TISS opens CAT-PG admissions for 4 PG programmes; apply by December 4
By TUF News Desk · Published 11 November 2026 · 3 min read
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Candidates who want a postgraduate seat at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences have until 5 pm on December 4, 2026, to apply. TISS opened applications for four of its Mumbai campus programmes on November 9, and selection for all four will be based on CAT 2026 scores.
The four programmes are the MA in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations, the MA in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership, the Master of Hospital Administration, and the MSc in Analytics. All four run at the Mumbai campus.
How selection works
There is no separate TISS entrance test this year. TISS stopped holding its own test, TISSNET, after January 2023. The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026, so anyone applying to TISS must already have registered for CAT. Registration for CAT closed on September 22, 2026.
TISS announced in August that these four programmes would select on CAT 2026 scores for the 2027-28 session. That notice replaced the older route, under which the institute ran its own entrance test for these programmes.
After the CAT results come out, TISS will shortlist candidates for its own online assessment. Dates for the shortlist and the merit lists have not been announced yet. Programme-specific eligibility and selection details are published on the official admissions website.
How to apply
Applications run through the TISS Samarth portal. The portal walks applicants through registration, OTP verification, personal and academic details, programme selection, document upload, a preview of the form, and online fee payment before final submission. Once the form is submitted, the portal generates an application number.
The window is short, and it overlaps with CAT preparation. The CAT exam falls on November 29, five days before the TISS deadline, so most applicants will be filling in the TISS form while they prepare for the test. Keeping scanned degree certificates, mark sheets, and ID proof ready before starting the form will save a last-minute scramble. Our admission documents checklist covers the documents exam portals commonly ask for.
The other route into TISS
The CAT route covers only these four programmes. Most other postgraduate programmes at TISS admit students through CUET PG 2027 scores, with the exam expected in March 2027. Applications for that route open separately, and TISS has not yet published its CUET PG calendar for 2027-28.
About TISS
Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a deemed to be university in Mumbai, founded in 1936. It runs campuses in Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati, though the four CAT-PG programmes are based at the Mumbai campus.
Candidates can register on the official TISS Samarth portal and check programme details on the official TISS admissions website.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last date to apply for TISS CAT-PG admissions 2027-28?
December 4, 2026, at 5 pm. Applications opened on November 9, 2026, on the TISS Samarth portal.
Which programmes are covered under TISS CAT-PG admissions?
Four postgraduate programmes at the Mumbai campus: MA Human Resources Management and Labour Relations, MA Organisation Development, Change and Leadership, Master of Hospital Administration, and MSc Analytics.
Do I need to take TISSNET for TISS admission in 2027-28?
No. TISS stopped holding TISSNET after January 2023. The four CAT-PG programmes select candidates on CAT 2026 scores, while other postgraduate programmes use CUET PG 2027 scores.
Where do I apply for TISS CAT-PG admissions?
Through the TISS Samarth admission portal. Register with an email ID or mobile number, fill in your details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last date to apply for TISS CAT-PG admissions 2027-28?
December 4, 2026, at 5 pm. Applications opened on November 9, 2026, on the TISS Samarth portal.
Which programmes are covered under TISS CAT-PG admissions?
Four postgraduate programmes at the Mumbai campus: MA Human Resources Management and Labour Relations, MA Organisation Development, Change and Leadership, Master of Hospital Administration, and MSc Analytics.
Do I need to take TISSNET for TISS admission in 2027-28?
No. TISS stopped holding TISSNET after January 2023. The four CAT-PG programmes select candidates on CAT 2026 scores, while other postgraduate programmes use CUET PG 2027 scores.
Where do I apply for TISS CAT-PG admissions?
Through the TISS Samarth admission portal. Register with an email ID or mobile number, fill in your details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
Sources: EduAdvice, TISS, AglaSem