TISS Mumbai Ph.D Social Work: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ph.D. in Social Work is a prestigious full-time doctoral program offered by the School of Social Work at TISS Mumbai. The program is designed for research-intensive doctoral studies in social work with focus on contemporary social issues and development challenges. It offers research opportunities across diverse themes including rural and tribal development, urban development, community development, social policy, mental health, disabilities, climate change, and social innovation. The program follows UGC guidelines and mandates successful completion of coursework, regular presentations before Research Advisory Committees, and thesis evaluation. The program has an intake of 20 seats and is offered on campus at the Mumbai location.

Current Admission Status:
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are conducted through UGC-NET examination in Social Work. Eligible candidates must clear UGC-NET in one of three categories: Category 1 (with JRF), Category 2 (without JRF but eligible for Assistant Professor position), or Category 3 (admission to Ph.D. only). The program follows a rolling admission process based on merit and UGC-NET scores. Interested candidates must apply through the official TISS admissions portal with a research proposal or concept note.

Key Points:

• Research-intensive doctoral program following UGC guidelines
• Diverse research themes covering contemporary social issues
• Mandatory coursework including research methodology and ethics
• Regular presentations before Research Advisory Committees
• Focus on qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Emphasis on research and publication ethics
• Limited hostel facilities available on need-cum-merit basis
• Full-time scholars receive fellowship/scholarship support
• Opportunity to contribute to knowledge generation in social work
• Preparation for academic and research careers