TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

TISSNET 2024 first merit list for admission to M.A. Programme is announced soon after the Online Assessment round are conducted. The first merit list is expected to release in third week of May 2024 at admissions.tiss.edu. Candidates who will appear for the TISS selection process will be able to check their admission status in the merit list. Candidates must note that appearing for the TISS Online Assessment rounds does not guarantee seats to the candidates at the TISS campus. To check the TISS first merit list candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the official website of TISS Mumbai or copy the link- tiss. edu.

Step 2- The screen will display the list of shortlisted candidates under various categories.

Step 3- Candidates can check if they are shortlisted by pressing 'ctrl+F'.

Step 4- Type the registration number.

Candidates who will appear for the Online Assessment must follow the important tips for preparation mentioned below:

1. Know the programme: Candidates must ensure to familiarise themselves with the programme they have applied for. Candidates must know the programme structure and learning areas. 2. The latest events: Candidates must stay updated with the current events happening related to the programme applied for. Candidates must focus on reading articles and newspapers. 3. Enhance communication skills: Extempore and Personal Interview round assesses the candidate's communication skills. To enhance the skill, candidates must practice by preparing for common interview questions like a brief about themselves, inspiration to pursue this field of study, strengths and weaknesses; and How to improve the weaknesses; and Long-term career goals; how to handle stress and pressure and so forth. 4. Listening skills: Along with communication skills, candidates must focus on enhancing listening skills. 5. No use of non-verbal communication 6. Review DAF: Candidates must read their Detail Application Form before appearing for Online Assessment rounds. 7. Do not fake academic achievements 8. Ask questions: The better way to end the conversation is by asking questions to panel members related to the programme applied to demonstrate the candidate's interest in the programme.

The TISS Online Assessment round is divided into two stages: Extempore reflection and Personal Interview. The Online Assessment will be conducted for 20-30 minutes. In the Extempore round of the TISS Online Assessment, candidates will be asked to present a reflection on a given topic in front of the three panel members. The extempore round will be conducted online via Zoom application. The topic will be in accordance with the program applied for. Candidates will have to present the reflection for a duration of two to three minutes. In case, candidates are not comfortable with the first topic, they can request for second chance and change the topic. However, candidates will not be given a third chance to change the topic. Some of the Extempore topics asked were: 1. A firm is its CEO's reflection 2. Challenges of managing a remote workforce 3. Ethics of logical reasoning in decision making 4. Inclusivity and Diversity at Workplace 5. Corporate loan defaulters and farm loan waivers 6. Importance of Change Management in Human Resource Management 7. Is HR a cost center or a profit center in India? 8. Can a country like India afford to spend on higher education?