Deemed University · NAAC A++ · NIRF #58
M.A. Public Policy and Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai · 2-Year PG Journey
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#58
NAAC Score
3.89 / 4
Program Duration
24 Months
Placement Rate (2025)
85%
Total Program Fee
For the entire 2-year MA — pretty solid ROI for a policy degree
Are you eligible?
Who can apply
Any graduate — no specific subject requirements. Perfect for cross-disciplinary jumpers.
Entrance Gateway
You’ll need to crack TISSNET to secure a seat.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Mumbai Campus = Your Policy Playground
Hostel on campus? Yes. Scholarships? Yes. Plus, being in Mumbai puts you one local train away from state ministries, UN offices, and top think tanks — basically, internships find you here.
How Your 2 Years Shape Up
Year +0
Year 1: Build the Base
Dive into Public Policy Analysis, Governance Theories, Public Finance, and hands-on Field Work with Government/NGOs.
Year +1
Year 2: Go Deep
Master Program Evaluation, Policy Research Methods, and work on a capstone project that actually matters.
Year +2
Graduation & Placement
Walk into roles at NITI Aayog, UNDP, World Bank, and other policy heavyweights.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you’re obsessed with governance, public service, or social impact, this is your arena. TISS offers unmatched credibility, a tight 40-seat cohort, and direct pipelines into NITI Aayog, the UN system, and leading think tanks. Just know the drill: clear TISSNET, embrace field work, and be ready for public-sector hustle rather than a corporate sprint.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Public policy & governance careers
- ✓ Government, UN, and NGO roles
- ✓ Research and field-based learning
- ✓ Social impact and reform
Doesn't match
- ✗ Private corporate / tech pathways
- ✗ Large batch sizes and traditional B-school networking
- ✗ STEM-only technical curriculum