TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, VN Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai-400088, Maharashtra, IndiaEstablished in 1936, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences was known as Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. In 1944, it was renamed the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai). TISS Mumbai is deemed to be a university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai is host to twelve schools namely School of Social Work, School of Development Studies, School of Management and Labour Studies, School of Health Systems Studies, School for Media and Cultural Studies, School of law, Rights and Constitutional Governance. TISS Mumbai has six independent centres: Centre for Education Innovation and Action Research, Centre for Excellence on Adolescents and Youth, Centre for Lifelong Learning, Centre for Studies in Sociology of Education, Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies and Centre for Library and Information Management & SDTM Library. Tata Institute of Social Sciences is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of ‘A’ and recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In NIRF 2021 Ranking, TISS Mumbai has been ranked 70th in the overall category. Considering various graduation outcomes, teaching, learning, and resources, perception, outreach and inclusivity, research and professional practice, the varsity has been ranked 37 in the NIRF 2021 ranking in the university category.
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- 3. Mission
The institute is located at V.N. Purav Marg, Eden Gardens, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The nearest railway station is Govandi Railway Station located at a distance of 2 km and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the nearest airport located around 14 km away from TISS Mumbai. Tata Institute of Social Science Mumbai is easily accessible through both private and public transport. Students can take a taxi or a bus to reach the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai.
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- For MA,M.Sc., and M.L.Sc. programs, candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree or its equivalent from a recognized University. The bridge course pattern should be 10+3+3 / 10
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Facilities
- Boys Hostel
TISS Mumbai offers accommodation facilities to the students. For this, the institute has a separate hostel for boys. In total, the institution has six hostels that can accommodate 500 people. Students who have taken admission in postgraduate, M.Phil and Ph.D. courses can avail TISS Mumbai hostel facilities. - Girls Hostel
The institute has separate hostels for girls. Students must note that they will be offered admission to hostel depending on the availability of seats, not every student admitted to PG, M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes can avail TISS Mumbai hostel facilities. Students must pay the hostel fees at the time of admission to the Central Bank of India, Deonar Branch, which is situated right next to the TISS main campus. - Gym
TISS Mumbai has a gymkhana located on the main campus and a well-equipped gym with modern equipment and facilities and has space for yoga. TISS Mumbai gym is equipped with three electronic and one manual treadmill, two cycles, dumbbells and plates, leg extension & leg curl machine, low pulley & high rows pulley, chest press machine and pack deck. The gym is open on all working days (Monday to Saturday). - Library
The Institute has a library with a vast collection of books, reference books, journals, periodicals etc. TISS Mumbai library fulfils the information and research requirements of students and faculty members. - Sports
The institute has a basketball court, tennis court, playground for cricket & football and indoor sports facilities. Every year various sports tournaments are conducted. - Cafeteria
TISS Mumbai has a cafeteria that provides snacks, meals and beverages. The price is pocket friendly and the food served is nutritious and hygienic. - Auditorium
The institute has an auditorium where all the institute events are held. - Medical/Hospital
TISS Mumbai has two health centres, two on the main campus and one on the new campus ground floor. If any student is not feeling he/she must report to any of the health centres. The medical centres have all the emergency medicines and injections so that students need not search for medicines and other stuff in case of any emergency. - IT Infrastructure
TISS Mumbai provides modern and upgraded IT infrastructure to students. The library, academic blocks and classrooms have rapid internet connectivity. - Classrooms
TISS Mumbai has modern classrooms for its students. The classrooms of Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai are fully air-conditioned and have the latest technology. - Laboratories
The University has a departmental based laboratories facility for the students. - Guest Room
has a guest house to accommodate the visiting faculties. The guest house is well furnished and provides a comfortable stay.
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