The TATA Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test (TISS NET) cut off is based on various factors and is mere a qualifying marking in the test.

TISSNET Cut off – Determining Factors
These include the following –
• Number of candidates appeared for the exam
• Number of seats available
• The highest score
• The average scorecard
• Difficulty level of the test

Name of the Course Category TISSNET 2017 Cut off

MA in Human Resource General Category 82
Management and Labour Relations OBC Category 73
SC/ST Category 70

Development Studies General Category 75


Category Cut off Scores
2015 2014 2013

General 74-77 70-73 77-81
Other Backwards Classes 65-68 63-66 77-81
Scheduled Caste 58-62 55-58 73-77
Scheduled Tribe 54-56 50-54 67-71
Person with Disability 62-65 58-61 65-67
Kashmiri Migrants 64-68 63-66 74-78

TISSNET Selection Procedure

TISSNET exam is conducted to select candidates for MA (HRM & LR) programme and other MA programmes offered by TISS.

In the first stage of the selection procedure, TISSNET exam is conducted. TISSNET cut off is released along with the result to shortlist candidates for PIT/ PI rounds.

After the PIT/ PI rounds, a final result is announced. The candidates who are selected are offered admissions in the MA programmes of TISS.

Component Weightage (in %)
TISSNET exam 40
Pre-Interview Test (PIT) 30
Personal Interview (PI) 30