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Private Since 1936 Mumbai, Maharashtra

TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences

TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a private institution located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, established in 1936. It offers 1+ courses across undergraduate and postgradua…

#101-150 NIRF
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₹89,100
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It would certainly depend on whether ROI is an important factor to you or not. SCHMRD and TISS both come under the top tier colleges. 

TISS doesn’t provide an MBA degree but still one of the major HR companies visit the institute for final placements. You need to understand that what you’re paying and what you’re getting in return matters a lot from a longer term perspective. 

The other benefit that you get if you are studying at TISS is their small batch size and less competition. Mind you, I am not saying that competition is not healthy but sometimes, when you’re so focused on gettting the highest package offered and competing against 400 students just like you, you might miss out on the learning experiences. 

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There is no scale to measure. But if we go by ranking and students' perspectives regarding these colleges. After XLRI/TISS HR, comes MDI followed by SIBM then SCMHRD based on NIRF ranking.

Colleges

NIRF Rank

XLRI

8

SIBM

17

MDI Gurgaon

13

Based on placements, XLRI is the best in HR placements. It also witnesses placements across the world. If you want to pursue a career in Social work and HR then TISS Mumbai is the best. TISS also offers MA programs and it does not offer MBA.

MDI Gurgaon and SCMHRD is also a better option to consider. They have a good alumni base and decent placements at XLRI and TISS.

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Pursuing an MBA from a top college like an IIM can provide many benefits, such as excellent campus life, an increased likelihood of getting a desired job, and boosting the overall value of your career. It’s viable to obtain a loan to pay for it because the interest rates are often low, and there is a grace period before repayment begins.

IIMs should be given more priority than colleges like FMS, TISS, JBIMS, or XLRI as they have more brand value and can offer better opportunities in terms of networking and job prospects. However, it is a personal decision that should consider your career goals, financial situation, and personal preferences.

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The answer can be divided into two main parts: Curriculum and Placements.

In terms of Curriculum, TISS is rated as having the best. Colleges whose core degree is not HR will be at a disadvantage when it comes to curriculum.

In terms of Placements, XLRI is ranked as having the best package and profile offerings, followed by a tie between TISS and SCMHRD. The colleges whose core is not HR will not offer as good a package post-MBA as compared to the colleges with core HR competencies.

In terms of packages offered, XLRI can be ranked the highest, followed by SCMHRD and TISS in a tie, and then MDI, SIBM, and XIMB.

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It is hard to compare one specific major or stream but whatever is in the public domain the general ranking of these three colleges in HR domain quality-wise and RoI-wise is given below in a table.

Quality wise

RoI wise

XLRI

TISS

TISS

XLRI

SCMHRD

SCMHRD

MDI

MDI

Below is a table comparing these colleges on absolute numbers like fees, highest package, and average package.

Institution

Fees (approx.)

Highest Package

Average Salary

Median Package

XLRI

INR 26 lakhs

INR 1.1 CPA

INR 32.7 LPA

INR 30 LPA

TISS

INR 1.4 lakhs

INR 49 LPA

INR 27.22 LPA

INR 25.75 LPA

MDI

INR 23.5 lakhs

INR 60 LPA

INR 26.1 LPA

INR 26.13 LPA

SCMHRD

INR 22.1 lakhs

INR 67.60 LPA (International)

INR 35.02 LPA (Domestic)

INR 23.71 LPA

INR 22 LPA

For HR domain XLRI is the best and RoI wise for HR domain TISS is the best.

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If you want to pursue a career in HRM then TISS is the best option for you otherwise IIFT is for all other streams. 

For better assistance below is a table showing and comparing the two colleges on different and important aspects;

Parameters

IIFT Delhi

TISS Mumbai (HRM & LR)

Program focus

International Business

Human resource management and labor relations

Admission criteria

Entrance exam (IIFT) followed by GD and PI

Entrance exam (TISSNET) followed by PIT and PI

Curriculum

Core courses in international business, finance, marketing, and strategy, with electives in HRM

Core courses in HRM and labor relations, with electives in related fields

Campus culture

Competitive, with a focus on business and entrepreneurship

Diverse and socially conscious, with a focus on community and social justice

Fees

INR 17.17 Lakhs

INR 1.33 Lakhs

Highest CTC

INR 85.40 LPA

INR 49 LPA

Average CTC

INR 29.1 LPA

INR 27.22 LPA

Median CTC

INR 25.6 LPA

INR 25.75 LPA

Assuming from your question you want to compare the two colleges in only the HRM courses, so, the placement packages of both the colleges are the overall package not the HRM particular. RoI-wise TISS is better than IIFT.

NOTE - Both the colleges are at the same level and are slotted among the best colleges

Choose wisely, because it depends on your goals and preferences, see which suits you better. 

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Good part is our college provide placement across all the courses as it is bachelor degree we get around 3 to 4 lpa placements and if there is no placement just college not this degree lot of skills that we can excel in any field of social work we can become councillor we can do Data collection work in CSR size

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The exams are not much tough mostly practical based connected to our field work I usually light all my faculties they all are good well experienced in their field always welcoming yeah few faculty I don't like because they have just to me but no problem overall 9 after 10 facilities are good here the ratio of faculty to student is around 1 ratio 5 you can say

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Yeah the think which I find here is there is no clubs inside the colleges social life is good but again the campus is too small so there is no such campus life for studying it's the best but for regular activities and extra things this college might be feel small

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As a general student we don't get hostel hostels are very good in 76 thousand per year we get we get food plus accommodation but due to not getting hostel I am living in pg which charges me around 12 k per month also my food cost come against it 8000 around so yeah it cost me 20k to levae and complete this degree

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Common questions students ask about TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences — admission, fees, placements and more.

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The fee at TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences ranges from ₹2–15 Lakh per year depending on the program. Scholarship options are available for meritorious and economically weaker section students.

TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers admission through national entrance exams such as JEE, CAT, NEET, or state-level tests depending on the course. Applications are typically open from January to June each year.

TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences has an impressive placement record with the highest package of a competitive package and an average package of an attractive average. Over a strong percentage of eligible students are placed annually.

TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a Private institution located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1936.

The cutoff rank for TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences varies by program, category, and examination year. For competitive programs like CSE or MBA, cutoffs are typically in the top percentile. Check the Cutoff section on this page for the latest year-wise data.

Yes, TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students. Amenities typically include Wi-Fi, mess, sports facilities, and 24/7 security. Contact the admissions office for current hostel fee details.

TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers merit-based scholarships, government schemes (such as NSP, state scholarships), and special scholarships for financially weaker students. Check the Scholarship section for the latest available schemes.

The NIRF ranking of TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences is updated annually by the Ministry of Education. Please refer to the Rankings section on this page for the latest NIRF, QS, and India Today rankings.

TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, BBA, B.Sc, and more. Use the Courses & Fees tab above to explore all available programs.

You can apply to TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences through the official admission portal or via common counselling bodies such as JoSAA, CLAT, or CAT. Fill in the Enquiry form on this page to receive a direct callback from the admissions team.

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