Last Updated on September 15, 2025
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai offers 2 years full time MBA equivalent MA HRM & LR, MA ODCL, and Master of Hospital Administration. TISS MBA equivalent MA in HRM & LR is considered one of the top MBA HR programs. TISS Mumbai Average Salary in Placement 2024 stood at Rs. 25.28 LPA. TISS accepts CAT 2024 scores for admission 2025 and last date to apply is December 9, 2024. In this comprehensive article, check TISS Mumbai MBA Eligibility, Cut Offs, Fees, Placements, Shortlisting and Final Selection Criteria Weightage and a lot more.
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1. TISS Mumbai Overview
TISS Mumbai is a highly ranked University in India. Established in 1936, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai is the oldest institute for professional social work education and is an institution of excellence. TISS offers high RoI 2 years full time MBA equivalent Post Graduate MA programs at low fee. TISS Mumbai has opened its application process for MA admission 2025 from November 9, 2024. Check TISS last date to apply below. Read key highlights of TISS Mumbai
2. TISS Mumbai Courses, Fees and Seats
TISS Mumbai courses offered include following important post graduate, programs:
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2.1 TISS Mumbai Fees:
TISS Mumbai MBA fees for each of the MA programs is as below:
2.2 TISS Mumbai Seats for MBA Programs
TISS Mumbai seats for various MBA equivalent MA programs are as below:
TISS Mumbai MA Programs | Seats |
MA HRM & LR | 60 |
MA ODCL | 35 |
Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) | 60 |
3. TISS Mumbai Placements
TISS Mumbai Placements have always maintained an impressive placement record of 100% and ensured that its placement quality is among the best in the industry. TISS Mumbai Average Salary in Placement 2024 stood at Rs. 25.28 LPA. TISS Mumbai Highest salary has gone up at Rs.49 LPA. TISS Mumbai Top recruiters in placement 2024 included Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Asian Paints, Flipkart, Kotak Mahindra Bank among others
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4. TISS Mumbai Ranking
TISS Mumbai is ranked among top universities in India. TISS is ranked #58 in NIRF Ranking 2024 among top 200 Universities of India. TISS Mumbai is UGC recognized and NAAC Accredited institute. Check latest MBA Rankings in India.
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5. TISS Mumbai Admission Process: Key Highlights
TISS Mumbai Admission Process 2025 is through CAT 2024 exam. TISS Mumbai admission process for all the three MA programs includes shortlisting based on Entrance exam score and other parameters and final selection round which consists of PI round. TISS Mumbai Admission Process has following steps:
Step-1: Candidates must appear in CAT 2024 and clear the qualifying cut off
Step-2: Candidates must have completed graduation and should apply separately to TISS Mumbai by the last date.
Step-3: Applicants for MA ODCL program should have 2 years of full time work experience
Step-4: Based on CAT score and academics, candidates will be shortlisted for Interview
Step-5: Final selection will be based on CAT score, Academics, Performance in PI round and Work Experience
6. TISS Mumbai Eligibility Criteria
TISS Mumbai Eligibility Criteria for Admission 2025 require you to qualify academic eligibility as well as CAT exam eligibility requirements:
7. How to Apply for TISS Mumbai Admission 2025?
TISS Mumbai Application for admission 2025 should be filled up and submitted online with requisite application fee. Application process is open and you can apply in following steps:
8. TISS Mumbai cutoff for Admission 2025
TISS Mumbai Cut Off for admission 2025 has been released program wise for different category of candidates. Category wise CAT exam TISS Mumbai cutoffs are as below:
8.1 TISS Mumbai CAT Cutoff for MA HRM & LR 2025-27 and MA ODCL 2025-27 Batch
TISS will apply same qualifying CAT cut off for both the programs
Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 Quant | Overall CAT 2024 percentile |
General/KMAF/EWS | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
NC-OBC | 54 | 54 | 54 | 63 |
SC/ST | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
Source: TISS Mumbai
8.2 TISS Mumbai CAT Cutoff for Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
TISS Mumbai qualifying cutoff for MHA is lower than other MA programs:
Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 Quant | Overall CAT 2024 percentile |
General/KMAF/EWS | 60 | 60 | 60 | 65 |
NC-OBC | 54 | 54 | 54 | 59 |
SC/ST | 43 | 43 | 43 | 48 |
Source: TISS Mumbai
9. TISS Mumbai Shortlisting Criteria
TISS Mumbai Shortlisting Criteria for Personal Interview is based on CAT entrance exam score and gender diversity. TISS Mumbai will award weightage to CAT 2024 score and gender diversity to shortlist the candidates. The weightage criteria will be as under:
10. TISS Mumbai Final Selection Criteria and Weightages for Admission 2025
TISS Mumbai Final Selection Criteria for Admission 2025 is outlined as under. Shortlisted candidates have to appear for Online Personal Interview. Final Admission offer is based on CAT exam score, Performance in PI and Academic Profile. Program wise weightage awarded to calculate composite score in final selection are:
10.1 Weightage for Admission to MA HRM&LR and MA ODCL
CAT 2024 commands highest weightage in final selection in flagship MA HRM & LR and MA ODCL program
Criteria | Percentage |
Entrance Exam Score | 70 |
Academic Performance | 10 |
Academic Diversity | -- |
Gender Diversity | -- |
Work Experience | -- |
Writing Ability Test (WAT) | -- |
Personal Interview (PI) | 20 |
Others | -- |
Source: TISS Mumbai
10.2 Weightage for Admission to Master of Hospital Administration
Apart from CAT 2024 score, which commands highest weightage in final selection to Master of Hospital Administration, TISS will also award weightage to Extempore Reflection Test (ERT) as below:
Criteria | Percentage |
Entrance Exam Score | 80 |
Academic Performance | 10 |
Academic Diversity | -- |
Gender Diversity | -- |
Work Experience | -- |
Writing Ability Test (WAT) | -- |
Personal Interview (PI) | 10 |
Others: Extempore Reflection Test (ERT) | 10- |
11. TISS Mumbai Admission 2025: Important Dates
TISS Mumbai Admission 2025 Important Dates are as below:
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