TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences

TISS Mumbai offers admission to various courses across Law, Management, Arts, and Science fields. Admission to these courses is conducted through the CUET and CAT scores.

• Popular Program: MA HRM & LR 
  • Admission to the program is based on the CAT score.
  • Counselling for the course will be conducted by the university through @tisscuet.samarth.edu.in/pg.
• Cutoff 2025: Overall cutoff for MA HRM & LR for 2025 was 70 percentile.
• Admission Process: Registration for the 2026 session is now closed, but admissions for HRM, MHA, and ODCL programs through the Online Interview and ERT are still ongoing.
• Application Fee - INR 1750 + bank charges for 1 course

Note: MA Education and MA Education & Technology are offered as blended learning programs. Admissions are conducted directly by the School of Education, TISS Mumbai. To apply, students can do so till 18 March at tissadmission.samarth.edu.in.

1. TISS Mumbai Important Dates 
2. TISS Mumbai UG Admission Process
3. TISS Mumbai PG Admission Process  
4. TISS Mumbai Admission FAQs

TISS Mumbai Important Dates 2026

TISS Mumbai admissions to UG and PG courses are based on the CUET and CAT exams. TISS Mumbai also conducts its own admission process for PG courses. Here are the Important dates for admission to TISS Mumbai:

TISS Mumbai MA Education Admission Dates 2026

TISS Mumbai HRM & MHA Admission Dates 2026

TISS Mumbai Course-Wise Exam Dates Accepted

Below are the dates for the National-level exam accepted by the TISS Mumbai:

TISS Mumbai UG Admission Process 2026

TISS Mumbai offers UG programs in Social Work, Analytics, and Sustainability Studies. The program lasts 4 years. Here are the details of the admission process for the UG Program at TISS Mumbai:

Selection Criteria 

• To apply for the UG program at TISS Mumbai, candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 45% marks.
• The selection process is strictly based on the CUET UG Score.

How To Apply for the UG Program at TISS Mumbai?

• To apply for the UG program at TISS Mumbai, candidates must have qualified the CUET Exam.
• After qualifying, students must register @ tisscuet.samarth.edu.in to appear in the further admission process
• The registration fee for each course is INR 900 + bank charges. 
• Once the registration is completed, students will receive the registration form at their email ID.
• The university will release a list of selected students based on the CUET score, and if the students are selected, they must visit the university for document verification. 

Source: TISS Mumbai UG Admission Brochure PDF

Know more about the TISS Mumbai UG Admission Process

Ques. What is DAF during admission to courses at TISS Mumbai?

Ans. DAF stands for Detailed Application Form in the TISS Mumbai admission process. It is a mandatory online form for candidates shortlisted after the national-level exam, where students have to submit personal details, academic records, work experience, and supporting documents. For the 2026-27 session, DAF deadlines are yet to be announced.

Ques. Are there any reserved seats for certain categories of students at TISS Mumbai?

Ans. Yes, TISS Mumbai has reserved seats for certain categories of students; the details are tabulated below:

TISS Mumbai PG Admission Process 2026

TISS Mumbai offers courses across departments such as Law, Management, Arts, and Science. Here are the details of the admission process for PG courses offered at TISS Mumbai:

Admission for Non-CUET course at TISS Mumbai

• Admission to the MA Education and MA Education & Technology is offered directly by the School of Education at TISS Mumbai.
• To apply, candidates must have secured at least 45% in their graduation.
• Candidates must appear in the exam conducted by the School of Education to apply for the program.

Admission through the CUET PG exam at TISS Mumbai

• Admission to PG majority courses is based on CUET PG scores. 
• To apply, candidates must have secured at least 45% in their graduation.
• There will be NO Extempore Reflection Test / Group Discussions/Online Personal Interviews for admission through the CUET PG score.

Source: TISS Mumbai PG Admission Brochure PDF

Admission through the CAT exam at TISS Mumbai

• Admission to the MA HRM & LR, ODCL and MHA is based on the CAT score, followed by PI & ERT. The table below shows the weightage of marks for the CAT score, PI & ERT -

TISS Mumbai CAT Cutoff 2025

Admission to various MA HRM & MA ODCL and MHA courses at TISS Mumbai is conducted through the CAT Exam. Check the TISS Mumbai Cutoff 2025 in the table below:

Analysis - As per the 2025 cutoff, the HRM & LR, and ODCL are the most competitive programs, with high percentile scores indicating strong student demand. Overall, the data show that the management program is among the most preferred programs at TISS Mumbai.

Source: TISS Mumbai CAT admission brochure PDF

How to Apply to the TISS Mumbai?

Here is the step-by-step guide to apply to TISS Mumbai:

• Visit the official TISS Mumbai website to get the specific eligibility criteria for each program.
• Appear in the CUET or CAT exam as per the course demand
• After the declaration of results, register on the TISS Mumbai Admission Portal @tisscuet.samarth.edu.in.
• To apply for the blended learning program, apply through tissadmission.samarth.edu.in.
• The registration fee for all PG courses is INR 900 + bank charges, while for the program offered through CAT is INR 1750 + Bank charges.
• TISS Mumbai will release the merit list for selected students.
• Students who get selected must visit the institute for document verification and the further admission process.
• The admission for MA HRM & LR, ODCL, and MHA is based on OI + ERT + PI.

TISS Mumbai Admission FAQs

Ques. How can I get admission in TISS Mumbai for the MA Social Work 2026?

Ans. Admission to the MA Social Work at TISS Mumbai is entirely based on the CUET-PG score. Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD). No interview or extempore is conducted for candidates selected based on their CUET PG exam scores.

Ques. Is there any other mode of admission to PG courses at TISS Mumbai other than CAT and CUET?

Ans. The primary mode of admission to PG courses at TISS Mumbai is the CAT (for specific courses) or the CUET (for the majority of courses). However, the institute also conducts its entrance exam for MA Education and MA Education & Technology.

Ques. Can I get direct admission or a management quota seat at TISS Mumbai?

Ans. Admission to TISS Mumbai is entirely based on the merit score obtained by students in the CAT or CUET exam. The institute does not have a management or NRI quota. To apply to the institute, candidates have to qualify on merit.