The TISSNET 2021 exam will be conducted by Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai. It is a post graduate exam conducted online for all the 53 MA programmes offered at the four campuses of TISS and two other locations:
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Tuljapur
- Guwahati
- BALM Chennai
- TISS-Nagaland
Here is all you need to know about the TISSNET 2021 exam and the exam pattern.
TISSNET 2021: Important Dates
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Sr.no. |
Event |
Mumbai |
Tuljapur |
Hyderabad |
Guwahati |
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I |
Announcement of Online Application for Admission |
December 03, 2020 |
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II |
Last Date for Online form APPLICATION / REGISTRATION |
January 25, 2021 |
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III |
Last Date for receipt of application form by post |
January 25, 2021 |
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IV |
TISS-NET Hall Ticket available (Online) for downloading |
February 08-15, 2021 |
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V |
Online Pre-admission orentation Programme for SC/ST/OBC/Minority and PWD candidates will be held at Mumbai/Tuljapur/Hyderabad and Guwahati Campuses |
January 30-31, 2021 |
January 30-31, 2021 |
January 30-31, 2021 |
January 30-31, 2021 |
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VI |
TISS National Entrance Test (TISS_NET) (Computer Based) at Different Centres |
February 20, 2021 ( Saturday) |
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VII |
Announcement of TISS-NET results (candidates who appeared for the national entrance test will have to visit the TISS website and login to download their score card). |
To be announced |
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VIII |
Programme Apptitude Test/Management Aptitude Test and Online Personal Interview |
To be announced |
To be announced |
To be announced |
To be announced |
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IX |
Announcement of Merit List |
To be announced |
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X |
Online Documents uploading & payment of Fees by the selected candidate and confirm seat |
To be announced |
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XI |
Announcement of First Wait List |
To be announced |
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XII |
Online Documents uploading & payment of Fees by the selected candidates and confirm seat from Wait list 1 |
To be announced |
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XIII |
Closing of Admissions for Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati Campuses |
To be announced |
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XIV |
Commencement of New Academic Session, 2020-21
For M.A. Education(Elementary ) |
To be announced
To be announced |
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XV |
Commencement of New Academic Session 2020-21 for Junior Students |
To be announced |
To be announced |
To be announced |
To be announced |
The TISSNET 2021 will test candidates on the following areas English, Mathematics, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. Below is the exam pattern and markings scheme for TISSNET 2021 exam:TISSNET 2021: Exam Pattern
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TISSNET 2020 Exam Sections |
Total Questions |
TISSNET 2020 Marking Scheme |
Time Duration (Ideal Time Spent) |
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Correct Answer |
Total Marks |
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English Proficiency |
30 |
+1 |
30 |
40 |
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Mathematics & Logical Reasoning |
30 |
+1 |
30 |
45 |
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General Awareness |
40 |
+1 |
40 |
15 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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There is NO negative marking for the TISSNET 2021 exam.
TISSNET 2021: Exam Syllabus
Section 1: English Proficiency
Weightage: 30%
The English Proficiency section tests a students verbal reasoning and reading comprehension skills. The syllabus consists of topics like:
- Grammar
- Odd-one-out & Analogies
- Reading comprehension
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Verbal reasoning
- Word Choice/ sentence correction
Section 2: Mathematics & Logical Reasoning
Weightage: 30%
The Mathematics & Logical Reasoning section tests a students’ math knowledge up to class X level. It also tests the quantitative and logical reasoning. The syllabus consists of topics like:
- Basic Arithmetic
- Basic Geometry
- Basic Statistics
- Basic Trigonometry
- Data interpretation
- Logical reasoning
- Number Series
Section 3: General Awareness
Weightage: 40%
The General Awareness section is the most critical section and is the differential factor. It tests the students on the current affairs and knowledge about socially relevant issues. The popular topics asked are:
- Art & Culture
- Environment
- Indian History
- Politics
- Science & Technology
- Social Studies
- Sports
TISSNET 2021: Recommended Books
The following books are recommended for preparation for TISSNET 2021 exam:
- English Proficiency
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Arihant
- Mathematics & Logical Reasoning
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
- Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Arihant
- A Complete Manual for the CAT by Arihant
- General Awareness
- General Knowledge by Arihant
- Year Book 2020-21 by Competition Success Review
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