Executive P. G. Diploma in Hospital Administration (EPGDHA)
Location: Mumbai
School: School of Health Systems Studies
Intake: 60
Eligibility
Eligibility to apply for the programme
Total No. of Seats for the Course: 60.
Seat Reservation:
a) 10 Seats are reserved for the candidates identified by the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, attached to respective States, working with Public Hospitals, and sponsored 10 by the respective Mission Directors of the States.
b) Candidates Sponsored by Public/Private hospitals will be given preference in admission.
If no candidates are available in the (a) and (b) category above, the seats will be offered to the other candidates.
Description
Brochure_for_EPGDHA_2026-27_compressed.pdf
IMPORTANT DATES
| Last date of submission of online application form |
July 21, 2026 |
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Shortlisting of candidates for Personal Interview |
to be announced shortly |
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Online Interview |
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Declaration of Interview Result (On TISS Website) |
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| Last date for completing admission procedure (Payment of fees) |
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| Last date for completing admission procedure for waiting list candidates |
August 05, 2026 |
| Inauguration of the Programme |
August 10, 2026 |
| I Semester | |
| First Semester Contact Classes (20 days) |
August 10 to 30, 2026 (20 days) |
| First Semester Examination |
January 11 to 14, 2027 (4 days) |
| II Semester | |
| Second Semester Contact Classes (20 days) |
January 15 to February 3, 2027 (20 days) |
| Second Semester Examination |
August 9 to 12, 2027 (4 days) |
| Open Forum |
August 12, 2027 (Thursday) |
** All dates mentioned above are provisional and subject to change.
About TISS
Tata Institute of Social Sciences has an 80-year-old history. Beginning in 1936 as a Graduate School of Social Work, it grew into an Institute of Social Sciences in 1944 and into a Deemed University funded by the UGC teaching a wide variety of Social Science Courses in 1964. The Institute made a mark in the history of Social Work in India through pioneering efforts like publishing the Indian Journal of Social Work, which is the first Journal of Social Work in South Asia. TISS broadened its span to more specialized courses in the field of Social Work and Social Research and has been awarded a score of 3.88 out of 4 (CGPA) and Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) on 31st December 2009. Today it is known as one of the leading thought leaders in the Social Sciences including areas of application of Technology in Social Contexts, Management and Governance. It has a wide range of International Collaborations, which keep it abreast of developments in each field of study at the international level.
TISS is particularly known for its Academic Excellence, its Prominent Alumni, and its relentless work for the promotion of sustainable, equitable and participatory development, social welfare, and social justice. The Institute then and now is known for its prompt and efficient response in sending relief in the face of natural and man-made disasters.
School of Health Systems Studies
The School of Health Systems Studies is one of the most prestigious Schools within The Tata Institute of Social Sciences and one of the National and International Pioneers in Health Policy and Health Systems Studies.
The School consists of 4 Centers. Following are the details -
• Centre for Health and Social Sciences
• Centre for Health Policy, Planning and Management
• Centre for Hospital Management
• Centre for Public Health
The school conducts 4 Masters’ Degree Programmes which includes Master of Hospital Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health (Social Epidemiology), and Master of Public Health (Health Policy). Further, there are three Executive/Post Graduate Diploma Programmes offered by the School through the Centre for Hospital Management.
Centre for Hospital Management:
The Centre for Hospital Management (CHM) was set up in 2011 as a part of the School of Health Systems Studies. CHM is primarily focusing on Research and Development in Hospital Industry both public and private sectors. It is also contributing to improve the healthcare system by carrying out capacity building, publications, consultancies and working with various hospitals. The TISS Hospital Management students occupy positions of leadership across a wide spectrum of the healthcare industry including Hospitals, Information Technology, Insurance and Management Consultancy, etc. and it is one of the most sought-after programmes by students with one of the best records in placement. The Centre had designed two Post Graduate Diploma Programmes for working professionals. They are Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration (EPGDHA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality Management (PGDHQM).
Programme Details: EPGDHA
The growing need for professional administration in hospitals has led to a demand for qualified and competent professional managers in various specialized areas such as Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Materials Management, Information Systems, and Healthcare Quality. There is an increasing opportunity for professional training in Hospital Administration across the country. The EPGDHA is a unique academic program designed to bridge the gaps in the managerial knowledge and skills of hospital administrators. This program is beneficial for individuals seeking a stable career, relevant professional qualifications, and the competency to achieve excellence in hospital administration.
Objectives of the Programme:
1. Provide a platform for working professionals in hospitals to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and a professional attitude in the field of hospital administration, fostering a culture of professionalism in their approach.
2. Enhance the ability of hospital-based professionals in making ethical decisions and implementing them in key result areas of hospital administration.
3. Build skills in utilizing managerial tools such as planning, organizing, and achieving optimal resource utilization in hospital settings.
4. Develop networking skills to enhance organizational and academic excellence by fostering collaboration with the healthcare industry through mutual learning.
Distribution of Credit Hours:
Course Structure:
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Semester Pattern |
• Two semesters • First Semester 8 courses and Hospital Practicum I • Second Semester 8 courses and Hospital Practicum II |
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Extensive teaching learning activity |
• Two Contact Programmes • Contact Classes of 20 days’ duration in each Semester (residential in Mumbai) • Online learning through customized software |
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Progressive learning and evaluation |
• Assignments/Case Studies based on hospital set up/ industry practices • Hospital practicum for understanding of application of theory knowledge to practical situation. |
Class Room Teaching (Contact Programme):
The contact classes will take place at the TISS Campus in Mumbai. Students are expected to attend classes for 20 days per semester, following the mentioned schedule. The first semester’s contact classes are scheduled for August 2026. The second semester includes four days of written examinations of the first semester and 20 days of contact classes of the second semester. The first semester exams and second semester contact classes will be held in January-February 2027. Second-semester exams are scheduled for four days in July 2027. Attendance at contact classes is mandatory, and students must adhere to the attendance requirements outlined in TISS rules. As the contact programme is brief yet designed to cover a comprehensive syllabus, a diverse range of methodologies will be employed. These include classroom lectures, case study discussions, debates, group exercises, presentations, and more.
Since the contact programme is very short and expected to cover an adequate syllabus, a wide variety of methodologies will be followed. They include classroom lectures, case study discussions, debates, group exercises, presentations, etc.
In addition to classroom teaching, students are provided guidance through an online teaching facility called “TISS Online Platform (TISSOL)”. All the teaching notes are uploaded on this Platform. In order to access this platform, students are provided with a login id and password which enable them to get access to the course materials, assignment topics, etc. Students will be given adequate training to use this platform comfortably. Students will upload their assignments, and research project documents in TISSOL as per the requirement of the program from time to time. The course coordinator shall keep in touch with course teachers and students to ensure that materials are uploaded and downloaded.
Course Evaluation:
The course evaluation consists of two modes Online Evaluation and Offline Evaluation. The Online Evaluation is done for 70 percent. The students are expected to submit two assignments or two case studies or a mixture of both (one case study and one assignment) for each course. The Offline Evaluation is done for 30 percent. For this, classroom exam will be conducted for each course at the end of each semester. Students must be regular in attendance and qualify for periodical tests and examinations. The evaluation is done on the basis of assignments carrying 70% weightage and end term semester theory examination carrying 30% weightage which is of one hour duration.
Distribution of Credits:
16 Theory Courses carry 2 credits each: Total of 32 credits
2 Hospital Practicum with 8 Credits each: Total of 16 credits
Semesterwise Courses:
The following are the courses offered in each semester:
Semester I
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credits |
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HA 1 |
Principles of Management in Hospital |
2 |
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HA 2 |
Research Methods in Hospital Management |
2 |
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HA 3 |
Financial Accounting and Costing |
2 |
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HA 4 |
Human Resource Management |
2 |
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HA 5 |
Ethics and Legal Framework for Hospitals |
2 |
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HA 6 |
Digital Health and Hospital Information Management |
2 |
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HA 7 |
Organisation and Administration of Support Services |
2 |
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HA 8 |
Strategic Management |
2 |
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HA-9 |
Hospital Practicum- I: Hospital Support Services |
8 |
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The Total Credits for the First Semester |
24 |
Semester II
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credits |
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HA 10 |
Marketing Management and Business Development Strategies |
2 |
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HA 11 |
Financial Management |
2 |
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HA 12 |
Quality Management |
2 |
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HA 13 |
Materials Management |
2 |
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HA 14 |
Hospital Planning and Project Management |
2 |
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HA 15 |
Organisation and Administration of Clinical Services |
2 |
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HA 16 |
Operations Management |
2 |
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HA 17 |
Statistics and Management Analytics |
2 |
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HA 18 |
Hospital Practicum- II: Hospital Support Services |
8 |
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The Total Credits for the First Semester |
24 |
The Total Credits for the PGDHQM Programme (First and Second Semesters): 48 credits.
After completing the PGDHQM Programme, a student will be able to:
1) Improve Hospital Operational Efficiency
2) Develop, Implement and Measure Hospital Performance
3) Enhance Quality Culture and Professionalism in Hospitals
4) Develop Champions for Quality Care in Public Health System
5) Enhance use of Quality Tools and Approaches
Fee Structure:
Programme Fee:
The Total fee for the programme is Rs.1,90,000.00/- (Rupees One lakh ninety thousand only), payable in two instalments. The fee includes tuition fees, examination fees, learning resources, library, and IT charges. The fees for the first semester of Rs.96,500/- need to be paid after the selection list is published online for the first semester. Thereafter, before the second semester starts, the fee of another Rs.93,500/- need to be paid. Payments must be done through an online link using a credit/debit card. The link for online payment will be sent to the selected candidates after publishing the selected candidate’s list on the website. The same link can be used for payment of fees in the second semester as well.
Admission Process:
Candidates are required to apply online through the e-application Process. Candidates having difficulty in applying online or where there is no internet facility may contact the Program Managers through telephone nos. 022-25525529. For online application, please visit- https://nirantar.tiss.edu. The application fee is Rs.1000/- + bank charges (The application fee needs to be paid online for which one can use a credit card /debit card/ net banking). For more information about the EPGDHA Programme, please visit our website - https://admissions.tiss.ac.in/view/10/admissions/stp-admissions/executive-p-g-diploma-in-hospital-administration-e/
Selection Process:
Those meeting the eligibility requirements will be invited for an interview. Communication regarding the interview details, including the date and time, will be sent through email by Nirantar's Continuing Education Programmes (STP) Section well in advance. Candidates are advised to regularly check their emails as the notified interview date approaches (tentative dates are already provided on the second page of this document). The Institute will not be held responsible if candidates miss the opportunity. The list of selected candidates will be posted on the Institute's website within 10 days after the interview. The Institute does not take responsibility for informing candidates by post. For inquiries, candidates may contact the Short-Term Programme Section at Telephone No. 022-2552 5253.
Award of Diploma:
Upon successful completion of all requirements, students will be conferred with the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration.
Commencement of the Programme:
The tentative date of commencement of the programme for the 2026-2027 Batch students will be August 2026.
Candidates are required to report to the Nirantar – Academy for Continuing Education, Academic Section at TISS, Mumbai, on the commencement date. They should bring their original certificates for educational qualifications, work experience, caste certificate (if applicable), online fee payment receipt, three passport-size photographs, and other supporting documents. Additionally, candidates need to provide one set of photocopies of the document for verification.
Location and Access to TISS
The TISS Main Campus is in the North-East Section of Greater Mumbai. The Main Campus is situated Opposite Deonar BEST Bus Depot on V.N. Purav Marg, earlier known as the Sion -Trombay Road. This Campus houses the School of Health Systems Studies and all the Administration Sections. Address of Main Campus: TISS, V. N. Purav Marg, Opp. Deonar BEST Bus Depot, Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai-400088.
The nearest local Railway Station is Govandi Station (in the harbour line). State Transport (ST) buses from Kolhapur, Solapur, Goa, Pune, and other cities pass by the Institute. The nearest ST bus and the BEST bus stop is Deonar Bus Depot.
The nearest local Railway Station is Govandi Station (in the Harbour line). The nearest ST bus and BEST bus stop is Deonar Bus Depot.
For further information and/or enquiries, please contact the following Personnel/Section.
Letters may also be addressed to:
The Programme Manager
Diploma Programmes
School of Health Systems Studies,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088
022-2552-5529
E-mail: chetna.koli@tiss.ac.in, pgdhqm@tiss.ac.in
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Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration (EPGDHA) Fees Structure |
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Components |
EPGDHA |
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Semester |
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I |
II |
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FEE |
Tuition Fee |
82,000 |
82,000 |
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Examination Fees |
1,000 |
1,000 |
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CHARGES |
Field Work / Internship / Experiential Learning Charges |
2,000 |
2,000 |
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IT Charges |
2,000 |
2,000 |
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Library Charges |
1,500 |
1,500 |
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Other Charges (ID Card, Convocation & Misc.) * |
2,500 |
- |
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FUNDS |
Development Fund |
5,000 |
5,000 |
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Alumni Fund* |
500 |
- |
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Semester wise Programme Fee |
96,500 |
93,500 |
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Total Programme Fee |
1,90,000 |
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