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TISS Hyderabad Admission Process

Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad admission is offered to various levels like postgraduate, PG diploma and doctoral levels. TISS Hyderabad admission to postgraduate programmes will be done through TISS National Entrance Test (TISSNET) and TISS Online Assessments (OA). 

TISS Hyderabad PG Diploma admissions is based on candidates performance in the TISS - NET and personal interview. Admission to various PhD programmes at TISS Hyderabad will be given through the Aptitude Test (TISS RAT) and the personal interview. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of TISS Hyderabad admission to the course for which they want to pursue and follow the complete admission process.

Also Read: TISS Hyderabad Placements

TISS Hyderabad Registration Process 2025-2026

  • Candidates must visit the official website of TISS.

  • Eligible candidates should fill the registration form by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.

  • Candidates must log in and fill out the TISS application form by using the credentials. 

  • Upload the necessary documents.

  • Candidates must pay the application fee.

Also Read: TISS Hyderabad Courses

TISS Hyderabad PGD Admissions 2025-2026

The institute offers postgraduate diploma programmes such as PD Diploma in Cities and Governance, Post Graduate Diploma Natural Resource & Governance and Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy & Governance.

TISS Hyderabad PGD Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

PGD

30

Should have a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in aggregate with two years of professional work experience

TISS Hyderabad PG Diploma Admission Process

  • Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of TISS Hyderabad admissions.

  • Eligible candidates need to fill the application form.

  • For Post Graduate Diploma admissions, candidates have to appear for TISS NET and personal interview.

  • The final list of selected candidates will be based on scores obtained in the written test and interview.

  • Candidates who will be included in the list will have to report to the campus for document verification and payment of course fees.

TISS Hyderabad MA Admissions 2025-26

The institute offers postgraduate programmes such as MA Public Policy and Governance, MA Women's Studies, MA Education, MA Rural Development and Governance, MA Development Studies, MA Natural Resources and Governance and others. The course duration for PG programmes is 2 years. 

TISS Hyderabad MA Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

MA

170

Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration (B.A. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognised university.

TISS Hyderabad MA Admission Process

  • Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of TISS Hyderabad admissions.

  • Eligible candidates need to fill the application form.

  • Candidates need to appear for TISS- NET (Stage 1) carrying 100 MCQ. 

  • The TISS-NE cutoff is released.

  • Shortlisted students need to appear for TISS Online Assessment (OA). 

  • TISS releases the final merit for selected candidates as open merit list and category wise merit list.

  • The selected candidates need to report to the campus for document verification and payment of course fees.

TISS Hyderabad Ph.D Course Admission 2025-26

The institute offers doctoral programmes such as Ph.D. in Education, Ph.D Social Sciences, and Ph.D. in Women’s Studies. The course duration ranges from 3 to 5 years. 

TISS Hyderabad Ph.D Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D

103

Second class master’s degree or an equivalent degree in the relative subject with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and cleared UGC-NET.

TISS Hyderabad Ph.D Admission Process

  • Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria.

  • Eligible candidates need to fill the application form.

  • For Post Graduate Diploma admissions, candidates have to appear for TISS RAT.

  • The shortlisted candidates will be called for the personal interview.

  • The final selected candidates will have to report to the campus for document verification and payment of course fees.

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TISS Hyderabad Documents Required

  • Class 12th mark sheets

  • Graduation mark sheet

  • Caste certificate

  • Income certificate (if applicable)

  • Sponsorship certificate (if applicable)

  • Employment certificate (if applicable)

  • Photograph, Signature

  • TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash)

Note- All the documents are required to be submitted at the time of admission. Students should keep their documents neatly organised to enable a quick and efficient verification process.

TISS Hyderabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the seat intake MA Course at Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad?

The seat intake MA Course at Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad is 30-40.

2: What is the seat intake of PGD Course at Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad?

The seat intake of PGD Course at Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad is 45.

3: In which subjects does the P.hD Course is offered at TISS Hyderabad?

Ph.D. in Education, Ph.D Social Sciences, and Ph.D. in Women’s Studies is offered at TISS Hyderabad.

4: What is the admission process of courses at Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad?

Candidates have to appear for entrance examinations like TISSNET, TISS RAT according to the level of course to get admission at Tata Institute of Social Science Hyderabad.

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I'm pursuing my masters in rural development and governance. The quality of teaching here In TISS is exceptional, every professor holds a Ph.D. in their respective subjects. The curriculum mainly includes the recent developments that have been done in the respective courses.

Its a roller coaster ride

TISS, Hyderabad.

Have a question related to TISS Hyderabad ?

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TISS, Hyderabad will not offer MA in pyschology for the coming session.

It is currently offering courses in

  1. Masters in Rural Development and Governance
  2. Masters in Education
  3. Masters in Public Policy and Governance
  4. Masters in Development Studies
  5. Masters in Women’s Studies
  6. Masters in Natural Resources & Governance and
  7. Masters

Hello,

Most students pursuing MA in Rural Development are placed in organisations such as NGOs working on rural development, community mobilisation etc.

However State rural livelihood missions also recruit students pursing this course.

Hope this helped you and write to us in case of any further clarifications.

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Top Exams Accepted by TISS Hyderabad

(CUET PG) - Common University Entrance Test (PG)

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13 Jan'26 - 14 Jan'26

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