Summary
An Impact Assessment Analyst works on the commercial side of an organisation — planning, selling, coordinating and improving how the business performs. In India this work sits inside the Social Services and Development stream: students usually take Any stream in Class 11–12 (subject requirements vary by programme) in Class 11–12, qualify through Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject, and specialise later through work experience or a master's. The sections below set out the study route, the entrance exams, the leading institutes in India and abroad, and the day-to-day reality of the job.
Core skills
- Commercial judgement and numeracy
- Negotiation and presentation
- Stakeholder coordination
- Spreadsheets, CRM and analytics tools
Where you can work
- Corporates across FMCG, retail, manufacturing and services
- Consulting and market-research firms
- Start-ups and family businesses
- Own venture or independent consultancy
Professional Opportunities
Corporates across FMCG, retail, manufacturing and services
Consulting and market-research firms
Start-ups and family businesses
Own venture or independent consultancy
Career Path
| Stage | What you study | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| After Class 10 | Any stream in Class 11–12 (subject requirements vary by programme) | 2 years (Class 11–12) |
| Graduation | Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject | 3–4 years |
| After Graduation | Master's degree / PG diploma in a specialisation | 2 years |
| After Post-Graduation | M.Phil. / Ph.D. for research and teaching roles | 3–5 years (optional) |
Important Facts
- Entry qualification: Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject.
- Most institutes ask for 50–60% in the qualifying examination; reserved categories usually get a 5% relaxation.
- Admission is through the entrance exams listed below — national tests plus the state CET where applicable.
- Government and private institutes both offer this route; fee levels differ sharply between them.
- Scholarships listed on the HBK scholarships page apply to most of these programmes.
Leading Institutes in India
| # | Institute | Entrance / Category | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai | TISSNET | tiss.edu |
| 2 | Delhi School of Social Work, University of Delhi | CUET-PG | dssw.du.ac.in |
| 3 | Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) | IRMASAT / CAT | irma.ac.in |
| 4 | Azim Premji University, Bengaluru | APU Entrance | azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in |
| 5 | Madras School of Social Work, Chennai | Merit / Test | mssw.in |
| 6 | Loyola College, Chennai — Social Work | Merit | loyolacollege.edu |
| 7 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi | RCSS Entrance | rajagiri.edu |
| 8 | Jamia Millia Islamia — Department of Social Work | JMI Entrance | jmi.ac.in |
| 9 | Banaras Hindu University — Faculty of Social Sciences | CUET | bhu.ac.in |
| 10 | Christ University, Bengaluru — School of Social Sciences | Christ Entrance | christuniversity.in |
| 11 | Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad — Social Work | University Test | gujaratvidyapith.org |
| 12 | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda — Faculty of Social Work | University Test | msubaroda.ac.in |
| 13 | National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad | NIRDPR Test | nirdpr.org.in |
| 14 | Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi | XISS Entrance | xiss.ac.in |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur | IIHMR Entrance | iihmr.edu.in |
| 16 | Ambedkar University Delhi — School of Human Ecology | CUET-PG | aud.ac.in |
Institutions Abroad
| Institute | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oxford | United Kingdom | www.ox.ac.uk/ |
| University of Cambridge | United Kingdom | www.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Harvard University | United States | www.harvard.edu/ |
| University of Toronto | Canada | www.utoronto.ca/ |
| University of Melbourne | Australia | www.unimelb.edu.au/ |
| National University of Singapore | Singapore | www.nus.edu.sg/ |
Entrance Exams
| Exam | Full name | What it admits you to | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISSNET | Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test | MA Social Work and development programmes at TISS. | tiss.edu |
| CUET-UG | Common University Entrance Test (UG) | BSW and BA Social Work at central universities. | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| CUET-PG | Common University Entrance Test (PG) | MSW at central universities. | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| DUET / DU MSW | University of Delhi MSW Entrance | MSW at the Department of Social Work, DU. | du.ac.in |
| IRMASAT | IRMA Social Awareness Test | PG Diploma in Rural Management at IRMA. | irma.ac.in |
| UGC NET (Social Work) | UGC National Eligibility Test | Lectureship and JRF in social work. | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| Azim Premji University Entrance | Azim Premji University National Entrance Test | MA Development and Public Policy. | azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in |
Work Description
- 01Set targets and plan the activity needed to hit them.
- 02Analyse market, cost or performance data and spot the gaps.
- 03Coordinate teams, vendors and customers to get work moving.
- 04Present proposals, reports and recommendations to leadership.
- 05Review results and refine the process for the next cycle.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast career growth for performers
- Skills transfer across industries
- Direct route to entrepreneurship
Cons
- Target pressure is constant
- Travel and long hours in sales roles
- Performance is measured monthly, not annually
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