TISS UG Admission 2026 Through CUET: Counselling Registration, Eligibility, & Selection Process

Candidates seeking admission to the UG courses of Tata Institute of Social Sciences must check the process for TISS admissions through CUET UG 2026 and TUGSAS. On the basis of the score obtained and normalised score, candidates will be allocated seats in their preferred college and program through TUGSAS process. Check the complete details here.

TISS Admission Through CUET

TISS Admission Through CUET: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) will commence CUET UG 2026 counselling online. For TISS admission through CUET candidates must register for TISS Under-Graduate Seat Allocation System 2026 (TUGSAS). TISS will release the TUGSAS 2026 important dates after the declaration of CUET results. TISS conducts admission to its UG courses through CUET. Candidates willing to take admission to Bachelor programe of TISS must ensure an appearance for CUET UG 2026. Based on applications received, TISS will release the merit list for final admission to UG courses.

National Testing Agency conducts CUET for admission to UG courses of central, state, private and deemed universities across India. CUET scores are accepted by more than 250 universities in India. Candidates must stay updated with the CUET 2026 exam dates and TISS admission process. Read on to know in detail about TISS UG admission though CUET.

TISS Admission Through CUET: TUGSAS 2026 Important Dates

Candidates aspiring admission to UG program of TISS must stay updated with the TISS admission dates. Refer to the table below to know the CUET exam dates and TISS admission important dates.

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TISS Admission Through CUET: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the TISS UG courses must check the TUGSAS eligibility criteria for the program. TISS seat will be allocated on the basis of the candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria prescribed for a program of study. Read below to understand TISS admission eligibility criteria:

• Candidate must have passed class 12 examination or equivalent from a recognised board.
• Candidates must have mandatorily appeared for CUET in those subjects in which he/she is appearing/has passed in class 12^th.
• TISS seats will be allocated on the basis of the score combination of language or domain-specific subjects in which candidates have appeared in CUET UG as per the respective program-specific eligibility.
• A gap year will not be a bar for candidates seeking admission to the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

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TISS Admission Through CUET Stages

Candidates seeking admission to Tata Institute of Social Sciences through CUET will have to go through the following stages:

1. Apply for CUET exam
2. Appear for CUET UG
3. Fill TUGSAS application form
4. Declaration of TISS merit list
5. Fee payment

Stage 1: CUET Registration

CUET registration 2026 is important step for applying to TUGSAS 2026. The name of the candidate, signature, and photograph will be auto-integrated from the CUET application form. Applicants must enter the details carefully while filling the CUET application form at cuetug.ntaonline.in.

Stage 2: Appear for CUET UG

Candidates must ensure to select the domain-specific subjects as studied in class 12^th and course eligibility criteria offered at TISS. Candidates must appear for the CUET exam on the given date, time and CUET exam centre. The CUET 2026 exam will be Computer Based Test (CBT), wherein candidates have to report at the allotted exam centre on the day of the examination. Candidates must ensure to follow the exam day guidelines to avoid any disqualifications.

Stage 3: Fill TUGSAS Application Form

After appearing for CUET exam, candidates will be required to fill the TISS Under Graduate Seat Allocation System application form. To fill the TUGSAS candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the TISS official link- ba-admissions.tiss.edu. Click on the tab ‘new registration’ and enter the Email ID and phone number as per CUET UG application form.

Step 2- candidates will now receive the mail from TISS no-reply@admissions.tiss. Edu along with password and instructions.

Step 3- Visit the link provided and enter the email ID and password received from TISS.

Step 4- Start filling the TUGSAS 2026 application form by entering the details about program and its preference based on the programs selected while filling the CUET application form.

Confirm the program, and proceed to next stage.

(Note- Candidates who have attended CUET (UG) – 2026 English (101) and General Test (501) can only register for TISS UG Programme.)

Step 5- Pay the TUGSAS application fee

After confirming the details, candidates will be required to pay the TUGSAS application fee. Refer the table below to know the application fee for TUGSAS:

(Note- TUGSAS application fee is non-refundable)

Stage 4: Declaration of Merit List

On the basis of the application received by the CUET candidates, TISS will release the TUGASA merit list. The list will mention the name of the students who are shortlisted for the UG courses admission they have applied for. TISS will release the merit list, wait lists and conduct spot admissions as per the schedule.

Stage 5: Fee payment

Shortlisted candidates must complete the admission process by paying the course fee as per the prescribed date. Refer the table below to know the total fee for TISS UG courses.

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