TISSNET 2023 exam was conducted for a duration of 100 minutes. The exam was conducted across various centres in India. Shiksha here brings you the TISSNET 2023 exam analysis as per the students who appeared for the entrance exam and coaching institutes.
TISSNET 2023 Exam Analysis
TISSNET 2023 exam was conducted in Computer Based Mode today from 2 pm to 3.40 pm.There has been no change in the TISSNET 2023 exam pattern. On the basis of the TISSNET 2023 score and performance in Online Assessments, candidates are offered admission to TISS, Mumbai's flagship programme- MA in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations. TISSNET is also conducted for admission to other PG programmes offered by TISS campuses. As per the previous year's analysis, the paper was moderately difficult and the GK section continued to be difficult. Shiksha here brings a detailed pre and post-exam analysis of the TISSNET 2023 exam.
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TISSNET 2023 Final Answer Key Out!
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- TISSNET 2023 Answer Key Dates
- Steps to Download TISSNET 2023 Answer Key
- TISSNET 2023 Exam Pattern
- TISSNET 2023 Analysis by IMS: Section-Wise Difficulty
- TISSNET Analysis 2023 by IMS: Expected Cutoff
- TISSNET Student Reaction Video
- TISSNET Section-Wise Analysis: Previous Year
TISSNET 2023 Answer Key Dates
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| TISSNET 2023 Answer Key (Provisional) |
03-Mar-2023 |
| Answer Key challenge |
08-Mar-2023 |
| Final Answer Key |
21-Mar-2023 |
| TISSNET 2023 result |
To be announced |
Steps to Download TISSNET 2023 Answer Key
Step 1- Visit the official website of Tata Institute of Social Sciences- admissions.tiss.edu
Step 2- Click on the tab ‘TISS NET Provisional Answer Key’
Step 3- Enter the login credentials
Step 4- Screen will now display the answer key
Step 5- Review the repsonse sheet as per the answer key and marking sche,e
TISSNET 2023 Exam Pattern
| Subject |
Questions per section |
|---|---|
| 40 MCQs |
|
| 30 MCQs |
|
| 30 MCQs |
|
| Total |
100 MCQs |
TISSNET 2023 Analysis by IMS: Section-Wise Difficulty
The overall pattern and the level of difficulty as reported by IMS students are given below, along with the IMS suggestion of time allocation per section:
| Section | Level of difficulty | Good Score | Suggested time (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | Easy | 21-23 | 35-40 |
| Mathematical & Logical Reasoning | Easy | 20-22 | 35-40 |
| General Awareness * | Medium | 18-20 | 15-20 |
- No Sectional Timing
- No Negative Marking
- *TISS-NET has a sectional cut-off for the GK section. It is 35% (14 Marks) for Gen, EWS, KM and AF; 30% (12 Marks) for OBC (NC) and PWD. There is no sectional cut off for SC/ST for the GK section
- On the basis of the scores in TISS-NET, candidates will be shortlisted for Stage – II – Online Assessment
Verdict
- Overall difficulty level – At par with last year’s test.
- General Awareness and Verbal Reasoning Sections – Similar to last year.
- Slightly more difficult Mathematical & Logical Reasoning Section
TISSNET Analysis 2023 by IMS: Expected Cutoff
| HRM program- Mumbai Campus | TISSNET 2023 Estimated cut-off |
|---|---|
| General Category | 66 |
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Commonly asked questions
No, TISS is the name of University i.e., Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The exam conducted for the admission to the postgraduate programmes is called TISSNET. EPGDODC is a 14-months programme which is equivalent to the MBA programme at TISS. TISSNET (TISS National Entrance Test) is a university level entrance exam conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences for admission to PG programme. Candidates must prepare according to the TISSNET syllabus and study according to the TISSNET Pattern.
No, TISS Mumbai doesn't accept Common Admission Test or CAT for admission to its MBA programme. However, the institute does accepts The Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG for admission. Candidates are therefore required to register for the CUET PG exam before applying for the MBA programme at TISS Mumbai. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai does not offer an MBA programme. However, it does offer similar programme in Management, Including MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Globalization and Labor, etc.
To be eligible for the MBA (EPGD programme) at TISS the candidates require a minimum of three years of post-graduation work experience. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a duration of at least three years or an equivalent qualification from an accredited university. This degree can be acquired through various educational formats like 10+2+3, 10+2+4, 10+2+2+1 (with a bridge course), or any other structure that meets the prerequisite of completing 15 years of formal education.
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TISSNET Student Reaction Video
TISSNET Section-Wise Analysis: Previous Year
General Awareness
This was the toughest section of the exam. There was a total of 15 questions from Current Affairs, among which 10-12 could have been attempted easily. Questions in static GK covered topics from History, Culture, Geography, Science, awards, Economy and Business and so forth. The attempt of 20-30 questions is good enough to score 25 marks.
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| Topic |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Geography |
5 |
| Polity |
9 |
| COVID |
1 |
| Sports |
4 |
| Environment |
1 |
| Education |
1 |
| Culture |
2 |
| Business |
2 |
| Awards |
5 |
| UN Bodies |
1 |
| Modern History |
2 |
| Economics |
3 |
| Crops |
1 |
| Literature |
1 |
| Technology |
2 |
| Total |
40 |
Mathematics and Logical Reasoning
This section had a total of 30 questions among which 22 were from Quant, 2 from Reasoning and 6 from Data Interpretation. The section was sitter and candidates could have attempted most of the questions with ease. The good score for this section is 25-26 marks
| Topic |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Simple Arithmetic |
4 |
| Mensuration |
1 |
| Height & Distance |
1 |
| Geometry |
1 |
| Profit & Loss |
1 |
| Probability |
4 |
| Number Series |
1 |
| Alphabet Series |
1 |
| Average |
3 |
| Compound Interest |
1 |
| Ratio & Proportion |
3 |
| Logarithm |
1 |
| LCM-HCF |
1 |
| Divisibility |
1 |
| Data Interpretation |
3 3 |
| Total |
30 |
English Proficiency
This section included 30 questions. The questions from Fill in Blanks dominated the section. There were no questions on one-word, analogy, idioms, and substitutions. The good score for this section is 20-22 marks
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who qualifies the eligibility criteria as per the TISS Mumbai admission guidelines are eligible for the all the programme offered by the institution. As admission is based on the CUET exam, therefore candidates must have valid score in the exam. Find below the eligibility criteria of the courses offered at TISS Mumbai:
| Courses | Eligibility Crietria |
|---|---|
Executive MBA/PGDM | To be eligible, applicants must have at least three years of work experience after graduation and hold a recognised Bachelor's Degree of a minimum of three years duration or its equivalent, obtained through various study patterns, fulfilling the mandatory 15 years of formal education requirement. |
BSc | Twelve years of school education. |
BMRIT | Twelve years of school education. |
MA | Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent |
MHA | Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent |
BVoc | Twelve years of school education, in any streams. |
MPH | Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent |
MEd | Bachelor's or Master's degree (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 or 10+2+2+1 year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education) |
BEd | Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent |
BA | Twelve years of school education. |
Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change
| Topic |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Fill in the Blanks |
5 (Preposition-based) 3 (Vocab-Based) |
| Verbal Reasoning |
1 |
| Parajumbles |
3 |
| Odd one out |
1 |
| Spot the errors |
3 |
| Summary |
1 |
| Parts of Speech |
1 |
| Antonym |
1 |
| Grammar |
1 |
| Reading Comprehension |
5 5 |
| Total |
30 |
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