TISSNET 2018: Important Dates & Application Process

TISSNET 2018 Important Dates & Application Process

TISSNET is a National Entrance Test (NET) conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The exam is a gateway for admission to all Masters programmes offered in all the campuses of TISS. The schedule of the exam has been announced by the officials.

The exam was conducted on January 6, 2018. Here's the schedule of the exam:

Candidates are advised to keep a close look at the notifications as it is important to submit the application form before the deadline. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained by the officials. 

Candidates should possess good knowledge related to analytical ability, logical reasoning and general knowledge, and English Proficiency to be able to clear the exam.

Check TISSNET complete syllabus here

Application Process 

Candidates willing to appear for TISSNET 2018 need to fill in the application form. It must be noted that it is important to submit the application form before the deadline as late entries will not be entertained by the officials. Also, it is important to check the eligibility criteria before applying. 

Aspirants can register online by filling e-Application form available on the official website. Candidates can apply for three programmes in two TISS Campuses. Students also have the option to fill for multiple programmes in one online application form. 

Test Fees

The application fee for TISSNET 2018 is Rs 1030 for 1 programme. The application fee while paying through online mode is:

The fee paid through cash deposit in any of the designated branch of SBI using the prescribed challan is:

Candidates belonging to SC and ST category, whose parent’s/guardian’s annual income is less than Rs 2.5 Lakh while candidates belonging to OBC category, whose parent’s annual incole is below than Rs 1 lakh are required to pay Rs 250 as application fee.  

In case of payment through cash deposit in an SBI branch, Rs 50 will be included as processing fee. 

Mode of Payment

The mode of payment can be either in the form of SBI Challan/online payment through Net Banking/ Credit /Debit Card. 

The steps to fill the application form online are as follows:

• Visit the official website of TISS
• Create an account on TISS portal. For the same, the candidate needs to provide his/her Email ID and password
• Login using the same credentials
• Fill in all the required personal details and academic qualifications
• Upload an image of the signature, passport size photograph & documents
• Click to ‘Proceed to Payment’ and pay the application fee as per the mode of your choice
• Review the details and click on ‘Submit’

The steps to fill the application form offline are as follows:

• Candidates need to get a printed copy of the form from the Institute
• Next, the candidate needs to register for the exam. For the same, the candidate needs to send request for the form through speed post along with the application fee at the following address:

 Assistant Registrar (Academic),

Tata Institute of Social Sciences,

Deonar Mumbai, 400088.

• The candidate shall receive the application form within a week via speed post
• The application form needs to be filled in carefully and Xeroxed copies of all the required documents need to be attached. The documents should be attested by any School Headmaster or a Principal of College or a Gazetted Officer
• Once all the details have been filled and the documents have been attached, the same needs to be sent via speed post at the same address mentioned above
• Candidates will receive Information related to TISSNET Admit Card later on the registered email ID 

Also Read:

• TISSNET 2018: Admit Cards & Test Centres
• TISSNET 2018: Results