TISSNET Exam 2025

Exam Overview

TISSNET (Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) for admission to its various postgraduate programs in the field of social sciences, management, human resources, public policy, and more. The test primarily serves as the first stage in a multi-tier admission process that includes a personal interview and/or a test for selected programs.

Category: Institute-Level PG Entrance Exam
Related Courses: MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations, Social Work, Public Health, Development Studies, and others.

Key Exam Details

Detail	Information
Exam Frequency	Conducted once every year
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Application Process	Apply online through tiss.edu
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Pattern	MCQ-based exam covering General Awareness, English Proficiency, and Maths & Logical Reasoning
Syllabus Overview	Basic quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, English usage, and current affairs
Important Dates	Applications begin in December; the Exam is usually held in February
Result Date	Results are declared around 3–4 weeks after the exam
Official Website	TISS Official Website

Preparation Tips and Resources

Know the Syllabus: Focus on General Awareness (especially current affairs), basic math, reasoning, and English grammar/vocabulary.
Daily Reading: Read newspapers and online articles to boost GK and comprehension skills.
Practice Papers: Solve previous year TISSNET papers and take regular mock tests.
Balanced Prep: Give extra attention to GK, as it's a major scoring section and often a differentiator.
Group Discussions & PI: Post TISSNET, prepare for the personal interview and program-specific aptitude tests.

Admit Card, Results & Cutoff

Admit Card: Released online, typically 7–10 days before the exam.
Results: Declared on the TISS admissions portal with section-wise scores and overall percentile.
Cutoff: Varies depending on the program; usually, MA HRM requires one of the highest cutoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there negative marking in TISSNET?
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the TISSNET exam.

Can final-year students apply for TISSNET?
Yes, students in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree by the required deadline.

What happens after qualifying for TISSNET?
Shortlisted candidates have to appear for stage 2, which may include a personal interview or TISSMAT/OPBAT, depending on the course.

Is the TISSNET score accepted by other colleges?
No, TISSNET scores are valid only for admission into TISS campuses.

Top TISS Campuses Accepting TISSNET

TISS Mumbai (Flagship Campus)
TISS Hyderabad
TISS Tuljapur
TISS Guwahati

Counseling & Admission Process

TISS does not conduct centralized counseling.
Candidates must participate in program-wise selection processes, including personal interviews and aptitude tests.
Final selection is based on composite scores from TISSNET, PI, and relevant tests (like TISSMAT).

Latest Updates

For all official updates related to TISSNET 2025, including registration dates, changes in exam pattern (if any), and final admission deadlines, visit the official website: https://www.tiss.edu.