TISS

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with minimum percentage or CGPA as specified by the particular program.
• Age Limit: Generally, no age limit is prescribed for TISS entrance exams. Specific programs may have their own criteria.
• Nationality: Indian nationals are eligible to apply. Some courses may also admit foreign nationals based on certain criteria.

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Online (Remote Proctored) or Offline depending on specific program and year.
• Number of Questions: Typically ranges from 50 to 100 questions depending on the program.
• Marking Scheme: Usually multiple choice questions with some descriptive questions. Negative marking varies by program, generally no or minimal negative marking.
• Subjects Covered: General Awareness, English Proficiency, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Mathematics (for select courses), Social Work concepts, and field-specific knowledge depending on the course.
• Exam Schedule: The entrance exam notification usually releases in the month of October or November, with exams held typically in December or January every year.

Syllabus

• General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian polity, social issues, economic development, environmental topics.
• English Proficiency: Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence correction, paragraph writing.
• Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning: Data interpretation, puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding.
• Quantitative Aptitude (for some courses): Basic arithmetic, algebra, ratio & proportion, percentages, data interpretation.
• Social Work and Field-Specific Knowledge: Basic concepts of social work, social justice, social policies, research methodology.
• Descriptive Writing & Essay: Expressing views on contemporary social issues and scenarios.

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Application Process

1. Visit the official TISS admission website: https://admission.tiss.edu
2. Create a new account with a valid email ID and phone number.
3. Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online via net banking/debit/credit card.
6. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Courses Offered

• MA in Social Work
• MA in Public Policy and Governance
• MA in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
• MA in Development Studies
• MA in Health Systems
• Masters in Hospital Administration
• Various other MA and MSc programmes in social sciences fields.

Facts about the Entrance Exam

• Highly competitive admission process.
• Focus on assessing candidate’s aptitude for social sciences and social work.
• Includes both objective and descriptive type questions.
• Reservation policies and fee waivers available as per government norms.

Admit Card

Admit cards are usually released a few weeks before the exam on the official admission portal.

1. Login to your candidate account on the TISS admission website.
2. Download the admit card PDF.
3. Check all details including exam date, venue/instructions carefully.

Key instructions: Carry a valid photo ID and the printed admit card to the examination center (if offline). Follow the online exam guidelines strictly if remote.

Results & Cut-Offs

Results are published on the official TISS admission website. Candidates can login to their accounts to check their scores.

• Cut-offs vary by program and category.
• Separate merit lists are prepared for reserved and unreserved categories as per government reservation rules.

Preparation Tips

• Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
• Practice previous years’ question papers and sample tests available on official or coaching sites.
• Refer to books on general awareness, social work concepts, and basic reasoning like:
• "General Knowledge 2024" by Arihant
• "Social Work: An Introduction" by Authors like Sevak or similar
• Reasoning Books by R.S. Aggarwal
• Stay updated on current affairs by reading newspapers and magazines regularly.
• Time management and writing practice for descriptive answers are crucial.

FAQs

• Q: Is there any negative marking in the TISS entrance exam?
  A: Generally, minimal or no negative marking, but it depends on program.
• Q: How can I apply for the TISS entrance exam?
  A: Through the official portal https://admission.tiss.edu.
• Q: Can I apply for multiple courses in the same admission cycle?
  A: Yes, candidates can apply for multiple programs but need to fill separate applications for each.
• Q: What is the selection process?
  A: It includes entrance exam, followed by group discussions and personal interviews for some courses.
• Q: When are the exams usually conducted?
  A: Exams are typically held in December or January based on notification.