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TISSNETReleased

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14th June 2026

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This section is crucial for candidates considering TISSNET 2026 admission, as it provides the official syllabus to help you assess your eligibility and readiness for the exam. Reviewing the syllabus before applying ensures you are aware of the subjects and topics that will be tested, allowing you to plan your preparation effectively. Staying updated with the latest syllabus information can prevent surprises and help you target your study efforts where they matter most.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for TISSNET 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

TISSNET Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Important Dates

Applications open	8th January 20268th January 2026
Application closes	14th February 202614th February 2026

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Section	Topics
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)	Reading Comprehension passages — inference, primary purpose, tone, vocabulary in context; Para-jumbles & Para-completion; Para-summary; Vocabulary; Grammar & Sentence Correction; Critical Reasoning — assumption, conclusion, weaken, strengthen, paradox; Verbal Logic.Reading Comprehension passages — inference, primary purpose, tone, vocabulary in context; Para-jumbles & Para-completion; Para-summary; Vocabulary; Grammar & Sentence Correction; Critical Reasoning — assumption, conclusion, weaken, strengthen, paradox; Verbal Logic.
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)	Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Charts, Caselets; Data Sufficiency; Arrangements — linear, circular, matrix; Blood Relations; Syllogism; Cubes & Dice; Coding-Decoding; Series & Analogy; Routes & Networks; Games & Tournaments; Venn Diagrams; Set Theory.Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Charts, Caselets; Data Sufficiency; Arrangements — linear, circular, matrix; Blood Relations; Syllogism; Cubes & Dice; Coding-Decoding; Series & Analogy; Routes & Networks; Games & Tournaments; Venn Diagrams; Set Theory.
Quantitative Ability (QA)Quantitative Ability (QA)	Number Systems; Arithmetic — Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Alligations, SI/CI; Algebra — Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Sequences & Series; Geometry & Mensuration; Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry; Permutations, Combinations & Probability; Modern Maths.Number Systems; Arithmetic — Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Alligations, SI/CI; Algebra — Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Sequences & Series; Geometry & Mensuration; Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry; Permutations, Combinations & Probability; Modern Maths.

Section

Topics

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Reading Comprehension passages — inference, primary purpose, tone, vocabulary in context; Para-jumbles & Para-completion; Para-summary; Vocabulary; Grammar & Sentence Correction; Critical Reasoning — assumption, conclusion, weaken, strengthen, paradox; Verbal Logic.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Charts, Caselets; Data Sufficiency; Arrangements — linear, circular, matrix; Blood Relations; Syllogism; Cubes & Dice; Coding-Decoding; Series & Analogy; Routes & Networks; Games & Tournaments; Venn Diagrams; Set Theory.

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Number Systems; Arithmetic — Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Alligations, SI/CI; Algebra — Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Sequences & Series; Geometry & Mensuration; Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry; Permutations, Combinations & Probability; Modern Maths.