How to Register for TISSNET 2021?
TISS Application Dates
Candidates can apply for TISSNET 2021 from third week of October, 2020.
Applications can be submitted either online or in offline mode depending on Internet and Telecommunication facilities available. This means that regular candidates MUST apply ONLINE.
| Candidates applying online can access the Application page directly using this link |
TISSNET Application 2021 (to be updated) |
However, if a candidate is applying from a remote area and if the above mentioned facilities are not available, they may REQUEST A FORM from TISS.
How can I request an Application Form from TISS?
This can be done by sending a request for a printed form by Speed Post with the application fees to the Assistant Registrar (Academic), Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar Mumbai, 400088.
How many TISS Programmes can I apply for?
Candidates can apply for a maximum of 3 TISS programs across 2 different campuses of TISS. Please note that all 3 programmes must be applied to using the same application. Multiple application forms are not permitted.
Application Fees
Online Mode Application Fee (per programme basis)
| Programme |
General Category |
SC/ST/OBC(NC) Category |
| Applying for 1 program |
Rs 1030 |
Rs 260 |
| Applying for 2 programs |
Rs 2060 |
Rs 520 |
| Applying for 3 programs |
Rs 3090 |
Rs 780 |
Offline Mode Application Fee (per programme basis)
| Programme |
General Category |
SC/ST/OBC(NC) Category |
| Applying for 1 program |
Rs 1000 + bank charges |
Rs 250 + bank charges |
| Applying for 2 programs |
Rs 2000 + bank charges |
Rs 500 + bank charges |
| Applying for 3 programs |
Rs 3000 + bank charges |
Rs 750 + bank charges |
TISS Application Document Upload
| Category |
Documents |
| General |
Scan Copy of Photograph, Signature and TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash). |
| SC / ST (Annual income less than Rs.2.5 lakhs) |
Scan Copy of Photograph, Signature, SC/ST Certificate, Income Certificate for FY 2019-20 and TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash), |
| SC / ST (Annual income more than Rs.2.5 lakhs) |
Scan Copy of Photograph, Signature, SC/ST Certificate and TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) |
| OBC (NC) (Annual income less than Rs.1 lakh) |
Scan Copy of Photograph, Signature, Income Certificate for FY 2019-20, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2020 by the DM/Deputy Commissioner /Tahsildar and TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash). |
| OBC(Non Creamy Layer) (Annual income more than Rs.1 lakh but less than Rs. 8 lakhs) |
Scan Copy of Photograph, Signature, Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued after 01-04-2020 by the District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner / Tahsildar and TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) |
| Persons with Disability |
Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and PWD certificate. |
| Kashmiri Migrants |
Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and KM certificate. |
| Armed Forces |
Photograph, Signature, TISS copy of challan (if paid by cash) and Armed Force certificate |
