TISSNET 2026: Result (Released), Merit List (Out), Dates (Out)

TISSNET 2026 (CUET PG) First Merit List has been released on 24th June 2026 via online mode. Earlier, TISSNET was conducted at university level to provide admission into various PG courses offered at TISS campuses.

Merit list for TISSNET 2026 (CAT PG) has been released via online mode…Get link here…

TISSNET 2026 Admission Dates | Application Form

TISSNET Notifications 2026 – 1st Merit List Out (CUET PG)

TISSNET 2026 (CUET PG) First Merit List has been released on 24th June 2026 through online mode. Check here to know merit list details.  

TISSNET 2026 Third Merit List (CAT PG) has been released on 8th May 2026 through online mode. Check here to know merit list details.  

 

TISSNET stands for Tata Institute of Social Sciences- National Entrance Test has various campuses located in Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati & Hyderabad. Admission to PG courses such as M.Sc., MHA, MPA, MA and other master degree courses is now offered based on CUET PG scores. Through CAT scores, candidates can get admission to those two courses. 

All you need to know about TISSNET 2026: 

• Do you know apply of TISSNET 2026 through CAT PG has been started via online mode..Check registration link here… 
• Is the TISSNET exam scrapped? Yes, Know complete TISSNET 2026 admission procedure here. 
• Are you confused about the eligibility criteria of TISSNET? Check eligibility criteria details here.. 
• Searching for the best tips to start exam preparation? We have mentioned some effective Preparation tips below. 
• Looking for the complete schedule of TISSNET 2026? Know TISSNET 2026 Exam Dates. 

Confused? Leave your queries here

In the article, we have mentioned complete details related to TISSNET 2026 such as application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, preparation tips, steps to apply, etc. 

TISSNET 2026 Overview 

Exam Name	TISSNET 2026
Full Name	Tata Institute of Social Science National Entrance Test
Conducting Body	Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Exam Level	National Level
Admission Through	Merit & Other Entrance Score Based
Courses Offered	M.Sc., MHA, MPH and MA.
Application  Mode	Online Mode
Website	tiss.edu

TISSNET 2026 Exam Dates 

Know complete TISSNET 2026 exam schedule here: 

Through CAT 2026: 

Events	Dates 2026 (Announced)
Application process starts	3rd November 2025
Last date to apply	10th December 2025
Correction facility	11th – 13th December 2025
Announcement of shortlisted candidates for Online Assessment (OA)(GD/ ERT & PI)	13th February 2026
Admission Counselling Sessions and Orientation for SC/ST/ OBC/ PWD/ EWS candidates selected for the OA	16th -20th February 2026
Opening of Online Detailed Application form (DAF)	23rd – 28th February 2026
Personal Interview and Group Discussion/ ERT	9th to 27th February 2026
Announcement of Merit List 1	20th April 2026
Announcement of Merit List 2	5th May 2026
Announcement of Merit List 3	12th May 2026

Through CUET-PG Exam: 

Events	Dates 2026 (Tentative)
Online application form releases	14th December 2025
Last date to submit application form	23rd January 2026
Correction window	28th to 30th January 2026
Announcement of city of examination	26th February 2026
Admit Card download	3rd March 2026
CUET PG 2026	6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th & 27th March 2026
Answer Key publishes	3rd week of April 2026
Declaration of result	1st week of May 2026
Counselling begins	4th week of May 2026

TISSNET 2026 Application Form

Candidates can check complete TISSNET 2026 application form details below: 

• TISSNET 2026 application form has been released on 3rd November 2025 through CAT PG. 
• Applying candidates can submit the registration form through online mode, no offline option is available. 
• Application Form for CUET PG will be released in the first week of January 2026 through online mode. 
• Before applying, aspirants are suggested to fulfill the complete eligibility criteria below. 
• During form filling, candidates are required to provide details such as personal, communication, academic qualifications, etc. 
• The authority will also provide the facility to make correction in submitted form from 11th to 13th December 2025 for CAT PG. 
• The deadline to submit the application form will be till 10th December 2025 through CAT PG & first week of February 2026 for CUET PG. 
• After submission of form, do not forget to take a hardcopy of application form for further usage. 

Application Fee: 

• TISSNET 2026 application fee can be submitted through online mode. 
• Online payment can be done through Net banking/ debit card/ credit card only. 
• The submitted fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances. 

In the table below, we have provided the fee for every category candidate: 

For CUET PG: 

Category	Application Fee (for upto two Test Papers)	Fees for additional Test Papers	Application Fee (for upto two Test Papers)	Fees for additional Test Papers
General (UR)	Rs. 1400/-	Rs. 700/-	Rs. 7000/-	Rs. 3500/-
OBC-NCL/ EWS	Rs. 1200/-	Rs. 600/-
ST/SC/Third gender	Rs. 1100/-	Rs. 600/-
PWBD	Rs. 1000/-	Rs. 600/-

How to Apply for TISSNET 2026 

Here we have provided complete step-by-step process to apply: 

• Step-1: Visit the website of TISS (Link is given above). 
• Step-2: On the homepage, press the “Apply Now” button. 
• Step-3: Fill the application form with personal, communication & academic details. 
• Step-4: Upload the required documents in prescribed format & size. 
• Step-5: Recheck the details once before submitting it. 
• Step-6: Now submit the application fee using available payment options. 
• Step-7: Press the “Submit” button & a confirmation page will appear on the screen. 
• Step-8: Do not forget to take a hardcopy of application form for further usage. 

TISSNET 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Know complete TISSNET 2026 eligibility criteria details in the section below: 

• Qualification: Applying candidates must have completed UG & PG degree of minimum 3 or  years duration or its equivalent (15 years formal education) from a university recognized by UGC India to be eligible. 
• Age Limit: To apply for the TISSNET exam, there is no age limit. 
• Appearing: Those appearing candidates are also eligible to apply by they must have completed their final exam before 30th September 2026. 

TISSNET 2026 Exam Pattern 

Want to know the mode of TISSNET 2026 exam, check exam pattern details here: 

For CUET PG:

• Mode of Exam: Exam will be conducted through online (CBT) mode. 
• Duration: A total of 2 hours will be given to solve the exam. 
• Medium: Question paper will be available in Hindi & English languages & sanskrit in case of Shiksha Shastri & Shiksha Acharya. 
• Total Questions: 100 questions will be asked in each paper. 
• Type of Questions: Objective type Multiple Choice Questions will be asked in the exam. 
• Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, 4 marks will be provided to the candidates. 
• Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. 

For CAT Exam: 

• Exam Mode: TISSNET 2026 Exam will be held through online (CBT) mode. 
• Duration: Total 160 minutes for PwD category and 120 minutes for other candidates will be given to solve the exam. 
• Type of Questions: In exam, Objective & subjective questions will be asked. 
• Number of sections: There will be three sections in the question paper. 
• Total Questions: Total 66 questions will be asked in the exam. 
• Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, 3 marks will be given & 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. 

TISSNET 2026 Syllabus 

The syllabus of TISSNET 2026 has various topics. Here we have some key topics included in the syllabus: 

• English Proficiency: Grammar, Reading, Comprehension and Verbal Ability, Vocabulary. 
• Mathematical & Logical Reasoning: Basic mathematical concepts, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation etc.
• General Awareness: Knowledge of national and international events, Current Affairs, Indian History, Politics, geography and economics.

TISSNET 2026 Preparation Tips 

Know essentials tips & tricks below to score higher in examination: 

• Initially, candidates must know the complete syllabus & pattern. 
• Plan a manageable study schedule to cover the syllabus. 
• Solve sample paper & previous year’s questions papers. 
• Try to revise your difficult topics on a daily basis. 
• To improve time management, attempt mock tests as well. 
• Stay healthy mentally & physically to perform well in exam. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 

TISSNET 2026 Admit Card 

TISSNET 2026 admit card will be released in the first week of March 2026 for CUET PG. Candidates will be able to download the admit card through online mode, no offline method will be available. 

To access the admit card, candidates need to enter their login credentials such as email ID & password on the website. Details such as name, roll number, exam date, time, reporting time & exam day instructions will be mentioned in the admit card. 

TISSNET 2026 Answer Key 

The authority will release the TISSNET 2026 answer key through online mode. After completing the entrance exam, the answer key will be released. The provisional answer key for CUET PG 2026 will be released in April 2026. 

Candidates will also be able to raise objections against the answer key in case of any doubts. After analyzing all raised objections, the authority will publish the final answer key through online mode. With the help of the answer key, candidates will be able to predict their estimated scores in examinations. 

TISSNET 2026 Result 

Result for TISSNET 2026 will be announced via online mode. CAT PG result will be announced in the form of a merit list. Merit List will be released on 20th April 2026 through CAT PG. CUET PG 2026 result will be released in May 2026 via online mode. 

To access the result, candidates will have to visit the website & enter the login credentials. Result will be released separately for each candidate in the form of a scorecard. Candidates are advised to keep the hard copy of the result safe for further usage in admission. 

TISSNET 2026 Cut Off 

The authority will publish the TISSNET 2026 cut off through online mode. After the completion of the entrance exam, the cut off will be released on the website. Candidates who have secured qualifying cut off marks will be selected for further admission rounds.

There will be numerous factors for determining cut off marks such as number of appearing candidates, number of seats available, difficulty level of exam, number of candidates meeting qualifying cut off marks, etc. 

TISSNET 2026 Admission Procedure 

TISSNET 2026 Admission Procedure will be organized based on CUET PG or CAT PG scores. Those qualified candidates in exam will be invited to participate in counselling procedure. After the declaration of result on the website, authority will send the invite to the candidates. Counselling for CUET PG qualified candidates will be organized from May 2026 via online mode.

There will be major two steps in the admission procedure i.e Programme Aptitude Test (TISS-PAT) and an Online Personal Interview (OPI). Final admission will be based on combined performance national entrance exam scores, PAT and OCI rounds. For verification procedure, original documents will also be required. We have provided the list of required documents here. 

Required Documents for Verification: 

• Class 12th level mark sheet 
• Graduation mark sheet
• CUET-PG/ CAT scorecard 
• ID Proof 
• Category Certificate

Candidates can go through the article below to know complete information related to TISSNET 2026. Application Form for TISSNET 2026 has been released on 3rd November 2025 through CAT PG. Candidates can complete the registration procedure through online mode. Direct apply link is mentioned above in the article. 

In case of any query related to TISSNET 2026, candidates can feel free to ask their queries below in comment section.