About Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a deemed university at Deonar, Mumbai, founded in 1936, with campuses in Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati, offering MA, M.Sc and PhD programmes.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has worked since 1936 and is a deemed-to-be university and grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its main campus is on V.N. Purav Marg in Deonar, Mumbai, with further campuses in Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati. TISS is best known for master’s programmes in social work, education, human resources management and labour relations, development and public health, along with M.Sc Analytics and Master of Hospital Administration. It also runs PhD, undergraduate, continuing education and skill programmes. Admission to most master’s courses is through CUET (PG), and some use CAT.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts Accepts: CUET PG |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science Accepts: CAT |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Most TISS master's programmes admit students on the basis of CUET (PG) scores, while a few management-type programmes such as HRM and Labour Relations, Hospital Administration and M.Sc Analytics use CAT scores. Vacant seats in some programmes may be filled through a separate non-CUET route with an online application and a proctored test. PhD admissions are announced on the TISS admissions portal.
Typical eligibility
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Where these courses lead
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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College
Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, SNDT Women’s University
Jai Hind College, Mumbai
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Frequently asked questions
Is TISS a government institute?
TISS is a deemed-to-be university and grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
How do I get admission to MA programmes at TISS?
Most master's programmes use CUET (PG) scores
Where are the TISS campuses?
Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- MA Admissions - TISS · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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