TISSNET 2025 Registration - Application Date, Link, Fees, Documents Required, How to Apply

Updated By Tiyasa Khanra on 06 Nov, 2023 10:19

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TISSNET 2024 Application Form

TISSNET application form 2024 will be released most likely in the second week of December 2023, by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai on its official website. Candidates meeting the TISSNET 2024 eligibility criteria will be able to fill in the application form. Interested applicants can apply online through the e-application process but applicants who are from a remote place without any internet facility can get a printed copy of the form from the institute. TISSNET 2024 registrations will continue till the last week of January 2024. TISSNET 2024 will be held in the last week ofFebruary 2024, in CBT mode. Candidates who have successfully registered can download their TISSNET 2024 hall ticket from the official website. Candidates can register online for the exam through the official website (appln.tiss.edu). The TISSNET 2024 offline application facility will only be available for candidates from remote areas such as Jharkhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.

The printout of the TISSNET application form 2024 had to be then sent via speed post with the application fee. Candidates needed to fill out their personal, academic, and other details in the application form for TISSNET 2024 and were also required to upload scanned images of some of the documents.

Any form which was submitted after the last date was not accepted. Candidates also needed to make sure that all the details in the form were correct as the candidates didn't get the option to modify/correct details later. Those who faced any technical issues while filling in the form may get in touch with the helpline at 022-25525252 from Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm. Given below are all the important details related to TISSNET registration 2024.

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TISSNET Application Form 2024 Dates

Let’s take a look at the important dates of the TISSNET application form 2024:

Events

Dates

TISSNET Application Form 2024 Availability

2nd week of December 2023

TISSNET Registration 2024 Last Date (Online)

Last week of January 2024

TISSNET Exam Date 2024

Last week of February 2024

TISSNET Registration Process 2024

Candidates can apply for TISSNET registration 2024 by following the instructions mentioned below. The TISSNET application form 2024 can be filled out online as well as offline. 

TISSNET Registration Steps

TISSNET 2024 Online Application Process

Candidates can fill TISSNET application form 2024 online by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Registration

  • Candidates need to click on the official link for TISSNET registration 2024.

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

  • After entering all the requisite details, click on the register tab.

  • Upon submission of the details, a TISSNET registration 2024 link is sent to the registered email id.

  • Click on that verification link.

  • After that, the link opens in a new tab where the candidates have to enter their name and the password of their choice.

  • Now, click on the 'Save' tab.

TISSNET Registration Process

Step 2: Filling the TISSNET 2024 Application Form

  • In this step, candidates have to log in with their credentials such as Login ID and Password.

  • Click on Apply Now.

  • 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' tab.

Step 3: Uploading of Documents

  • After filling in the information, candidates have to upload their documents and scanned images of their recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format.
  • The file size for the photograph, signature, and other documents should not be more than 500 KB.

  • To upload the images, the 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.

Images 

Format

File Size

Signature

.jpg, jpeg, .x-png, .pjpeg, .pjpg, .bmp, .gif, .png

not more than 500KB

Photograph

.jpg, jpeg, .x-png, .pjpeg, .pjpg, .bmp, .gif, .png

  • After uploading the images, click on the 'Save' tab 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 are shown in a table.

  • Remove programmes by clicking on the remove programme link.

Note: Candidates can apply for a maximum of 3 programmes across any of 2 TISS Campuses or other locations.

Step 4: Payment of Fees

  • After filling out the application form successfully, pay the application fee as per the suitable mode via online and offline.

    • In Online Mode: Payment by Credit/Debit Card and Net Banking.

    • In Offline Mode: Cash deposit in any of the designated branches of SBI using the prescribed challan

Step 5: Submission of TISSNET 2024 Application Form

  • Finally, click on the 'Confirmation and Preview' tab.

  • After completion of this step, a preview of the application form is available.

  • Upon successful registration, candidates receive a confirmation mail on their registered ID.

TISSNET Offline Application Process 2024

Candidates who are in remote areas and do not have an internet facility can get a printed copy of the TISSNET application form 2024 from the institute. They need to send a request for the same by speed post with the application fee to the Assistant Registrar (Academic), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar Mumbai, 400088. 

The candidates who submit a hard copy of the TISSNET application form 2024 should also send the required documents along with the application form. The documents have to be attested by a School Headmaster or a Principal of College or a Gazetted Officer. Requests which are received without the above certificates will be rejected and the candidates will not be intimated about the same.

Documents Required to Fill TISSNET Application Form 2024

The table below lists the important documents that have to be submitted along with the online TISSNET application form 2024:

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 2019-20, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2018 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar

KM

Signature, Photograph, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and KM certificate

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 01-04-2019 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar. Certificates dated before April 1, 2019, will not be valid

General

Signature, Photograph, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash)

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 recent financial year.

Armed Forces

Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Photograph and Armed Force certificate

SC/ST (Annual income more than Rs.2.5 lakh)

Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), Caste / Tribe Certificate and Photograph

PWD

Signature, Photograph, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and PWD certificate

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TISSNET 2024 Application Fee

Given below is the TISSNET form fee 2024f for various categories:

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

Note: In the case of TISSNET fee payment by cash deposit through an SBI branch, SBI will charge Rs.50 as the processing fee for each deposit. This cannot be adjusted against the TISSNET form fee 2024.

TISSNET 2024 Application Submission Instructions

Candidates should make a note of the following instructions regarding the TISSNET registration 2024: 

  • Candidates should go through the eligibility criteria carefully before filling up the TISSNET application form 2024.

  • They can apply for a maximum of 3 courses across any two of the TISS campuses and other centre locations. Candidates are advised to choose their courses after carefully reading the course description. Change of courses will not be allowed once the admission has been completed.

  • Candidates who are unemployed and whose parents' or guardian's annual income from all the sources for the Financial Year 2020-21 is less than Rs.2.5 Lakhs for SC/ST and Rs.1 lakh for OBC(NC) are required to pay Rs.250/- as concessional application fee for each course. But they will need to upload the necessary certificates.

  • Candidates will have to attach and upload all the relevant certificates in the prescribed format. The institute will also take steps to have the Caste/Tribe/Non-creamy layer/ Income certificates verified by the authorities after admission and those who are found to have submitted manipulated certificates at any stage of their study, will be asked to leave the course.

  • Candidates have to pay TISSNET 2024 application fee amount for every course they apply for.

  • Candidates can apply for multiple courses and pay for each of those courses separately in one online form. They should not fill out more than one TISSNET application form 2024. If a candidate is found to have filled more than one form, his/her application is likely to be cancelled

TISSNET Registration 2024: Important points to Remember

Candidates appearing for TISSNET 2024 should be aware that they can apply for three programmes at the most. They will have to fill out one single form for all three programmes and also pay together for all the programmes at the same time. If more than one form is found of the same candidate then his/her candidature will be cancelled. 

The TISSNET application form 2024 fee can be paid online or offline through Credit card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking or through SBI bank Challan in case of the offline payment. Anything apart from the mentioned mode of payment would be cancelled or rejected. 

While applying for TISSNET 2024, the applicants will be given two options for the payment of the fee such as “Cash” or “Payment Gateway” for the payment to be made. If the candidate chooses “Cash” then he will have to download the Challan provided on the screen. The challan will have three copies attached. Candidates will have to deposit the amount of cash mentioned on the challan in the State Bank of India. The bank will return two copies one for the student and the other for the TISS with the bank’s seal, journal number, and signature on it. The rest of the two copies will have to be uploaded to the official site.

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FAQs about TISSNET Application Form

Which documents are required for TISSNET 2023 application form?

The following documents are required for TISSNET 2023 application form:

  • Caste certificates for applicants who fall under categories such as OBC, ST, SC, OBC (NCL), Kashmiri Migrants (KM), PWD, or in the armed forces.

  • JPEG/PNG-formatted scanned copies of the passport-size photo (113x170 pixels) and signature (302x132 pixels).

  • Applicants having a family income of less than INR one lakh or 1 between one to eight lakhs must provide an income certificate.

  • TISS fee challan copy (if TISSNET 2023 application form is paid in cash).

Can I request TISSNET 2023 application form offline?

Yes, prospective candidates can request TISSNET 2023 application form offline. Applicants residing in remote locations where internet facility is not readily available may send a request for a TISSNET application form by speed post together with the necessary application fee (based on the applicant's category). After receiving the request, TISS Mumbai will deliver the applicant’s TISSNET 2023 application form and prospectus within a week.

What mistakes can I avoid while filling TISSNET 2023 application form?

Candidates must avoid the following mistakes while filling TISSNET 2023 application form to avoid rejection:

  • The application form must not be left incomplete

  • It must not be received without the requisite fee

  • It must be submitted before the last date specified by the conducting authority

  • The TISSNET 2023 application form must be submitted with legit and valid documents

Also, the uploading of documents must be completed in the prescribed formats only.

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.

How can I apply for TISSNET 2023 online?

Students can apply for TISSNET 2023 online by following the pointers mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the TISS official website

Step 2: Register as a new user by filling out the personal information

Step 3: Log in with your credentials

Step 4: Fill out the TISSNET 2023 application form 

Step 5: Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed formats

Step 6: Pay the required application fee

Step 7: Preview the application form before submitting

Step 8: Take a printout of the application form

 

What should I do if I forget my TISSNET 2023 login password?

If a candidate forgets their TISSNET 2023 login password, then they should generate a new password. For this, students must access the TISS official website and open the login window. Through the ‘forgot password’ link, registered applicants can swiftly set up a new password. Their email address will be used to provide the link to the new password. To generate a new password, they need to sign in and click the provided link.

Should I fill out different TISSNET 2023 application forms for different courses?

No, candidates are not required to fill out different TISSNET 2023 application forms for different courses. They only need to fill out a single application form where they can choose a maximum of three programmes of their choice. However, applicants must note that at the later stage of admission, the conducting authority will not allow any changes to their selected course.

How can I fill out TISSNET 2023 application form offline?

After the candidate has received their requested TISSNET 2023 application form offline, they can start filling it out. For this, they will first need to write the required personal details. After this, they have to paste a passport-size coloured photograph and sign at the space provided in the form. Lastly, candidates need to send the application form back to the designated address together with copies of the pertinent documents such as income certificates, caste certificates, application fee receipts, etc.

What is the exam pattern of the TISSNET 2023?

The exam pattern of the TISSNET 2023 includes three sections Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning, English Language Comprehension and Usage and Current Affairs and Understanding of Social Issues. It will have 100 multiple-choice questions, each for one mark. The exam lasts one hour and forty minutes and is administered in 100 test centres throughout India.

How can I prepare for the TISSNET 2023 exam?

Applicants can prepare for the TISSNET 2023 exam by following the tips and strategies mentioned below:

  • Review the TISSNET 2023 exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.

  • Examine your level of preparation by leveraging the TISSNET 2023 mock tests, previous year's question papers and sample papers.

  • Identify your stronger areas and revise them regularly while simultaneously concentrating more on weaker areas.

  • Join study groups on social media platforms to discuss problems and doubts.

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How to prepare for TISSNET? I want to join TISS for MHA in 2021 at any cost. I have already started my preparation but can you give me proper guidance. Please help!!

-shruti singhUpdated on July 29, 2020 07:52 PM
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Shreya Sareen, Content Team

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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