TISSNET Exam: Syllabus, Eligibility, and Other Details

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a premier institute in India dedicated to providing quality education in social sciences and humanities. The TISS National Entrance Test (TISSNET) served as a gateway to postgraduate courses at the university. 

But, aspirants will now have to seek admission through the CUET-PG entrance exam(Common University Entrance Test)for the 2024–25 academic year. 

Let’s further discuss the TISSNET entrance exam.

What is TISSNET

Originally named the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work, TISS underwent a name change in 1944 and was granted the status of Deemed University in 1964. TISS conducts a national-level entrance exam called TISSNET for students aspiring to join their PG programs. This computer-based test accommodates over 40,000 students annually. The exam evaluates the candidate’s suitability and interests for their chosen PG courses. 

For the 2024-25 academic session, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for PG program admissions across Central and State universities, as directed by the University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Education. Consequently, TISS will now use CUET-PG scores for admission to all its PG programs instead of TISSNET 2024.

TISSNET Exam Highlights 

Let us understand the key details of the TISSNET entrance exam at a glance with this section. 

Aspects	Particulars
Full Form	Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test
Conducted by	Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	1 hour 40 minutes
Number of Sections	3
Test Areas	General Awareness English Proficiency  Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning
Number of Questions	100
Question Format	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Number of Correct Answers	One for each question
Total Marks	100
Marking Scheme	+1 for each right answer No negative marking
Number of Test Cities	39

TISSNET Eligibility Criteria

Let us understand the eligibility criteria for the TISSNET exam. 

• You must have a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a recognized university. Students in their final year of study can also apply for this examination. Moreover, you must have obtained a score of at least 50% in your bachelor’s program.
• While filling out the TISSNET application, you must have passed all four semesters of your 3-year bachelor’s degree. If you are completing a 4-year degree, you must have passed all the subjects till your 6th semester. 
• Your education system must have followed the 10+2+3/4 structure.
• There is no definitive upper age limit. However, you should be at least 21 before appearing for the exam.

TISSNET Syllabus

Understanding the TISSNET exam syllabus properly will help you plan and prepare better for the examination. You can decide which areas to focus on first and proceed accordingly. The exam analyzes your logical reasoning abilities, analytical thinking, English proficiency, and general knowledge. 

Here is an overview of the TISSNET syllabus: 

Topic	Subject	Syllabus
General Awareness	Miscellaneous	Gender/Health/Education Media/ICTs/Literature/Art/Culture International politics/current events Politics/History/Governance/Law Sports Economy/Policy Environment & Ecology
English Proficiency	Verbal Ability	Sentence correction Antonyms Analogies Error spotting - grammar/words/punctuation Reading comprehension Idioms  Fill in the blanks Match the following Odd word out
Mathematic Skills and Logical Reasoning	Mathematics	Ration and proportion Basic geometry Average Percentage Profit and loss Trigonometry Quadratic equations
	Logical Reasoning	Puzzles Statement Conclusion/Assumption/Arguments Alphabet Series Data Interpretation Double pie chart Linear/Circular/Family Arrangement Logical Connectivity Number Series Tables Line graphs Data comparison Case lets Venn Diagram Cubes Pie chart Bar graph Multiple graphs

TISSNET Result

The TISSNET result is announced on the official website. Students can download the results from the https://www.tiss.edu/ website.

TISSNET Counselling

Earlier, when the TISSNET results were declared, candidates who had passed the exam were asked to attend a compulsory counseling session. In this session, they received important details about the admission process and their chosen programs. 

The admission process had two main parts: the Programme Aptitude Test (TISS-PAT) and the Online Personal Interview (OPI). The final admission decision was based on three main scores: the TISSNET score, the TISS-PAT score, and the OCI (Online Career Interview) score. 

However, with the TISS now considering the CUET-PG scores for 2024–25 admissions, students need to brace themselves for changes in the admissions process. The CUET-PG exam will be for a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes and will be conducted between 11– 28th March 2024. Students who successfully clear this examination will be invited for online assessments. Following this, TISS will prepare a merit list for its PG programs.

As TISS makes significant changes in its admissions process, students need to stay abreast with the latest developments and start their entrance exam preparation accordingly. 

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