TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai Answered Questions

MA Course or Master of Arts is a 2 Post Graduation course that can be done with different specializations in different fields such as Management and Labour Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, Habitat Studies, and Health Systems. Candidates after completing their Bachelor’s course can apply for an MA full-time course or MA part-time course. Holding an MA degree in human resource management and LR (Labor relations), an MA in social entrepreneurship, and an MA in Globalization is a good choice for pursuing an MA. But, all the courses and degrees have their equal and different values. So, an MBA holds a different value than MA. 

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai is well-known for its outstanding contributions to social sciences, social work, and human development. It was founded in 1936 and has received global acclaim for its commitment to social justice, scholarship, and activism. TISS Mumbai is well-known for its innovative programmes in social work, public health, human resource management, and a variety of other multidisciplinary subjects.The institution is well-known for its dedication to creating social change and tackling important societal concerns. TISS Mumbai plays a critical role in developing competent professionals, academics, and researchers to address issues like poverty, inequality, healthcare, education, and others. Its rich history and strict academic standards have earned it an important position in the panorama of Indian higher education and social development.

The semester fee for TISS Mumbai for M.A. in Global Mental Health for the year 2023-24 is 1,72,450 INR.The dormitory fee for TISS Mumbai is 40,000 INR per year.So, the total fee for M.A. in Global Mental Health including dormitory for the year 2023-24 will be 2,12,450 INR.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) does not provide an MBA programme. But it does provide similar programme in Management, such as MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, Globalization and Labor, Social Entrepreneurship etc.TISS Mumbai also offers an EPGDODCL programme which is similar to MBA programme which focuses on Organization Development and Change. EPGDODCL programme is taught in English.For being able to take admission, candidates are required to have a at least three years of work experience after completition of their undergraduate degree.The duration of EPGDODCL programme is 14 months.The student must pass the minimum eligibility criteria for admission.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences - School of Vocational Education has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: CoursesEligibilityB.VocThe eligibility for admission to B. Voc. in Agriculture shall be 10+2 or equivalent, in anystreamBOPTMThe eligibility for admission to B. Voc. in Optometry shall be 10+2 or equivalent, inpreferably Science stream.PG DiplomaWorking professional from Marketing/Sales and Administrative departments and personnel in other line departments/Strategic Business UNITS (SBUs) of Public Sector Enterprise are also eligible to apply.PGDCAThe students who have successfully completed graduation in any stream or equivalent course are eligible to take admission.UG DiplomaCandidate must have passed 10+2 from recognised board.

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 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 2023M.A. in Labour Studies & Practice71.99M.A. in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations71.31M.A. in Development Studies70.02M.A in Analytics69.24M.A. in Media and Cultural Studies68.98M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship68.25M.A. in Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies67.88M.Sc. Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies67.88M.A. in Urban Policy and Governance67.88M.Sc. in Urban Policy and Governance67.88

TISS Mumbai has a strong record of placements for courses like MBA, MHA and LLM, etc. According to the media reports, TISS Mumbai has concluded the placements of HRM & LR batch 2023. The highest and average package offered stood at INR 49 LPA and INR 27.22 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 66 students participated during TISS Mumbai placements 2023, of which 64 students received the annual package of INR 20 LPA and above. The key highlights of TISS Mumbai placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)the highest packageINR 49 LPAAverage packageINR 27.22 LPAMedian packageINR 25.75 LPATop 10% average packageINR 39.29 LPATop 25% average packageINR 32.21 LPATotal students registered66Total PPOs41%

Yes, you can do MBA from TISS Mumbai. However, the Institution does not offer the actual MBA programme, but it offers a similar programme in Management, Including MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Globalization and Labor, etc. Admission 2024 to the PG programme is based on the The Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) - CUET PG. Candidates must have Bachelor's or Master's Degree of minimum of 3 or 4 years duration or its equivalent.