TISSNET

The MBA programs offered by TISSNET colleges are among the partnering institutions that recognize CUET scores for admission. Candidates shortlisted based on their TISSNET scores go through rounds of personal interviews and pre-interview tests at the TISSNET colleges. The Tata Institute of Social Sciences administers the national entrance exam known as TISSNET. Up to 53 Master's degree programs are available at the university's five campuses and other places around India. The TISSNET test has been discontinued. CUET PG scores will now be used to determine admission to the TISS MBA program. To learn more about TISSNET colleges, continue reading:

TISSNET Colleges for MBA

TISS Mumbai Campus

TISS Mumbai is situated in the northeastern region of Greater Mumbai, near the neighborhood of Deonar. Eleven of its schools provide specializations in a range of postgraduate programs.

TISS Mumbai Schools	Courses	Seats
School of Education	Master of Arts in Education (Elementary)	51
School of Development Studies	MA in Development Studies	51
School of Development Studies	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
Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies	M.A./ M.Sc. in Disaster Management	20
Center for Library & Information Management Studies (CLIMS)	Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)	15

TISS Tuljapur Campus

In 1986, the Maharashtra government assisted in the establishment of the Tuljapur campus. It provides specializations in four programs aimed at advancing a just, ecologically sustainable, and people-centered society.

TISS Tuljapur 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

Four schools make up TISS Hyderabad, which is located on two campuses: one at the Roda Mistry College of Social Work in Gochibawli and another at the TSIPRD Campus in Rajendra Nagar.

TISS Hyderabad Schools	Courses	Seats
Azim 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

In 2010, the TISS North Eastern campus opened its doors in Guwahati. It seeks to methodically support the different development processes occurring in the northeastern states.

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

TISS Independent Centres

There are eight independent campuses that accept TISSNET score

Centre for Development Practice and Research, Patna
Centre for Education Innovation and Action Research, Mumbai
Centre for Excellence on Adolescents and Youth, Mumbai
Centre for Lifelong Learning, Mumbai,
Centre for Studies in Sociology of Education, Mumbai
Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, Mumbai
Centre for Undergraduate Studies, Guwahati
Mahatma Gandhi Academy of Human Development (MGAHD), Guwahati

TISSNET MBA Colleges Selection Process

Exam for TISSNET: The TISSNET exam has been discontinued. CUET PG results will henceforth be used to determine admission to TISS.

Candidates who make the short list will be contacted for rounds of the Pre-Interview Test (PIT) and Personal Interview (PI). The pre-interview exam may be administered by the varsity as a written exam or as a group discussion. The duration of PIT is approximately 35-40 minutes. The PI round will come next, during which candidates will be questioned regarding their prior academic performance, the program they applied for, and their future goals.

TISSNET Counseling: The names of eligible applicants will be included in the final merit list that TISS releases. Every applicant will have access to the scorecard, which shows their respective scores for the CUET PG and PI components. In order to guarantee acceptance, candidates must also visit the appropriate TISS campuses with the necessary paperwork.

TISSNET Question Paper

There are 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in the TISSNET exam, and each one is worth one mark. The TISSNET question paper's section-by-section difficulty level is shown in the table below:

Section	Total Questions	Difficulty Level
General Awareness	40	Moderate to Difficult
English Proficiency	30	Easy to Moderate
Maths and Logical Reasoning	30	Easy to Moderate
Total	100	Moderate

TISSNET Marking Scheme

For every right response, one mark will be given.
Incorrect attempts will not result in a deduction of marks.
If a question is not attempted, no points will be taken away.

TISSNET Application Form 2024: Documents to be Uploaded

The following materials must be prepared by candidates prior to completing the TISSNET 2024 application form. Candidates must upload the aforementioned files in the format and size specified:

Category	Documents
General	Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash).
SC / ST (Annual income less than Rs.2.5 lakhs)	Photograph, Signature, Caste / Tribe Certificate, Income Certificate for the financial year 2022-23, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash),
SC / ST (Annual income more than Rs.2.5 lakhs)	Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Caste / Tribe Certificate.
OBC (NC) (Annual income less than Rs.1 lakh)	Photograph, Signature, Income Certificate for the financial year 2022-23, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2023, by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash).
OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) (Annual income more than Rs.1 lakh but less than Rs. 8 lakhs)	Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2023 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar is Valid. OBC(NC) CERTIFICATE issued before April 1, 2023, will not be considered valid.
PWD	Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), and PWD certificate.
KM	Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), and KM certificate.
Armed Forces	Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), and Armed Force certificate

TISSNET Registration fee

The application fee for TISSNET 2025 can be paid offline with an SBI Bank e-challan or bank challan, or online with a debit card, credit card, or net banking. The following lists the application fees for both online and offline modes.

Application fee for online mode payment

Category	For one course	For two courses	For three courses
General Category	INR 1030	INR 2060	INR 3090
SC/ST/OBC	INR 260	INR 520	INR 780

Application fee for offline mode payment

Category	For one course	For two courses	For three courses
General Category	INR 1,000	INR 2,000	INR 3,000
SC/ST/OBC	INR 250	INR 500	INR 750

Note: Candidates paying the application fee through bank challan will have to pay INR 50 as additional bank charges

List of TISSNET 2024 Test Cities

TISSNET 2024 is expected to be held across 40 exam cities in India. Check below the list of test cities for TISSNET 2024 for all the regions:

Region	List of test cities for TISSNET 2024 exam
Northern Region	Chandigarh
	Dehradun
	New Delhi
	Faridabad
	Ghaziabad
	Jaipur
	Lucknow
	Noida
	Varanasi
	Greater Noida
	Jammu
	Srinagar
Eastern Region	Bhubaneshwar
	Guwahati
	Jamshedpur
	Kolkata
	Patna
	Raipur
	Ranchi
	Dimapur
	Silchar
Western Region	Ahmedabad
	Aurangabad
	Bhopal
	Gwalior
	Indore
	Mumbai
	Nagpur
	Pune
	Solapur
	Navi-Mumbai
	Thane
Southern Region	Bengaluru
	Chennai
	Hyderabad
	Kochi
	Visakhapatnam
	Madurai
	Thiruvananthapuram
	Kozhikode

TISSNET Exam Centre: Dos & Don'ts

At the TISSNET exam center, test-takers will have to go through a verification process. To prevent any last-minute rush, candidates should make sure they arrive at the exam location well in advance of the reporting time. Below is a list of dos and don'ts for test takers to adhere to at the testing location.

Dos

Bring a photo ID and a hard copy of your TISSNET hall pass to the testing location.
Bring a pen or pencil to the testing location.
Throughout the verification procedure, cooperate with the test center personnel.
To find your exam room, use the roll number that appears on your admit card.

Don'ts

It is forbidden to use calculators, cell phones, pagers, or any other electronic devices in the exam room.
Don't arrive at the testing location late. The test center gates will close fifteen minutes prior to the exam starting time.
Food, a handbag, a purse, and a geometry or pencil box are not permitted in the exam room.

TISSNET Syllabus: Section-wise List of Topics

TISSNET 2024 question paper will carry 100 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 100 minutes. Check the topics mentioned in detail from each of these sections below:

English Proficiency

Verbal Ability	Reading Comprehension
Word substitute in a sentence	Purpose of the passage
Right usage of words in fill in the blank	Strengthen and Weaken
Right usage of the word in match the following	Assumption and Supporting Statement
Fill in the Blanks – Homophones	Flaw and Discrepancy
Idioms - Fill in the blank	Inference and Conclusion Drawn
Idioms - Match the following	Passage based questions
Error spotting - grammar/words/ punctuation	Author's Point of View
Sentence Correction	Main idea of the passage

Mathematical Skills

Mathematics	Logical Reasoning	Data Interpretation
Profit and Loss	Number Series	Bar graphs
Averages	Alphabet Series	Tables
Basic Geometry	Eye for detail	Pie chart
Ratio and Proportion	Statement Conclusion/Assumption/ Arguments	Double pie chart
Percentages	Logical Connectivity	Case lets
Speed and Time	Linear/Circular/Family Arrangement	Multiple graphs
Probability	Venn Diagram	Line graphs
Number System	Puzzles	Data comparison

General Awareness

National Events	Environment & Ecology
International Events	Politics/History/Governance/Law
Corporate Events and Awards	Social Studies, Movements
National/International Awards in Entertainment Industry	Economics/ Policy
National/International Awards for Social, Environmental cause	International politics/ current events
Defence, Military, Terrorism related	Gender/Health/Education/Labour
Finance, Budget Environment & Ecology	Media/ICTs/Literature/Art/Culture

TISSNET 2024 Syllabus: Section-wise Weightage

The TISSNET question paper's sections, the number of questions in each section, and the marks assigned to each portion are listed below:

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks
English Proficiency	30	30
Mathematics Skills & Logical Reasoning	30	30
General Awareness	40	40
Total	100	100

TISSNET Exam Pattern Highlights

TISSNET Exam Pattern	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test mode
Exam Timings	2 pm to 3.40 pm
Test Duration	1 hour and 40 minutes
Total Questions	100 questions
Sections/Subjects	3 sections based on: · English Proficiency · Mathematics and Logical Reasoning · General Awareness
Total Marks	100 marks
Type of Questions	Multiple choices based questions
Negative Marking	No
Medium	English

TISSNET MBA Merit List Cutoff Marks

The TISSNET cutoff scores for the merit list have been made public. Candidates are shortlisted for final admission to the selected program if they meet the TISSNET merit list cutoff marks. To find out the TISSNET 2023 merit list cutoff scores, see the table below:

TISSNET Cutoff Marks for MA in HRM Merit List

Category	Cutoff Off Marks
General	71.31
EWS	64.15
OBC	64.18
SC	64.09
ST	55.54
AF	49.94
KM	64.95
PWD	58.54

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TISSNET Colleges for MBA

TISS Mumbai Campus

TISS Mumbai is situated in the northeastern region of Greater Mumbai, near the neighborhood of Deonar. Eleven of its schools provide specializations in a range of postgraduate programs.

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

Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies

M.A./ M.Sc. in Disaster Management

20

Center for Library & Information Management Studies (CLIMS)

Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

15

TISS Tuljapur Campus