TISS Mumbai MBA Admission 2026: Located in Deonar, Mumbai, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS Mumbai) is one of India’s leading institutions focused on social sciences, human resources, labour studies, and allied management disciplines. Although it is not a traditional “MBA” school, its two-year, full-time postgraduate programs, such as the MA in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations (HRM&LR), the MA in Organization Development, Change, and Leadership (ODCL), and the Master of Hospital Administration (MHA), are essentially equivalent to management programs and attract candidates seeking careers in HR/OD/health management.
In this article, we will discuss (1) the admission process for the Mumbai campus’s management-type programs and (2) placement results, focusing on recent statistics, strengths, and what candidates should consider.
1. TISS Mumbai Admission Process: Eligible Programmes & Entrance Test
Admission to Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai is primarily entrance-based, using national-level exams like CAT and CUET (UG & PG), followed by further selection rounds like Online Assessment (OA), Extempore Reflection Test (ERT) and Personal Interview (PI).
For the 2026 cycle, admission to these programs will be based on CAT exam scores (CAT 2025). At TISS Mumbai, the key postgraduate programmes relevant for management aspirants are:
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| MA in HRM & LR | A 3- or 4-year undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a university recognised by the UGC. Final-year students can provisionally apply. |
| MA in Organisation Development, Change & Leadership (ODCL) | Equivalent educational qualification along with a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience (as on the specified date) is required. |
| Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or prescribed specialised degree (Medicine, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Engineering, etc.). |
2. TISS Mumbai: Placement & Career Outcomes
TISS Mumbai’s placement results have been strong, especially for its flagship HRM and LR program, where the highest CTC for the 2023-25 batch was ₹36.25 per annum and the average CTC was ₹28.20 per annum. Recruiters are from diverse sectors, including consulting, FMCG, and BFSI.
| Highest Placements | INR 36.45 LPA |
| Average Placements | INR 28.20 LPA |
Placement rates are also high for the institute’s other programs, with the School of Public Policy and Governance reporting nearly 100% placement. Placements are good for its social work programs; although starting salaries may be low, opportunities are available in social work, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship.
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