Students’ Speak: Tips to prepare TISSNET 2020

By: Kandarp Patel

Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test (TISSNET) is one of the most important exams offering admissions to 55 programmes at its five campuses (Mumbai, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Chennai & Tulhjapur). Now, the countdown for TISSNET 2020 has begun as it is on January 4, 2020. So we will not take much time of yours. In this article, we will discuss some important tips for scoring effectively in TISSNET 2020.

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If you have prepared and opt for CAT, SNAP, IIFT, NMAT, etc., then TISSNET would be easy for you to some extent. Though the exam is easy as compared to other exams the competition is bit high due to few seats and more candidates appearing in it. So now let’s discuss the exam structure of TISSNET.

Sections

General Knowledge: 40 questions

Maths & Logical Reasoning: 30 questions

English Proficiency: 30 questions

Preparation Tips

Below is a section-wise question type which is asked in TISSNET and which you need to focus on:

1. General Knowledge

• Current Affairs: 9-11 questions
• Politics: 5-7 questions
• Economics: 4-5 questions
• Science: 4-5 questions
• Sports: 4-5 questions
• Culture & Arts: 4-5 questions
• Miscellaneous: 9-10 questions

2. Maths & Logical Reasoning

Quant Section

• Percentage: 1 – 2 questions
• Profit & Loss: 1 – 2 questions
• Ratio & Proportion: 1 – 2 questions
• Partnerships & Ages: 1 – 2 questions
• Average: 2 questions
• Numbers: 2 questions
• Simple & Compound: 1 question

Reasoning Section

• Series: 2-3 questions
• Arrangement: 1-2 questions
• Traditional Reasoning: 4-5 questions

Data Interpretation Section

• Table, Line Chart, Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Mix Graph: 8-10 questions

3. English Proficiency

• RC: 10 questions
• Error Detection: 3-5 questions
• Para jumbles: 3-4 questions
• Vocab: 4-5 questions
• Summary: 2-3 questions
• Filler/Cloze Test: 6-8 questions

NOTE: Above mentioned questions type and no of questions asked in it are based on the analysis of previous year TISSNET papers.

Overall Strategy

• Give at least four mocks
• Solve the past five years’ papers completely.
• Be perfect in time distribution.
• Try all the questions. (As there is no negative marking)
• Even if only a few minutes are left and you are left with some questions and there is not enough time to solve those questions, then try to attempt randomly.
• It is better to attempt the left questions randomly rather than leaving it because there is some possibility that your random attempt gets correct.

Suggested Time Distribution In Exam:

• General Knowledge: 20-25 minutes
• Maths & Logical Reasoning: 60-65 minutes
• English Proficiency: 50-55 minutes

Important Instructions for TISSNET 2020

1. Keep admit card handy.
2. Report at the centre at least 1.5 hours before the exam time.
3. Carry your identity proof (anyone from below mentioned)

• Driving license
• College identity card
• Voter ID card
• Pan card
• Aadhaar card

About the Author:

Kandarp Patel is a student at Nirma University, Ahemdabad, pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (final year). He is also a campus representative with Shiksha.com since 2016.