TISSNET Selection Process

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.

DAF or Detail Application Form is filled by the candidates who are shortlisted for the TISSNET selection process- Online Assessments. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria for the programme applied will have to fill the DAF when released. Authorities will release the TISS Detail Application Form for TISSNET 2024 in last week week of March 2024 soon after the declaration of results. Shortlisted candidates will be able to fill the DAF online. To fill the DAF candidates are required to visit the official website and click on the link provided. After entering the login credentials, candidates have to fill the following details in the TISS DAF:

• Registration number
• Name of the programme selected
• Date of birth
• Marital Status Age as of June 01, 2024
• Taken part in NSS activities?
• Email Address
• State particulars of your education beginning from SSC or equivalent examination
• Any unaccounted period from the date of passing the school have you applied more than one programme? If yes state details
• Reason to pursue this course?
• Biographical sketch
• Any work done in the field of study selected
• Known languages and level of proficiency
• Employment status

Tata Institute of Social Sciences conducts the TISSNET selection process soon after the declaration of results. The TISSNET admission process for the 2024-25 session will commence in second week of April 2024. Candidates who will appear for the TISSNET exam and qualify the cutoff criteria will be shortlisted for the TISS Online Assessment rounds. The Online Assessment of TISS consists of Personal Interviews and Extempore rounds. To appear for the OA rounds, shortlisted candidates must compulsorily fill the Detail Application Form (DAF) on or before the prescribed last date. On the basis of the applications received, candidates are assigned the date on which they have to appear for the OA rounds. The OA rounds are conducted in online mode via the Zoom application. It is conducted for a duration of 20-30 minutes by the three-panel members. The aim of OA rounds is to assess the candidate's interest in the selected programme. The final selection is then based on the candidate's performance in the TISSNET exam (50%) and Online Assessments (Extempore (20%) and PI (30%). .