TISSNET Syllabus 2024

Updated on 29th September 2023 | 11:09 am | #TISSNETSyllabus2024

TISSNET 2024 is a national-level entrance test for admission into various master’s degree programs offered by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) located in Mumbai and various TISS campuses in India. The courses offered include M.A., M.Sc., M.P.H., and M.H.A, among others; and are comparable with the MBA programs from the top B-schools of India.

TISSNET is an exam comprising 100 questions to be answered in 100 minutes. The TISSNET syllabus can be divided into 3 broad sections as per the paper pattern:

  • English Proficiency
  • Mathematical & Logical Reasoning
  • General Awareness

Each question has a weightage of 1 mark and General Awareness has the maximum number of questions (40) in the exam.

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TISSNET Syllabus: Section-wise Analysis

As mentioned previously, TISSNET syllabus 2024 comprises 3 sections. Questions of English proficiency and mathematical & logical reasoning are at the level of class X while General Awareness focuses on awareness about static and current political, social and developmental issues.

TISSNET Syllabus: English Proficiency

Verbal Ability

  • Word substitution in a sentence
  • Analogies – Alphabetical
  • Right usage of words in match-the-following
  • Right usage of words in fill-in-the-blanks
  • Idioms: Fill-in-the-blanks
  • Homophones: Fill-in-the-blanks
  • Idioms - Match the following
  • Sentence correction
  • Error spotting: Grammar/words/ punctuation
  • Synonyms-Antonyms
  • Odd one out

Reading-Comprehension

  • Assumption and supporting statements
  • Passage-based questions
  • Purpose of the passage
  • Strengthen and weaken
  • Author's point of view
  • Flaw and discrepancy
  • Inference and conclusion drawn
  • Main idea of the passage

TISSNET Syllabus: Mathematical and Logical Reasoning

Mathematics

  • Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Averages
  • Time-Distance-Speed-Work
  • Percentages
  • Basic Geometry

Logical Reasoning

  • Number Series
  • Alphabet Series
  • Puzzles
  • Cubes
  • Eye for Detail
  • Statement Conclusion/Assumption/ Arguments
  • Logical Connectivity
  • Linear/Circular/Family Arrangement
  • Venn Diagram

Data Interpretation

  • Pie chart
  • Double pie chart
  • Case lets
  • Line graphs
  • Multiple graphs
  • Bar graphs
  • Tables
  • Data comparison

TISSNET Syllabus: General Awareness

  • National Events
  • International Events
  • Defence, Military, Terrorism related
  • Finance, Budget
  • Corporate Events and Awards
  • National/International Awards in Entertainment Industry
  • National/International Awards for Social, Environmental Causes
  • Economics/Policy
  • International Politics/Current Events
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Labor
  • Media/ICTs/Literature/Art/Culture
  • Politics/History/Governance/Law
  • Social Studies, Movements
  • Gender/Health/Education
  • Sports

Also check out: TISSNET 2024 and TISSMAT 2024 Preparation

TISSNET Syllabus 2024: Exam Pattern

Here are a few important points related to TISSNET 2022 Exam Pattern:

  • Mode of exam: Online (computer-based)
  • Medium: English
  • Number of questions: 100
  • Question type: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Exam Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Subjects: Mathematics and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and English Proficiency

Read in detail: TISSNET 2024 Exam Pattern 

TISSNET 2024: Admission Procedure

The admission procedure of TISSNET 2024 will consist of two more stages, apart from the written test. These are Pre-Interview Test (PIT)/Group discussion (GD); and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates need to qualify for both rounds to ensure final selection.

During the GD & PI rounds, the Admission Committee evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of the selected subject.

TISSNET 2024: Important Exam Dates

Event Timeline
Announcement for Application Forms 2nd week of December 2023
Application Deadline (online mode) Last week of January 2024
Issue of Hall Ticket 2nd week of February 2024
TISSNET 2024 Exam Last week of February 2024
Entrance Test Results Last week of March 2024

TISSNET 2024: Application Form

  • The application form must be submitted online through e-application on the official website.
  • Candidates can apply for a maximum of 3 programs across any two of the TISS Campuses.
  • If opting for multiple programs, candidates must pay the application fee for each of those programs.
  • Multiple registrations and incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.

TISSNET 2024: Application Fee

After completing the application candidates must pay the application fee for the number of applied programs. Candidates can choose to pay the fee online or offline. In case of offline payment, candidates must submit the TISS copy of the challan to complete the application process.

The fee of the application for the previous year is given below:

Online (Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Netbanking)

Category Fees per program
General INR 1030
Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ ST/ OBC(NC) INR 260
Non-eligible GOI-PMS SC/ ST (only) INR 510

Offline (Cash Deposit in any SBI branch using the prescribed challan)

Category Fees per program
General INR 1000 + Bank Charges
Eligible GOI-PMS SC/ ST/ OBC(NC) INR 250 + Bank Charges
Non-eligible GOI-PMS SC/ ST (only) INR 500 + Bank Charges

TISSNET 2024 Admit Card

TISSNET 2024 admit card will be made available on the official website tentatively in the second week of February 2024. Candidates will have to enter their registered email ID & phone number to download it.

It will be mandatory for all candidates to carry the admit card to their respective examination center. No candidate will be allowed to sit for the TISSNET 2024 exam without a hall ticket, along with valid ID proof (Aadhar card, driving license, etc.)

Results

Candidates will need to use their login credentials to view the results, which will be displayed in the form of a scorecard.

The results will contain all details, such as the candidate’s name, roll number, marks scored in each section, total marks, percentage, and results status (pass/fail).

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