TISS Mumbai
M.A. Development Studies
2-Year PG Programme at TISS Mumbai — where policy meets grassroots action
Field Work
Mandatory immersion with development organisations
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#58
NAAC Grade
A++ (3.89)
Average CTC
₹6.5 LPA
Placement Rate
80%
Total Fees
₹2.04 L
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
Admission is through TISSNET.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
80%
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships Available
TISS offers on-campus hostel facilities and scholarship support for eligible students in this programme.
The verdict
Good fit
If you are driven by social impact and want a career in the development sector, this programme is a solid launchpad. With an 80% placement rate, recruiters like UNDP and UNICEF, and a total fee of just ₹2.04 lakhs, it offers strong ROI. However, you must clear the competitive TISSNET exam, and the curriculum is theory + fieldwork heavy—not ideal if you are chasing corporate tech or high finance roles.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Social impact & grassroots development
- ✓ Affordable PG education from a reputed institute
- ✓ Policy research & field-based learning
Doesn't match
- ✗ Corporate tech or high-paying finance careers
- ✗ Pure data/quant roles without social context