What is the admission process?

Admission is based on CAT followed by a online assesment and Personal Interview (OPI). Shortlisting considers your test scores, academic background, and relevant experience.

What is the fee structure?

The total fee for the M.A. programs ranges between ₹1.2 to ₹2.4 lakhs for two years, depending on the course. TISS is known for being affordable.

Can I get admission in TISS Mumbai with 70 percentile in CAT?

While the minimum CAT percentile for eligibility is around 70 for General category candidates, the actual cut-off for shortlisting is often higher.

Does TISS Mumbai provide hostel facilities?

Yes, TISS Mumbai offers on-campus hostel facilities, but accommodation is limited, and priority is given to outstation and economically disadvantaged students.

Is TISS HRM & LR equivalent to an MBA in HR?

Yes, the M.A. in HRM & LR from TISS is highly regarded and industry-recognized, often considered equivalent to top-tier MBA HR programs in India.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

Mumbai, MaharashtraEst. 1936

NIRF Rank #72NAAC A+UGCAICTE

TISS Mumbai admissions 2026 are open.

Registration Date

Not announced

Application Closing Date

10th December, 2025

The MBA program at TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences) is distinguished for its emphasis on social awareness in conjunction with rigorous managerial training. Admission is based on the TISSNET exam, followed by an interview. The program provides a rigorous curriculum that covers fundamental management disciplines and emphasizes sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical leadership. Students get a comprehensive grasp of business and society via case studies, fieldwork, and internships, preparing them for influential leadership roles in a variety of industries.

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Eligibility

At a glance

Avg CTC

₹28.7L

Median ₹28L (2026)

Flagship Fee

₹2L

MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (MA HRM & LR) · 2 years

Top Package

₹66L

Highest CTC 2026

Programs

Across all modes

Accepted exams

Cutoffs by exam

CAT

70%

General

CAT

63%

OBC

CAT

53%

CAT

53%

Note: Minimum 50% in graduation · Work experience not required

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Placements

At a glance

Avg CTC

₹28.7L

Median ₹28L

Highest CTC

₹66L

34 companies

Placed

65%

65 students placed

MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (MA HRM & LR)

Flagship programme only · Class of 2026

Placement trend · batch-wise

Avg CTC
Highest

Offers by sector

All programs combined

FMCG25.6%
FMCD25.6%
Manufacturing16.7%
Finance & Banking14.1%
Consulting9%
IT & Technology9%

Summer internships · 2024 batch

₹2.3L/moHighest stipend

₹1.6L/mo
Avg stipend

Top recruiters

+3 more

Official placement report 2026View official data

Programs & Fees

At a glance

Avg CTC

₹28.7L

Median ₹28L

Avg. Tuition Fee

₹4.5L

Across 3 programs

Placed

65%

Batch of 2026

Program	Seats	Avg. Placement	Tution Fee
MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (MA HRM & LR)Flagship Full-time2 yearsResidential	60	₹28.7LAvg CTC 2026	₹2LTuition
MA in Organisation Development, Change & Leadership (MA ODCL) Full-time2 yearsResidential	35	₹28.7LAvg CTC 2026	₹9.3LTuition
Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) Full-time2 yearsResidential	50	₹28.7LAvg CTC 2026	₹2LTuition

Total cost of attendance

Tuition fees: ₹1.9L2025
HostelNot on official site: —
Mess chargesNot on official site: —
Personal & travelNot on official site: —

Total (partial)₹1.9LExcludes hostel, mess charges, personal & travel — not published

Scholarships available

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship (GoI-PMS)
SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2,50,000; covers tuition, hostel, and food expenses; OBC (NC) students with income below INR 1,00,000 also eligible
₹50K
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (TISS Institutional)
Up to 17 awards of INR 50,000 each for education program students on merit-cum-means basis; extends to HRM via Student Aid Fund
₹50K
Upfront Provisional Student Aid (TISS)
Students whose parents'/self annual income is less than INR 1 lakh in previous financial year; towards tuition fee at time of admission
₹12K

Education loan calculator

Avg ₹28.7L package₹2L tuition feesSee your EMI reality

Loan calculator

Loan amount₹2L

Rate of interest (p.a)10.5%

Loan tenure7 Yr

Expected Salary₹15L

Results

Monthly EMI

₹3k

EMI/Salary

2.7%

Total Interest

₹83k

Note: At a ₹28L median package, tuition is about 1 month of gross salary.

Fee data · 2025

Alumni

Tech / Engineering26.6%
Healthcare / HCM17.5%
Consulting14%
HR12.6%
Operations / SCM8.4%
Analytics / Data7.7%
Others13.3%

Notable alumni

Ananya GangwaniSpecialist Vector Talent and Ops · Bain and Company2019-2020
Nikhil GaynerHR Business Partner · Vodafane Idea ltd2013-2015
Shaveta AryaHead of HR, Dominos India · Jubilant Foodworks Ltd2006-2008
Ajitesh HanduManagement trainee · Asian Paints2022-2024

Campus

Mumbai, MaharashtraTISS Mumbai

Campus & housing21.05-acre campus · Hostel optional · 6 hostel blocks
InfrastructureSir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library (~1,20,000 volumes, 8,500+ print and e-journals) · Boys Hostel · Girls Hostel · Gender Neutral Hostel (Hostel Neem ground floor) · Wi-Fi campus · Air-conditioned classrooms
Sports & fitnessM.K. Tata Memorial Gymkhana (gym, yoga, badminton, table tennis, carrom) · Sports complex (indoor and outdoor)
Food & messDining Hall (vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals) · Cafeteria/Canteen
Other facilitiesTwo Medical/Health Centres (one main campus, one new campus) · Computer Centre (ICSSR-aided, data processing and analysis) · Guest House · Group Mediclaim and Personal Accident Insurance for students · Student Counselling Services · UGC-INFLIBNET e-resources access · Interdisciplinary research labs
Fests & clubsQuintessence annual fest
Global exchangeSemester abroad option
Getting thereAirport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai ~7.8 km · Railway: Mumbai Central ~13.1 km

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Admission

How TISS Mumbai selects its batch — step by step

01
Apply online on TISS Samarth portal (tissadmission.samarth.edu.in) with CAT score
02
Shortlist announcement based on CAT percentile and gender diversity weightage
03
Shortlisted candidates undergo an Online Personal Interview (OPI) evaluating personality, motivation, and programme fit. For MHA specifically, the OA also includes an Extempore Reflection Test (ERT)
04
A final merit list is prepared using the composite-score weightage for each programme.
05
Selected candidates must complete document verification (degree certificates, mark-sheets, category certificates, work-experience proof for ODCL, etc.) and pay the requisite programme fee within the notified deadline to confirm their seat.
06
Online Personal Interview (OPI)
07
Final merit list published
08
Accept seat offer and pay first semester fee

Composite score

Entrance exam70%
Personal Interview30%

Selection: Personal Interview · Extempore Reflection Test (ERT)
2 admission rounds
Application fee ₹2K
Interviews in Online

FAQs

TISS Mumbai offers a range of Master of Arts (M.A.) programs in areas like Human Resources Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR), Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy and Governance, Globalisation and Labour, and Media & Cultural Studies, among others. These are postgraduate degrees equivalent to MBA in specific fields like HR.

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