Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati is a public, UGC-recognized institute established in 2010 in Guwahati, Assam. It operates as an off-campus centre of TISS Mumbai and is known for its focus on social sciences, social work, and analytics. The campus offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs with a student strength of approximately 300–400. Key programs include B.A. in Social Sciences, Bachelor of Social Work, B.Sc. in Analytics and Sustainability Studies, and several MA specializations. Admissions are primarily through CUET UG/PG and UGC-NET, with annual fees ranging from INR 40,000–1,20,000 depending on the program.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences - [TISS] Admission Deadlines
Admissions at TISS Guwahati for the 2025–26 cycle follow a structured timeline. The CUET UG 2025 result was announced on July 4, 2025, with UG applications typically open from April–June 2025. PG admissions are based on CUET-PG 2025 scores, with registration windows from March–May 2025. PhD applications are usually invited in May–June, with interviews scheduled in July–August. Application fee ranges from INR 1,000–1,200 per program.
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Program |
Application Window |
Entrance Exam |
Result/Shortlist Date |
Counselling/Interview |
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UG (BA/BSc/BSW) |
April–June 2025 |
CUET UG 2025 |
July 4, 2025 |
July–August 2025 |
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PG (MA/MSW) |
March–May 2025 |
CUET PG 2025 |
June–July 2025 |
July–August 2025 |
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PhD |
May–June 2025 |
UGC-NET/Institute Test |
June–July 2025 |
July–August 2025 |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences - [TISS] UG Admission
UG admissions at TISS Guwahati for 2025 are conducted via the CUET UG exam, with seat allocation through the TISS Undergraduate Seat Allocation System (TUGSAS). Popular programs include B.A. in Social Sciences, BSW, and B.Sc. in Analytics and Sustainability Studies. The intake is typically ~120–150 seats across all UG programs. Eligibility requires passing Class 12 with at least 50% marks. Annual fees range from INR 40,000–60,000. Cutoff scores in CUET UG vary, but most programs select candidates in the 85–92 percentile band.
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Program |
Intake |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Indicative Cutoff |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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B.A. in Social Sciences |
~60 |
Class 12, 50%+ |
CUET UG |
85–92 percentile |
40,000–55,000 |
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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
~40 |
Class 12, 50%+ |
CUET UG |
85–90 percentile |
40,000–55,000 |
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B.Sc. Analytics & Sustainability |
~30 |
Class 12, 50%+, Science stream |
CUET UG |
88–92 percentile |
50,000–60,000 |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences - [TISS] PG Admission
PG admissions at TISS Guwahati are based entirely on CUET PG 2025 scores, with no interviews or group discussions. Programs offered include MA in Social Work, MA in Ecology, Environment & Sustainable Development, and MA in Labour Studies. The total intake for PG programs is about ~100–120 seats. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. Annual fees range from INR 55,000–1,20,000, depending on specialization. Cutoff percentiles for CUET PG typically fall in the 80–90 percentile range.
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Program |
Intake |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Indicative Cutoff |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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MA Social Work |
~40 |
Bachelor’s, 50%+ |
CUET PG |
80–88 percentile |
55,000–90,000 |
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MA Ecology & Environment |
~30 |
Bachelor’s, 50%+, Science preferred |
CUET PG |
85–90 percentile |
60,000–1,20,000 |
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MA Labour Studies |
~20 |
Bachelor’s, 50%+ |
CUET PG |
80–85 percentile |
55,000–90,000 |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences - [TISS] PhD Admission
TISS Guwahati offers PhD programs in Social Sciences and allied fields, with admissions based on UGC-NET or an institute-level entrance test. The typical intake is 10–15 seats per cycle. Applicants must have a Master’s degree (minimum 55%) in a relevant discipline. The application window is usually May–June, with interviews in July–August. Annual fees are approximately INR 40,000–50,000. Selection is merit-based, considering entrance scores and research proposal quality.
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Program |
Intake |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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PhD Social Sciences |
~10–15 |
Master’s, 55%+ |
UGC-NET/Institute Test |
Entrance + Interview + Proposal |
40,000–50,000 |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences - [TISS] Application Process
Applications to TISS Guwahati are exclusively online. UG aspirants must register for CUET UG and then apply via the TUGSAS portal. PG candidates register for CUET PG and apply through the TISS portal. PhD applicants submit research proposals and appear for entrance/interviews. Application fees are typically INR 1,000–1,200 per program. Document verification and fee payment are completed online, with merit lists released on the official website.
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Register for CUET UG/PG or UGC-NET as applicable
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Apply on TISS admission portal (TUGSAS for UG, TISS portal for PG/PhD)
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Upload required documents (marksheets, certificates, photo, signature)
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Pay application fee online
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Check merit list and attend online counselling/interview
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Step |
Details |
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Registration |
CUET UG/PG or UGC-NET registration |
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Institute Application |
Apply via TISS portal (TUGSAS/PG/PhD) |
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Document Upload |
Marksheets, certificates, photo, signature |
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Fee Payment |
INR 1,000–1,200 per program |
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Selection |
Merit list/counselling/interview |
