Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test Cut Off 2026

Admission Process for TISS PG Courses

TISSNET exam has been scrapped. CUET PG 2024 cut off marks will now be considered for admission into PG courses of Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Candidates are also required to attend an online assessment for admission. Weightage for admission is calculated based on 75% in CUET PG exam and 25% in the online assessment.

CUET PG 2024 Result and Cut Off

CUET PG 2024 result has been announced on April 13, 2024. NEET cut off for general categories is expected to be between 190-220.

For those in reserved categories, the cut off is expected to be between 180 to 195. NTA does not take any responsibility for publishing CUET PG 2024 merit list. It will be published from the end of the university official.

Online Assessment Details

The online assessment for admission is done by a three-member panel and lasts till 20-25 minutes. If you got selected on the merit list of a program of higher preference, you shall not be considered on the waitlist of lower preference courses.

There is a seat reservation policy in the event of two or more students obtain similar marks. Analysing CUET PG marks vs percentile can be helpful to identify what is a good score.

What is a Good Score in CUET PG 2024?

The table below shows what is considered a good score in CUET PG 2024 exam:

Remarks	Scores
Very good score	240+
Good score	220+
Average score	170+
Low score	120-130
Very low score	Below 100

CUET PG 2024 Cut Off Weightage

CUET PG 2024 cut off marks are determined based on the weightage detailed below. Online assessments are also considered for admission:

Stages	Sectional Weightage	Weightage
CUET PG 2024	75%	100%
Online Assessments (OA)	25%	100%

TISSNET 2023 Cut Off (Expected)

The expected TISSNET 2023 cut off marks for different categories are given below:

Category Type	TISSNET 2023 (Expected)
General	75
EWS	72
SC	65
ST	60
OBC	68
PwD	62
Kashmiri Migrants	67

TISSNET 2022 Cut off

Hyderabad Campus:

Cut off details for the Hyderabad campus are part of the TISSNET 2022 cut off records.

TISS NET Cut-off Marks for MA Programmes

The table below shows the cut-off marks for various MA programmes at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The cut-off marks are listed for different categories.

These cut-off marks are for the General (GN), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Class (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Armed Forces (AF), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories.

Programme	GN	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	AF	PWD
M.A. in Public Policy and Governance	76.84	68.9	67.9	63.22	69.2	55.5	69.67
M.A. in Rural Development and Governance	59.88	56.08	51.71	48.61	55.16	55.44	-
M.A. Natural Resources & Governance	55.79	-	43.45	38.72	38.48	55.5	-
M.A. Development Studies	68.03	50.56	55.13	51.19	40.41	40.78	-
M.A. in Womens Studies	64.02	-	38.94	47.62	20.68	63.93	-
Master of Arts in Cities and Governance	64.19	54.2	54.51	48.15	47.7	-	-
M.A. in Education	44.26	-	38.98	27.52	41.43	-	-

Mumbai Campus

The cut-off marks listed above apply to the Mumbai campus of TISS. A dash (-) in the table means no cut-off mark was listed for that category for that programme.

TISS National Entrance Test (TISS-NET) Cut-off Marks

The table below lists the TISS-NET cut-off marks for various postgraduate programmes. Cut-offs are provided for different categories including General (GN), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Armed Forces (AF), Kashmiri Migrants (KM), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

A dash (-) in the table indicates that no cut-off was released for that category for the specific programme.

Programme-wise Cut-off Marks

Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test (TISS-NET) is the entrance examination for admission to various postgraduate programmes offered by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The test is conducted for admission to Master of Arts (MA), Master of Hospital Administration (MHA), and other courses across TISS campuses.

Who can apply

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by TISS for the specific programme they wish to join. Eligibility requirements vary by course and include minimum educational qualifications and marks.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
The minimum percentage required in the bachelor's degree varies by programme and category.
Final-year students can also apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

Exam pattern

TISS-NET is a computer-based test (CBT) that assesses candidates on multiple parameters. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various sections.

Institute	Programme	GN	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	AF	KM	PWD
Center for Human Ecology	M.A. in Applied Psychology-(Clinical & Counselling Practice)	58.56	48.15	46.11	46.6	45.52	50.35	44.41	42.25
Centre for Library and Information Management Studies	Master of Library and Information Science	61.24	-	45.42	46.47	46.38	60.45	-	-
Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Management	M.A./M.Sc. in Disaster Management	54.98	40.18	41.52	35.67	29.18	42.88	42.71	38.97
Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Management	Masters in Disaster Informatics and Geospatial Technologies	43.55	-	36.91	-	-	-	-	-
School of Development Studies	M.A. Development Studies	70.02	63.05	60.98	58.67	55.22	43.54	46.59	50.3
School of Development Studies	M.A. in Womens Studies	63.9	49.71	47.21	37.44	58.55	58.24	-	-
School of Development Studies	Master in International Electoral Management and Practices	59.83	-	58.95	58	-	-	-	-
School of Education	M.A. Education (Elementary)	51.15	-	36.23	27.79	26.46	-	-	-
School of Habitat Studies	M.A./M.Sc. Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies	67.88	65.85	59.54	61.3	52.88	50.51	45.43	-
School of Habitat Studies	M.A./M.Sc. in Urban Policy and Governance	67.88	60.5	57.2	57.81	47.53	54.28	48.25	-
School of Habitat Studies	M.A./M.Sc. in Water Policy and Governance	57.11	55.77	46.91	43.59	30.37	-	-	-
School of Habitat Studies	M.A./M.Sc. Regulatory Policy and Governance	66.21	60.92	56.24	55.81	48.32	53.39	-	-
School of Health System Studies	Master of Hospital Administration	66.41	55.33	53.83	55.03	43.37	40.03	53.4	-
School of Health System Studies	Master of Public Health in Health Policy, Economics and Finance	64.49	56.64	52.7	47.37	43.97	45.75	45.5	-
School of Health System Studies	Master of Public Health in Social Epidemiology	61.02	47.02	48.92	51.15	53.24	54.79	49.5	-
School of Health System Studies	Master of Public Health(Health Administration)	67.85	62.69	64.06	57.15	55.6	56.57	54.58	40.32
School of law, rights and constitutional governance	Master of Laws in Access to Justice	63.22	57.95	56.68	50.48	40.88	59.01	-	52.46
School of Management and Labour Studies	M.A. Human Resources Management and Labour Relations	71.31	64.15	64.18	64.09	55.54	49.94	64.95	58.54
School of Management and Labour Studies	M.A. Labour Studies & Practice	71.99	68.06	63.14	61.6	64.09	69.53	-	41.31
School of Management and Labour Studies	M.A. Social Entrepreneurship	68.25	56.77	62.3	41.22	50.04	49.89	-	41.71
School of Management and Labour Studies	M.A/M.Sc. in Analytics	69.24	58.61

Section	Number of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
General Knowledge	40	1	40
English Proficiency	30	1	30
Mathematical Reasoning	30	1	30
Total	100	-	100

There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in TISS-NET. The duration of the exam is 100 minutes.

Application fee

The application fee for TISS-NET varies by category. Candidates must pay the fee online while submitting the application form.

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC	Rs. 2,500
SC / ST / PwD	Rs. 1,250

The fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made through net banking, credit card, or debit card.

Important dates

The application process for TISS-NET usually begins in the last quarter of the year. The exam is typically conducted in the first quarter of the following year.

Event	Date (Tentative)
Release of application form	November 2024
Last date to apply	December 2024
Admit card release	January 2025
TISS-NET exam date	February 2025
Result declaration	March 2025

These dates are indicative and may change. Candidates should check the official TISS website for the final schedule.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online through the official TISS admissions portal. The application process involves registration, filling in personal and academic details, uploading documents, and paying the fee.

Visit the official TISS admissions website.
Register with a valid email ID and phone number.
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Candidates should keep their login credentials safe. They must check the official website regularly for updates on admit cards, results, and counselling.

Admit card

The admit card for TISS-NET is released online. Candidates must download it from the official website using their login credentials.

The admit card contains the candidate's name, roll number, exam date, time, and venue. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.

Result and cutoff

TISS-NET results are declared online on the official website. Candidates can check their scores and percentile using their application number and date of birth.

Cutoff marks vary by programme and campus. Shortlisted candidates are called for a pre-interview test (PIT) and personal interview (PI) as part of the final selection process.

Campuses and programmes

TISS offers programmes across multiple campuses. The main campus is in Mumbai, with other campuses in Tuljapur, Guwahati, and Hyderabad.

Campus	Programmes Offered
Mumbai	MA in Social Work, MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, MHA, MA in Education, and more
Tuljapur	MA in Rural Development, MA in Social Work, and more
Guwahati	MA in Social Work, MA in Labour Studies, and more
Hyderabad	MA in Social Work, MA in Public Health, and more

Each programme has its own eligibility criteria and intake capacity. Candidates should check the specific requirements for their chosen course.

Selection process

The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in TISS-NET, the pre-interview test, and the personal interview. The weightage for each stage varies by programme.

For most programmes, TISS-NET scores account for a significant portion of the final merit. The PIT and PI are conducted at the respective TISS campuses or online, depending on the programme.

Reservation policy

TISS follows the Government of India reservation policy for admission. Seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates as per norms.

SC: 15% of seats
ST: 7.5% of seats
OBC: 27% of seats
EWS: 10% of seats
PwD: 5% of seats (horizontal reservation)

Candidates applying under reserved categories must submit valid certificates at the time of application and verification.

Contact details

For queries related to TISS-NET, candidates can contact the TISS admissions office. The official website is the primary source of information.

Official website: www.tiss.edu
Admissions office email: admissions@tiss.edu
Admissions office phone: 022-25525600

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the most accurate and updated information.

TISSNET 2021 Cutoffs

The TISSNET 2021 cutoff was released on August 16, 2021. The cutoff varies by course, campus, and candidate category.

Factors that affect the cutoff include previous years' cutoff trends, the number of test-takers, candidates' performance, and the difficulty level of TISSNET. Candidates who secure the minimum cutoff marks are shortlisted for the Pre-Interview Test (PIT) and Personal Interview (PI).

TISSNET 2021 Mumbai Campus Cutoffs

TISSNET Mumbai released the category-wise cutoff for 2021. The cutoffs are given below.

Category Type	TISSNET 2021 Cutoff
General	73.83
EWS	70.57
SC	63.64
ST	58.97
OBC	68.40
PwD	60.84
Kashmiri Migrants	66.57

TISSNET 2021 Guwahati Campus Cutoffs

The Guwahati campus cutoffs are given as a range for each programme. The ranges are listed below.

Programs	Ranging Cut-offs
MA in Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development	46.10 – 71.37
MA in Labour Studies and Social Protection	52.30 – 65.73
MA in Peace and Conflict Studies	49.53 – 66.93
MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology	63.74 – 67.10
MA in Social Work in Community Organization & Development Practise	54.47 – 66.07
MA in Social Work in Counselling	55.47 – 63.83
MA in Social Work in Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship	52.50 – 60.30
MA in Social Work in Public Health	35.10 – 60.50

Programme-wise Cutoffs for Other Campuses

The category-wise cutoffs for specific programmes are given below. These cutoffs apply to the respective programmes across campuses.

M.A. in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme	GN	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
M.A. in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship	59.07	46.38	55.05	53.83	51.52

M.A. Social Work in Rural Development

Programme	GN	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
M.A. Social Work in Rural Development	60.8	41.5	48.05	51.84	52.05

M.A./M.Sc. in Development Policy, Planning and Practice

Programme	GN	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
M.A./M.Sc. in Development Policy, Planning and Practice	56.05	46.47	40.62	41.77	41.99

M.A./M.Sc. in Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Governance

Programme	GN	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
M.A./M.Sc. in Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Governance	56.5	-	36.34	49.29	41.53

TISSNET 2019 Cutoff

The TISSNET 2019 cutoff is also available for reference. Candidates should check the official sources for the complete cutoff details.

TISSNET Cutoff 2019

The TISSNET cutoff 2019 varied by programme. The table below lists the cutoff for each programme.

TISSNET Program	TISSNET Cutoff 2019
MA Human Resource Management	67
MA Globalisation and Labour	70
MA Public Health	61
MPH Social Epidemiology	50
MA Clinical Psychology	57
MA Culture and Media Studies	65
MA Mental Health	54
MA Women Studies	48
MA Social Entrepreneurship	62

TISSNET Cutoff 2018

The cutoff for TISSNET 2018 is given below. Cutoffs are listed by course and candidate category.

TISSNET Course	Candidate's category	TISSNET 2018 Cutoff
MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations	General category	82
	OBC category	73
	SC/ST category	70
Development Studies	General category	75

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TISSNET Previous Years' Cutoff

The table below shows TISSNET cutoff trends over the years. Candidates can use this to estimate the cutoff for the current year.

Category	2013-2015	2014-2016	2015-2017
General Category	79	72	76
OBC Category	79	65	67
SC Category	75	57	60
ST Category	69	52	55
PwD Category	67	60	63
Kashmiri Migrants	76	65	67

Selection Procedure After Cutoff

Candidates who clear the CUET PG 2024 cutoff are shortlisted for the next selection rounds. The final list of selected candidates is declared on the official website.

The TISSNET Selection Procedure evaluates a candidate in the following stages:

Score in CUET PG
Online Assessments (OA)

Candidates who score equal to or more than the CUET PG 2024 cutoff marks are called for a Pre-Interview session and Personal Interview. Final selection is based on the candidate's performance in TISSNET 2023, PIT, and Interview with the given weightage.