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TISSMAT 2023 notifications are to be released soon on the official website. TISSMAT stands for Tata Institute of Social Science Management Aptitude Test. The Institute conducts TISSMAT for admissions to MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR) or MA in Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership courses (ODCL). Aspiring candidates can go through the article below to understand the exam thoroughly.
About TISSMAT
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences Management Aptitude Test, also known as TISSMAT, is conducted for candidates seeking admission to MA in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR) or MA in Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership courses (ODCL). The Tata Institute of Social Sciences conducts the entrance test. The TISSMAT examination takes place after candidates appear for TISSNET. After getting shortlisted for stage 2, candidates will appear for TISSMAT 2023. The exam mode for TISSMAT 2023 is online, and the language medium is English. The TISSMAT exam targets the ability of the candidate to understand management-related literature, and its business-related knowledge, and interpret data.
Some important facts related to TISSMAT 2023 can be found in the table given below:
| Exam Name | TISSMAT |
| Full Form | Tata Institute of Social Sciences Management Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Body | Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Courses Offered | MA (HRM and LR) or MA (ODCL) programs |
| Medium | English |
| Official website | admissions.tiss.edu |
| Contact number | 022 - 2552 5252 |
TISSMAT Exam Dates 2023
The tentative exam dates for TISSMAT 2023 are tabulated below. All the candidates should be mindful of the dates and start their preparation accordingly. All the dates will be issued on the official website and will be easily accessible for all aspirants.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Online registration | To be announced |
| Last date to register online | To be announced |
| Release of TISSMAT admit card | To be announced |
| TISSMAT exam date | To be announced |
| Declaration of TISSMAT result | To be announced |
| Counselling | To be announced |
TISSMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
All candidates giving TISSMAT 2023 should be familiar with the eligibility criteria to register for this exam successfully. The TISSMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 criteria are mentioned below:
- Candidates should have a graduation or postgraduate of a minimum of 3 years or 4 years from a recognized university.
- Passing marks are required in all of the subjects in the qualifying course.
- Candidates from any stream can apply for TISSMAT 2023.
- Candidates need to apply for the MA HRM & LR or MA ODCL course at TISS Mumbai for becoming eligible to give TISSMAT 2023.
TISSMAT Exam Pattern 2023
The TISSMAT 2023 will consist of 15 questions from all three sections. The three sections are Management Data Interpretation, Comprehension, and Business Awareness. The total duration of the exam will be 30 minutes. One mark each will be awarded for every right answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong one.
| Type of Exam | Online |
| Type of Questions | MCQ |
| No. of Questions | 45 |
| Duration | 30 |
| No. of Sections | 3 |
| Sections |
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| Marks for Correct Answer | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark |
TISSMAT Application Form 2023
The Application Form for TISSMAT 2023 will be available on the official website of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). All the candidates should fill out the application form before the last date, and check all the information before submitting it. No changes will be entertained after the deadline. Before submitting the TISSMAT Application Form 2023, candidates should read the following instructions carefully.
- The application form will be available on the official website only.
- The candidate should keep all necessary documents ready with a scanned copy of them.
- Candidates can submit their application form directly to the Mumbai campus if there is a lack of internet service. This should be done before the last date for submitting the application form.
- Candidates can apply to more than one program.
- Multiple application forms will not be entertained.
- Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before submitting the application and all the information being filled in should be correct.
- The application status should be checked to avoid any inconvenience.
- Application fees can be paid through electronic payment modes or offline.
Steps to Apply for TISSMAT 2023
Students can follow the steps given below to know how to apply for TISSMAT 2023.
Step 1: Candidates need to get themselves registered through online registration. Email-id of candidates is required as a security code will be generated during the application process. After entering all the details, click on the “Register” button and submit the details.
Step 2: Candidates need to set a password for their id, this can be done through the link generated. The link will be available on the email id which is registered. Further, click on the “save” button and proceed to log in.
Step 3: After successfully creating an id, Candidates may log in on the official website.
Step 4: Candidates can now fill out the application form easily by giving the following details.
- Personal details
- Contact details
- Centre selection
- Academic details
- 10th and 12th details
- Bachelor's degree details
- Upload documents
- Select the program preferences.
Step 5: After submitting all the details successfully, candidates will be required to pay the application form fees.
The application fee can be paid online mode through a Credit card, Debit card, or Net Banking. The offline mode of payment is through cash deposit in any SBI Branch. Candidates can look at the table tabulated below to know about the application fee according to their category as well as the number of programs applied to.
| Category | One Program | Two Program | Three Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | INR 1030 | INR 2060 | INR 3090 |
| SC/ST/OBC NCL | INR 260 | INR 520 | INR 780 |
| General (for offline submission | INR 1000 + Bank charges | INR 2000 + Bank charges | INR 3000 + Bank charges |
| SC/ST/OBC NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)(for offline submission) | INR 250 + Bank charges | INR 500 + Bank charges | INR 750 + Bank charges |
TISSMAT Exam Centre 2023
While filling out the application form for the TISSMAT 2023, candidates need to give preference for the exam centre. All the exam centres are mentioned below:
| Northern Region | Eastern Region | Western Region | Southern Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | Bhubaneshwar | Ahmedabad | Bengaluru |
| Dehradun | Guwahati | Aurangabad | Chennai |
| Noida | Dimapur | Bhopal | Madurai |
| Varanasi | Silchar | Navi-Mumbai | Thiruvananthapuram |
| New Delhi | Jamshedpur | Thane | Hyderabad |
| Faridabad | Kolkata | Gwalior | Kochi |
| Ghaziabad | Patna | Indore | Visakhapatnam |
| Jaipur | Raipur | Mumbai | Kozhikode |
| Lucknow | Ranchi | Nagpur | - |
| Greater Noida | - | Pune | - |
| Srinagar | - | Solapur | - |
| Jammu | - | - | - |
TISSMAT Syllabus 2023
TISSMAT Syllabus 2023 consists of questions on Comprehension, Business Awareness, and Management Data Interpretation. Candidates should look at the syllabus thoroughly and make a note about their strong and weak sections and plan their preparation accordingly. The syllabus for TISSMAT 2023 is given below:
- Comprehension: Consists of passages from the management-related subject. This section is targeted at evaluating the understanding of management literature.
- Business Awareness: Candidates are evaluated on their knowledge of contemporary events. Contemporary events include news associated with the economy, human resource management, and business and labour studies. Candidates should be familiar with business knowledge.
- Management Data Interpretation: Analyzing and interpreting data in form of Charts, Tables and Graphs are evaluated in this section. The data is related to business and the economy.
| Section | No.of Questions | Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | 15 | 45 |
| Data Interpretation | 15 | 45 |
| Business Awareness | 15 | 45 |
TISSMAT Admit Card 2023
The TISSMAT Admit Card 2023 is announced by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Candidates can access the admit card after they fill out their application form. The admit card will be available on the official website and can be downloaded by entering the registered email id and password on the official website. Here are a few instructions that should be kept in mind regarding the TISSMAT Admit Card 2023. Here are a few instructions that should be kept in mind regarding the TISSMAT Admit Card 2023.
- Candidates should download the admit card from the official website.
- The admit card will only be available online and will not be sent personally to each candidate on their email id or mobile number.
- If the candidate fails to download the admit card due to any circumstances, the candidate can contact the authority via email id.
- Candidates need to carry a printed hall ticket and a valid Photo Identity Card (preferably Government-issued) to the exam centre.
Candidates are advised to carry the specified documents by the TISS to the exam centre. These documents may be required for verification on exam day.
- Print out the TISSMAT Admit Card 2023
- Valid and Original Photo Identity Proof
- Passport size Photograph
Details mentioned on the Admit card
The following details will be mentioned on the TISSMAT Admit Card 2023. Before taking a printout of the admit card, candidates should look at all the details mentioned carefully and make sure they are correct.
- Registration Number
- Date of Birth
- Candidate’s Name
- Category
- Gender
- Exam Venue, Time, City, Centre, Address
- PWD certificate
- Program Details
- Declaration
- Important Instructions
- Photograph
- Signature
TISSMAT Selection 2023
Candidates need to qualify for the TISS NET examination to further participate in the rounds of the TISSMAT selection process. After giving the TISSMAT 2023 examination, candidates will be called for a personal interview round and a pre-interview test. The weightage for all the selection rounds is mentioned below:
| Components | Weightage in Selection Process |
|---|---|
| TISSMAT | 30% |
| Personal Interview | 30% |
| Pre-Interview Test | 40% |
TISSMAT Preparation Books 2023
A deeper study of all the topics and an overall efficient preparation is needed if the candidates want to clear the TISSMAT 2023 examination with a good score. Having the right reference books can make a lot of difference. It will help aspirants to save time and cover topics most easily.
Here are a few books mentioned to clear TISSMAT 2023 with flying colours and make the preparation easier.
- Wall Street Journal- Hindu Business Line
- Manorama Year Book 2023- Business World
- How to prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT- Arun Sharma
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT- Nishit K Sinha
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT- Arun Sharma
- Wren and Martin English Grammar- Wren and Martin
- Word Power Made Easy- Norman Lewis
- Business English and Communication- John O E Clark
