TISS UG Admission 2026, CUET Applications Open for 5 Courses, Apply by July 17

Applications Invited for TISS UG 2026 via CUET for 5 Programs

Students can now apply for admission at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year. TISS will again take admissions through the CUET UG 2026. Students can now opt for TISS UG degree programs in social work, social sciences, social work, social sciences, social analytics, and social sustainability, and avoid the traditional degree programs.

According to the TISS admissions page, applicants must take CUET UG, and, the TISS online application form. TISS offers 5, 4-year degree programs in its campuses located in Mumbai, Tuljapur and Guwahati.

Degree Programs Offered for TISS UG 2026

The degree programs on offer are:

• Bachelor of Social Work — Tuljapur Campus.  Capacity: 40
• Bachelor of Social Work — Mumbai Campus.  Capacity: 30
• BA in Social Sciences — Tuljapur Campus.  Capacity: 40
• BA in Social Sciences — Guwahati Campus.  Capacity: 50
• BS in Analytics and Sustainability Studies — Mumbai Campus.  Capacity: 30

All 5 programs are 4-year degree programs in line with the National Education Policy. TISS has informed that some of its programs may be offered in alignment with the National Education Policy.

CUET Subject Mapping for TISS UG 2026

For the mentioned UG programmes, the CUET UG papers needed are:

• Section IA: English Language — mandatory
• Section III: General Test

For applicants, an incorrect subject choice in CUET may influence eligibility. Candidates need to verify programme mapping on TISS and CUET official sites.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying

The eligibility criteria are simple. Students who have completed the 12th grade from a recognized board in any stream can apply. Students who are currently appearing for the final exams of the 12th grade and are awaiting the results are also eligible.

The official TISS page also provides eligibility to International Baccalaureate Diploma students, subject to completion of Class 12 and verification of the results who will be invited to apply. Students are requested to review the new eligibility notes before applying.

TISS UG Admission 2026: Important Details and Dates

Important information for TISS UG Admissions 2026

The official admission schedule states that registration for CUET UG began on January 3, 2026, and the last date for registration for CUET was February 26, 2026. After the CUET results, TISS began the online application/registration process on tisscuet.samarth.edu.in. The deadline for submitting the TISS Online Application Form along with the application fee is July 17, 2026, by 5 PM.

Other dates regarding the open merit lists, verification of documents, payment of the fee, and other verification processes on campus will be published later by the Institute.

Why This Admission Matters

 TISS UG programmes attract applicants curious about public policy, development and social work, sustainability, social research, and interdisciplinary studies. Unlike traditional liberal arts BA programs, the BA in Social Sciences is intentional about social realities, research, field work, and policy thinking.

 The BS in Analytics and Sustainability Studies in Mumbai also represents a new way of thinking and combining socially relevant data, sustainability, and social sector. For students who wish to pursue a degree that straddles the worlds of social analytics, the environment, and development, this unique program presents an opportunity.

What Applicants Should Do Now

 Applicants need to be ready with three things: the CUET UG score, academic certificates, and category/reservation documents, if applicable. Admission will be processed through merit lists and document verification. Any discrepancy in the documents will result in a delay or cancellation of admission.

 Applicants should only refer to the official TISS admission page and the NTA CUET page for information. TISS has explicitly stated that applicants should not rely on any unofficial sources for admission-related timelines or any changes.

Conclusion

TISS UG Admission 2026 provides a transformative impact for students via CUET UG scores for socially relevant and interdisciplinary education. Considering the limited number of offerings accessed across the regions of Mumbai, Tuljapur, and Guwahati (with only five programmes) and the limited number of seats, applicants are to focus and complete the TISS registration on time, confirm their CUET subject of interest, and access only official TISS updates and NTA for updates on the merit lists and for the next steps in admission.

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