Courses Offered at Tata Institute of Social Sciences: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Mumbai Suburban

Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers over 23 courses at PG and PhD levels in the streams of Social Work, Education, and Development Studies. MA Social Work is widely considered the flagship course of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, offered based on TISSNET scores. Besides, Tata Institute of Social Sciences also offers additional programs like PhD in Law and the Master of Public Health (MPH), among others.

Students can choose from flagship programs such as MA Social Work and Master of Arts in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM&LR) along with other specialised courses at TISS Mumbai (the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a premier social sciences institution). With experienced faculty and updated curricula, this institute ensures students are well-prepared in their courses. TISS has been consistently ranked, for instance, 15th by a prominent national survey in the Social Work category and 20th overall by another leading publication. The college also boasts over 50+ collaborations with various national and international universities for research and academic exchange. Currently, TISS Mumbai provides 16 PG courses and 7 PhD programs across numerous specializations, including over 11 specializations for the MA Social Work program alone.

At Tata Institute of Social Sciences, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria:

PG Programs

• Eligibility: A recognized Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years 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). Final year students awaiting results may also apply.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the UG degree, subject to specific program requirements.
• Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests such as TISSNET or TISSMAT, followed by an Online Personal Interview.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation.

PhD Programs

• Eligibility: A Master's Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognized university. A relaxation of 5% marks (or equivalent grade) is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the Master's program, with a preference for applicants with research experience.
• Research Proposal: A research proposal outlining your intended research area, subject to faculty approval.
• Entrance Exams/Interviews: Some programs may require an entrance exam like National Eligibility Test (NET) with JRF or TISS Research Aptitude Test (RAT), followed by a Pre-Interview Presentation and Personal Interview.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation.