About the University
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. In 1944, it was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. A significant milestone in its journey came in 1964, when it was declared a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956. The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has its main campus located in Deonar, Mumbai, at V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400088. This is the flagship campus and houses key schools such as the School of Human Ecology where the MA in Applied Psychology is offered. Over the years, TISS has expanded its presence across India to ensure wider accessibility and regional engagement. Apart from Mumbai, it has three major campuses: Tuljapur (Maharashtra), which focuses on rural development and social work; Hyderabad (Telangana), known for programs in public policy, governance, and education; and Guwahati (Assam), which offers courses in sociology, peace and conflict studies and social work.
Vision
The vision of TISS is to be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to changing social realities. It strives to do so through the development and application of knowledge, with the aim of building a people-centred, ecologically sustainable, and just society. The Institute is deeply committed to promoting and protecting dignity, equality, social justice, and human rights for all.
Mission
In alignment with its vision and core principles, TISS organizes teaching programmes to foster the growth of competent and committed professionals. These professionals are equipped for effective practice in diverse fields of social relevance.
TISS has four campuses: TISS Mumbai (Main Campus), TISS Tuljapur (Off-Campus), TISS Hyderabad (Off-Campus), and TISS Guwahati (Off-Campus). The main campus is located at V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400088, Maharashtra, India.
School of Human Ecology
The M.A. in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice) offered by the School of Human Ecology at TISS Mumbai is a specialized program designed to address the growing mental health challenges in India. With a focus on both clinical and counselling domains, the program trains students to become competent mental health professionals capable of delivering developmental, preventive, and therapeutic interventions. Emphasizing a blend of theory and practice, cultural sensitivity, and research-based training, the course prepares learners for real-world challenges through supervised fieldwork, internships, and a strong foundation in psychological theory and self-awareness.
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Program Overview
- Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
- Total Seats: 30
- Campus: Mumbai
- Focus: Clinical + Counselling + Field-based learning
- Eligibility Criteria:
- (i) Candidates who have completed full time B.A./B.Sc. Honors in Psychology, in regular mode;Candidates who have completed full time B.A./B.Sc. General – with a minimum of three papers in Psychology, in regular mode.
- (ii) Candidates who have completed any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University and have completed a University recognized one-year, part-time/full-time post-graduate diploma in counselling fulfilling the UGC criterion of a minimum of 40 credits (Distance and online diploma courses will not be considered).
- Admission is based entirely on CUET-PG scores (100% weightage)
- Reservation Policy: TISS follows Government of India reservation rules:
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%
- EWS: Up to 10%
Selection Process
- Appear for CUET PG (Psychology paper – HUQP20)
- Apply separately on the TISS admission portal
- Merit list is prepared based on CUET scores
- Merit Lists: Open Merit List (OML) based purely on score and Category-wise Merit List (CML) as per reservation
In case of a tie, the candidate with a higher graduation CGPA is ranked higher.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (1 Program) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹900 |
| OBC/EWS | ₹600 |
| SC/ST | ₹500 |
Fees increase proportionally if applying for more programs.
Refund Policy
- 100% refund : before deadline
- 90%, 80%, 50% : depending on timing
- 0% : after certain period
Application fee is non-refundable always
Documents Required
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Marksheet
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate (specific financial year)
- OBC certificate validity (after April 1, 2026)
- EWS certificate
Any incorrect or false document can lead to cancellation of admission at any stage.
Semester-wise Course Structure (Total Credits: 80)
Semester I – Total Credits: 20
- AP 1: Counselling Process & Micro-skills – I (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 2: Counselling Process & Micro-skills – II (Skill Enhancement) – 4 credits
- AP 3: Approaches to Psychotherapy and Counselling – I (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 4: Introduction to Research Methodology (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 5: Understanding Psychological Problems – I (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 6: Human Growth and Development – I (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 7: Socio-Cultural Context of Counselling (IKS) (IKS) – 2 credits
- AP 8: Fieldwork Preparation (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 9: Field Visits & Practicum I (Fieldwork) – 2 credits
Semester II – Total Credits: 20
- AP 10: Understanding Psychological Problems – II (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 11: Approaches to Psychotherapy and Counselling – II (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 12: Statistics and Data Analysis (Skill Enhancement) – 2 credits
- AP 13: Psychological Assessment and Diagnostics – I (Skill Enhancement) – 2 credits
- AP 14: Ethics in Clinical and Counselling Practice (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 15: Field Practicum II (Fieldwork) – 4 credits
- AP 16: Human Growth and Development – II (Core) – 2 credits
- CBCS Electives – 4 credits
Semester III – Total Credits: 20
- AP 17: Psychological Assessment and Diagnostics – II (Skill Enhancement) – 2 credits
- AP 18: Approaches to Psychotherapy and Counselling – III (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 19: Qualitative Data Analysis (Skill Enhancement) – 2 credits
- AP 20: Community Mental Health (Core) – 2 credits
- AP 21: Disciplinary Elective (Choose one) (Elective) – 2 credits
- AP 21.1: Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- AP 21.2: Couple and Family Therapy
- AP 21.3: Foundations of Trauma Therapy
- AP 22: Field Practicum III (Linked to Elective) (Fieldwork) – 6 credits
- AP 23: Psychology in the Indian Tradition (IKS) – 2 credits
- AP 24: Masters Dissertation (Proposal Presentation) (Research) – 2 credits
Semester IV – Total Credits: 20
- AP 24: Masters Dissertation (Full Submission) (Research) – 8 credits
- AP 25: Disciplinary Elective (Choose one) (Elective) – 2 credits
- AP 25.1: School Counselling
- AP 25.2: Counselling Older Adults
- AP 25.3: Advanced Assessment & Therapeutic Techniques in Clinical Practice
- AP 25.4: Substance Use and Addiction
- AP 26: Field Practicum IV (Linked to Elective) (Fieldwork) – 6 credits
- AP 27: MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) – 2 credits
- AP 28: Psychological Assessment and Diagnostics (Skill Enhancement) – 2 credits
- AP 29: Internship (Compulsory, Non-Credit Course – 90 hours)
Semester wise fees
| Semester | Fees |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ₹60,500 |
| Semester 2 | ₹34,100 |
| Semester 3 | ₹46,750 |
| Semester 4 | ₹33,550 |
Total = ₹1.75 lakh approx.
Application Procedure
- Candidates must register and apply for admission at the TISS through the Samarth portal.
- Visit the official TISS admission portal: https://tisscuet.samarth.edu.in/pg/
- Complete the registration and fill out the application form with required details.
- Upload necessary documents (such as scorecard, mark sheets, certificates, and photographs).
- Pay the application fee as specified.
Final thoughts
TISS offers one of the most applied and socially relevant psychology programs in India. With its strong emphasis on fieldwork, counselling skills, and real-world exposure, it is ideal for students who want to work in the field of counselling and clinical psychology .
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