TISS Mumbai
M.A. Social Work in Urban & Community Development
2-year PG program at TISS Mumbai — where urban policy meets grassroots impact
Key numbers
Program Duration
24 Months
Annual Intake
40 Seats
NIRF Rank (University)
#58
NAAC Grade
A++ (3.89)
Total Program Fee
For the entire 2-year program — rare value at this tier
Your 2-Year Journey
Year +0
Foundation & Field Immersion
Coursework in Urban Planning, Community Organization, and Field Work in urban settlements.
Year +1
Policy & Action Research
Deep dives into Housing Policy, Environmental Justice, and Participatory Action Research.
Year +2
Dissertation & Placement
Capstone with urban communities; placements with Municipal Corporations, ULBs, and NGOs.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
78%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
Admission is through TISSNET, followed by further evaluation stages conducted by TISS.
Entrance exams
Built for the Public & Social Sectors
This isn't a corporate bootcamp. Grads typically enter Municipal Corporations, Urban Local Bodies, and NGOs focused on housing and rehabilitation. If you're chasing unicorn CTCs, this won't align. But for mission-driven urban impact, it's a solid launchpad.
The verdict
Good fit
A top-tier, affordable PG choice if you're drawn to urban governance, housing rights, or community-led development. The ₹2.04L total fee and 78% placement into public-sector and NGO roles make it compelling for impact-driven students. Skip if your goal is high private-sector pay or a purely technical career.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable quality education
- ✓ Urban policy & community impact
- ✓ Public sector / NGO careers
Doesn't match
- ✗ High private-sector salary
- ✗ Corporate tech or consulting roles