TISS (Tata Institue of Social Sciences), established in 1936, is the leading institute in the field of 'Social Work'. It is considered as a pioneering effort with the objective of Social Welfare through academic excellence.

Today, TISS has earned recognition as an institution of repute from different Ministries of the Government of India, various State Governments, international agencies such as the United Nations, and the non-government sector, both national and international. This is due to the academic freedom leading to a positive work ethos and creativity in the Institute, strong linkages among education, research, field action and dissemination and the social commitment and responsiveness to varying social needs.

TISS offers 39 Master's Degree programmes from its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad campuses for the 2013-2015 batch. Candidates can apply for a minimum of one and a maximum of five programmes across the four TISS campuses. However, they can opt for only a maximum of three programmes at TISS mumbai. In case the candidate is selected for more than one programme after National Common Entrance Test, Pre-Interview Test and Personal Interview, admission will be offered to the programme higher in the order of preference.

TISS NET(National Entrance Test) was held on 13 Jan 2013.