Tata Institute of Social Science offers admissions in various fields such as arts, hotel management, leadership, education, etc. It offers UG, PG, and PhD programs. It accepts CUET UG and PG for admission in most of the courses. It also accepts CAT scores for a few PG program admissions. The institute does not conduct any entrance exam for PhD, rather it accepts UGC NET scores for its admissions. TISS might interview the students during the selection process. Students are advised to properly check the important dates from the TISS website and also check the dates of CAT, CUET UG & PG, and UGC-NET from the website of the conducting authority.
UG Admissions at TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Tata Institute of Social Science offers UG admissions in BA and BSW courses. It offers admissions based on CUET UG scores. It does not conduct its entrance for UG admissions. The offered programs at TISS are of 3 to 4 years of duration. CUET UG is conducted by NTA. TISS has also defined certain eligibility criteria for admissions to UG programs. Below are the details of the UG programs mentioned.
| Program | Eligibility | Selection Process | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Passed 12th class | CUET UG | 3 years | INR 2.43 Lakhs |
| BA in Social Science (BASS) | Passed 12th class | CUET UG | 4 years | INR 2 Lakhs |
| Bachelor of Social Science (BS) in Analytics and Sustainability Studies | Passed 12th class | CUET UG | 4 years | INR 12.3 Lakhs |
TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences PG Admissions
One must have completed a master’s degree to be eligible for PG admissions at TISS and for a few courses, only a UG degree is required. Some PG courses are offered based on CAT scores and some are based on CUET PG scores. The details of the PG programs offered at TISS are mentioned below.
| Program | Eligibility | Selection Process | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA in LR and HRM | Bachelor’s or master’s degree | CAT/CUET PG | 2 years | INR 2.13 Lakhs |
| MA in Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership | Bachelor’s or master’s degree | CAT/CUET PG | 2 years | INR 2.13 Lakhs |
| Master’s in Hospital Administration | Bachelor’s or master’s degree | CAT/CUET PG | 2 years | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
| MPH | Bachelor’s or master’s degree | CUET PG | 2 years | INR 1.39 Lakhs |
| M.Ed | B.Ed | CUET PG | 2 years | INR 70,000 to INR 2 Lakhs |
| MSW | BSW | CUET PG | 2 years | INR 2 Lakhs |
PhD Admissions at TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences
The admissions in PhD programs are offered based on UGC NET/JRF scores at Tata Institute of Social Science. The entrance exam for PhD admissions is not conducted by TISS. To be eligible for PhD admissions, one must have achieved a certain set of marks in a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The eligibility, selection process, duration, and fees of PhD programs are mentioned below.
| Program | Eligibility | Selection Process | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | 55% in master’s or 75% in bachelor's degree | UGC-NET/JRF | 3 to 5 years | INR 1.22 Lakhs |
TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences Admissions Application Process
The application process at TISS includes the following steps.
- Visit TISS's online admissions page.
- Enter your email address to register.
- To log in, enter your password and email address.
- Complete the application by entering Personal Information, Academic Information, Professional information, Income per year, Caste, etc.
- Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents such as Scorecards if available, mark sheets, ID cards, etc.
- Make the application fee payment.
- Examine and submit the application.
Important Dates related to admissions through CAT in PG programs
TISS has announced the important dates of admissions in PG programs through CAT 2024.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of the applications | 9th November 2024 |
| Last Date to register | 15th December 2024 |
| Opening of the correction window | 16th to 18th December 2024 |
| Shortlisting result | 10th February 2025 |
| Counseling session | 15th to 18th February 2025 |
| Opening of DAF | 19th to 21st February 2025 |
| Interview and Group Discussion date | 25th February to 12th March 2025 |
PhD Admissions
Through UGC-NET scores, candidates are offered PhD admissions in three categories. These are:
- Qualified for both the Assistant Professor position and Ph.D. admission with JRF.
- Qualified for Ph.D. admission without a JRF and Assistant Professor post.
- Only eligible for a Ph.D. program and not eligible for a JRF or an assistant professorship
- For students falling into categories 2 and 3, their performance in the personal interview is given 30% of the weightage, while their NET score accounts for 70%.
- For students who fall in category 2, their selection will be made only on the basis of performance in the interview.
- In case, students with valid UGC NET scores and JRF holders didn’t perform well in the interview, then the personal interview is given 30% of the weightage, while their NET score accounts for 70%.
- The applicants must post a concept note or research proposal with not less than 2000 words on their proposed research. The questions in the interview round will mostly be from the research area.
