★ Overall Rating / Ranking: 4.88 / 5.0ROI Grade A++ (97/100)
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Government / Central • Est. 1936NAAC 'A++' • UGC • AIU
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra•Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act)
Average & Median CTC
₹28 LPA
Avg: ₹27.2 LPA
Highest Package
₹49 LPA
Audited Top Package
Total Tuition Fee
₹2.05 Lakhs
Hostel: ₹0.60L
ROI Score & Recovery
97/100 (A++)
Payback: 4 Months (~0.3 Years)
Placement Rate
100% Placed
113 Total Seats
Exams Accepted
CAT, CUET PG, CUET-PG
Cutoff: ~95%ile
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Criterion 1 • Institutional Identity
Basic Information
College Name, Logo & Location
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
TISS Mumbai
City & State: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location Hub: Mumbai Metropolitan Financial & Corporate Hub, Maharashtra
Established: 1936
College Type & Affiliated University
Institution Type:
Government / Central
Affiliated University / Statutory Body:
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act)
Overall Rating / Ranking & Accreditation
Overall Rating / Ranking
★ 4.88 / 5.0
Accreditations & Approvals:
✓ NAAC 'A++'✓ UGC✓ AIU
Official Website & Portals
Verified institutional domain for admission notifications, mandatory AICTE/NIRF disclosures, and curriculum handbooks.
https://tiss.edu
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Criterion 2 • Course-Wise Fee, 3-Year Audited Placements & InternshipsOfficial Proof Mapped (2023–2025)
Courses & Programs: Fee, Placements & Summer Internships (Last 3 Years)
Select Program to Inspect Course-Wise Fee, 3-Year Placements & SIP Records
Click any program tab below to switch course-specific data & audit proofsActive Program ViewMA (HRM & LR) / MBA Equivalent • 2 Years Full-Time Residential • 68 Approved Seats
MA in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations (MA HRM & LR)
Course Tuition Fee (2 Yrs)
₹2.05 Lakhs
₹1.02 Lakhs / Year Academic Tuition
Hostel, Mess & Campus
₹0.90 Lakhs
Optional On-Campus & Tie-Up AC Student Hostels Available
Total All-In Program Cost
₹2.95 Lakhs
Complete 2-Year Tuition + Residential Estimate
2025 Median CTC vs Fee
₹28 LPA (13.27x ROI)
Highest Domestic: ₹49 LPA
Program Tracks & Electives:✓ Human Resource Management✓ Strategic Labour Relations✓ Talent Acquisition & Analytics✓ Organisation Development
3-Year Course-Wise Final Placement Track Record (2025, 2024 & 2023)
Every placement cycle is mapped to its official IPRS / CRISIL / NIRF / Statutory Placement Committee proof record.
2025 PlacementLatest Cycle
Graduating Cohort: Batch 2023–25 (Latest Audited)
Median CTC
₹28 LPA
Average CTC
₹27.2 LPA
Highest Domestic
₹49 LPA
Top 25% Avg CTC
₹34.82 LPA
Pre-Placement Offers (PPO):42% of Batch
Dominant Hiring Sectors:
BFSI & Investment Banking (34%)Consulting & Advisory (26%)FMCG & Consumer (22%)IT & Analytics (18%)
Key Recruiters (2025):
TAS • HUL • Aditya Birla Group • P&G • ITC • Nestlé
Official Proof RecordVerified Oct 2025
TISS Mumbai – MA (HRM & LR) / MBA Equivalent Official Placement Audit Report 2024–25
Ref: AUD-T-MAHRML-2025-V1
IPRS Audited / NIRF MHRD Mandatory DisclosureVerify Official Proof
2024 Placement
Graduating Cohort: Batch 2022–24 (Audited)
Median CTC
₹26.04 LPA
Average CTC
₹25.57 LPA
Highest Domestic
₹45.08 LPA
Top 25% Avg CTC
₹32.64 LPA
Pre-Placement Offers (PPO):39% of Batch
Dominant Hiring Sectors:
BFSI & Banking (35%)IT & Consulting (28%)FMCG & Retail (20%)Operations (17%)
Key Recruiters (2024):
TAS • HUL • Aditya Birla Group • P&G • ITC
Official Proof RecordVerified Aug 2024
TISS Mumbai – MA (HRM & LR) / MBA Equivalent Audited Placement Disclosure 2023–24
Ref: NIRF-T-MAHRML-2024-A2
NIRF Ministry of Education Filing & Placement Cell AuditVerify Official Proof
2023 Placement
Graduating Cohort: Batch 2021–23 (Audited)
Median CTC
₹24.36 LPA
Average CTC
₹23.94 LPA
Highest Domestic
₹41.65 LPA
Top 25% Avg CTC
₹30.46 LPA
Pre-Placement Offers (PPO):37% of Batch
Dominant Hiring Sectors:
BFSI & Financial Services (33%)Consulting & IT (29%)Consumer Goods (21%)Manufacturing (17%)
Key Recruiters (2023):
TAS • HUL • Aditya Birla Group • P&G • ITC
Official Proof RecordVerified Jul 2023
TISS Mumbai – MA (HRM & LR) / MBA Equivalent Official Placement Dossier 2022–23
Ref: DISC-T-MAHRML-2023-A3
AICTE / University Mandatory Disclosure & Statutory AuditVerify Official Proof
3-Year Summer Internship (SIP) Performance & Stipends (2025, 2024 & 2023)
2-Month Compulsory Corporate Summer Internship stipends, PPO conversion rates, and official SIP audit proofs for MA (HRM & LR) / MBA Equivalent.
All Programs Quick Fee vs Placement Matrix (2025 Audited)
Course-by-Course Summary| Program | Intake | Total Fee | 2025 Median | 2025 SIP Avg | ROI |
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| MA (HRM & LR) / MBA Equivalent | 68 | ₹2.95L | ₹28 LPA | ₹180K | 13.27x |
| M.A. (ODCL) | 45 | ₹9.40L | ₹26.88 LPA | ₹173K | 3.07x |
Marquee Corporate Recruiters
100+ Hiring PartnersTASHULAditya Birla GroupP&GITCNestléAccentureDeloitte
Major & Minor Specialisation Tracks
Finance & Financial Markets
Marketing & Brand Management
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Information Technology & Business Analytics
Strategy & General Management
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Criterion 3 • Merit Aid, Fee Waivers & Bank Financing
Scholarships & Education Loan Assistance
Institutional & Government Scholarships Available
Merit-cum-Need Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: Top 10% entrance rank and qualifying family income threshold
Women in Business Fellowship
Eligibility: Outstanding female aspirants demonstrating leadership potential
Education Loan Assistance
100% Financing SupportCollateral-Free Coverage
Up to ₹40 Lakhs – ₹50 Lakhs Collateral-Free (under SBI Scholar / Premier B-School List)
Interest Rate
7.95% – 8.65% p.a. (Zero Processing Fee)
Moratorium Period
2 Yrs + 12 Months
Official Tie-Up Education Loan Banks:
State Bank of India (SBI Scholar Loan)HDFC Credila Financial ServicesBank of Baroda (Baroda Premier Education Loan)Canara Bank Vidya TurantICICI Bank Campus PowerAxis Bank Education Loans
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Criterion 4 • Cutoffs, Eligibility & Selection
Admissions & Selection Criteria
Entrance Exams Accepted
CATCUET PGCUET-PG
Previous-Year Cutoffs (Percentile)
CAT
Admission Cutoff Benchmark
95%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~88.5%ile
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD reserved categories).
- Final-year graduation students appearing for their final semester examinations are fully eligible to apply provisionally.
- Valid score/percentile in CAT, CUET PG, CUET-PG for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
- Work experience is valued during composite evaluation, though both fresh graduates and experienced professionals are actively admitted.
Step-by-Step Admission Process
1Appear in Accepted Entrance Exam (CAT / CUET PG / CUET-PG)
Qualify the institutional sectional and overall percentile cutoffs for shortlisting.
2Online Application / CAP Registration & Profile Submission
Submit academic transcripts, entrance scorecard, and Statement of Purpose via TISS Mumbai's admission portal.
3Group Discussion (GD) / Case Analysis & Personal Interview (PI)
Entrance Percentile Screening (Cutoff Qualified) -> Written Ability Test (WAT) / Group Discussion -> Personal Interview Panel.
4Final Composite Merit List & Admission Offer
Final offer generation combining entrance score, PI performance, academic consistency, diversity, and work experience.
Application Deadlines (2026-27 Cycle)
Official Admission ScheduleRound 1 Application Window
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Interview Shortlisting Notification
Deadline: 2027-01-25
Final Admission Offers & Fee Payment
Deadline: 2027-04-15
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Criterion 5 • Financial Payback & Career Trajectory
ROI & Career Outcomes
Overall ROI Score
97 / 100
Grade A++ Institutional Return
Average Package vs. Fees
₹27.2L vs ₹2.05L
13.27x Annual Return Ratio
Estimated Fee Recovery Period
4 Months (~0.3 Years)
Post-MBA break-even timeline
Est. Post-EMI Monthly Surplus
₹1,78,263/mo
After ₹3,737/mo loan EMI
Multi-Year Placement Trends (2023 – 2025)
Consistent YoY Growth| Batch Year | Average CTC | Median CTC | Highest CTC | Placed % |
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| 2023 | ₹24.21 LPA | ₹24.64 LPA | ₹42.1 LPA | 98% |
| 2024 | ₹25.84 LPA | ₹26.32 LPA | ₹45.6 LPA | 99% |
| 2025 | ₹27.2 LPA | ₹28 LPA | ₹49 LPA | 100% |
Domain & Sector Career Outcomes
BFSI, Investment Banking & FinTech32% Cohort
Roles: Investment Banking Analyst, Corporate Treasury, Credit Risk, Wealth Advisory
Management Consulting & Strategy24% Cohort
Roles: Management Consultant, Corporate Strategy Associate, Practice Advisor
FMCG, FMCD & Brand Marketing18% Cohort
Roles: Area Sales Manager, Brand Manager, Category Growth Lead
IT Products, E-Commerce & Analytics16% Cohort
Roles: Product Manager, Business Data Scientist, Program Manager
Operations, Supply Chain & General Mgmt10% Cohort
Roles: Supply Chain Strategist, TAS/Leadership Trainee, Operations Lead
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Criterion 6 • Global Exposure & Cross-Border Learning
International Immersion
International Study Tours
- Erasmus+ global student mobility & international academic partnerships worldwide
- Global Business Immersion & Multi-City Corporate Study Tours
Global University Tie-Ups
🌍 Erasmus+ Global Higher Education Mobility🌍 Sciences Po (France)🌍 London School of Economics (Academic Exchange)
Student Exchange Programs
- Semester & trimester abroad academic exchange modules
- International collaborative research & cross-border workshops
International Internships
- Global internship exposure and live virtual consulting projects
Overseas Industry Visits
- Overseas industry briefings, corporate headquarters visits and port logistics walkthroughs
International Certifications
- Global partner certifications in analytics, finance, and digital leadership
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Criterion 7 • Campus Visuals & Virtual Walkthroughs
Gallery — Photos & Virtual Tour Videos
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CAMPUS TOUR
Tata Institute of Social Sciences • Official Campus Tour & State-of-the-Art Labs
A 360-degree walkthrough of amphitheatre case classrooms, finance suites, digital knowledge repository, and sports arenas.
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STUDENT LIFE
Tata Institute of Social Sciences • Student Life, Case Battles & Hostel Vlog
Experience late-night case group discussions, business conclaves, committee governance, and cultural festivals.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Iconic Academic Quadrangle & Main Block
Acoustically engineered amphitheatre case study lecture halls with Harvard-pedagogy layouts.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Financial Simulation & Business Analytics Suite
Live market terminal simulation hub for equity research, algorithmic models, and business analytics.
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STUDENT LIFE
Executive Student Residence & Recreational Hub
Comfortable air-conditioned campus residential facilities with high-speed campus-wide connectivity.
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PLACEMENTS
Tata Institute of Social Sciences • Corporate Recruitment Conclave & Recruiter Panel
Industry leaders and talent acquisition heads discuss hiring benchmarks, internships, and management traineeships.
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