TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai Answered Questions

Total number of seats available for the MA programme at TISS Mumbai is 916. The specialisation-wise seat break-down is presented below:CourseSeatsMA in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations68MA in Education (Elementary)51MA in Development Studies50MA in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)34MA in Analytics (Self Financed)34MA in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership (Self Financed)34MA in Social Entrepreneurship34MA in Disaster Management35MA in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice)50MA in Education and Technology50MA in M. A. In Global Mental Health30MA in Education30MA in Media and Cultural Studies29MA in in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action)29MA in Labour Studies and Practice26MA in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship)23MA in Social Work (Children & Families)23MA in Regulatory Policy and Governance23MA in Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies23MA in Urban Policy and Governance23MA in Disaster Informatics and Geospatial Technologies (DIGIT)15MA in Women's Studies28MA in Social Work (Mental Health)20MA in Social Work (Disability Studies, Action)20MA in Social Work (Public Health)20MA in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling20MA in Social Work (Women Centred Practice)20MA in Water Policy and Governance20Discontinued (Mar 2023)- M.A. in Globalization and Labour20MA in Social Work (Community Organisation, Development Practice)34The courses are now ordered based on the number of seats available, from high to low.

Step 1: Visit the official website of TISS (tiss.edu) and navigate to the MA programme section.Step 2: Register for the programme by providing the required details and creating a password for the application process.Step 3: Fill out the online application form with all the necessary information and upload the required documents as mentioned in the instructions.Step 4: Pay the application fee as follows:Unemployed candidates with parent’s/guardian’s annual income less than INR 2.5 Lacs for SC/ST and INR 1 Lacs for OBC (NC): INR 250SC/ST candidates: INR 500 + bank chargesOBC (NC) candidates: INR 250 + bank chargesCandidates not falling under SC/ST/OBC (NC) category: INR 1000 + bank chargesStep 5: Verify all the entered details and submit the application form.Step 6: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

The total tuition fee for the MBA programmes at TISS Mumbai, ICRI Mumbai and Mumbai University are INR 1 Lacs - INR 4 lakh, INR 2.7 Lacs - INR 4 Lacs and INR 17,600 - INR 7.3 Lacs repectively. Among these three colleges TISS Mumbai has the lowest fee, which ranges between INR 1 Lacs - INR 4 lakh. The fee for all these colleges only consists the total cost of tuition for the two-year MBA programme and does not include the hostel fee or mess fee. The fee mentioned here for all these colleges are taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative.

TISS Mumbai, a recognised deemed-to-be-university, holds an impressive ranking in various prestigious assessments. In NIRF 2022, TISS has secured the top position among the best Social Work colleges in India. In the 'University' category, TISS has obtained the 60th rank, while in the 'Overall' category, it has secured the 99th position.

The total tuition fee for the MA programme at TISS Mumbai ranges between INR 68,000 - INR 7.5 lakh. There is a range because fee for each specialisation can be different. This range of fee does not include the hostel fee or the mess fee and only consists of the total cost of tuition. The fee mentioned here is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. For precise and up-to-date information, it is advisable to refer to the official TISS website or contact the institute directly for the most accurate details regarding the MA programme's tuition fee structure. The accepted entrance exams are TISSNET and others.

The application fee for the MBA (EPGD) programme at TISS Mumbai ranges between INR 250 - INR 1,000 depending on category of the student and the parent’s/guardian’s annual income. The list is presented in bulleted points below:Unemployed candidates with parent’s/guardian’s annual income less than INR 2.5 Lacs for SC/ST and INR 1 Lacs for OBC (NC): INR 250SC/ST candidates: INR 500 + bank chargesOBC (NC) candidates: INR 250 + bank chargesCandidates not falling under SC/ST/OBC (NC) category: INR 1000 + bank charges

According to unofficial sources, the approximate tuition cost for the MA HRM degree at TISS Mumbai is INR 68,000. Please be aware, nonetheless, that the institute has the right to alter the pricing schedule as necessary. The cost of the practicum, study trips, rural and urban fieldwork, and, if applicable, the Winter Institute is the responsibility of the student. Fee reductions are not offered for self-financed programmes. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

 The MA programme at TISS offers specialisations in various fields, including:Labour Studies and PracticeMedia and Cultural StudiesHuman Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRM & LR)Social EntrepreneurshipOrganisation Development, Change, and Leadership (ODCL)Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Practice)Development StudiesWomen's StudiesEducation Environment studiesRegulatory Policy and GovernanceApplied Psychology

TISS Mumbai provides a diverse range of one-two year MA programmes in 28 specialisations. These programmes primarily focus on Social Service and Development Studies, offering seats in various specialisations. Refer to the table below for the names of the specialiations and their respective seat intake.MA SpecialisationsMasters in International Electoral Management and Practices (MIEMP)Human Resource Management & Labour RelationsEducation (Elementary) (Blended Mode)Master of Hospital AdministrationDevelopment StudiesEducation and Technology (One-year-Online programme)Organisation Development, Change, and LeadershipMaster of Public Health (Health Administration)Social Work (Criminology & Justice)Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice)Social EntrepreneurshipMA/MSc in AnalyticsEducationSocial Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies & Action)Master of Public Health (Social Epidemiology)Women's StudiesLabour Studies PracticeSocial Work (Children & Families)Social Work (Livelihoods & Social Entrepreneurship)Master of Public Health (Health Policy, Economics, and Finance)MA./MSc in Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability StudiesMA/MSc in Urban Policy and GovernanceMA/MSc in Regulatory Policy and GovernanceSocial Work (Disability Studies & Action) (RCI Certification renewal is awaited)Social Work (Mental Health)Social Work (Public Health)Social Work (Women-Centred Practice)MA/MSc in Water Policy and Governance

Unemployed candidates with parent’s/guardian’s annual income less than INR 2.5 Lacs for SC/ST and INR 1 Lacs for OBC (NC): INR 250SC/ST candidates: INR 500 + bank chargesOBC (NC) candidates: INR 250 + bank chargesCandidates not falling under SC/ST/OBC (NC) category: INR 1000 + bank charges