Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai



TISS has opened up a vast array of opportunities for students as far as acquiring knowledge and skills are concerned. Apart from the conventional classes held in the institute classrooms, TISS believes in providing its students with hands-on experience related to everything they are learning. The following educational courses and programs are being offered by the institute:

  • Graduate Course: B.A (Hons) in Social Work.
  • Post-Graduate Course: MA in Development Studies, Disability Rehabilitation, Disaster Management, Education, Health and Hospital Administration, Media and Cultural Studies, Public Health, Social Entrepreneurship and Social Work.
  • Doctorate Course: PhD programs in Health Systems Studies, Management and Labor Studies, Social Sciences and Social Work.
  • Certification Courses: Social Work, Rehab Counseling and Social Welfare Administration.
  • Diploma Courses: Hospital Administration, Personnel Management, Sustainable Development, Gerontology, Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management and Media and Cultural Studies.

Contact Details:
Name – Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Region – VN Purav Marg.
Address – VN Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400088. Maharashtra, India.
Web URL – www.tiss.edu
Phone Number – +91-22-25561548, 25507486.

Facilities – TISS is known for providing excellent placement facilities with IBM and Lehman Brothers being its branded recruiters. Apart from this TISS infrastructural facility includes: hostel accommodation, academic blocks, college canteen, library facilities, banking and post office facilities and many others.

Kind of University – Deemed University.

About TISS:
Formerly known as the “Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work”, the institute was established in 1936. It was not until the year 1944, that it was renamed Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and 20 years past its renaming i.e. in 1964, UGC has accorded the institute the status of a Deemed University. TISS receives its financial aids from UGC, and the institute is also a paneled member of the Association of Indian Universities.

Other Info:
The Institute has ranked 23rd among the B-Schools of the country as per the survey results of Business Today 2007. It has acquired the 19th position in the B-School survey held by Business Today Nielsen Study, July 13, 2008.

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20 Comments

  1. ap says:

    I have done M.A. in economics (54%) with b.ed an working as [part time jr. lecturer in college] can you suggest any special distance course which will help in my future jobs. thanks yours sincerely apoorva

  2. aparajita rai says:

    I would like to know about your the following courses.
    1) MA in Development studies &
    2) Certificate course in social work.

  3. jilin says:

    i am following my graduation in sociology. i would like to know, which courses of TISS suits me for doing my PG .

  4. Bial kampani says:

    hey can u pls suggest one of the best courses for me as i want to specialise in psychology? i have just had my hsc exams……..is there any course offered by tata institute? pls do reply as fast as possible.
    thank u.

  5. biswas dwivedy says:

    i m persuing my bachelors in social work can u suggest me how to apply for masters in TISS

  6. DAWOOD ISMAIL SHAIKH says:

    I am a 38 year old commerce graduate from mumbai university working in chief accountants department as jr. audit & accounts assistant in mumbai mun. corpn. I also have hands on experience of election conducted for the LOKSABHA 2009. pl. suggest me the courses beneficial to me for better career.

  7. aarti mehta says:

    do TISStake up distant learning

  8. ketan naik says:

    i have passed my hsc and wantedto do diploma social-science .suggest me the courses beneficial to me for better career

  9. nadia says:

    i have passed m.a in general linguistics. i like to pursue my study(ph.d.). i hope u can help me. best wishes

  10. chithrani says:

    I want to study personnel development or career counselling short course . please sent the details

  11. ssg says:

    i’m interested in Masters courses as distance learning from TISS. Could you please guide?

  12. gurucharan says:

    i want to know that is there any social work education providing by a distance mode . i have completed my bachelor of commerce with Gujarat university.
    contact no-9898494002
    9725148803
    9428913891

  13. hussein says:

    kindly please advice whether your most respected institution offers distance learning in socil
    work.am e mailing you from mandera kenya.

  14. Bharat Thorat says:

    Earlier i have finished my 12th exam and i got result. Please tell me the university which is best fir social sciences.

  15. phani velama says:

    i want the information about mba programe in distance mode can you please tell me

  16. rajni singh says:

    I have done msw in family and child welfare.i would like to know distance courses for school counselling and also what is the other option to become a lecturer without appearing for net exams.

  17. Tereza D'Souza says:

    I want to do correspondence counselling course. I have complted my 12th in 1978 and one subject Economics I have completed in 2000. I am working women and wants to know about counselling. I have an experience of 28 years service in a govt. office. but I am learning and reading on internet about counselling, about prayers etc. etc. please guide

  18. ridwaan DAJEE says:

    hello can u pls suggest one of the best courses for me as i want to specialise in psychology? i am doing a diploma course in social science ……..is there any course offered by tata institute? is it possible to have examption concerning related course content.
    thank u

  19. cerin says:

    halo…. iam planning to do my PG in MSW on next year… i want know about the admission procedure in TISS…

  20. parneet gulati says:

    hello sir/mam cud u kindly guide me as per the details for doing MBA in hospital management in your institute. i’m currently doing bds.


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