and M.Sc Analytics | Data analyst, policy researcher, management consulting | INR 8 LPA to INR 18 LPA |
Key corporates that have recruited from the HRM and LR programme include Aditya Birla Group, Mahindra, Tata group, Deloitte, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC, Cognizant, Amazon India, and Accenture. Development sector recruiters include UNICEF, UNDP, Aga Khan Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and government line ministries.
TISS Rankings
TISS holds the No. 1 position in Social Work consistently across India Today (2023, 2024, 2025) and Outlook (2022, 2023, 2024) rankings. In the NIRF University Ranking 2025, TISS holds Rank 72, and the Collegedunia MBA Ranking 2026 places TISS at 12th nationally (out of 350) for management.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025-26 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 72 (2025) | 98 (2024) |
| Collegedunia | MBA (India) | 12 out of 350 (2026) | - |
| India Today | Social Work | 1 out of 54 (2025) | 1 out of 64 (2024) |
| Outlook | Social Work | - | 1 out of 35 (2024) |
| NIRF | Overall | 101 to 150 band (2025) | - |
| QS World University | World | - | 201 to 250 band (2023) |
TISS Scholarships
TISS extends financial assistance through centrally-administered government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students, alongside merit-cum-means fellowships for students who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | SC or ST students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance per NSP rates |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | OBC students with family income up to INR 1 Lakh per annum | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance per NSP rates |
| Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (UGC) | Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum and merit in qualifying exam | INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per month (as per UGC rates) |
| TISS Fellowship (Research) | PhD students enrolled full-time | Monthly stipend as per UGC-JRF or SRF scales |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) | SC/ST PhD students | Monthly stipend plus contingency grant |
Since TISS fees for most programmes are already among the lowest in the country (INR 2 to INR 3 Lakhs for 2 years), the scholarship framework primarily addresses living expenses for economically weaker students at the Mumbai campus.
TISS Campus and Infrastructure
The Mumbai campus is located in Deonar, Chembur, in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai, accessible via Chembur station (Harbour Line), multiple BEST bus routes, and the Eastern Express Highway. The campus is fully residential with separate hostel blocks for men and women.
Campus infrastructure includes the P.N. Thakur Memorial Library (one of the most comprehensive social science libraries in South Asia), specialised research centres for disability studies, labour studies, gender studies, coastal management, and education technology, computer labs, a digital media studio, seminar halls, an auditorium, and sports facilities. Six hostel blocks provide accommodation with mess, cafeteria, and laundry facilities.
The Tuljapur campus (Maharashtra) focuses on rural and tribal area development. The Hyderabad campus emphasises development policy for the Deccan region. The Guwahati campus covers development studies with a Northeast India focus.
TISS vs XLRI Jamshedpur vs IRMA Anand
TISS, XLRI, and IRMA attract overlapping applicant pools: students pursuing management with a human, organisational, or developmental focus rather than purely commercial disciplines. All three offer specialized management education and are consistently ranked among the top institutions in their respective niches.
| Parameter | TISS Mumbai | XLRI Jamshedpur | IRMA Anand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed University (Central Govt-aided) | Deemed University (Jesuit) | Institute of Rural Management |
| Established | 1936 | 1949 | 1979 |
| NAAC | A+ (CGPA 3.33) | A (CGPA 3.09) | NAAC accredited |
| Admission | TISSNET | XAT | CAT, XAT, or GMAT |
| Flagship PG | MA HRM and LR, MA Social Work | PGDM HRM, PGDM General | PGDM Rural Management |
| Sector Focus | HR, Social Work, Development, Education | HR, General Management | Rural and Development Management |
| MA HRM Fees | INR 2.05 Lakhs (2 years) | Premium (private institution) | N/A (no HR PG) |
TISS is the most affordable option at an extraordinary quality-to-cost ratio for HRM and Social Work aspirants. XLRI commands higher fees but offers premium corporate placements in general management alongside HRM. IRMA is the best choice for aspirants committed to the rural development and social enterprise sector.
TISS FAQs
Ques. Is TISS a government college?
Ans. TISS is a Central Government-aided Deemed University. It is fully funded by the Ministry of Education through UGC grants and was granted Deemed University status by the Government of India in 1964. Its programmes are heavily subsidised, with most MA programmes priced at INR 2 to INR 3 Lakhs for the full two-year duration.
Ques. What is the TISS NIRF ranking?
Ans. TISS holds Rank 72 in the NIRF University Ranking 2025. In the India Today and Outlook Social Work rankings for 2024 and 2025, TISS Mumbai consistently holds the No. 1 rank in India.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for TISS?
Ans. Admission to all two-year MA and M.Sc programmes at TISS requires a valid TISSNET score, administered by NTA every February. Shortlisted candidates are called for a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview at the TISS campus. BSW and BS programmes use CUET UG.
Ques. How much is the TISS MA HRM fee?
Ans. The total fee for the MA in HRM and Labour Relations at TISS is INR 2.05 Lakhs for the complete two-year programme. This makes it one of the most affordable top-ranked HR management programmes in India. Hostel and living expenses are additional.
Ques. What is the TISS placement like for HRM students?
Ans. The MA HRM and LR batch at TISS achieves 100% campus placement consistently. In 2024, the highest offer was INR 49 LPA and the average offer was INR 27 LPA. Key recruiters include Aditya Birla Group, Tata group companies, Hindustan Unilever, Deloitte, HDFC, and Accenture.
Ques. Does TISS have a campus in cities other than Mumbai?
Ans. Yes. TISS has three off-campus centres: Tuljapur (Maharashtra, rural development focus), Hyderabad (Deccan region development focus), and Guwahati (Northeast India development focus). All off-campus locations offer selected MA Social Work specialisations and follow the same TISSNET-based admission process and government-aided fee structure as the Mumbai campus.
Ques. Is TISS good for Social Work programmes?
Ans. TISS is ranked No. 1 in Social Work in India by India Today (2025) and Outlook (2024). It offers eight specialisations within MA Social Work, covering Community Development, Medical, Mental Health, Labour, Criminology, Disability, Women-Centred, and Child Development tracks. Social Work graduates pursue careers in NGOs, government departments, CSR, hospital social work, and international development organisations.
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