TISSNET 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Academic Qualifications, Course-wise Criteria

Updated By Tiyasa Khanra on 06 Nov, 2023 10:28

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TISSNET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

TISSNET eligibility criteria 2024 prescribe that candidates applying for the exam must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The application process for TISSNET 2024 is expected to conclude in the last week of January 2024. Forms for the same can be filled out online or can be sent to TISS via post. The TISSNET 2024 exam will be conducted in the last week of February 2024, and it will be conducted online. TISSNET will be conducted at more than 100 test centers across 39 cities in India.

Candidates who have completed graduation of a minimum three years duration or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 or 10+2+2+1 pattern) are eligible to apply for TISSNET 2024. The candidates who are in the final year of their graduation are eligible to apply. However, they must have passed all the subjects in the 3-year or 4-year degree program.

The candidates must have completed their final year Bachelor’s degree program latest by the first week of June 2024. The final-year students will be provided provisional admission. However, such candidates will be required to submit proof of completing their graduation latest by the end of September 2024. If they fail to do so, their provisional admission will be canceled.

Candidates who have completed their graduation through correspondence can also apply if the Institute / University / College is recognized by UGC/AICTE. Know the detailed TISSNET eligibility criteria 2024 below.

TISSNET 2024 General Eligibility Criteria

  • The TISSNET prescribes that the candidates who have been able to complete their requirement for the Bachelor’s Degree examination by the first week of June 2024 would be considered eligible to apply for the course. 
  • The candidates must submit the final degree certificate to the TISS unless they submit the final degree certificate, the candidates would be able to get admission in the Master’s degree provisionally. 
  • In order to appear for TISSNET 2024, the candidates will have to submit the final year mark-sheet to the exam conducting body of TISSNET 2024.

TISSNET 2024 Program Specific Eligibility Criteria

Given below are TISSNET 2024 program-specific eligibility criteria.

Apart from fulfilling the general TISSNET MBA eligibility criteria, there are certain eligibility parameters for particular subjects which are listed in the table below:

Program Name

Program-specific eligibility

CJ – Social Work in Criminology and Justice, CF-Social Work with Children and Families, DTA-Social Work in Dalit and Tribal Studies Action, CODP-Social Work in Criminology and Justice, LE – Social Work in Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship,  PH – Social Work in Public Health, MH – Social Work in Mental Health, GL – Globalisation and Labour, WCP – Social Work in Women Centred Practice,  SE – Social Entrepreneurship,  HE – Health Administration

Graduation from any discipline

DSA – Social Work in Disability Studies and Action

Candidates preferred with a graduate degree in subjects such as  Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Disability rehabilitation, and Speech Therapy. Graduates with a minimum of 2 years of experience in social welfare will be preferred.

HO – Hospital Administration

  • Three years Graduate degree in any discipline
  • Candidates in their final year in BA are not eligible
  • Four years graduate degree in paramedical sciences, medicine, or other four years programs such as pharmacy, veterinary engineering, and veterinary sciences.

HE – Health Administration

  • Completed 3 years graduate degree in any discipline
  • Four years graduate degree in paramedical sciences, medicine, or other programs such as engineering, pharmacy, and veterinary sciences
  • Candidates in their final year in BA are not eligible

PHSE – Public Health in Social Epidemiology

  • BA in paramedical, medicine, or other four years programs such as engineering, pharmacy, and veterinary sciences
  • Candidates in their final year in BA are not eligible
  • Master's degree in any discipline

PHHP – Public Health in Health Policy, Economics, and Finance

  • BA in paramedical, medicine, or other four years programs such as engineering, pharmacy, and veterinary sciences
  • Candidates in their final year in BA are not eligible
  • Master's degree in any discipline.

APCP – Applied Psychology with specialization in Counselling Psychology

        Candidate should have completed:

  •  B.A./ B.Sc. Home Sciences with specialization in Human/ Child Development
  • B.A. in Psychology
  • B.A. General with a minimum of 3 papers in Psychology  
  • Candidates appearing for their final year B.A. examination with the above subjects and awaiting results are eligible to apply
  • B.A. in Social Work

WS – Women’s Studies, DS – Development Studies, EE – Education (Elementary), MC – Media and Cultural Studies, CCSS – Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, RG – Regulatory Governance, WPG – Water Policy & Governance, DM – Disaster Management

Graduation from any discipline

PHHP – Public Health in Health Policy, Economics, and Finance

  • Candidates should have completed their internship on or before June 10, 2024
  • Completed BA in paramedical, medicine, or other four-year programs such as veterinary sciences pharmacy, law, and engineering.

APCP – Applied Psychology with specialization in Counselling Psychology

        Candidate should have completed:

  • B.A. in Social Work
  • B.A. General with a minimum of 3 papers in Psychology  
  • Candidates appearing for their final year B.A. examination with the above subjects and awaiting results are also eligible 
  • B.A./ B.Sc. Home Sciences with specialization in  Human/Child Development

PHSE – Public Health in Social Epidemiology

  • Candidates should have completed their internship on or before June 10, 2024
  • Completed BA in paramedical, medicine, or other four-year programs such as veterinary sciences, engineering, law, and pharmacy
  • Master's degree in any discipline

APCLP – Applied Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology

        Candidates should have completed

  • Candidates appearing for their final year B.A. exam in 2024, with the above subjects and awaiting results are also eligible to apply

  • B.A. Psychology

  • B.A. General, with a minimum of three papers in Psychology

MLIS – Master of Library and Information Science

Graduation in any discipline.

UPG – Urban Policy & Governance

Graduation in one of the following fields

Management,  Architecture, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Geography, Planning, Geography, Planning, Law or Social Sciences, and interested in habitat-related issues.

ATJ – LL.M. in Access to Justice

  • Candidates who appeared for the final LL.B. Examination in April / May 2024 can also apply
  • LL.B. Degree with 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST)

TISSNET 2024 Institute-wise Eligibility Criteria

Check the eligibility criteria for Tata Institute of Social Sciences for all the campuses from the table provided below.  

Tiss Eligibility: MUMBAI CAMPUS

Degree

Programme

Specialisation

Eligibility





























Master’s Arts (M.A)






























Social Work 

Children and Family

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Criminology and Justice

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Community Organisation and Development Practice

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Dalit and Tribal Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be 

Graduate in any discipline

Disability Studies and Action

General Eligibility and

Candidates who have graduated in Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy will be given preferences.

Graduates with an experience of 2 years or more in the field of Social work will be given opportunity first. 

Livelihood and Entrepreneurship

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Mental Health

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Public Health

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Women Centred Practice

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Globalisation and Labour

Globalisation and Labour

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Human Resource Management and Labour Relations

Human Resource Management and Labour Relations

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Social Entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Organisation Development, Change and Leadership

Organisation Development, Change and Leadership.

  • Candidates must have completed Bachelors of Three years or any such equivalent exams

  • Candidates must have 2 years of working experience after completion of graduation. 

Public Health

Health Administration

  • Candidates must have completed Bachelors of Three years or any such equivalent exams

  • Candidates must have 4-year graduate degree in Paramedical, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Engineering Law. 

  • Candidates must have completed their internship on or before June 2024

  • Candidates pursuing the final degree of Bachelors are eligible to apply for this course. 

Hospital Administration

Hospital Administration 

  • Candidates must have completed Bachelors of Three years or any such equivalent exams

  • Candidates must have 4-year graduate degree in Paramedical, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Engineering Law. 

  • Candidates must have completed their internship on or before June 2022

  • Candidates pursuing the final degree of Bachelors are eligible to apply for this course













Public Health

Health Policy, Economics and finance

  • Candidates must have a masters in any discipline or 

  • Candidates must have completed Bachelors of Three years or any such equivalent exams

  • Candidates must have 4-year graduate degree in Paramedical, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Engineering Law. 

  • Candidates must have completed their internship on or before June 2022

  • Candidates pursuing the final degree of Bachelors are eligible to apply for this course

Social Epidemiology

  • Candidates must have a masters in any discipline or 

  • Candidates must have completed Bachelors of Three years or any such equivalent exams

  • Candidates must have 4-year graduate degree in Paramedical, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Engineering Law. 

  • Candidates must have completed their internship on or before June 2022

  • Candidates pursuing the final degree of Bachelors are eligible to apply for this course

Development Studies

Development Studies 

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Women’s Studies 

Women’s Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Education Elementary

Education Elementary

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Media and Cultural Studies

Media and Cultural Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline






Master’s in Arts/ Master’s in Science

(M.A/M.Sc)

Climate change and Sustainable Studies

Climate change and Sustainable Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Regulatory Governance

Regulatory Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Urban Policy and Governance

Urban Policy and Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any of the following discipline:

Management, Engineering, Architecture, Geography, Planning, Law, Social science

Water Policy and Governance 

Water Policy and Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Disaster management

Disaster management

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Master’s in Arts

(M.A)

Applied Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Candidates must satisfy the General Psychology

And

The Candidates must have completed

B.A in Psychology

B.A and B.Sc in Home Science

B.A in Social Science

B.A General with three papers in Psychology

Candidates appearing for the final year of Graduation will be eligible to apply.

Clinical Psychology

Candidates must satisfy the General Psychology

And

The Candidates must have completed

B.A in Psychology

B.A General with three papers in Psychology

Candidates appearing for the final year of Graduation will be eligible to apply.

Mater in Library Science

Library Science

Library Science

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Master of Law

Justice

Access to Justice

Candidates must have an LLB degree with 50%

Candidates appearing for the final year can also apply. 

Tiss Eligibility: HYDERABAD OFF-CAMPUS







Master’s in Arts

Rural Development and Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Education

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Public Policy and Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Development Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Women Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Natural Resource and Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Organisation leadership

Candidates must have completed Bachelors of Three years or any such equivalent exams

Candidates must have 2 years of working experience after completion of graduation.

Social Work

Mental Health

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Applied Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any of the following discipline:

Psychology

Home Science

Child and Human Development

Social Work

Or

The candidate must have done B.A General in three papers of Psychology

Clinical Health

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any of the following discipline:

Psychology 

Or 

The candidate must have done B.A General in three papers of Psychology

Candidates in the final year will be able to appear for this examination.

Master’s in Arts/ Master’s in Science

(M.A/M.Sc)

Ecology Society and Sustainable Energy

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Tiss Eligibility: GUWAHATI OFF-CAMPUS











Master’s in Arts

Ecology Environment and Sustainable Development

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Labour Studies and Social security

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Peace and Conflict Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Sociology and Social Anthropology

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline


























Social Work

Community Organization and Development Practices

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Livelihood and Entrepreneurship 

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Counselling

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Public Health

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Livelihood

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Entrepreneurship

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Tiss Eligibility: TULJAPUR OFF-CAMPUS

Master’s in ArtsSocial Work 

Rural Development

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

EducationEducation

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Public Policy and GovernancePublic Policy and Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Development StudiesDevelopment Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Women's StudiesWomen's Studies

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Natural Resources & GovernanceNatural Resources & Governance

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

Organisation Development, Change and LeadershipOrganisation Development, Change and Leadership

Apart from General Eligibility, the candidates must be a

Graduate in any discipline

  1. Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree of minimum three years of duration from a recognised university, in any discipline.
  2. Candidates must have 2 years of working experience in any field of work after graduation.
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TISSNET Reservation Policy 2024

As per the government of India, there are certain reservation policies for TISSNET which vary for different TISS campuses. Given below are the policies for TISSNET 2024:

TISS Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Tuljapur Campuses

  • For ST-7.5 percent of the seats will be reserved
  • For SC-15 percent of the seats will be reserved
  • For OBC (non-creamy layers)-27 percent of the seats will be reserved
  • For Kashmiri migrants-Seats to be reserved as per the GOL Directives
  • For Persons with Disability (PwD-Supernumerary Quota)-3 percent of seats are reserved.

For armed forces-5 percent seats (supernumerary quota) for widows/children of personnel armed/paramilitary forces killed/disabled during the hostilities in the following priority

Priority I-Wards/Widows of para-military/personnel killed in action

Certificate required-proof in original

Priority II-Wards/widows of defense/para-military personnel who were disabled during military service

Certificate required-Original disability certificate stating the disability is due to military services

Priority III-Wards/widows of paramilitary/defense personnel who died during military service

Certificate required-Original death certificate stating the cause of death is due to military service

Priority IV-Wards of paramilitary/defense personnel disabled during military service

Certificate required-Disability certificate stating that disability is due to military service

Priority V-Wards of ex-servicemen police personnel/para-military and serving defense personnel who are recipients of Gallantry Awards.

Certificate required-Proof in original

Priority VI-Wards of defense ex-servicemen

Certificate required-Original ex-servicemen identity card/PPO (Pension payment order) and discharge book

Priority VII-Wards of serving defense personnel

Certificate required-Original service identity cards and dependent certificate/card

    TISSNET Helpline

    Candidates can contact the admissions helpline at 022-25525252.

    TISSNET MBA Eligibility Criteria 2024 for International Students

    This category includes candidates who are not Indian citizens or permanent residents of India, foreign nationals, overseas citizens Indof in (OCI-Dual citizens), persons of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders, and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The criteria for them are listed below:

    • International students can apply for a maximum of 2 programmes across campuses/schools. But they should fulfill the general eligibility requirements for the programmes.
    • International candidates qualified from Foreign Universities or Boards of Higher Education as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will be eligible for admission.
    • Candidates interested in M.A Human Resource Management and Labour Studies Programme (HRM) need a GMAT score of 610 and above. The score has to be provided within the stipulated time frame during the admission process.
    • Candidates who have pursued a BA degree programme from a University which is located in a non-English speaking country need to submit proof of English proficiency. IELTS and TOEFL scores will be accepted.

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    FAQs about TISSNET Eligibility

    I have completed my B Tech degree; can I apply for TISSNET 2023?

    Yes, if a student has completed their B Tech degree; they can apply for TISSNET 2023 exam. The TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria mandate that the candidate must have received a minimum of three years duration bachelor's degree or its equivalent. It can be under the 10+2+4 or 10+2+3 or 10+2+2+1 year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern satisfying the mandatory requirements of 15 years of formal education from a recognised university. 

    What are the TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria?

    The following are a few TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria:

    • The applicant must be a graduate of a university with a recognised bachelor's degree.

    • Applicants who will complete all of their final year eligible degree requirements by 13 June 2023, including all exams and internships (if required), are also eligible to apply. 

    • The admission offered will remain provisional until an applicant delivers their degree certificate and final mark/grade sheet as proof that they have successfully met the qualifying requirements by the specified date.

    Are there any separate TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria for reserved category candidates?

    No, there are no separate TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria for reserved category candidates. Although the reservation policy is different for students depending upon their categories, the eligibility criteria for TISSNET 2023 exam is the same for all applicants. A candidate's application or admission will be summarily cancelled if the information they provided is ever proven to be false or deceptive. For the final admission decision, the candidate's eligibility will be decided based on the information provided in the application. 

    Does TISS accept CAT scores?

    No, TISS does not accept CAT scores. This is because the university conducts its separate entrance exam for admission to MA programmes in the School of Management and Labour Studies. The CAT exam, on the other hand, is the mandatory entrance exam for MBA admission to IIMs. If a student has given the CAT exam, they have to take TISSNET 2023 separately for admission to the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

    Is TISSNET conducted every year?

    Yes, the TISSNET is conducted every year or it can also be said that it is conducted once a year. As per the official sources, the TISSNET 2023 will take place on 25 February 2023. After taking the CAT 2022 and XAT 2023 exams, the TISSNET 2023 exam in February provides an excellent chance to secure admission to the highly coveted M.A. programmes offered by TISS at its Mumbai campus and other campuses like Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati with effortless preparation.

    Is the eligibility criteria for TISSNET 2023 and TISSMAT 2023 the same?

    Yes, the eligibility criteria for TISSNET 2023 and TISSMAT 2023 are the same. This is because both are entrance tests and applicants must take both the TISSNET and TISSMAT to be considered for the MA (HRM & LR) and/or MA (ODCL) programmes. After the TISSNET exam, the TISSMAT exam is performed. Only applicants who have taken the TISSNET 2023 exam are qualified to take the TISSMAT 2023.

    How can I check the TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria?

    Candidates can check the TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria by visiting the official website of the conducting body. Once the applicant has accessed the official TISS website, they need to click on eligibility provided on the sidebar given on the left. After this, applicants can check the programme-specific eligibility criteria for up to 38 different programmes offered by the university along with their duration of completion. 

    Can I apply for the exam if I do not meet the TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria?

    No, candidates cannot apply for the exam if they do not meet the TISSNET 2023 eligibility criteria. It is recommended that only those candidates who adhere to and meet the eligibility requirements specified by the institution must apply for the exam. As per the conducting authority, no objections will be taken into consideration about the rejection of applicants deemed to be ineligible at any point during the admissions process.

    When will the TISSNET 2023 exam be conducted?

    The TISSNET 2023 exam will be conducted on 25 February 2023 from 2 PM to 3.40 PM. Conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), TISSNET is a computer-based national entrance examination for admission to all of its master's degree (MA) programmes at its Mumbai campus as well as its other three campuses in Guwahati, Hyderabad, and Tuljapur. It consists of objective multiple-choice questions, so someone with a basic understanding of computers can easily take the TISSNET 2023 exam.

    Is the TISSNET 2023 application form fee the same for all categories?

    No, the TISSNET 2023 application form fee is not the same for all categories. The fee varies category-wise. The application form fee for one course is INR 260 for applicants belonging to the reserved category and INR 1,030 for students belonging to the open category. Further, applicants must keep in mind that they may choose a maximum of three programmes only. At the later stage of admission, no changes to the desired course will be permitted.

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    Dear Student,

    To prepare for TISSNET is not that difficult a task and since you have a few months before the exam, it is advisable to begin the preparation as soon as possible so that you get a lot of time for practice as well. It is also a good strategy to take mock tests for TISSNET. Given below is the preparation strategy for TISSNET which will help you with the preparation. It also includes the section-wise preparation strategy.

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