How is TISS Tuljapurfor rural Management

TISS Tuljapur offers MA in Rural Development programme. It is a four-dimensional programme which comprises of teaching, training, field action, research and documentation. The teaching and academics is well blended with field learning, supported, and facilitated by development partners and people’s institutions. The learning takes place through lecture, seminar, group work, case study, workshops, simulation exercises, etc.

Students pursuing this programme at TISS Tuljapur are engaged in field work, pilot projects, research, etc. Students do internship and field work in various organisations. The MA Social Work in Rural Development postgraduates command excellent job opportunities in various organisations. Some of the major recruiters are Swaniti Initiative, Gram Vikas, End Poverty, etc. The total course fees charged by the institute if approximately Rs. 1.39 lakhs.

Dear Saurabh,

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur Campus was established in 1986 as a rural campus of the institute, with the mission of promoting initiatives for sustainable, eco-friendly and equitable socio-economic development of rural communities.

The courses offered on this campus:  M.S.W. in Rural Development, M.A/M.Sc. in Development, Policy, Planning and Practice; Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resource Governance; and Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. These courses are designed to take on environmental challenges from mainstream development and find an alternative sustainable and innovative way of life. Being located at Tuljapur block headquarters, it is proximate to rural communities. TISS, Tuljapur works closely with the Central, State and district development administrations.

In the first cycle of assessment in 2002, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded a 5-star rating to TISS. The Institute got re-accredited in 2016 with an ‘A' Grade and a cumulative grade point of 3.89 out of 4.00.

The list of recruiters for its different programme  include renowned organisations such as Reliance Foundation, Tata Trust, HCL Foundation, GAIL India, YES Foundation, Aga  Khan Foundation, UNICEF,  OXFAM, Pradan and many others.