MA in Urban Policy and Governance, TISS Mumbai

Indepth research and field work were the main reason to choose the course and as the course focuses specially on the urban sector which is increasing at an aceelerating rate. In Urban Policy and Governance course, marks were given mainly on the basis of field work and assignments as the course was oriented towards practical learnings more.

TISS has an excellent Professor-Student team which discusses with different organizations regarding providing internship to students. Students work in different organizations like Government organizations, NGOs, corporates, etc.

TISS, Mumbai and Urban Policy and Governace course has almost 100% of placement record and most of the students who truly requires placement gets and if someone doesn't then they get outside the campus as well as the brand and alumni network of TISS is very strong.

The fee structure of MA in Urban Policy and Governance under the School of Habitat Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai was 72,000 of 2 years. The course was a multidisciplinary course with a specific focus on urban. It included in depth research and field work. The course was based on practical learning and for that reason, students had to go to different places. The course fee of 72,000 was for general category and ews students but for OBC students, it was 36,000 only and for SC, ST and PWD category students, it was free. There were many scholarships available from the side of Government apart from that scholarships from TATA TRUST, Infyosys, etc were also available. The college assures that no children leave behind due to financial restrains. The course has broaden its scope by starting a dual degree in Global Urban Development with Sciences Po University of France. The number of students has also increased.

TISS Mumbai being a government funded college has a descent infrastructure but still it can be improved and especially the library and research related funding. Hostels are good. There is no proper sports ground but there is a facility of indoor games and gym. Classrooms are very good.

With time, number of courses and students have increased but as the college is around 100 years old and is situated in the main city. It has very less space to increase the number of hostels, so not all students get hostel facility but there are many flats and pg around.

I applied in different colleges like JNU, DSE and Hyderabad University but I chosen TISS Mumbai because it offers a descent placement and provides a better understanding in research and practical learning.

The Faculty to the Student ratio of Urban Policy and Governance was 1:4. HOD Dr. Manjula Bharaty is also the socio economic advisor of Government of Kerala. Professor Amita Bhide is a renowned person in the field of urban sector and developement. She has been a representative of UNDP India. Other faculties are also renowned and have a great expertise in different domains The course curriculumn is very engaging and also updates on the regular basis.

Yes, TISS used to take TISSNET exam but now they take students on the basis of CUET and CAT marks, after clearing the 1st round it is followed by impromptu and interview round. The aggregate sum of all the marks decide the candidature of the student.

The nightlife of TISS Mumbai is so vibrant.There is no time restriction. One can find students roaming, debating and studying at 2 am also. There are not many places to hang out in college but whatever it has, t is best.