Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Tata Institute of Social Sciences · MumbaiTata Institute of Social Sciences Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Tata Institute of Social Sciences is an university in Mumbai, Maharashtra, established in 1936. It is affiliated to Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers 15…
NIRF 72
75%
Placement · 2023-24
Overview
About Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Tata Institute of Social Sciences is an university in Mumbai, Maharashtra, established in 1936. It is affiliated to Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers 15 programmes, 3 at undergraduate level and 8 at postgraduate level. These include Social Work programmes: bachelor's programmes (UG), School of Social Work: master's programmes (PG), Social Work research programmes (doctoral), Social Sciences programmes: bachelor's programmes (UG) and Development, policy, environment and social-science programmes (PG), among others. TISS is officially described as a Deemed to be University and Grant-in-Aid Institute under the Ministry of Education. The target year is 2026-27; the latest directly usable dated faculty figure located was NIRF 2024 data for 2022-23, while NIRF 2025 reports 2023-24 research/project information. The 75% attendance figure is stated for taught courses/exchange or specified programmes and should not be generalized to every TISS programme. Current official identity is Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The institute was founded in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work and renamed in 1944; it was declared a deemed university in 1964. The official site describes TISS as a grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Target-year 2026-27 admissions should be verified against the cycle-specific admissions notifications when published.
Courses & costs
Tata Institute of Social Sciences fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour RelationsTuition · Not specified; applies to programme Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,85,000total course |
| M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour RelationsDeposit · Not specified; applies to programme Source | ₹71,500per semester | |
| M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour RelationsTuition · Semester II course fee as printed. Source | ₹37,500per semester | |
| M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour RelationsTuition · Semester III course fee as printed. Source | ₹49,000per semester | |
| M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour RelationsTuition · Semester IV course fee as printed. Source | ₹27,000per semester | |
| M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour RelationsTuition · Not specified; applies to programme Source | ₹1,85,000per semester |
Placements · 2023-24
Tata Institute of Social Sciences placements
PG [2 Years Program(s)] placements for 2023-24: a highest package of 66 LPA and an average package of 28.69 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Accenture India, Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Aditya Birla Group, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, BPCL.Source: placement source
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PG [2 Years Program(s)] placements for 2023-24: a highest package of 66 LPA and an average package of 28.69 LPA. Recruiters at this level include Accenture India, Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Aditya Birla Group, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, BPCL.
Branch-wise packages
Hrm & Lr, Mumbai · 2024-26 · HRM & LR, Mumbaimedian ₹28L · avg ₹28.69L · highest ₹66L placement source
PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2023-24 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]987 placed placement source
PG [3 Years Program(s)] · 2023-24 · PG [3 Years Program(s)]0 placed placement source
Recruiter network
Accenture IndiaAccenture Strategy & ConsultingAditya Birla GroupAsian PaintsBajaj AutoBPCLCitiDr. Reddy’s LaboratoriesITCKotak Mahindra BankNestléReliance IndustriesSamsung R&D Institute IndiaTata Administrative Services (TAS)VarrocAddverbBlack RockCREDEgon ZehnderIDfy
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
School of Social Work: master's programmes (PG)
Social Work research programmes (doctoral)
Social Sciences programmes: bachelor's programmes (UG)
Development, policy, environment and social-science programmes (PG)
Development, public policy, social sciences and related research programmes (doctoral)
School of Education: Education programmes (PG)
School of Education: B.Ed-M.Ed programme (integrated)
School of Management and Labour Studies: management and labour programmes (PG)
School of Health Systems Studies: health systems and hospital administration programmes (PG)
School of Media and Cultural Studies: media programmes (PG)
Analytics and Sustainability Studies: bachelor's programmes (UG)
Analytics and related science programmes (PG)
Library, disaster studies and related interdisciplinary programmes (PG)
M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Tata Institute of Social Sciences admissions
CUET-PG counselling · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CAT 2025 counselling · Fam Mgmt · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CAT 2025 counselling · Fam Allied · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Media · All seats (entrance-examination rank)Direct application to the college · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Social Work · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Arts · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Science · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
CUET-PG counselling · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by NTA / TISS, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCAT 2025 counselling · Fam Mgmt · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by TISS, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCAT 2025 counselling · Fam Allied · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by TISS, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCUET-PG counselling · Fam Media · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by NTA / TISS, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceTISS uses its official admissions portal for applications across the Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati campuses. For 2026-27, Master's admissions are primarily based on CUET-PG 2026, except HRM & Labour Relations, Organisation Development, Change and Leadership, Master of Hospital Administration and MSc Analytics, which use CAT 2025. TISS also announced a proctored non-CUET test for vacant seats in specified programmes, including Education, Library and Information Science and selected Guwahati programmes. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Discipline | University Source |
|---|---|
| Education loan tieup | PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme; TISS directs admitted students seeking education loans to the official PM-Vidyalaxmi portal (https://pmvidyalaxmi.co.in). Source |
| Fee category | All Source |
| Period | per semester Source |
| Component | Other Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 71500 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | Not specified; applies to programme Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Semester I course fee as printed; includes tuition, examination, field education/internship, IT, library, funds and refundable caution deposit components. Source |
| Year of study | 1 Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | University Source |
|---|---|
| Company | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Year | 2012 Source |
| Company | Apraava Energy Private Limited Source |
| Year | 2020 Source |
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Helpful guides for your admission
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Reach the college
Tata Institute of Social Sciences contact details
| Address | V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91 (22) 25525000 |
| admissionsinfo@tiss.ac.in | |
| Website | https://tiss.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr. Narendra Mishra | Offg. Registrar Source |
| Prof. Manoj Kumar Tiwari | Vice-Chancellor Source |
| Prof. Shankar Das | Pro-Vice Chancellor Source |
| Prof. Sunil D. Santha | Dean (Academic Affairs) Source |
| Prof. Zubin R. Mulla | Dean (Office of Alum Affairs) Source |
| Prof. M. Mariappan | Dean (Students' Affairs) Source |
| Ms. Leelavati Banerjee | Training and Placement Officer Source |
| Prof. Ritambhara Hebbar | Presiding Officer, Internal Committee for Redress of Sexual Harassment Complaints Source |
| Prof. D. P. Singh | Chancellor Source |
| Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari | Vice-Chancellor Source |
| Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Deemed university Source |
| Established | 1936 Source |
| Name | TISS Tuljapur Campus Source |
| Institution type | Off campus centre Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Name | TISS Hyderabad Campus Source |
| Name | TISS Guwahati Campus Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0331 Source |
| NIRF rank | 72 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | University Source |
| Name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Opens month | May 2026 for CUET-PG programmes; July 2026 for the announced non-CUET vacant-seat route Source |
| Closes month | May 2026 for CUET-PG programmes; July 2026 for the announced non-CUET vacant-seat route; CAT applications had a January 2026 reopening Source |
| Reservation note | TISS states that category and priority rules apply to final seat distribution; the cited 2026 notice does not publish a universal quota seat-share percentage. Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM SOCIAL WORK Source |
| Name | Social Work programmes: bachelor's programmes (UG) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | As specified in the applicable TISS admission notice. Source |
FAQ
Tata Institute of Social Sciences FAQs
How can I get admission to Tata Institute of Social Sciences?
Admission to Tata Institute of Social Sciences is through CUET-PG, CAT 2025 scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admissions.tiss.ac.in/.
What are the placements like at Tata Institute of Social Sciences?
Tata Institute of Social Sciences reports 987 students placed out of 1321 graduating students in 2023-24.
What courses does Tata Institute of Social Sciences offer?
Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers 15 programmes, including Social Work programmes: bachelor's programmes (UG), School of Social Work: master's programmes (PG), Social Work research programmes (doctoral), Social Sciences programmes: bachelor's programmes (UG), Development, policy, environment and social-science programmes (PG), Development, public policy, social sciences and related research programmes (doctoral) and others.
Where is Tata Institute of Social Sciences located?
Tata Institute of Social Sciences is located at V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088.
Is Tata Institute of Social Sciences recognised and accredited?
Tata Institute of Social Sciences is affiliated to Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- tiss.ac.in — Overview | About TISS
- tiss.ac.in — Contact - TISS
- deemed.ugc.ac.in — List of Deemed to be Universities
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Section 12(B) list
- nirfindia.org — India Rankings 2025: University
- tiss.ac.in — TISS Campuses
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — Consolidated Deemed Universities List
- tiss.ac.in — TISS Schools and Centres
- tiss.ac.in — TISS Teaching Programmes
- admissions.tiss.ac.in — TISS PG Programmes
- admissions.tiss.ac.in — TISS 2026 PG Admissions Overview
- admissions.tiss.ac.in — TISS 2026 Admission Calendar
- admissions.tiss.ac.in — TISS UG Programmes
- admissions.tiss.ac.in — TISS Admissions
- admissions.tiss.ac.in — M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations
- tiss.ac.in — Accommodation - TISS
- tiss.ac.in — Scholarships - TISS
- admissions.tiss.ac.in — Resources for Financial Aid and Student Loan Support
- tiss.ac.in · pdf — FINAL PLACEMENTS 2026
- nirfindia.org · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.