Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is a government-aided institution in Mumbai, Maharashtra, established in 1936. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

  • Main entrance University's own test
  • Type Government-aided
  • Location Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Established 1936

Key facts

Type
Government-aided: Multi-disciplinary university
Established
1936
Main entrance
University's own test
AISHE code
U-0331
Courses offered
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
Eligibility
Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
Approval to check
A deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act (check UGC's list; off-campus centres need UGC approval); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
Deemed University-Government Aided
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
That the university is on UGC's list and the programme has AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI or INC approval where needed; NAAC grade, NIRF rank, total fees and placements. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Official website
tiss.ac.in

Entrance exams Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai accepts

  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools
  • NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India

Questions about Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

How do I get admission to Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai?

Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Which entrance exams does Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai accept?

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai uses JEE Main, CAT and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Is Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai a government or private institution?

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is a government-aided institution (Multi-disciplinary university).

Where is Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai?

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

When was Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai established?

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai was established in 1936.

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