TISSNET 2024 Selection Process: Online Assessments (OA) (June 18 to June 30), Dates, Final Result

Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test 2024 ( TISSNET )

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Updated on Jul 2, 2024 10:32 IST

TISS Online Assessment (OA) 2024 rounds has been conducted. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the TISS OA 2024 rounds on the prescribed date and time. Candidates are shortlisted for selection rounds on the basis of the CUET PG 2024 scores. Admission to TISS MA programmes will be offered through CUET PG.

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Selection Process for TISS campuses

TISS, Mumbai restructured the admission process the previous year, which was completed in online mode only. The varsity has cancelled the Pre-Interview Test round and conducted online interviews for the final selection of candidates. Check the revised TISSNET selection process below on the basis of which admission process was conducted.

1. Online Assessments (OA)

2. Final selection

1. Online Assessments (OA)

The online assessments will be conducted for a duration of 20-30 minutes by three-member panels. This will assess the candidate's interest in the selected programme. The OA will be divided into two components:

a. Exptempore reflection on a given topic

Candidates will be asked to present a reflection on the topic that will be given by the panel member. The topic will be relevant to the programme of study. The presentation has to be for 2-3 minutes. Candidates can also ask for a second topic in case they will be not comfortable with the first topic. Candidates must note that third chance to change the topic will not be give. 

b. Online Personal Interview (OPI)

In this section, the panel members will interact with the candidates to assess the candidate's motivation, preparedness, interest and subject knowledge. In OPI candidate's understanding of social, and economic factors will also be assessed. 

2. Final Selection

On the basis of assessments, candidates will be given final weightage based on which qualified students will be offered admission. Earlier the score of TISSNET, TISSMAT, and Personal Interview round were to be equated to 30:40:30. However, due to the ongoing current situation of COVID-19 the revised TISSNET selection process 2021has been announced. Candidates can check the weightage for each component in the table below:

TISSNET Score Aggregation for HRM, ODCL and other MA Programmes

Stage Activity Maximum Marks Weightage 
Stage 1: TISSNET Centre-based objective type test 100 50
Stage 2: Online Assessments Extempore reflection on a given topic 100 20
Online Personal Interview 100 30

Q:   Can you list Extempore topics asked during the TISS selection process for HRM & LR program?

A:
Some of the extempore topics that were given to candidates who applied for the HRM & LR programmes are: 1. Challenges of managing a remote workforce 2. Ethics of logical reasoning in decision making 3. Employee engagement is organizational success 4. Inclusivity and Diversity at workplace 5. How Indian workforces can leverage globalization without brain drain 6. A firm is its CEO reflection 7. Flexible working: End to weekends? 8. How to reduce workplace harassment 9. Sustainable Management Practices and it's advantages 10. Gandhi's philosophy is no more relevant 11. Importance of ensuring gender diversity in the workforce 12. Importance of ensuring gender diversity in the workforce 13. Can a country like India afford to spend on higher education? 14. AI in decision making- pros and cons 15. Corporate loan defaulters and farm loan waivers 16. Role of Ethics in Human Resources Management 17. Importance of Change Management in Human Resource Management 18. Is HR a cost center or profit center in India? 19. Leadership Development and adapting to changes 20 Role of Change Management in Organizations Growth.
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Q:   How should I prepare for TISS Online Assessment conducted for admission to TISS Mumbai?

A:

Candidates who will appear for the Online Assessment must follow the important tips for preparation mentioned below:

  1. Know the programme: Candidates must ensure to familiarise themselves with the programme they have applied for. Candidates must know the programme structure and learning areas. 2. The latest events: Candidates must stay updated with the current events happening related to the programme applied for. Candidates must focus on reading articles and newspapers. 3. Enhance communication skills: Extempore and Personal Interview round assesses the candidate's communication skills. To enhance the skill, candidates must practice by preparing for common interview questions like a brief about themselves, inspiration to pursue this field of study, strengths and weaknesses; and How to improve the weaknesses; and Long-term career goals; how to handle stress and pressure and so forth. 4. Listening skills: Along with communication skills, candidates must focus on enhancing listening skills. 5. No use of non-verbal communication 6. Review DAF: Candidates must read their Detail Application Form before appearing for Online Assessment rounds. 7. Do not fake academic achievements 8. Ask questions: The better way to end the conversation is by asking questions to panel members related to the programme applied to demonstrate the candidate's interest in the programme.
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TISSNET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TISSNET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
To Be Notified

TISS Online Assessment 2024

To Be Notified

TISSNET 2024 Results

Shortlisting for Stage 2 and Final Selection

  • Candidates appearing for the TISSNET 2023 exam must note that no seperate intimation will be sent to the shortlisted candidates for stage 2. The status will be available on the candidate login page.
  • Candidates must check their result periodically to get the information about shortlisting and further admission process. 
  • All the admission information such as merit list, waiting list, not selected will be displayed on the login page. 

Q:   What is Extempore in the TISS entrance test?

A:

The TISS Online Assessment round is divided into two stages: Extempore reflection and Personal Interview. The Online Assessment will be conducted for 20-30 minutes. In the Extempore round of the TISS Online Assessment, candidates will be asked to present a reflection on a given topic in front of the three panel members. The extempore round will be conducted online via Zoom application. The topic will be in accordance with the program applied for. Candidates will have to present the reflection for a duration of two to three minutes. In case, candidates are not comfortable with the first topic, they can request for second chance and change the topic. However, candidates will not be given a third chance to change the topic. Some of the Extempore topics asked were: 1. A firm is its CEO's reflection 2. Challenges of managing a remote workforce 3. Ethics of logical reasoning in decision making 4. Inclusivity and Diversity at Workplace 5. Corporate loan defaulters and farm loan waivers 6. Importance of Change Management in Human Resource Management 7. Is HR a cost center or a profit center in India? 8. Can a country like India afford to spend on higher education?

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Q:   How is TISSNET aggregate score calculated for final admission to TISS Mumbai?

A:

Candidates' aggregate score is calculated on the basis of the TISSNET score and performance in Online Assessment rounds. Candidates will be given final weightage on the basis of which the seats will be offered. As per the TISS notification, the weightage for each round is as follows:

Stage 1: TISSNET exam: It will be centre-based objective-type test with a maximum of 100 marks. The weightage for the TISSNET exam is final computation will be 50 percent.

Stage 2: Online Assessments: OA round will be divided into two components: Extempore and Online Interview. In the extempore round candidates will have to give a reflection on a given topic. The extempore is for 100 marks and carries the weightage of 20 percent. Whereas Personal Interview will also be of 100 marks and will carry a weightage of 30 percent.

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Steps to fill Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Online Assessments

Step 1- Visit the official website of TISS: tiss.edu 

Step 2- Enter the login credentials: 

  • Email ID 
  • Password 
  • Captcha 

Step 3- Screen will display the application form. Candidates will be required to enter the following details: 

  • Personal information 
  • Educational details 
  • Reason for pursuing the course 
  • Biographical sketch 
  • Employement details 

TISS Admission: Seat Allotment

After the OPI round, a programme-wise merit list will be prepared based on the following.

  • Candidate’s aggregate score
  • Candidate’s preference of programmes as given in the application form

The merit list will be put up on the TISS website. Each candidate will be able to view the scorecard indicating the score received in each of the components (TISSNET, TISSMAT, and PI) Based on this list, candidates will be offered admissions in various specialisations in M.A. courses offered at TISS. The scorecards will also be issued to the candidates indicating the marks of the candidates for each exam phase.

How to Check TISS MBA Final Result

Candidates can check the TISSNET MBA 2022 final merit list by following the steps mentioned below.

  • Visit the official website of TISS Mumbai or copy the link- tiss.edu
  • Enter login credentials
  • The screen will display the list of shortlisted candidates under various categories
  • Candidates can check if they are shortlisted by pressing 'ctrl+F'
  • Type the registration number

Q:   What is the cutoff score of TISSNET for MA in HRM?

A:

Tata Institute of Social Sciences have announced the TISSNET 2023 cutoff along with the announcement of results. TISS offers M.A. In HRM programme which is equivalent to MBA programme offered by other top B-schools. TISSNET cutoff for M.A. In Human Resource Management (HRM) is 63 marks for general category and 60 for EWS category. Previous year the cutoff for M.A. In HRM was 67 for the general category. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria were shortlisted for the TISS Online Assessment rounds. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria does not guarantee admission to the desired programme. Candidates are assessed on various skills and on the basis of the composite score in TISSNET exam and Online Assessment performance they are shortlisted for final admissions. Previously, TISSNET sectional cutoff for General Awareness for revised. The revised cutoff for General, EWS, Kashimiri Migrants and Armed Forces is 12 and for PwD and OBC (NC) is 11. The GA cutoff for SC and ST is not applicable.

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Q:   What is DAF in TISSNET? When and how can I fill it?

A:

DAF or Detail Application Form is filled by the candidates who are shortlisted for the TISSNET selection process- Online Assessments. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria for the programme applied will have to fill the DAF when released. Authorities will release the TISS Detail Application Form for TISSNET 2024 in last week week of March 2024 soon after the declaration of results. Shortlisted candidates will be able to fill the DAF online. To fill the DAF candidates are required to visit the official website and click on the link provided. After entering the login credentials, candidates have to fill the following details in the TISS DAF:

  • Registration number
  • Name of the programme selected
  • Date of birth
  • Marital Status Age as of June 01, 2024
  • Taken part in NSS activities?
  • Email Address
  • State particulars of your education beginning from SSC or equivalent examination
  • Any unaccounted period from the date of passing the school have you applied more than one programme? If yes state details
  • Reason to pursue this course?
  • Biographical sketch
  • Any work done in the field of study selected
  • Known languages and level of proficiency
  • Employment status
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TISSNET Selection Process: Rules of Waitlist Preparation

  • Candidates who get admission to the programme of their first preference will not be on wait-lists for any other programme mentioned in their list of preferences.
  • Candidates, who receive admission in a programme lower in their order of preferences, will be retained in the wait-list of a preference higher in the order, till the seats in that programme are filled.
  • When a candidate who has already taken admission in a programme as per the first merit list is subsequently offered a higher preference when the waitlist is activated, such candidate will be moved into the programme of higher preference and they will have no claim for the lower preference. In such cases, no requests for retaining the admission in the lower preference will be entertained.

TISSNET Selection Process Guide

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Colleges Accepting TISSNET 2023 score

Based on the final score, candidates will be provided admission to the following campuses.

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 Labour Studies and Practice

26

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

How to Check TISS MBA First Wait List

Step 1- Visit the official website- admissions.tiss.edu 

Step 2- Enter the login credentials: 

  • Email ID 
  • Password 

Step 3- Screen will now display the first merit list 

Step 4- Take the print of the merit list for future reference 

Document verification and fee payment

All the qualified candidates will be required to upload relevant documents on TISS website and pay the admission fee. The subsequent events include a medical checkup, physical verification of documents, and confirmation of admission at the respective campuses.

Documents Required for TISSNET Counselling

All candidates selected for admission are required to report to the respective campuses for document verification. Here is the list of documents required for physical verification:

  • 10th, 12th, and degree original mark sheets and certificates
  • TISSNET Admit card and scorecard
  • 5 passport size photographs
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate (if applicable)

Reservation of Seats

Category Reservation
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC 27%
EWS 10%
PWD 5%
Kashmiri Migrants 5%
Armed Forces 5%

Admission Fees of all the TISS PG programmes

TISS Admission fees vary from programme to programme. The semester-wise admission fees of TISS courses have been listed below:

TISS Admission Fee for 1st and 2nd Semesters

Programmes

1st semester fees (in INR)

2nd semester fees (in INR)

Master of Arts in Education (Elementary)

46,500

22,500

Master of Arts (Development Studies)

46,500

22,500

Master of Arts (Women's Studies) 

46,500

22,500

Masters in International Electoral Management and Practices (MIEMP)

1,05,000

82,500

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Climate Change and Sustainability Studies)

46,500

24,500

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Regulatory Policy & Governance)

46,500

22,500

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Urban Policy and Governance) 

49,500

25,500

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Water Policy and Governance)

50,000

26,000

Master of Hospital Administration programme (MHA)

52,500

28,500

Master of Public Health (Health Administration)

52,500

28,500

Master of Public Health ( Health Policy, Economics and Finance) {MPH-HPEF}

52,500

28,500

Master of Public Health ( Social Epidemiology) {MPH-SE}

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice)

56,000

32,000

MA in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling

1,53,000

1,56,200

M. A. In Global Mental Health

1,72,450

1,25,450

Master of Law (LLM) (Access to Justice)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts (Globalisation and Labour)

38,200

26,300

Master of Arts (Human Resource Management & Labour Relations)

72,500

38,500

Master of Arts/Master of Science (Analytics) (Self Financed)

1,81,500

1,68,500

Master of Arts (Organisation Development, Change and Leadership) (Self Financed)

2,22,500

2,08,500

Master of Arts (Social Entrepreneurship)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in (Labour Studies and Practice)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts (Media and Cultural Studies)

62,500

38,500

Master of Arts / Master of Science (Development Policy, Planning and Practice)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts / Master of Science (Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Governance)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts (Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

52,500

22,500

Master of Arts (Social Work in Rural Development)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families) 

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Women-Centred Practice)

53,500

29,500

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Disaster Management)

58,500

29,500

Master's in Disaster Informatics and Geospatial Technologies (DIGIT) (One Year programme)

1,45,000

1,39,500

Master of Arts (Education)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Cities and Governance

2,04,000

2,01,500

Master of Arts (Public Policy and Governance)

54,500

30,500

Master of Arts (Natural Resource & Governance)

54,500

30,500

Post-Graduate Diploma: Cities and Governance

2,04,000

2,01,000

Post-Graduate Diploma (Natural Resource & Governance)

54,500

30,500

Post Graduate Diploma (Public Policy & Governance)

54,500

30,500

Master of Arts in (Development Studies)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Rural Development and Governance)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts (Women's Studies)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practices)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Counselling)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)

52,500

28,500

Master of Arts (Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development)

48,000

22,500

Master of Arts (Labour Studies and Social Protection)

46,000

28,500

Master of Arts (Peace and Conflict Studies)

46,500

22,500

Master of Arts (Sociology and Social Anthropology)

46,500

22,500

 TISS Admission Fee for 3rd and 4th Semesters   

Programmes

3rd semester fees (in INR)

4th semester fees (in INR)

Master of Arts in Education (Elementary)

34,000

30,000

Master of Arts (Development Studies)

34,000

20,000

Master of Arts (Women's Studies) 

34,000

20,000

Masters in International Electoral Management and Practices (MIEMP)

82,500

70,500

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Climate Change and Sustainability Studies)

34,500

22,000

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Regulatory Policy & Governance)

35,000

22,000

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Urban Policy and Governance) 

36,500

22,000

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Water Policy and Governance)

39,000

23,500

Master of Hospital Administration programme (MHA)

40,000

28,000

Master of Public Health (Health Administration)

40,000

28,000

Master of Public Health ( Health Policy, Economics and Finance) {MPH-HPEF}

40,000

22,000

Master of Public Health ( Social Epidemiology) {MPH-SE}

40,000

22,000

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice)

43,500

31,500

MA in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling

-

-

M. A. In Global Mental Health

-

-

Master of Law (LLM) (Access to Justice)

-

-

Master of Arts (Globalisation and Labour)

-

-

Master of Arts (Human Resource Management & Labour Relations)

50,000

28,000

Master of Arts/Master of Science (Analytics) (Self Financed)

1,69,000

1,66,000

Master of Arts (Organisation Development, Change and Leadership) (Self Financed)

2,10,000

2,08,000

Master of Arts (Social Entrepreneurship)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts in (Labour Studies and Practice)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts (Media and Cultural Studies)

50,000

38,000

Master of Arts / Master of Science (Development Policy, Planning and Practice)

34,000

22,000

Master of Arts / Master of Science (Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Governance)

40,000

22,000

Master of Arts (Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

34,000

22,000

Master of Arts (Social Work in Rural Development)

40,000

22,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families) 

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Women-Centred Practice)

41,000

29,000

Master of Arts / Master of Sciences (Disaster Management)

41,000

22,000

Master's in Disaster Informatics and Geospatial Technologies (DIGIT) (One Year programme)

-

-

Master of Arts (Education)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts in Cities and Governance

1,26,500

1,16,500

Master of Arts (Public Policy and Governance)

42,000

30,000

Master of Arts (Natural Resource & Governance)

42,000

30,000

Post-Graduate Diploma: Cities and Governance

-

-

Post-Graduate Diploma (Natural Resource & Governance)

-

-

Post Graduate Diploma (Public Policy & Governance)

-

-

Master of Arts in (Development Studies)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts in Rural Development and Governance)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts (Women's Studies)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practices)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Counselling)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)

40,000

28,000

Master of Arts (Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development)

40,000

22,000

Master of Arts (Labour Studies and Social Protection)

34,000

22,000

Master of Arts (Peace and Conflict Studies)

34,000

22,000

Master of Arts (Sociology and Social Anthropology)

34,000

22,000

                                             

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FAQs Related to TISSNET Counselling

Check frequently asked questions on TISSNET counselling process below:

Q:   When will TISS admission process begin?

A:

Tata Institute of Social Sciences conducts the TISSNET selection process soon after the declaration of results. The TISSNET admission process for the 2024-25 session will commence in second week of April 2024. Candidates who will appear for the TISSNET exam and qualify the cutoff criteria will be shortlisted for the TISS Online Assessment rounds. The Online Assessment of TISS consists of Personal Interviews and Extempore rounds. To appear for the OA rounds, shortlisted candidates must compulsorily fill the Detail Application Form (DAF) on or before the prescribed last date. On the basis of the applications received, candidates are assigned the date on which they have to appear for the OA rounds. The OA rounds are conducted in online mode via the Zoom application. It is conducted for a duration of 20-30 minutes by the three-panel members. The aim of OA rounds is to assess the candidate's interest in the selected programme. The final selection is then based on the candidate's performance in the TISSNET exam (50%) and Online Assessments (Extempore (20%) and PI (30%). .

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Q:   What kind of questions are asked in TISSNET Personal Interview rounds?

A:
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) National Entrance Test (NET) is a competitive examination for admission to various postgraduate programs offered by the TISS. The Personal Interview PI round is a crucial part of the selection process for these programs, and the questions asked during the PI are typically designed to assess the candidate's motivation, aptitude, and potential for the programme they have applied to. In general, the PI panel may ask questions on a wide range of topics, including: Your academic and professional background Your reasons for applying to the programme Your interests and goals Your understanding of the programme and its curriculum Your views on current social and economic issues Your experiences, skills, and strengths relevant to the programme Your suitability for the programme and the field you have chosen The panel may also ask questions to probe your analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as your communication and interpersonal skills. It is important to be well-prepared for the PI and to be able to articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely.
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Q:   When and how can I check the TISSNET merit list?

A:

TISSNET 2024 first merit list for admission to M.A. Programme is announced soon after the Online Assessment round are conducted. The first merit list is expected to release in third week of May 2024 at admissions.tiss.edu. Candidates who will appear for the TISS selection process will be able to check their admission status in the merit list. Candidates must note that appearing for the TISS Online Assessment rounds does not guarantee seats to the candidates at the TISS campus. To check the TISS first merit list candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the official website of TISS Mumbai or copy the link- tiss. edu.

Step 2- The screen will display the list of shortlisted candidates under various categories.

Step 3- Candidates can check if they are shortlisted by pressing 'ctrl+F'.

Step 4- Type the registration number.

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Q:   What is TISSNET selection process?

A:
Tata Institute of Social Sciences has restructured the TISSNET selection process during the COVID-19 breakout. As per the latest TISSNET selection process, Pre-Interview Test stand cancelled, instead Online Assessment rounds are conducted for final admission. TISSNET online Assessment is conducted for a duration of 20-30 minutes by three panel members online. The OA process is conducted online via Zoom application. It consists of the following rounds: 1. Extempore reflection on a given topic: This will be conducted for a duration of two-three minutes. 2. Online Personal Interview In this round, three panel member will assess the candidate's skill on the basis of the programme applied.
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Q:   What are the documents required for TISSNET counselling?

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All the qualified candidates will be required to upload relevant documents on TISS website and pay the admission fee. The subsequent events include a medical checkup, physical verification of documents, and confirmation of admission at the respective campuses. All candidates selected for admission are required to report to the respective campuses for document verification. Here is the list of documents required for physical verification: 1. 10th, 12th, and degree original mark sheets and certificates 2. TISSNET Admit card and scorecard 3. 5 passport size photographs 4. Caste Certificate (if applicable) 5. Income Certificate (if applicable). .
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