For 2026, TISS Mumbai cutoffs are expected to remain highly competitive, with MA HRM & LR requiring a 98–99 percentile in CAT for the general category, reflecting sustained demand in strategy and HR roles. For other MA programs like Social Work, Public Health, and Development Studies, CUET PG normalized scores are projected between 230–250 for general candidates, with reserved categories benefiting from standard relaxations.
Cutoffs consider a combination of entrance performance (70% weight for CAT in HRM), interview/personal assessment (30%), and overall composite scores, while historical trends indicate a 1–2% annual increase due to rising applicant volumes and sector-specific demand. Applicants should also note that BA programs rely on CUET UG percentiles, generally 65–70% for general candidates, with merit finalized post-interview.
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TISS Mumbai cutoff 2026 is expected to rise 5% over 2025, with MA HRM & LR at CAT 98.5 percentile and MA Social Work at CUET PG 230–250 for general candidates. Factors like NTA score normalization and 30% interview weight will influence final admissions.
Program | Expected Cutoff 2026 | Notes |
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MA HRM & LR (General) | CAT 98.5 percentile | High competition due to sector demand |
MA Social Work (General) | CUET PG 230–250 | Reserved category: 50+ composite |
Influencing Factors | NTA normalization, Interview weight 30% | 5% rise from 2025 due to 10% more applicants |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹12,30,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate score of 50%, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in 10+2 curriculum |
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹2,10,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, minimum aggregate score of 50% in the qualifying examination |
Diploma | ₹35,000 - 61,600 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹34,000 - 68,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹34,000 - 5,56,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade |
Post Graduate Diploma | ₹18,000 - 3,13,714 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA |
Certificate | ₹20,000 - 65,254 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹1,19,000 | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD categories, Completed a research-based M.Phil. program, Minimum of 55% aggregate marks in M.Phil., Professional degree (such as LL.M., M.Ed., M.S.W., etc.) or postgraduate diploma with a minimum of 55% marks. |
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | ₹34,000 - 51,500 | Master's degree in the relevant field, minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade |
LL.M. (Master of Law) | ₹34,000 | Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.), minimum of 55% marks |
Masters | ₹1,88,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Completed education under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 system |
M.Lib. (Master of Library Sciences) | ₹34,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university |
M.P.H. (Master of Public Health) | ₹34,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade |
M.H.A. (Master of Hospital Administration) | ₹34,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% marks |
M.Phil. + Ph.D. | ₹34,000 - 51,500 | Master's degree in the relevant field, minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, valid score in the TISS National Entrance Test (NET) |
Executive P.G.D.M. | ₹2,66,667 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, minimum of 5 years of work experience in a managerial or supervisory role |
TISS Mumbai cutoff 2025 for MA programs derived from entrance scores and interviews, with general category composites at 54.73 for MLIS and 71.31 for HRM & LR, per selected merit lists published post-March selections.
Program | General Composite | OBC Composite | SC/ST Composite | Intake |
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MA HRM & LR | 71.31 (CAT 98%) | 64.15 (CAT 95%) | 64.18 (CAT 85%) | 70 |
MA Social Work | 60.50 | 55.20 | 48.00 | 47 |
MA Public Health | 58.75 | 53.40 | 45.90 | 39 |
MLIS (CLIM) | 54.73 | 48.93 | 40.57 | 20 |
CAT cutoff for TISS Mumbai HRM 2025 required 98 percentile VARC/DILR/Quant for general shortlisting, contributing 70% to final 71.31 composite.
Category | VARC | DILR | Quant | Overall |
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General | 85 | 80 | 75 | 98 |
OBC | 80 | 75 | 70 | 95 |
SC/ST | 70 | 65 | 60 | 85 |
Year-wise TISS Mumbai cutoff shows stability with slight upticks, as 2025 composites for MA Social Work rose 2.5 points from 2024's 58, driven by CUET PG adoption.
Year | MA HRM (General Percentile) | MA Social Work (Composite) | MA Public Health (Composite) |
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2025 | 98 | 60.50 | 58.75 |
2024 | 97 | 58.00 | 56.20 |
2023 | 96.5 | 56.80 | 54.90 |
Branch-wise TISS Mumbai cutoff varies by program demands, with MA HRM & LR at 98 CAT percentile versus 85 for SC in MA Regulatory Policy (composite 50.20), covering 53 MA titles across 9 schools.
Branch/Program | General Cutoff | OBC Cutoff | SC/ST Cutoff | Entrance |
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MA HRM & LR | 98 percentile | 95 | 85 | CAT |
MA Social Work (Criminology) | 60.50 composite | 55.20 | 48.00 | CUET PG |
MA Public Health (Epidemiology) | 58.75 | 53.40 | 45.90 | CUET PG |
MA Education | 55.30 | 50.10 | 42.50 | CUET PG |
BA Social Work (Mumbai) | CUET UG 70%ile English/General | 65%ile | 55%ile | CUET UG |
For 2025, BA Social Work at TISS Mumbai required a CUET UG cutoff of 70 percentile for general candidates, with relaxed thresholds for OBC and SC/ST. Admission is finalized through merit lists released after July results.
Program | Campus | Entrance | General Cutoff | OBC Cutoff | SC/ST Cutoff | Notes |
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BA Social Work | Mumbai | CUET UG | 70 percentile | 65 percentile | 55 percentile | Merit list finalized post-July |
In 2025, TISS Mumbai MA programs like Development Studies required CUET PG normalized scores of 220–240 for general candidates, with OBC and SC/ST categories receiving standard relaxations. Scores are mapped by NTA to final composite marks for shortlisting.
Program | Intake | Category | CUET PG Normalized Score | Notes |
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MA Development Studies | 35 | General | 220–240 | NTA normalized scores |
MA Development Studies | 35 | OBC | 200–220 | Category relaxation applied |
MA Development Studies | 35 | SC/ST | 180–200 (estimated) | Standard reservation norms |
TISS Mumbai cutoffs fluctuate based on applicant volume, interview performance, and normalization, with reserved categories receiving standard relaxations. Additionally, sector-specific demand, such as BFSI for HRM, can lead to a noticeable increase in cutoff thresholds year over year.
Factor | Impact on Cutoff | Notes / Examples |
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Applicant Volume | Higher applicants increase cutoff | 20,000+ for CUET PG; 10% yearly rise tightens general |
Interview Performance | 30% weight in final composite | Strong interviews can boost scores |
Normalization | NTA adjusts scores for exam difficulty | Ensures fairness across sessions |
Reservations | SC/ST relaxations reduce cutoff by 10–15 points | 15% SC, 7.5% ST quota applied |
Sector Demand | High-demand fields push cutoffs higher | 2025 HRM cutoff rose 5% due to BFSI recruitment |
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