Tata Institute of Social Sciences - History

Tata Institute of Social Sciences was established in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. It was the first institution of its kind in India, which subsequently influenced the direction of social work education and research and over the years, has become a legacy of value oriented education. The establishment of the institute was a pioneering effort by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust with Dr. Clifford Manshardt as its first Director, at the Nagpada Neighbourhood House.

In 1944 the Institution's name was changed to the "Tata Institute of Social Sciences". The late forties also marked a shift from a generic social work programme to specialised courses of study, equipping students to work with specific groups, sectors and settings. In the year 1967, the social work specialisation in Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations developed into an independent Master's programme in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations in response to the increasingly complex and specialised needs of industry. The institute has been conferred a 5 star rating by the UGC for the excellent services provided by it since its inception.