Daybreak How TISS became IIM-lite
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Dec 7, 2025 A transformation at TISS has stirred up the academic landscape. Manoj Tiwari’s overhaul favors management studies over social sciences, leading to significant curriculum changes and hiring from business schools. The switch to entrance exams like CAT reshapes the student demographic, favoring quantitative skills. This shift reflects broader trends in higher education, where arts and humanities suffer. The emphasis on self-sufficiency and market demands raises concerns about the future of critical thinking and public discourse.
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TISS Recast As Management School
- TISS is being reshaped from a social-science institution into a management-oriented school under Manoj Kumar Tiwari's leadership.
- This shift mirrors a broader trend where universities prioritise market-aligned courses over arts and humanities.
Central Exams Reshape Student Cohort
- Tiwari replaced TISS's admissions tests with central exams like CAT and CUET to align with IIMs and DU-style entry.
- The move increased applications for management seats but shifted selection toward quantitative aptitude and engineers.
Faculty Shift Toward IIM Culture
- Faculty hiring shifted from NGO and civil-society practitioners to PhDs and associates from IIMs.
- The aim is to import IIM culture, reducing practitioner-led, socially grounded teaching.