Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS): Admissions 2023

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) offers admissions to the following programs for the academic year 2023-2024

TISS: School of Management and Labour Studies

 B.Sc. Analytics And Sustainability Studies (4 year)

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed 10+2 standard or Intermediate in any subject stream from a recognised board.

Students who have studied International Baccalaureate Diploma and will be completing 10+2 standard with clear results declared by September 2023 are eligible to apply. 

Candidates who have appeared for their 12th class or Intermediate final exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

The upper age limit for General candidates is 20 years, OBC is 22 years and for SC & ST candidates the age limit is 24 years as of 31st July 2023.

The upper age limit for Physically Challenged candidates shall be reckoned as per the category he/ she belongs to since Physically Challenged Category candidates may belong to General / SC / ST / OBC categories.

Date of birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board is the only authentic proof that will be accepted.

Selection Process: Valid Score in Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

1- CUET Score to be used for shortlisting for stage 2.
2- Stage 2 will assess apptitude and motivation for the program of study.

Fees: Rs. 12,30,400/- Total

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M.A (2 year)

Specialization and Seats:

• Social Entrepreneurship- 34
• Human Resource Management & Labour Relations-68
• Labour Studies Practice- 26
• Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership- 45
• Analytics- 34

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Note: Candidates applying for MA (HRM&LR) and / or MA (ODCL) programs, are required to appearfor the TISS Management Aptitude Test (TISS-MAT).

The TISS-MAT will be conducted only for those candidates who are short-listed for stage 2 on the basis of TISS-NET results.

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees:

Social Entrepreneurship- Rs. 1,45,000/- Total

 Human Resource Management & Labour Relations- Rs. 1,85,000/- Total

Labour Studies Practice- Rs. 1,45,000/- Total

Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership- Rs. 8,49,000/- Total

Analytics- Rs. 6,85,000/- Total

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M.Sc. Analytics (2 year)

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Note: Candidates applying for MA (HRM&LR) and / or MA (ODCL) programs, are required to appearfor the TISS Management Aptitude Test (TISS-MAT).

The TISS-MAT will be conducted only for those candidates who are short-listed for stage 2 on the basis of TISS-NET results.

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 6,85,000/- Total

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TISS: School of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (4 year)

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed 10+2 standard or Intermediate in any subject stream from a recognised board.

Students who have studied International Baccalaureate Diploma and will be completing 10+2 standard with clear results declared by September 2023 are eligible to apply. 

Candidates who have appeared for their 12th class or Intermediate final exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

The upper age limit for General candidates is 20 years, OBC is 22 years and for SC & ST candidates the age limit is 24 years as of 31st July 2023.

The upper age limit for Physically Challenged candidates shall be reckoned as per the category he/ she belongs to since Physically Challenged Category candidates may belong to General / SC / ST / OBC categories.

Date of birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board is the only authentic proof that will be accepted.

Selection Process: Valid Score in Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

1- CUET Score to be used for shortlisting for stage 2.
2- Stage 2 will assess apptitude and motivation for the program of study.

Fees: Rs. 2,43,400/- Total

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MSW (2 year)

Specializations and Seats:

• Children & Families- 23
• Community Organisation & Development Practice-34
• Criminology & Justice-34
• Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action-29
• Disability Studies & Action-20
• Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship-23
• Mental Health-20
• Public Health-20
• Women-Centred Practice-20

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 1,49,000/- Total

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TISS: School of Health Systems Studies 

Master of Public Health (MPH) (2 year)

Specializations and Seats:

• Health Administration- 39
• Social Epidemiology- 28
• Health Policy, Economics and Finance- 23

Eligibility: Candidate should hold a 3 years Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, or  4 years Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Paramedical Sciences, and other four years program like Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, Law. 

Candidates who are in their final year in Bachelor's Degree are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process:  Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats.

Fees: Rs. 1,45,000/- Total

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Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) (2 year)

Seats: 50

Eligibility: Candidates should have

(i) successfully completed three years Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, or 

 (iii) Four years Bachelor's Degree in medicine, Paramedical Sciences, or other four years program like Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, Law. 

(iii) Candidates should have completed their Internship on or before last prescribed date.

(iv) Candidates who are in their final year in Bachelor's Degree are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process:  Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats.

Fees: Rs. 1,45,000/- Total

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TISS: School of Development Studies 

M.A (2 year)

Specializations and Seats:

• Development Studies- 50
• Women's Studies- 28

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 1,21,000/- Total

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Masters in International Electoral Management and Practices (MIEMP( (2 year)

Seats: 40

Eligibility: a) Candidates should have successfully completed a Bachelor's or Master's Degree of a minimum of 3- or 4-year duration or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4- or 10+2+2+1-year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education) from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. This Master’s Degree program will have additional/specific eligibility requirements. Candidates are advised to refer to program-specific eligibility criteria (given below) for more details and ensure that they satisfy such specific eligibility criteria. 

b) Candidates with M. A, M.Sc., LLM, MBA, M.Com, M.Tech, and other master's in the related field also can apply. 

Work Experience: c) Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees need to have a minimum of two years of work experience respectively in the field of Public Administration, Civil Services, Public Sector corporations, Elections & Electoral Management, Law & Policing, Audit & Accounts Services, Governance, Mass-Media, Management (public/private), Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Population Science, Anthropology, Law, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Non-governmental organizations or related areas supported by documentary evidence.

Selection Process:  Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats.

Fees: Rs. 3,40,500/- Total

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TISS: School of Education

M.A. Education (Elementary) (2 year)

Seats: 51

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 1,21,000/- Total

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 TISS: Centre for Education Innovation and Action Research

M.A Education (2 year)

Seats: 30

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100% 

Fees: Rs. 2,13,000/- Total

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M.A in Education and Technology (1 year)

Seats: 50

Eligibility: Candidate should be a 

1) Graduate with B.Ed/M. Ed or B.Sc./BA-B.Ed ( 4 years) or Graduates of 4- year BE./B. Tec. Or Master's Degree in any discipline. 

2) Desirable: Two years of work experience in the area of Education, Education Technology, or Development sector.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Note: Candidates applying for MA (HRM&LR) and / or MA (ODCL) programs, are required to appearfor the TISS Management Aptitude Test (TISS-MAT).

The TISS-MAT will be conducted only for those candidates who are short-listed for stage 2 on the basis of TISS-NET results.

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 3,88,500/- Total

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TISS: Centre for Library and Information Management Studies 

Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) (1 year)

Seats: 40 

Eligibility: Candidates should hold Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD andPersonal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats.

Fees: Rs. 1,41,000/- Total

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TISS: School of Habitat Studies

M.Sc./ M.A (2 year)

Specializations and Seats:

• Climate Change and Sustainability Studies- 23
• Urban Policy and Governance- 23
• Regulatory Policy and Governance- 23
• Water Policy and Governance- 20

Eligibility: Candidate should hold Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent from a recognised university, in any discipline.

Selection Process: Valid Score in National Common Written Test (TISSNET), GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats.

Fees: 

Climate Change and Sustainability Studies- Rs. 1,23,000/- Total
Urban Policy and Governance- Rs. 1,29,000/- Total
Regulatory Policy and Governance- Rs. 1,24,000/- Total
Water Policy and Governance- Rs. 1,34,000/- Total

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TISS: School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance

LLM (1 year)

 Seats: 40

Eligibility: Candidate should hold a LL.B. Degree from recognised university/ institute.

Minimum marks shall be secured 50%  (45% in case of SC/ST).

The candidates appearing in the final LL.B. Examination in April/ May 2023  can also apply

Candidates who will successfully complete, in all respects, all the requirements of their final year eligible degree (including all examinations and internships, if applicable) by June 13, 2023, are also eligible to apply.

Selection Process: Valid Score in National Common Written Test (TISSNET), GD and Personal Interview.

Fees: Rs. 81,000/- Total 

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TISS: School of Media and Cultural Studies

M.A in Media and Cultural Studies (2 year)

Seats: 29

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 1,85,000/- Total

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TISS: Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies

M.A Disaster Management (2 year)

Seats: 35

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 1,47,000/- Toal

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M.A. Disaster Informatics and Geospatial Technologies (DIGIT)  (1 year)

Seats: 15

Eligibility: Candidate should hold a  A Four Year Bachelor's degree ( B.S./ B.E. / B. Tech./ B. Arch. /B. Plan.) with an independent research project of 6 or more credits. ( preferable in Geoinformatics Engineering; Computer Engineering; Data Analytics; Electronics Engineering; Civil Engineering; Panning and Architecture; Geomatics Engineering; Instrumentation Engineering, Climate, Disasters, Environment, Sustainability, and equivalents)

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 2,85,000/- Total

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TISS: School for Human Ecology

M.A Clinical and Counseling Practice (2 year)

Seats: 50

Eligibility:  Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent under the regular study pattern or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education from a recognised university in relevant discipline.

Candidate should be good in English language.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 1,59,000/- Total

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M.A Global Mental Health (1 year)

Seats: 30

Eligibility:  Candidate should hold a 4-Year Undergraduate/ Bachelor’s Degree program in Psychology/ Social Work / Education/ Medicine/ Nursing

Or

 

Completion of a full-time accredited/recognised Masters Program in Psychology/ Social Work/ Health/Education/ Development Studies/ Nursing

Or

Undergraduate/ Bachelor’s degree program in any discipline along with three years full-time relevant work experience in the mental health sector Preference will be given to candidates from LMICs

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees: Rs. 2,85,000/- Total

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M.A in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling (1 year)

Seats: 20

Eligibility: Candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a discipline related to mental health, working in the area of mental health, counseling, psychology, education, social work, medical or allied fields (medicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, special educators, rehabilitation psychologists) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Selection Process: Valid Score in TISSNET, GD and Personal Interview.

Reservations for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) andEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS) is as belowe mentioned.

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10

As per relevant guidelines Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, ArmedForces, and Kashmiri Migrants are provided at 5% each as supernumerary seats. 

Weightage:

• TISS-NET: 30%
• TISS-MAT: 40%
• Online Personal Interview: 30%
• Total:  100%

Fees:  Rs. 3,09,400/- Total

 

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Admission Process 2023

Candidates shortlisted for personal interview are required to produce original certificate and mark sheet on the date of personal interview, for verifying.

Those who are in the final year but are eligible to apply are required to produce the mark sheets of all previous semesters on the date of personal interview.

Those candidates who are eligible to apply, but cannot submit the Degree certificate and grade/ mark sheet at the time of admission are required to submit these latest by 31 August 2023.

How to Apply

Visit institute website and APPLY ONLINE

Candidates are required to apply online through the E-application process only.

Candidates facing technical problems while filling in the application form may call 022-25525252

However, candidates from remote places where no Internet and Telecommunication facilities are available can get a printed copy of the application form from the Institute.

Please send request for printed form by Speed Post with application fees to

Asisistant Registrar (Academic) 

Tata Institute of Social Sciences 

Deonar Mumbai, 400088. 

The application fee for each study program is Rs. 1,000+bank charges (if being paid by Credit card/ Debit card/ Net Banking) or Rs. 1,000 + bank charges (if being paid through the bank by cash).

Candidates are required to pay this amount for every program she/he applies for.

For more details refer to the section 'Application fee payment' below.

• For SC/ST/OBC(NC) candidates, the application fee is Rs. 250/- per program + bank charges. (Annual income less than Rs.2.5 lakhs)
• For SC/ST candidates, the application fee is Rs. 500/- per program + bank charges. (Annual income more than Rs.2.5 lakhs)

Online Payment by Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net Banking

General Category

• Applying for 1 Program- Rs. 1,030/-
• Applying for 2 Programs- Rs. 2,060/-
• Applying for 3 Programs- Rs. 3,090/- 

Eligible Goi-pms SC/ST/OBC(NC) / Not-Eligible Goi-pms SC/ST (only)

• Applying for 1 Program- Rs. 260/510/-
• Applying for 2 Programs- Rs. 520/1,020/-
• Applying for 3 Programs- Rs. 780/1,530/-

Please note that candidates applying through the E-application form should not send the application form by post.

Candidate cand pay application fee by Credit card/ Debit card/ Net Banking.

Note: Candidates can apply for a maximum of three programmes across any two of the TISS Campuses.

If a candidate is found to have filled more than one online form, all his applications will be cancelled.

Certificates/Documents to be uploaded or submitted with the filled up form

1. Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) for General category.

2. Photograph, Signature, Caste / Tribe Certificate, Income Certificate for the financial year 2022-2023, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) for SC/ST (Annual income less than Rs.2.5 lakhs)

3. Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash),  Caste / Tribe Certificate for SC / ST (Annual income more than Rs.2.5 lakhs).

4. Photograph, Signature, Income Certificate for the financial year 2022-2023, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2022 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) for OBC (NC) (Annual income less than Rs.1 lakh).

5. Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash),

6. Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2022 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar. 

7. Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and PWD certificate for PWD. 

8. Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and KM certificate for KM.

9. Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and Armed Force certificate for Armed Forces.

TISSNET 2023  Dates

TISS NET Computer Based	25 February 2023
Online application form starts	14 December 2022
Last date to submit online form	01 February 2023

 

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Diploma and Certificate Programs

PG Diploma (1 year)

Specialization:

• Counselling
• Digital Library & Information Management
• Disaster and Livelihood Recovery
• Disaster Management
• Healthcare Quality Management

Eligibility: Candidate should holdind  a Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline from a recognized university, with minimum aggregate marks of 50%. 

In case of Scheduled Castes [SCs] and Scheduled Tribes [STs]), minimum marks shall be obtained 40%. 

Fees: Rs. 33,900/- To Rs. 75,000/- Total

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Executive PG Diploma in Hospital Administration (EPGDHA) (1 year) 

Eligibiity: Candidate should hold Medical degrees (Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy, Unani, Sidha and Dentistry), BSc Nursing, Post BSc Nursing, paramedical and allied health degrees in the fields of pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other paramedical disciplines.

Minimum marks shall be obtained 45%, 35% for Scheduled Castes [SCs], Scheduled Tribes [STs] and OBC) or a Postgraduate Degree in any discipline. 

Candidate should be currently working in a hospital. 

Other Bachelor’s Degrees like Engineering, Law and in any discipline and minimum 2 year work experience in hospitals.

Candidates who belong to any age group shall apply for this program. 

Candidates Sponsored by hospitals will be given preference in admission. 

Fees: Rs. 1,20,000/- Total

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Executive PG Diploma in Human Resources Management (EPGDHRM) (1 year) 

Eligibility: Applicants should have completed their Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent from a recognised university, in any discipline.

Minimum  3 years of work experience after graduation in managerial or supervisory category, preferably in personnel/administration department. 

Fees: Rs. 3,50,000/- Total 

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Executive PG Diploma in Organisational Development & Change (1 year) 

Eligibility: Candidate should hold  Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent from a recognised university, in any discipline. 

Minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation is required. 

Fees: Rs. 4,00,000/- Total

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Executive PG Diploma in Analytics (EPGDA) (1 year)

Eligibility: Applicants should have completed their Bachelor’s Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent from a recognised university, in any discipline. 

Having at least 2 years of work experience after graduation.

Fees: Rs. 2,00,000/- Total

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Diploma in Counselling Skills (1 year)

Medium of Instruction: English.

Age: 25 years and above.

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. 

Preference will be given to Working Professionals with 2 or more years of relevant work experience in the social section and people oriented professions such as Social Work, Education, Health and Law and Human Resource Management.

Fees: Rs. 57,800/ Total

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Diploma in Gerontology (1 year)

Eligibility: Medium of Instruction: English. 

Pass in 10+2 Standard.
 
Age Criteria: All candidates must be 25 years or on 1st June of the year of admission for the Diploma Programs.
 
Other Criteria: Preference would be given to those who are working in social work organisations and have two years of work experience.

Fees: Rs. 28,900/- Total

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Diploma in Youth Leadership and Social Change (1 year)

Medium of Instruction: English.

Eligibility: Minimum eligibility is 10+2 standard.

Age: Minimum age shall be 18 years.

Fees: Rs. 39,300/- Total

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Certificate Programs (6 Months) 

Certificate Program in Counselling Skills Program: Entry requirements No previous training or experience in Counselling / Counseling Skill required.

Medium of Instruction: English

Age: 25 and above

 

Certificate Program in Couple and Family Therapy: Completed Masters in Psychology or Masters in Social Work from a recognised university. Minimum three years of experience as a counsellor and with some background of working with couple and family issues Been currently involved in psychosocial interventions with couples and families. 

Medium of Instruction: English. 

 

Certificate Program in Disaster Management: Candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with minimum aggregate marks of 50 %. 

In case of SC/ST category, minimum marks shall be obtained 40%.

 

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Diploma and certificate Programs Admission 2023

Visit institute website and  APPLY ONLINE

For PG Diploma, Diploma, Certificate courses

• Online Payment by Credit card/Debit Card/ Online Payment by Net Banking Rs. 530/-
• Cash Deposit in any SBI Branch using the prescribed challan: Rs. 500/-+ Banking Charges

For Executive PG Diploma courses

• Online Payment by Credit card/Debit Card/ Online Payment by Net Banking Rs. 1030/-
• Cash Deposit in any SBI Branch using the prescribed challan: Rs. 1000/-+ Banking Charges 

Candidates  can  apply  for only single program.

Candidates are requested to read through the eligibility criteria mentioned here before filling up the form.

Candidates have to upload/ attach relevant certificates, please refer to the section 'Certificates/ Documents' below

The application fees is Rs. 530/-  (if being paid by Credit card/ Debit card/ Net Banking) or Rs. 500/- + bank charges (if being payed through bank by cash). The Candidate has to pay this amount, he applies for. For more details refer to the section 'Application fee payment' below.

A candidate can apply for single program and pay for that program.  Should not fill more than one form.

If a candidate is found to have filled more than one online form, all his applications will be cancelled.

Important Dates 2023

Application for submission starts

April and May 2023

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Research Programs

Ph.D (3 year)

Specialization:

• Education
• Development Studies
• Habital Studies
• Health Systems Studies
• Human Ecology
• Management and Labour Studies
• Social work
• Disaster Studies

Eligibility:  Candidate should hold a  1-year/2-semester Master's Degree after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s Degree or a 2-year/4-semester Master’s Degree after a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications declared equivalent to the Master’s Degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time. Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of andidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. program with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Work Experience: A minimum of five years of post graduation work experience is required for Direct Ph.D programs.

Selection Process: Through RAT (Research Aptitude Test)

Fees: Rs. 1,77,000/- Total

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Ph.D Admission Process 2023

Candidate can visit institute website to APPLY ONLINE

Candidates must complete the application process in online mode. The online application can be saved at any stage.

The candidate can then return to the application by logging in with the respective user name and password at any time before the submission deadline.

Once the application has been submitted online, candidates can choose the mode of payment of the application fees (Credit card, Debit card or net banking).
Candidates facing genuine technical issues/having difficulty in accessing the online application, may write to dso@tiss.edu  mentioning their name, contact details and a clear description of the problem being faced or may call 022-25525252.

The application fees is Rs. 1,535/-  for General (if being payed by Credit card/ Debit card/ Net Banking) or Rs. 1,500/- + bank charges (if being payed through bank by cash).

 Rs. 410/- for ST/SC/OBC (if being payed by Credit card/ Debit card/ Net Banking) or Rs. 375/- + bank charges (if being payed through bank by cash).

A candidate can apply for multiple programs and pay for those programs in one online form and should not fill more than one form.

If a candidate is found to have filled more than one online form, all his applications will be cancelled.

Ph.D Important Dates 2023

Research Aptitude Test (RAT) PART - I (Common for All) = Shift I     PART - II (Program specific- Preference 1) = Shift II       PART - II (Program specific- Preference 2) = Shift III	July 01, 2023 Time: 2.30 p.m. - 3.10 p.m. 2.30 p.m. - 3.25 p.m. for PWD Candidates Time: 3.30 p.m. ­ 4.50 p.m. 3.30 p.m. ­ 5.15 p.m. for PWD Candidates Time: 5.15 p.m. - 6.35 p.m 5.15 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. for PWD Candidate
Announcement of Online Admission on the website	02 May 2023
Announcement of Online Application for Admission	12 May 2023
Last Date for Online form APPLICATION / REGISTRATION	15 June 2023
TISS RAT Hall Ticket Available(Online) for downloading	25 June 2023
RAT assessment	05 to 09 July 2023
Research Aptitude Test (RAT) results announcement	12 Jully 2023
Ph.D. Pre-Interview Interaction (PII) with TISS Faculty (Only for RAT qualified candidates)	12, 14, 15 July 2023
Proposal & OPI	17 to 22 July 2023
Announcement of Selected Candidates List & Instruction Announcement	28 July 2023
Verification of Documents	31 July 2023 to 04 August 2023
Commencement of New Academic Session 2023-24 for Junior Scholars	07 August 2023