Archive · 12 Dec 2025
TISS Launches TISS Bharat for Diverse Student Outreach
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is starting a new program called TISS Bharat.
This program will help more students from different parts of India, especially from places that are not well-represented, to know about TISS and study there.
The institute will send teachers to schools and colleges in these areas to spread awareness.
TISS is also planning to add new courses and expand its programs to make education better.
This is part of their 90-year celebration and preparation for their 100-year milestone.
TISS launches TISS Bharat initiative to increase student diversity from under-represented regions.
Faculty will visit educational institutions in interior, rural, and marginalized areas.
Initiative part of 90-year celebrations, leading up to the 100-year milestone in 2026.
Plans include expansion of UG, PG, and PhD programs, including an executive PhD.
New courses such as BA LLB, MA in Digital Media Arts, and AI and Public Policy to be introduced.
- Who
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- What
- Launch of TISS Bharat initiative for diverse student outreach
- When
- Starting February 2026
- Where
- India, focusing on under-represented regions
- Why
- To increase awareness and diversity in student intake
- Initiative Name
- TISS Bharat
- Launch Year
- 2026
- Target Regions
- Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
- Focus Areas
- Interior, rural, marginalized sections
- Program Expansion
- UG, PG, PhD, Executive PhD
- New Courses
- BA LLB, MA in Digital Media Arts, AI and Public Policy