Components / Sections | English proficiency | Mathematics and Logical reasoning | General Awareness(GA) |
Number of Questions | 30 | 30 | 40 |
Total Marks (100) | 30 | 30 | 40 |
Sectional Cut-off (SCO)* | Nil | Nil |
· 35% (14 Marks) for Gen, EWS, KM, and AF · 30% (12 Marks) for OBC (NC) and PWD No Sectional Cut off for SC/ST |
Preparation Level | Up to Class X | Up to Class X | Linked with Objectives of the Section |
Objectives | Assess English language comprehension and usage | Assess quantitative skills and logical reasoning | Assess awareness about current affairs, developmental and socio-political issues |
Broad Coverage (Indicative and not restrictive) |
Word choice/sentence correction Odd-one-out Analogies Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Verbal reasoning Reading comprehension |
Basic Arithmetic Basic Geometry Basic Trigonometry Basic Statistics Number Series Data interpretation Logical reasoning |
Politics Social Studies Science & Technology Environment Sports Art & Culture Indian History |
*Sectional cut-off for General Awareness (GA) is applied for qualifying the TISS-NET. Candidates not scoring the minimum cut-off mark for the General Awareness as above will not be qualified for TISS NET irrespective of the aggregate score
Sectional Cut Off (SCO) applied :
• GN, EWS, KM, and AF – 35% i.e. 14 Marks
• PWD and OBC(NC) – 30% i.e. 12 Marks
• SC and ST – No sectional cut-off applied