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The Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test (TISSNET) has been discontinued from the 2024-25 academic year. TISS admissions for most postgraduate programs in 2026 rely on CUET PG 2026 scores conducted by NTA. Three management-oriented programs use CAT 2025 scores instead.
TISS offers over 50 MA, MSc, MHA, MPH, and LLM programs across Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tuljapur, and Guwahati campuses. These focus on social work, human resources, development studies, public health, and sustainability. High CUET PG or CAT performance secures shortlisting for online assessments and interviews where applicable.
Admissions emphasise merit, reservations, and program-specific requirements. Early CUET PG registration maximises preparation time for this competitive process.
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TISS Admission 2026 Important Dates: CUET PG and CAT Pathways
TISS follows national exam schedules for 2026 admissions. CUET PG registration opened on December 14, 2025.
- CUET PG Registration: December 14, 2025, to January 14, 2026
- CUET PG Exam: March 2026
- CUET PG Results: April 2026
- TISS Shortlist/Online Assessment (for select programs): May-June 2026
- Final Merit List: June-July 2026
- CAT 2025 Exam: November 30, 2025 (already conducted)
- TISS CAT-based Application: November-December 2025
Monitor admissions.tiss.ac.in and exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG for updates and program-specific paper codes.
TISS Participating Programs and Campuses 2026
TISS offers diverse postgraduate programs across campuses:
- Mumbai: Flagship MA in Social Work, HRM & LR (CAT-based), Development Studies, Public Health
- Hyderabad: Education, Rural Development, Natural Resources
- Tuljapur: Social Work in Rural Context, Sustainable Livelihoods
- Guwahati: Social Sciences, Ecology, Labour Studies
Popular programs include MA Social Work (multiple specializations), MA HRM & Labour Relations (CAT), MA Organisation Development & Change (CAT), MSc Environment & Sustainability, MHA Hospital Administration.
TISS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years) from a recognized university. Final-year students can apply provisionally.
- Minimum marks: Generally no percentage requirement, but program-specific (e.g., work experience for ODCL)
- Valid CUET PG score for most programs; CAT for HRM, ODCL, and select others
- Reservations: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Armed Forces as per GoI norms
Check the official program-paper code list PDF on admissions.tiss.ac.in for exact eligibility per course.
TISS Admission Process 2026: CUET PG and CAT
The process varies by pathway:
- Appear in CUET PG 2026 (select correct paper code for desired program)
- TISS shortlists based on CUET PG scores
- For most programs: Direct merit-based admission on CUET PG score
- For select programs: Online Assessment (PAT/GD) + Personal Interview
- Final merit: Entrance score + assessment components
- Document verification and fee payment
CAT pathway (HRM, ODCL): CAT score + Online Assessment + Interview.
TISS Previous TISSNET Exam Pattern (Reference Only)
Since TISSNET is discontinued, prepare for CUET PG domain-specific papers. For reference, old TISSNET pattern:
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Questions: 100 MCQs
- Sections: English Proficiency (30), Maths & LR (30), General Awareness (40)
- Marking: +1 correct, no negative
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Logical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CUET PG papers are domain-specific, 75 MCQs, 2 hours.
TISS Previous Year Cutoff Trends (TISSNET Reference)
TISSNET cutoffs varied by program and category. High-demand programs like HRM required higher scores.
Trends showed stability with competition pushing general category cutoffs upward. Reserved categories had significant relaxations.
| Year | Program Example | General Cutoff (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MA HRM & LR | 71 |
| 2023 | MA Social Work | 58-65 |
| 2023 | MA Development Studies | 60-68 |
| 2022 | MA HRM & LR | 67-70 |
| 2021 | MA HRM & LR | 65-68 |
TISSNET cutoff trends over recent years indicate rising scores for flagship programs due to increased applicants and focus on social sciences. General category often needed 65+ for shortlisting, while SC/ST cutoffs were lower (around 45-55). With shift to CUET PG, expect similar merit intensity; official shortlists post-results.
For 2026, monitor CUET PG normalized scores and TISS merit lists for actual thresholds.
TISS Preparation Tips 2026 for CUET PG/CAT
Target high percentiles with focused preparation:
- Identify program-specific CUET PG paper code early
- Master domain subjects (Social Work, Management, Humanities)
- Practice previous CUET PG papers and mocks
- Strengthen General Knowledge, especially social issues
- For CAT programs: Focus on Quant, VARC, DILR
- Read newspapers daily for current affairs
- Improve reading comprehension and analytical skills
- Take timed mocks weekly; analyze performance
- Prepare for interviews: Understand social sector challenges
- Aim 200+ marks in CUET PG for competitive programs
Consistency and awareness of social issues drive success at TISS.
Frequently Asked Questions
- No, TISSNET is discontinued; admissions use CUET PG scores for most programs.
- CAT 2025 scores, followed by online assessment and interview.
- December 14, 2025 to January 14, 2026.
- Select TISS and program during CUET PG application on NTA portal.
- Bachelor's degree; final-year students eligible provisionally.
- For most programs: No, direct on CUET PG score; select programs have online assessment/interview.
- Official PDF on admissions.tiss.ac.in.
- Around 58-65 for general in recent years.
- May-June 2026 post CUET results.
- Yes, select multiple paper codes in CUET PG.
- Mandatory for ODCL; preferred for some others.
- admissions.tiss.ac.in for notifications and process.
