What is TISSNET?
TISS National Entrance Test (TISSNET) is a national level entrance exam conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai for admission to its postgraduate courses. TISS offers as many as 53 Master’s Degree programmes at its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati, Hyderabad campuses and other locations. The MA programmes offered at TISS campuses are at par with the management programmes offered by top MBA colleges in India. The entrance exam is held in online mode and the exam paper comprises questions from English Proficiency, Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. TISSNET 2021 exam dates have been announced on November 12 and the exam will be held on February 20, 2021. Although the application process was scheduled to commence from November 20, 5 pm onwards, it has been postponed and started from December 3. The last date of application is January 15, 2021.
TISSNET Exam Highlights
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | TISS Mumbai |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 100 minutes |
| Exam Syllabus | English Proficiency, Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness |
| Exam Pattern | 100 questions in MCQ format |
| Language | English |
| Exam Fees | Rs 1,030 per course (for the unreserved category) and Rs 260 per course (for reserved category) |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to TISS Mumbai, TISS Tuljapur, TISS Hyderabad and TISS Guwahati |
| Course Offered | MBA/PGDM, MA in Education, MA, MA-MSc, MHA, MPH, MPH-HPEF, MPH-SELL, MMA in Social Work, MLIS |
| No. of Test Cities | 39 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 022-2552 5000 |
| Exam Website | https://tiss.edu/ |
TISSNET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for appearing in TISSNET 2021 exam has been given below:
Academic Qualification
- The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university
- Candidates who will complete their final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent by June 2021, can also apply
- Candidates pursuing 3-year bachelor’s degree should have passed all the 4 semesters at the time of filling TISSNET application form whereas those pursuing four-year bachelor’s degree must have cleared all the subjects up to the sixth semester
- Shortlisted candidates should produce original certificates and mark sheet on the date of personal interview. Those who are in the final year of the degree programme are required to produce the mark sheets of all previous semesters
Age Limit
- There is no defined age limit for appearing in TISSNET 2021 exam.
Work Experience
- Candidates applying for Master of Arts in (Organisation Development, Change and Leadership) should have at least 2-year work experience in any field (after graduation)
TISSNET 2021 Important Dates
TISSNET 2021 exam schedule was announced on November 12. However, the first event, i.e. application process has been started from Dec 3. Take a look at the tentative schedule of TISSNET 2021 in the table below:
| Events | TISSNET 2021 Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Registration starts | 03-Dec-2020 | Online registration open, no change in registration fees and the application process |
| Online registration ends | 15-Jan-2021 | Last date to submit application and exam fee |
| Last date of submitting the offline application form | 20-Jan-2021 | Offline application is available only for candidates coming from remote areas where internet facility is not available like north-east, Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand |
| TISSNET admit cards downloading begin | 05-Feb-2021 To Be Announced | To be downloaded from TISS website |
| Pre-admission orientation Programme for SC/ST/OBC/Minority and PWD candidates | To Be Announced | This is to introduce candidates to the entire process of the entrance test, Pre-Interview Test / Group Discussion and personal interview. |
| TISSNET 2021 exam date | 20-Feb-2021 | To be held at approximately 100 exam centres in 39 cities in one session |
| TISSNET 2021 Result announcement | To Be Announced | To be downloaded from the official website |
| Pre-Interview Test and Personal Interview dates | To Be Announced | PIT consists of a written test conducted before the Personal Interview. |
| Displaying list of selected candidates | To Be Announced | Candidates will be eligible for admission subject to the availability of all the required documents |
TISSNET Exam Pattern and Test Structure
TISSNET question paper is divided into three sections:- English Proficiency, Mathematical Skills and Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. While English Proficiency and Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning carries 30 marks each, General Awareness Section has a weightage of 40 marks. Given below are the highlights of the TISSNET exam pattern.
| TISSNET Exam Pattern | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test mode |
| Exam Timings | 2:00 pm to 3:40 pm |
| Test Duration | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 questions |
| Sections/Subjects | 3 sections based on:English ProficiencyMathematics and Logical ReasoningGeneral Awareness |
| Total Marks | 100 marks |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choices based questions |
| Medium | English |
| Negative Marking | No |
TISSNET 2021: Selection Process
Candidates should check below the step-by-step selection process for TISSNET 2021:
Step 1: Fill the Application form
Candidates have to register for TISSNET exam by filling the online application form available on the official website of TISS Mumbai.
Application fees:
| Number of courses | General Category | SC/ST/OBC(NC) Category |
|---|---|---|
| For one course | Rs 1,030 | Rs 260 |
| For two courses | Rs 2,060 | Rs 520 |
| For three courses | Rs 3,090 | Rs 780 |
The application fee for TISSNET exam can be paid in online mode using:
- Net Banking
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Step 2: Download TISSNET 2021 Admit Card
Candidates who register successfully for the exam will receive their TISSNET admit cards. The same can be downloaded from the official website of TISS. Candidates must remember that the admit card is an important document that needs to be carried to the examination hall.
Step 3: Appear for TISSNET 2021 Exam
Candidates are required appear for the entrance test on the scheduled date. The test duration is one hour and 40 minutes, and test-takers will be asked questions based on English Proficiency, Mathematics & Logical Reasoning and General Awareness
Step 4: Check TISSNET 2021 Result
TISSNET result will be declared tentatively in the fourth week of February on the official website of TISS. Candidates can view their scorecards by entering their user ID and password.
Step 4: Pre-Interview Test / Group Discussion (GD)
Candidates who clear TISSNET exam are called for the Pre-Interview Test (PIT) / Group Discussion round. The varsity may conduct the Pre-Interview Test in the form of a Written Test or a Group Discussion. The duration of PIT is generally 35-40 minutes. For some courses, the PIT consists of two sections- essay writing and a short case study with questions based on it.
Step 5: Personal Interview (PI)
Candidates who clear the PIT/GD round are called for the Personal Interview. Here, candidates are asked questions about their past academic record, the programme for which they have applied for and their future plans.
TISS Mumbai Campus
| TISS Mumbai Schools | Courses | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| School of Education | Master of Arts in Education (Elementary) | 51 |
| School of Development Studies | MA in Development Studies | 51 |
| MA in Women’s Studies | 28 | |
| School of Habitat Studies | MA/MSc in Climate Change and Sustainability Studies | 23 |
| MA/MSc in Regulatory Governance | 23 | |
| MA/MSc in Urban Policy and Governance | 23 | |
| MA/MSc in Water Policy and Governance | 15 | |
| School of Health System Studies | Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) | 51 |
| MPH – Health Administration | 39 | |
| MPH – Health Policy, Economics, and Finance | 23 | |
| MPH in Social Epidemiology | 28 | |
| School of Human Ecology | MA in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Practice) | 51 |
| School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance | LLM (Access to Justice) | 39 |
| School of Management and Labour Studies | MA in Globalisation and Labour | 23 |
| MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations | 68 | |
| Master of Arts/Master of Science(Analytics) (Self Financed) | 34 | |
| MA in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership | 34 | |
| MA in Social Entrepreneurship | 34 | |
| School of Media and Cultural Studies | MA in Media and Cultural Studies | 29 |
| School of Social Work | MA in Social Work (Children & Families) | 23 |
| MA in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice) | 34 | |
| MA in Social Work (Criminology & Justice) | 34 | |
| MA in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action) | 29 | |
| MA in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action) | 28 | |
| MA in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship) | 29 | |
| MA in Social Work (Mental Health) | 23 | |
| MA in Social Work (Public Health) | 23 | |
| MA in Social Work (Women-Centred Practice) | 26 |
TISS Tuljapur Campus
| TISS Tuljipur School | Courses | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| School of Rural Development | MA/MSc in Development Policy, Planning and Practice | 34 |
| MA/MSc in Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Governance | 34 | |
| MA in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 34 | |
| MA in Social Work in Rural Development | 34 |
TISS Hyderabad Campus
| TISS Hyderabad Schools | Courses | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Azeem Premji School of Education | Master of Arts in Education | 34 |
| School of Public Policy and Governance | MA in Public Policy and Governance | 34 |
| School of Livelihoods and Development | MA in Development Studies | 34 |
| MA in Natural Resource and Governance | 34 | |
| MA in Rural Development and Governance | 34 | |
| School of Gender Studies | MA in Women Studies | 34 |
TISS Guwahati Campus
| School | Courses | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| School of Social work | Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practices) | 23 |
| MA in Social Work (Counselling) | 17 | |
| MA in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship) | 17 | |
| MA in Social Work (Public Health) | 17 | |
| School of Social Science and Humanities | MA in Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development | 17 |
| MA in Labour Studies and Social Protection | 17 | |
| MA in Peace and Conflict Studies | 17 | |
| MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology | 23 |
Banayan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health (BALM), Chennai
| Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) | 20 |
| Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Counseling Psychology) | 20 |
| Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health) | 20 |
TISSNET 2021 Test Cities
TISSNET 2021 will be conducted at more than 100 exam centres in 39 cities across India. Candidates have to select their choice of exam cities for TISSNET 2021 while filling up the application form. Check below the list of test cities for TISSNET 2021 for all the regions:
TISSNET Syllabus 2020
All important topics of the 3 sections in TISSNET are given below. Make sure you leave no stone unturned while you prepare for the exam. Practice as many TISSNET Sample Papers as possible, so that you get a hang of the most recurring questions.
| Awareness of Social and General Issues | Logical Reasoning | English Proficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Recent social issues | Time and work | Reading comprehension |
| Economic processes | Time andDistance | Vocabulary |
| History | Basic geometry | Acronyms |
| Geography | Ratio | Analogy |
| General Geology | Percentage, Average | Pairing of words |
| Meaning of terms | Square root and Basic algebra | Synonyms and antonyms |
| Personalities | Simple and compound interest | Fill in the blanks |
| Sociological awareness | Properties of shapes | Rearrange the sentences |
| Social activities and movements | Mixtures and Allegations | – |
| Films | HCF, LCM | – |
| Fine arts and music | Speed-distance-time | – |
| Literature | Areas, Volumes | – |
| Current Affairs | Basic set concepts | – – |
Must Check:TISSNET Previous Year Question Papers
Must Read Books for TISS-NET & TISS-MAT 2021
TISSNET Selection Procedure 2021
Stage 1: TISS-NET (TISS National Entrance Test)
TISS-NET is a computer based common screening test for all Masters Programmes across all the campuses. It is a 100mins test and consists of 100 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQ). TISS-NET is conducted to shortlist candidates for Stage 2 based on the TISS NET Mark and the ratio on the number of seats announced for individual programmes under each category. Hence it is a shortlisting process no reservation rules are applied at this stage. All rules related to reservations of seats under different categories and priorities will be applied only at the time of final seat allocation through merit list / wait list.
Stage 2:
Stage 2 of the selection process is aimed at assessing the interest and suitability of the candidate for the programme selected.
a. Programme Aptitude Test (TISS-PAT)
The TISS PAT is conducted for the candidates shortlisted from Stage 1. PAT is a 45 mins test conducted for individual programmes. The duration of the PAT is 45 minutes if candidates selected only one programme. If candidates selected two programmes the duration of the PAT will be 90 minutes and for three programmes the duration will be 135 minutes. The details of PAT will be announced soon.
Management Aptitude Test (TISS-MAT) (Only for HRM&LR and ODCL)
Candidates applying for two programmes (i) MA Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM &LR) and (ii) MA Organisation Development, Change and Leadership (ODCL) of Mumbai Campus, the Programme Aptitude Test will be known as Management Aptitude Test (TISS-MAT). The TISS MAT will be a computer based MCQ type test with a duration 45 minutes and 50 Marks.
b. Online Personal Interview (OPI):
OPI is conducted separately for each programme applied. Schedule of OPI will be announced after the shortlisted candidates are notified. Candidates can attend the Online Personal Interview (OPI) only after attending the TISS-PAT / TISS-MAT as the case may be. Those who do not attend TISS-PAT / TISS-MAT shall not be eligible for attending the OPI and names of such candidates will be eliminated from the OPI list.
Aggregated Final Score
The aggregated Final Score is calculated based on the table given below:
Marks and Weightage for the different components:
| Programmes | Stage I | Stage II | Ratio | ||
| TISS-NET | TISS-MAT | TISS-PAT | OPI | Final Score | |
| All Programmes (except HRM & ODCL) | 100 Marks(30% Weightage) | NA | 50 Marks(40% Weightage) | 100 Marks(30% Weightage) | 30:40:30 |
| Only for HRM & ODCL | 100 Marks (30% Weightage) | 50 Marks (40%Weightage) | NA | 100 Marks (30% Weightage) | 30:40:30 |
Final Merit List preparation:
1. Open (Unreserved) Merit List (OML) is prepared based on the aggregate mark obtained by the candidates for a specific programme without considering any reservation category. This provides opportunity for candidates across all categories to get selected in the OML depending on their aggregate score.
2. After considering candidates in OML, separate Category wise Merit List (CML) will be prepared for the number of seats reserved for each category as per the Government of India / University Grants Commission regulations on the matter. All reservation rules will be applied at Final merit list/seat allotment stage.
Previous Year TISSNET Cutoff (2020)
TISSNET 2021 Cutoff will be released after the conclusion of the exam. Meanwhile, candidates can check previous years’ cutoff to know approximately how much they will need to score in upcoming exam. The cutoff for year 2020 are given below:
| TISSNET Program | TISSNET Cutoff 2020 |
|---|---|
| MA Human Resource Management | 74 |
| MA Globalisation and Labour | 67 |
| MA Public Health | 61 |
| MPH Social Epidemiology | 50 |
| MA Applied Psychology | 57 |
| MA Culture and Media Studies | 65 |
| MA Mental Health | 54 |
| MA Women Studies | 48 |
| MA Social Entrepreneurship | 62 |
