How to Apply for TISSNET 2019 - TISSNET Application Form

The application form for the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai has been released on October 30, 2018. Interested applicants can apply online through the e-application process but the applicants who are from a remote place without any internet facility can get a printed copy of the form from the institute. The print out of the form has to be then sent via speed post with the application fee. Candidates need to fill in their details such as their personal details, academic qualifications and are also required to upload scanned images of some of the documents. The last date to submit the application form is December 10, 2018. Any form which will be submitted after the last date will not be accepted.  Those facing any technical issues while filling in the form may get in touch with the helpline 022-25525252 from Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm). Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be able to fill in the application form. The form is available online as well as offline. Candidates also need to make sure that all the details in the form are correct as the candidates won’t get the option to modify/correct details later.

The article below has all the details regarding the TISSNET MBA 2019 application form, registration process, guidelines, important dates, the list of documents and other instructions. 

Important Application Dates

Let’s take a look at the important dates in the application process

Events	Dates
TISSNET Application Form Availability	October 30, 2018
TISSNET Form Submission Last Date (Online)	December 10, 2018
TISSNET Form Submission Last Date (Post)	December 12, 2018
TISSNET Exam Date	13 January, 2019
TISSNET MBA Admit Card Release	December 26-27, 2018
TISSNET MBA Result	February 4, 2019

Documents Required

The table below lists the important documents that have to be submitted along with the online application:

 

Category	Documents
OBC (Non-Creamy) (Annual income less than Rs.1 lakh)	Signature, Photograph, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Income Certificate for the financial year 2017-18, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2018 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) (Annual income more than Rs.1 lakh but less than Rs. 8 lakh)	Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Photograph, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2018 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar. Certificates dated before April 1, 2018, will not be valid
General	Signature, Photograph, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash)
KM	Signature, Photograph, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and KM certificate
PWD	Signature, Photograph, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and PWD certificate
SC/ST (Annual income less than Rs.2.5 lakh)	Photograph, Caste / Tribe Certificate, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Income Certificate for the financial year 2017-18
SC/ST (Annual income more than Rs.2.5 lakh)	Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Caste / Tribe Certificate and Photograph
Armed Forces	Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Photograph and Armed Force certificate

 

Offline Application

Candidates filling the form offline (hard copy) have to post the above-listed documents along with the application form. The documents need to be attested by a school principal or a Gazetted officer. Forms without the above documents will be rejected and candidates will not be given any intimation for the same.

 Application Process

Now, let’s take a look at the application process for both online as well as offline mode 

Online

• To register, candidates need to click on the official link for TISSNET 2019 registration

• Enter details such as email id and other details that are asked in the form

• After entering all the details, click on the register button

• Upon submission of the details, a TISS registration link will be sent to the registered email id

• Click on that verification link

• The link will open in a new tab where the candidate will have to enter his/her name and the password of his/her choice

• Click on the save button

• After registering, candidates will have to log in to complete the process

• Click on the log in link on that page and enter details such as email and password

• After logging in successfully, candidates can move on to the application form

• In the application form, all basic personal details and academic details have to be entered

• After completing each step, it is important to click on the Save button

• After filling in the information, documents have to be uploaded

• The file size for the photograph, signature and the other documents should not be more than 500 KB

• To upload the images, attachment type has to be selected from the drop-down. For example, a photograph, signature etc

• If the attachment has been uploaded successfully, a success message will be displayed

• After uploading the images, click on the save button to move to the next step

• Select the programs next

• For this, choose a location first and then the programmes which are offered from the selected locations in the dropdown and indicate the preference

• All the selected programmes will be shown in a table

• Remove programmes by clicking on the remove programme link

• Finally, click on the confirmation and preview button

• After completion of this step, a preview of the application form will be available

Offline

• Take a print out of the TISSNET MBA 2019 Application form

• Follow the instructions given in the online procedure

• Submit the application fee at any SBI bank branch

The application has to be sent to the address listed below along with the supporting documents such as passport size photographs, other necessary documents and mark sheet of the last exam passed

Assistant Registrar (Academic)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Deonar Mumbai, 400088

Application Fee 

Application fee for the various categories is given below 

Number of Programmes	Payment (Netbanking)	Payment (Debit/Credit Cards)	Cash deposit (SBI Bank)
1	General Rs.1000 + Bank charges, SC ST Rs.250+ Bank charges	General Rs.1,030, SC ST Rs.260	Rs.1000+ Bank charges, SC ST Rs,250+ Bank Charges
2	General Rs.2000 + Bank Charges, SC ST Rs. 500 + Bank Charges	General Rs.2060, SC ST Rs.520	General Rs.2000 + Bank Charges, SC ST Rs. 500 + Bank Charges
3	General Rs.3000 + Bank Charges SC ST Rs.750 + Bank Charges	General Rs.3090 SC-ST Rs.780	Rs.3000 + Bank Charges, SC ST Rs.750 + Bank Charges

Important Instructions

• Candidates need to keep in mind the following instructions for filling in the application form

• Only a single form has to be used for applying to multiple programmes. Filling in separate forms will lead to cancellation of all the forms

• The maximum number of programmes a candidate can apply for are 3 across any 2 campuses of TISS-Hyderabad, Tuljapur, Guwahati, Chennai, and Mumbai

FAQ

1. Does TISS offer campus placements?

Yes, for some programmes it does. For the new programmes, the process is in place for campus placement.

2. Will the PG Degree from TISS be recognized abroad?

Yes, it is

3. How many times can you take the entrance exam?

You can give as many attempts as you want

4. Where is the test conducted

There are more than 100 test centres in 39 cities. You can choose any one of the centres

5. Any question bank available to prepare for the entrance?

No, there is no question bank available

6. What is the cut-off for selection?

The minimum qualifying marks are 45% (General) for the written test and 35% for SC/ST. But just scoring qualifying marks in the written test won’t guarantee admission as admission is based on the merit list

7. Is TISS affiliated with any University?

It is a Deemed University established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956