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    TISSNET 2023 Result Out, Cutoff, Final Answer Key, Scorecard, Counselling

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    TISSNET 2023 Cutoff is released separately as well as it will be mentioned on the candidates’ scorecard. An overall TISSNET score between 68-73 can be considered good for admission to one of the TISS campuses. Check TISSNET 2023 Cut off

    • TISSNET Scores are accepted for 57 Masters's programs which include 5 one-year programs, 51 two-year programs, and three years B.Ed. M.Ed program and 3 PG Diploma programs.
    • Admissions to Tata Institute of Social Sciences is offered in two stages. Candidates must first qualify TISSNET exam followed by an TISS Online Assessment (OA). Only the short-listed candidates will receive a call for the second round of Online Assessments to be held in April 2023. Check TISSNET 2023 Selection Criteria

    What is TISSNET?

    TISSNET or Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test is a university-level entrance examination conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai for admission to 57 full-time Masters programs (M.A., M.Sc., MHA., MPH, Law) at Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati, and Hyderabad campuses.

    Table of Contents

    1. TISSNET 2023 Exam Dates:
    2. TISSNET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
    3. TISSNET 2023 Registration Form
    4. TISSNET 2023 Test City Center
    5. How to Download TISSNET 2023 Admit Card?
    6. TISSNET 2023 Exam Pattern
    7. TISSNET 2023 Stage Two Online Assestment
    8. TISSNET 2023 Best Books for Preparation
    9. TISSNET 2023 Cut-off
    10. TISSNET 2023 FAQs
    TISSNET Exam Dates

    TISSNET 2023 Exam Dates

    EventDates
    TISSNET 2023 Application Form Release DateDecember 14, 2022
    TISSNET 2023 Application Form Last Date

    January 28, 2023

    February 1, 2023 

    TISSNET 2023 Admit Card Release Date

    February 16, 2023 

    February 18, 2023

    TISSNET 2023 Exam DateFebruary 25, 2023 
    TISSNET 2023 Result DateMarch 23, 2023 (Out)
    Online DAF Opening and Closing DateMarch 2023
    TISS 2023 Online Assessments (OA)April 2023
    Announcement of Merit List for MA AdmissionMay 2023
    Online Documents uploading & payment of Fees by the selected candidates and confirm seat from the Merit listMay 2023
    Announcement of First Wait ListMay 2023
    Online Documents uploading & payment of Fees by the selected candidates and confirm seat from Waitlist 1May 2023
    Announcement of Second Wait ListMay 2023
    Online Documents uploading & payment of Fees by the selected candidates and confirm seat from Waitlist 2June 2023
    Completion of Admission formalitiesJune 13, 2023
    Commencement of New Academic Session 2023-24 for Junior StudentsJune 14, 2023

    TISSNET 2023 Highlights

    ParticularsDetails
    Exam Full FormTata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test (TISSNET)
    Conducting AuthorityTata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
    Exam LevelUniveristy-level
    Mode of ApplicationOnline
    Mode of ExamOnline | Computer-based
    Exam FrequencyAnnually
    Exam Duration1 hour 40 minutes
    Number of Questions100 questions from Logical Reasoning & Mathematics, General Awareness, and English Proficiency
    Question TypeObjective-type MCQs
    Application FeesINR 1030/- per course for Unreserved/ General. INR 260 /- per course for Scheduled Caste, Other Backward Class (NCL), and Scheduled Tribe
    Purpose of the examinationFor admission in TISS Mumbai, TISS Guwahati, TISS Hyderabad, & TISS Tuljapur
    Applications Per YearApproximately 40,000
    Number of Exam Centre40 cities
    Official Websitetiss.edu
    TISSNET Question Papers

    TISSNET Question Papers

    The candidates preparing for TISSNET 2023 are advised to practice previous year's papers and mock tests to know the type of questions asked in the exam and know the difficulty level of the examination. Links to previous year TISSNET Question Papers have been listed in the table below for download.

    YearQuestion Paper PDF
    2023Check Here
    2022Check Here
    2021Check Here
    2018Check Here
    2017Check Here
    2016Check Here
    2014Check Here

    TISSNET Cut off

    TISSNET 2023 Cut off

    TISSNET Cut off is released after the conclusion of the admission process. Candidates are selected based on TISSNET Cut off and the Personal Interview. Below mentioned is the previous year cut off marks for TISSNET exam (2021):

    CategoryTISSNET Cut off
    General73.83
    Economically Weaker Section70.57
    Scheduled Caste63.64
    Scheduled Tribe58.97
    Other Backward Caste68.40
    Person with Disability60.84
    Kashmiri Migrants66.57

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    Factors Determining of TISSNET Cut off

    The cutoff marks of the TISSNET entrance exam are calculated based on several factors. The following points mention the key factors upon which TISSNET Cutoff is decided:

    • The total number of applicants appearing for the TISSNET examination.
    • The total number of seats of the TISS.
    • The difficulty level of the paper and the number of candidates meeting qualifying cut off of the TISSNET.
    • Category of the candidate of the TISS.

    TISSNET 2023 Test City Center

    TISSNET 2023 Exam Centers are spread across 40 cities. The list of cities which are available during TISSNET 2023 is mentioned in the tabular form below:

    RegionExam Cities
    Northern RegionChandigarh, Dehradun, New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Noida, Varanasi, Greater Noida, Jammu, Srinagar
    Eastern RegionBhubaneshwar, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Dimapur, Silchar
    Western RegionAhmedabad, Aurangabad, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Solapur, Navi-Mumbai, Thane
    Southern RegionBengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode

    TISSNET Admit Card

    TISSNET 2023 Admit Card

    TISSNET 2023 Admit Card is released online on the official website- admissions.tiss.edu, for download. Candidates can download their TISSNET 2023 admit card using their login credentials. Steps to download TISSNET 2023 Admit Card have been listed below.

    • Step 1: Visit the official website of the TISS i.e. tiss.edu.
    • Step 2: On the homepage of the website, under the “Announcement” find the notice related to the Admit Card you are looking for.
    • Step 3: Now, click on the admit card download of the TISSNET and enter your login credentials such as email id and password.
    • Step 4: After logging in, admit card for the TISSNET Exam that you had applied for will be displayed on your screen.
    • Step 5: Download and save the admit card for the TISSNETexam. The candidates must take a few printouts of the admit card for the TISSNET to carry it during the examination.

    Details Mentioned on TISSNET Admit Card 2023

    TISSNET Admit Card contains basic details about the candidate and the exam. The candidates can find the following details on the TISSNET Admit Card:

    • Name of Candidate
    • Date of Birth of the Candidate
    • Category of the Candidate
    • Registration Number
    • Exam Venue
    • Exam Date
    • Timing of Exam
    • Photograph of Candidate
    TISSNET Eligibility

    TISSNET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

    The eligibility criteria for TISSNET 2023 has been listed below. Candidates are additionally required to fulfill the course-wise requirements to be eligible for admission at the intitute. 

    • The academic qualification of the candidate must be a graduate or bachelor's degree from a recognized university/ board.
    • The candidates who are in the final year of Graduation can also apply for TISSNET 2023.
    • The candidates who apply for the TISSNET must have passed all four semesters at the time of applying for the registration form.
    • The candidates who are shortlisted will have to give the original certificate and mark sheet during the time of the interview.
    • There is no certain age limit for applying for the entrance examination of the TISSNET but the minimum age must be 21 for applying in the TISSNET.

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    TISSNET 2023 Reservation

    The Tata Institute of Social Science has reserved seats for different categories according to the guidelines of the Government of India (GOI) which are mentioned below.

    CategorySeat Reservation
    Economically Weaker Section (EWS)10%
    Scheduled Caste (SC)15%
    Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5%
    Other Backward Caste (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer27%
    Differently Able Person/ Person with Disability (PHP)5%

    TISSNET Registration

    TISSNET 2023 Registration Form

    TISSNET 2023 registration form is released in online mode only. Candidates applying for TISSNET 2023 can fill the application form from the official website- tiss.edu. Candidates must note that they are eligible to apply for a maximum of three programs at any two campuses of TISS through TISSNET 2023 registration. 

    Direct Link to TISSNET 2023 Registration Form

    TISSNET 2023 Registration Fee

    Candidates applying for TISSNET 2023 need to pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs 1000 + Bank Charges while applying for the exam. The payment can be made online through card or net banking.

    TISSNET 2023 Registration Fee while Applying for 1 Program

    CategoriesOnline Payment by Credit Card/Debit CardOnline Payment by NetBankingCash Deposit in any SBI Branch using the prescribed challan
    General103010301000 + Bank Charges
    Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ST/OBC260260250 + Bank Charges
    Not Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ST/OBC510510500 + Bank Charges

    TISSNET 2023 Registration Fee while Applying for 2 Programs

    CategoriesOnline Payment by Credit Card/Debit CardOnline Payment by NetBankingCash Deposit in any SBI Branch using the prescribed challan
    General206020602000 + Bank Charges
    Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ST/OBC520520500 + Bank Charges
    Not Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ST/OBC102010201000 + Bank Charges

    TISSNET 2023 Registration Fee while Applying for 3 Programs

    CategoriesOnline Payment by Credit Card/Debit CardOnline Payment by NetBankingCash Deposit in any SBI Branch using the prescribed challan
    General309030903000 + Bank Charges
    Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ST/OBC780780750 + Bank Charges
    Not Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ST/OBC153015301500 + Bank Charges

    NOTE:

    • In case a candidate makes the TISSNET 2023 registration fee payment through SBI, the bank charges of Rs 50/- as the processing fee for each deposit needs to be paid. 
    • Payments made via demand draft, pay order, or any mode other than the above modes is not acceptable.

    TISSNET 2023 Documents Required

    CategoryDocuments Required
    GeneralPhotograph, 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 2021-22, 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 2021-22, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2022, 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 01-04-2022 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar is Valid. OBC(NC) CERTIFICATE issued before April 1, 2022, will not be considered valid.
    PWDPhotograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), and PWD certificate.
    KMPhotograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), and KM certificate.
    Armed ForcesPhotograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), and Armed Force certificate

    How to fill TISSNET 2023 Application Form?

    The applicants must read the guidelines properly before starting the registration process of the TISSNET 2023. The procedure to apply for the application form of TISSNET is given below:

    • Step 1: The aspirants need to visit the official website of Tata Institue of Social Science i.e. https://tiss.edu/.
    • Step 2: The TISSNET registration page will open up on the new screen. If you are a new user in the TISSNET 2023 entrance examination, click on the "new application portal" and complete the registration process for the TISSNET 2023 examination.
    • Step 3: The applicants must log in with the registered email address and password for the TISSNET 2023 to fill out the application form.
    • Step 4: The candidate enters the required details such as Education Qualification, Category, etc to complete the form fill-up of the TISSNET entrance examination and upload the required documents.
    • Step 5: The applicants have to pay the application fees to complete their application process for TISSNET 2023. 
    • Step 8: After completing the payment of the TISSNET, you can download the application form for future reference.


    TISSNET Exam Pattern

    TISSNET 2023 Exam Pattern

    TISSNET Question Paper comprises questions from Logical Reasoning & Mathematics, General Awareness, and English. The Logical Reasoning & Mathematical, English proficiency will be of 30 marks each while the General Awareness section carries a weightage of 40 marks.

    TISSNET Exam PatternDetails
    Mode of the examinationOnline Computer Based
    Total Duration1 hour 40 minutes
    Total Questions100 questions
    SectionsThree- Logical Reasoning & Mathematics, General Awareness, and English Proficiency
    Total Marks100 marks
    Type of QuestionsMCQs
    MediumEnglish
    Negative MarkingNo

    TISSNET Syllabus

    TISSNET 2023 Syllabus

    TISSNET 2023 Syllabus is divided into three sections-

    • English Proficiency which assesses English language comprehension and usage
    • Mathematics and Logical Reasoning which assesses quantitative skills and logical reasoning, and
    • General Awareness assesses awareness about current affairs, development and socio-political issues.

    Although TISSNET Syllabus mentioned below is not restrictive, some of the major topics have been listed below. Candidates can check the topics from TISSNET 2023 Syllabus in the table below-

    Subject/ SectionSyllabusPreparation Level
    English ProficiencyWord choice/sentence correction Odd-one-out Analogies Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Verbal reasoning Reading comprehensionUp to Class X
    Mathematics and Logical ReasoningBasic Arithmetic Basic Geometry Basic Trigonometry Basic Statistics Number Series Data interpretation Logical reasoningUp to Class X
    General AwarenessPolitics Social Studies Science & Technology Environment Sports Art & Culture Indian HistoryLinked with Objectives of the Section

    TISS 2023 Online Assessment

    TISS 2023 Online Assessment is the second stage of the admission process at TISS campuses. Only the candidates short-listed through TISSNET 2023 will receive call letters for the second round of TISS Online Assessment (OP). The candidates who are qualified for the online assessment will have to give a speech on an extempore topic and a personal interview will be conducted by the conducting authority.

    Online AssessmentsExtempore Topic
    Online Personal Interview

    TISS 2023 Online Personal Interview

    The candidates will have to appear before the Board members of the TISS for a personal interview to assess the candidate's overall knowledge and personality. The board members also judged the candidate on all the factors such as social understanding, economic understanding.

    Check DetailedTISSNET Selection Process


    TISSNET 2023 Best Books for Preparation

    The aspirants who are preparing for the TISSNET 2023 entrance examination must be aware of the following books to develop a proper understanding and basic knowledge of the subject. The recommended books for TISSNET 2023 are mentioned in the table below.

    Name of the BookAuthor
    English GrammarWren & Martin
    Quantitative AptitudeR.S. Agarwal
    How to Prepare for Data InterpretationArun Sharma
    Lucent General KnowledgeLucent Publications
    Verbal and Non-verbal ReasoningR.S. Agarwal
    Non-verbal ReasoningArihant Publication

    Frequently Asked Questions

    TISSNET 2023 FAQs

    Ques. What is the minimum qualification required for TISSNET Entrance Examination 2023?

    Ans. The candidates must be graduates from a recognized university for admission to the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The candidates who are in the final year of Graduation can also apply for the TISSNET. The candidates who apply for the TISSNET must have passed all four semesters at the time of applying for the registration form.

    Ques. Is there any age criterion for TISSNET Entrance Examination 2023?

    Ans. No, there is not any maximum age criterion for the TISSNET Entrance Examination 2023. However, the minimum age limit must be 21 years of age to apply for the TISSNET.

    Ques. What is the application fee for the TISSNET Entrance Examination 2023?

    Ans. The application fees are different for all categories for the TISSNET Entrance Examination 2023.

    CategoryNumber of CoursesApplication Fees
    Unreserved/ GeneralFor one courseINR 1030 /-
    For two courseINR 2060 /-
    For three courseINR 3090 /-
    Scheduled Caste(SC), Scheduled Tribe(ST), Other Backward Class (OBC)For one courseINR 260 /-
    For two courseINR 520 /-
    For three courseINR 780 /-

    Ques. What is the reservation of the categories in the TISSNET Entrance Examination 2023?

    Ans. The reservation for all the categories is different in the TISSNET Entrance Examination which is mentioned below:

    CategorySeat Reservation
    Economically Weaker Section (EWS)10%
    Scheduled Caste (SC)15%
    Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5%
    Other Backward Caste (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer27%
    Differently Able Person/ Person with Disability (PHP)5%

    Ques. What are the documents required during the counseling of the TISSNET 2023?

    Ans. The documents required during the counseling of the TISSNET 2023 are 10th / 12th/ Graduation Marksheet and Certificate, Category Certificate, Birth Certificate, and Photograph.


    *The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

    Fee Structure

    • 1030

      general

    • 260

      SC/ST

    • 260

      pwd

    Sample/Mock Papers

    2025

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