TISSNET 2022 Exam: Dates, Registrations, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
What is TISSNET?
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai conducts TISS National Entrance Test (TISSNET). It is a national level entrance exams conducted for admission to MA programmes in the School of Management and Labour Studies. The MA programmes offered at TISS campuses are at par with the management programmes offered by top MBA colleges in India. TISS will announce the exam dates for TISSNET 2022 tentatively in November 2021. TISSNET 2022 exam is expected to be held in February 2022. The entrance exam is held in online mode and the exam paper comprises questions from English Proficiency, Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. Previous year, TISSNET exam was conducted in online remote proctored mode due to the pandemic. Candidates will be notified for the mode of examination.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) offers 52 Master’s Degree programmes from its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad campuses and other locations for the 2021-2023 batch. Candidates can apply for a maximum of three programmes across any of the two campuses indicating the order of preference. The merit list will be prepared based on the preferences given by the candidate in the application form.
Candidates applying to the 2021-23 batch for the Full-Time (Regular) Post-Graduate Degree Programmes of TISS needs to take the TISS National Entrance Test (TISS-NET) 2021. It will be held on 20th February 2021 from 2 pm to 3.40 pm in 40 Cities.
Candidates applying for the Flagship programs of TISS Mumbai, i.e., (i) MA Human Resource Management & Labor Relations (HRM &LR) and (ii) MA Organisation Development, Change and Leadership (ODCL) – will have a Management Aptitude Test (TISS-MAT) conducted along with TISS-NET for 50 marks for a duration of 45 mins. The score for TISS-MAT will be added to the PAT score of the shortlisted candidates while preparing the final score for the selection.
IMS Experts shall take the TISS-NET & TISS-MAT 2021 and provide detailed section-wise and overall analysis with expected cut-offs.
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TISSNET 2022: Expected Exam Dates (Registration to Result)
Here is a list of expected dates pertaining to TISSNET 2022:
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TISSNET 2022 live notification |
Third week of November 2021 |
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TISSNET 2022 Registration commences |
Third week of November 2021 |
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TISSNET 2022 Registration ends |
January 2022 |
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Deadline for offline registration form (by post) |
February 2022 |
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TISSNET 2022 Issuance of Roll number (admit card) |
February 2022 |
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TISSNET 2022 Exam Date and Day |
Second or Third week of February 2022 |
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TISSNET 2022 Declaration of result |
Not yet confirmed |
TISSNET 2021 Cutoff
TISSNET cut offs for MA (HRM) and MA (ODCL) is expected to stay in the 69-72 range marks. Though TISS does not have sectional cut off in any section except GK, where at least 35% (14 marks out of 40 marks) is required.
- General Awareness: 25-27
- English Proficiency: 27-28
- Maths and Logical Reasoning: 23-25
- Total: 70-75
The cut off score varies from subject to subject. It also depends on the number of seats available in each course in each campus. The number of candidates appearing for the exam each year is also a factor. You can have a look at previous years’ cut off marks to have a fair idea of what to expect in TISSNET 2021.
TISSNET 2021 Counselling Process
The national written entrance exam is just the first round for selection in TISS. You also need to appear for Pre Interview Test (PIT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds to get finally qualified. These admission rounds of TISSNET will be held separately for each campus of TISS. It is only after all these rounds are completed that the TISS authorities will come up with the final selection list. Your final score will be based on your performance in all the rounds.
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Applicants will also need to produce all requisite documents at the time of admission. You need to carry both your original documents as well as attested copies of the same. After your documents are verified, the TISS authorities will require you to clear a medical check up before you are allowed admission.
TISS Placement
TISS placements has attracted some of the largest Indian and International firms over the past few years. The median salary went up to 20.05 from 18.5 lakhs last year; it rose by about 8% compared to last year.
| Highest Salary | INR 32.79 LPA |
| Median Salary | INR 20.25 LPA |
| Average Salary | INR 21.15 LPA |
| Sector with the highest number of offers | FMCG |
| Total PPOs released | 20 |
| Top Recruiters | Amazon, TCS, RelianceJio, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra |
| Total Number of Participating Students | 60 |
| Lateral Placement Offers | 15 |
TISSNET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
In order to fulfil eligibility for TISSNET 2022, a candidate needs to fulfil the below mentioned criteria:
- All candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree course with at least 50% marks of 3 to 4 years duration from a university recognized by the government.
- All candidates must be authorized citizens of India and at least 21 years before the exam. There is no upper age limit.
- All candidates must have education of 10+2+3/4. Candidates who have studied more than undergraduate degree are also eligible for application.
- All candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree on or before June 11, 2021.
- Students appearing for their final exam in undergraduate degree can also appear for TISSNET, provided that they can fulfil the criteria within a limited time period.
TISSNET 2022 Preparation
In order to prepare for TISSNET 2021, read below mentioned preparation strategies, the best books and preparation material to aid you in your year long preparation.
- First of all, you need to decide whether you will go for coaching or continue with self study at home.
- If you decide to go for coaching classes, find out the best coaching centres that can guide you properly. Carefully search for the best mentor who can provide you with an all round understanding of the entire syllabus.
- Solve TISSNET previous years’ question papers to get the actual feeling of the exam.
- If you decide to study on your own, you need to be more careful about managing your time and finishing the syllabus.
- It is absolutely crucial that you know the TISSNET exam pattern.
- Have a look at the official syllabus and prepare accordingly and Do not leave out any topic.
- Read newspapers and magazines regularly to get a good score in the General Knowledge (GK) section.
- Make yourself aware of the current affairs of India and abroad by following the news closely.
- You should have a clear concept of your basics. There should be no glitch in your fundamental knowledge.
- Regularly appear for mock tests of TISSNET to rectify your errors.
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, the General Awareness Section has a weightage of 40 marks. Given below are the highlights of the TISSNET exam pattern.
| TISSNET Exam Pattern | Details |
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| 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:
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| Total Marks | 100 marks |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choices based questions |
| Medium | English |
| Negative Marking | No |
TISSNET 2022: Selection Process
Candidates should check below the step-by-step selection process for TISSNET 2022:
