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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has announced admission notification 2012 for Integrated M.Phil – Ph.D and Direct Ph.D programmes for the academic year 2012-13. Candidates who have qualified in UGC JRF, Post Graduates and students in Final year of their post graduation in Social Sciences and allied subjects can apply. Individuals with M.Phil and / or industrial, academic and field based experience in Social Sciences, Social work and related fields are also encouraged to apply. TISS is one of the best institute for research and training in Social Sciences, Social Work and allied disciplines. TISS also has a center at Hyderabad. Here are other details:

Following are the areas of research for Integrated M.Phil – Ph.D. programme and Direct Ph.D. programme: 1) Media and Cultural Studies 2) Womens’ Studies 3) Habitat Studies 4) Disaster Management 5) Management and Labour Studies 6) Social Sciences 7) Health Systems Studies 8) Education 9) Social Work 10) Development Studies 11) Library Sciences.

Duration of Integrated M. Phil – Ph. D. programme is five years and this is a full time programme. For M. Phil in subjects like Education, Women’s Studies and Development Studies candidates have to undergo a subject specific M. Phil. Programme of four semesters. All other candidates will have to undergo a common course work in Research Methodology. Ph.D. programme can be pursued from any of the TISS campuses.

Application Process: Interested candidates can download application forms from the TISS website at www.tiss.edu . Cost of application is Rs. 800. Filled in application forms along with relevant copies of documents should be sent to Section Officer (DSO and Meetings), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400 088. Selection will be based on written test and / or interviews. For any clarifications, email at dso@tiss.edu or call on 25525268 or 25525223.

Important Dates:

1) Last date for the submission of completed application form: April 8, 2012
2) Display of shortlisted candidates list on the TISS website: April 20, 2012
3) Written Test and Personal Interview on and between: May 1- 4 , 2012.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai (Maharashtra) has announced notification for admission into Dual Degree Programmes for the academic year 2011-12. TISS is the premier institute for education, training and research in Social Sciences, Social work and other allied disciplines such as education, management etc. The institute is one of the oldest deemed universities in the country. TISS is also known for providing good on campus and off campus placements for its students. Following are details of Dual Degree programmes for the year 2011-12:

1) Dual Degree in Management of Voluntary Organizations: 15 seats; Duration is one year / 2 semesters. Qualification: Candidates should have a PG degree in Social work. Applicants with a Post Graduate degree in any related discipline along with three years experience in social development sector also will be considered. Candidates with an MA degree from TISS in the past two academic years can also apply.

2) Dual Degree in Social Work and Mental Health: 15 seats; Duration is one year / two semesters. Qualification: Applicants should have an M.A. in Social Work along with specialization in Medical and Psychiatric Social. The degree should have been obtained from TISS or any other reputed Institute along with at least 2years relevant work experience in the area of mental health. Candidates with MA in Social Work from TISS during last two years also can apply.

Selection of the candidates will be based on personal interviews. Interested candidates can download application forms from the website http://www.tiss.edu/announcement .

Important Dates:

1) Last date for the receipt of completed application forms at the Institute by Post and in Person (For Dual Degree in Management of Voluntary Organizations): 16th August 2011
2) Last date for Dual Degree in Social Work and Mental Health: 30th August 2011
3) Personal Interviews: 16-17 September 2011.