About Master of Education [M.Ed]
Master of Education (M.Ed) is a prestigious 2-year full-time postgraduate program offered by the School of Education at TISS Mumbai. The program is designed to prepare teacher educators for training teachers and school leaders, combining theoretical knowledge with practical field experience. It integrates content and pedagogy with historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical understanding. The program emphasizes inclusion as a fundamental aspect of curricular orientation and employs an integrated, discipline-based approach to professional knowledge and practice. The program has an intake of 15 seats and is offered on campus at the Mumbai location.
Current Admission Status:
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are conducted through CUET-PG (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate). The program follows the CUET-PG admission calendar. Interested candidates must appear for CUET-PG and meet the eligibility criteria. The program commences after the CUET-PG results and merit list declaration.
Key Points:
- Comprehensive 2-year program with 80 credits
- Focus on teacher education and professional development
- Combination of educational studies, pedagogic studies, and research
- Mandatory field attachment and internship components
- Research-based dissertation requirement
- Advanced specialization options in education domains
- Emphasis on integrating theory and practice
- Inclusion-focused curriculum design
- Exposure to field and practicum-based activities
- Preparation for diverse career opportunities in education
TISS M.Ed Fees
The total fees for the 2-year Master of Education program are Rs. 2,34,300. Semester I fees are Rs. 75,350, Semester II fees are Rs. 48,950, Semester III fees are Rs. 61,600, and Semester IV fees are Rs. 48,400. Each semester includes tuition fee (Rs. 17,600), examination fee (Rs. 1,100), field education/internship charges (Rs. 8,800), IT charges (Rs. 2,200), library charges (Rs. 1,650), students competency fund (Rs. 9,900), lab/studio fund (Rs. 6,600), and student wellness fund (Rs. 550). Additional charges include development fund (Rs. 11,000 in Semesters I and III), other charges (Rs. 2,750 in Semester I), alumni fund (Rs. 550 in Semester II), health care fund (Rs. 2,200 in Semesters I and III), and refundable caution deposit (Rs. 11,000 in Semester I). SC/ST students under GoI-PMS scheme pay reduced fees. Additional expenses for practicum, study tours, and field work are borne by students. Hostel facilities are not available for M.Ed students.
Fee Components
| Semester | Tuition Fee | Examination Fee | Field Education/Internship | IT Charges | Library Charges | Students Competency Fund | Lab/Studio Fund | Student Wellness Fund | Development Fund | Other Charges | Alumni Fund | Health Care Fund | Caution Deposit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I | Rs. 17,600 | Rs. 1,100 | Rs. 8,800 | Rs. 2,200 | Rs. 1,650 | Rs. 9,900 | Rs. 6,600 | Rs. 550 | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 2,750 | - | Rs. 2,200 | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 75,350 |
| Semester II | Rs. 17,600 | Rs. 1,100 | Rs. 8,800 | Rs. 2,200 | Rs. 1,650 | Rs. 9,900 | Rs. 6,600 | Rs. 550 | - | - | Rs. 550 | - | - | Rs. 48,950 |
| Semester III | Rs. 17,600 | Rs. 1,100 | Rs. 8,800 | Rs. 2,200 | Rs. 1,650 | Rs. 9,900 | Rs. 6,600 | Rs. 550 | Rs. 11,000 | - | - | Rs. 2,200 | - | Rs. 61,600 |
| Semester IV | Rs. 17,600 | Rs. 1,100 | Rs. 8,800 | Rs. 2,200 | Rs. 1,650 | Rs. 9,900 | Rs. 6,600 | Rs. 550 | - | - | - | - | - | Rs. 48,400 |
| Total Fees | Rs. 2,34,300 | |||||||||||||
- SC/ST students under GoI-PMS scheme pay reduced fees.
- Additional expenses for practicum, study tours, and field work are borne by students.
- Hostel facilities are not available for M.Ed students.
TISS M.Ed Admission 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates with demonstrated interest in education and teacher development are preferred.
Admission Process
- CUET-PG examination (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate)
- Merit list based on CUET-PG score
- Document verification
- Admission confirmation and fee payment
As mentioned, TISS Mumbai offers admission to M.Ed program based on TISSNET marks. TISS Mumbai TISSNET Cutoff 2023 marks is 46.83 for the General category. Further, TISSNET cutoff marks is 43.82 for SC and 44.08 for OBC NCL category. Check TISS Mumbai Cutoff
TISS Mumbai M.Ed Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in TISS Mumbai M.Ed Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the TISS Mumbai M.Ed program in 2023 was closed at the 46.83 marks across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff marks 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | 46.83 | - |
| SC | 43.82 | - |
| OBC NCL | 44.08 | - |
TISS M.Ed FAQs
Ques. Is this program recognized for teacher educator positions?
Ans. Yes, the M.Ed from TISS is recognized and prepares graduates for teacher educator positions in schools, colleges, and educational institutions.
Ques. What is the focus of this M.Ed program?
Ans. The program focuses on preparing teacher educators with comprehensive understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and diverse applications of technology in education.
Ques. Are there internship and field work opportunities?
Ans. Yes, the program includes mandatory field attachment during winter vacation and field internship during summer vacation, providing practical experience.
Ques. What are the career prospects after completing this M.Ed?
Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as teacher educators, curriculum developers, educational researchers, positions in government organizations, research institutions, and civil society organizations with focus on education.
Ques. Can I specialize in specific education domains?
Ans. Yes, the program offers advanced specialization options in various education domains. Students must choose Teacher Education as one mandatory specialization.
Ques. What is the selection process?
Ans. Selection is based on CUET-PG score and merit. Candidates with relevant work experience and interest in education are given preference.