Updated on 29th September 2023 | 10:37 am | #TISSNET2024
TISNNET is an online entrance exam that is conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) for admission to PG programs offered in TISS campuses located in Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati, and Hyderabad.
Here are the highlights of the TISSNET exam:
Highlights | Details |
Mode of Examination |
Computer-based |
Medium of Examination |
English |
Total Questions |
100 |
Number of Sections |
3 |
Total Time |
100 minutes |
Marking Scheme |
+1 for every right answer There is no negative marking |
Given below is the expected timeline for TISSNET 2024 as per the previous exam.
Event | Details (tentative) |
Announcement of Online Application |
Second week of December 2023 |
Last Day to Register |
Last week of January 2024 |
TISSNET Admit Card Download |
Second week of February 2024 |
TISSNET Exam Date |
Last week of February 2024 |
Declaration of Results |
Last week of March 2024 |
Based on the previous year, the syllabus is divided into 3 major sections which are English Proficiency, Mathematics & Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. Given below are the main topics that should be covered when preparing for TISSNET
The goal of this section is to test the proficiency of the candidate in reading, writing and comprehending English. Here are the main topics in this section:
Much like the English Proficiency section, this section is also limited to the syllabus of class 10th with the aim to test the quantitative and logical reasoning skills of the students. The major topics covered are as followed:
The only section of TISSNET that has a sectional cutoff, General Awareness focuses on the candidateâs awareness regarding developmental, social-political and current issues. This section can include subjects including, but not limited to:
Following the pattern of TISSNET 2023, the exam will consist of 100 MCQ-type questions divided into 3 broad sections. The syllabus for the English proficiency and mathematical & logical reasoning sections is limited to class X while the General Awareness focuses on topics of current affairs, social issues, and political awareness.
Given below is the exam pattern of TISSNET 2023:
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks Allotted |
Sectional Cutoff |
English Proficiency |
30 |
30 |
Nil |
Mathematics and Logical Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
Nil |
General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
35% (14 Marks) for GN, EWS, KM, & AF 30% (12 Marks) for OBC (NC) & PWD No cutoff for SC/ST |
Total |
100 |
100 |
- |
The TISSNET admit card is an important document that has to be carried to the examination hall. Without the TISSNET admit card and photo ID proof, candidates will not be allowed to enter the hall or appear for the exam.
For candidates who successfully registered for the TISSNET exam, the admit card will be available from the second week of February 2024. To download the admit card, candidates must log in to the official website with their registration credentials.
TISSNET 2023 was conducted on 25th February 2023 and it did not throw any surprises with the paper pattern following the format given on the official website. The questions were from three sections: General Awareness (40 Questions), English Proficiency (30 Questions), and Mathematics & Logical Reasoning (30 Questions).
Overall, the paper was easy to moderate and was along similar lines as last year's in terms of the level of difficulty. The cut-off for open-category students is expected to be about 65 marks.
Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's or Master's Degree of a minimum of 3 or 4 years duration or its equivalent from a university recognized by UGC. Final-year students can also apply for the TISSNET examination.
As TISSNET is held only once every year, candidates can only appear once for the exam.
The registration window for TISSNET 2024 will tentatively begin in the second week of December 2023 and go on till the last week of January 2024.
You can follow these preparation tips to prepare for TISSNET 2024:
Every year approximately 40,000 students appear for TISSNET.