Candidates need to go thoroughly through the TISSNET Syllabus to prepare well and boost their scores in the exam and save their seats. The TISSNET Syllabus is specifically designed to assess the candidates on their intellectual skills and Basic Knowledge.
TISSNET Syllabus 2022
Sections– TISSNET Syllabus has 3 sections
- English Proficiency
- Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning
- General Awareness.
Among these three sections, General Awareness holds the maximum weightage (40%) with 40 questions, and the other two sections have 30% weightage with 30 questions each.
According to the previous exam trends, the difficulty level of the exam is of an easy to moderate range for Section 1 and Section 2. But the difficulty level of Section 3, General Awareness, has always been moderate to tough. The same trend of difficulty level is expected by the experts in TISSNET Exam 2022, too.
So, the candidates must prepare their TISSNET Syllabus extensively.
Subsections- Each section is further sub-divided (except GK). There are a total of 6- subsections. We have divided the syllabus according to subsections.
SECTION 1- English Proficiency
The English Proficiency section is further subdivided into 2 subsections.
- Verbal Ability
- Reading Comprehension
| English Proficiency | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | Spot The Errors- Grammar/ Word/ Punctuations Word Substitutions In A Sentence Fill In The Blanks- Homophones Idioms- Match The Following Idioms- Fill The Blanks Sentence Completion Para Jumbles Sentence Improvement Analogies Synonyms- Antonyms- Homonyms Odd One Out Etc |
| Reading Comprehension | Passage Based Questions Purpose Of The Passage Flaws And Discrepancies Inference And Conclusion Based Questions Author's Point Of View Strengthen And Weaken Of Passage Main Idea Of The Passage Assumptions And Supporting Based Questions Comparison And Contrast Tone Specific- Didactic, Pragmatic, Dogmatic, Sarcastic Etc. |
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SECTION 2-Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning
The mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning section is further subdivided into 3-subsections.
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
| Mathematical Skills & Logical Reasoning | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Basic Arithmetic Number System Speed And Time Basic Geometry Ratio And Proportion Percentage Simple Interest & Compound Interest Work-Related Problems Average Probability Profit And Loss |
| Logical Reasoning | Number Series Coding And Decoding Alphabet Series Blood Relations Cubes And Dices Statement- Conclusion/ Assumptions/ Arguments Logical Connectivity Syllogism Clock And Calendar Linear/Circular/ Family Arrangement Venn Diagrams Puzzles |
| Data Interpretation | Multiple Graphs Tables Pie Chart Line Chart Double Pie Chart Caselets Bar Graphs Line Graph Data Comparison |
SECTION 3- General Awareness
| General Awareness | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Environment And Ecology Politics History Law Economics Social Studies International Politics Current Affairs Finance And Budget National Events Corporate Events & Awards National And International Awards Defence, Military And Terrorism-Related Questions Polity Related Questions Literature, Arts Sports |
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TISSNET Syllabus For PIT(Pre Interview Test)
- Pre Interview Test is essentially an easy writing test.
- The TISSNET Syllabus for easy writing ranges from issues on current socio-economic, geo-political scenarios or topics of cultural and political significance.
- PIT also has case studies and Group Discussions.
- There is no defined syllabus for this. These tests are designed to check the candidate's social awareness and sensitivity to complex socio-political-economic issues.
FAQs
TISS is a “Deemed to be University” established under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956.
A candidate can appear as many times as he/she wishes to.
Yes, minimum-qualifying marks for written test is 35 per cent (for SC/ST) and 45 per cent (for others). However, scoring mere qualifying marks in the written test does not guarantee a seat for a programme.
In TISSNET exam, questions are asked in MCQ format.
Candidates will have to send the duly filled application form by the speed post to the below address:
Assistant Registrar (Academic),
Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
Deonar Mumbai, 400 088.
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