The Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) has decided to start TISS-MAT(Management Aptitude Test) along with TISS-NET(National Entrance Test) for candidates applying for MA (HRM&LR) and/or MA (ODCL) programs. The TISS-MAT will be conducted immediately after the TISS-NET is concluded which is going to be conducted on 4th January 2020 (tentatively).
Exam Pattern of TISS-MAT:
- Total Questions: 45
- Total Marks: 45
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark awarded for each correct answer
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
- Sectional cut-off: No sectional cut-off
Mark Distribution:
Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
Comprehension | 15 | 15 |
Management Data Interpretation | 15 | 15 |
Business Awareness | 15 | 15 |
Total | 45 | 45 |
Syllabus:
Comprehension:
Reading a write-up on a management-related subject and answering questions related to the passage.
Management Data Interpretation:
Interpreting graphs, charts, and data across multiple sources. Performing basic operations with data collected from multiple sources.
Business Awareness:
Knowledge of contemporary events, news, related to the economy, business, human resource management, and labor studies.
Selection Process
Along with qualifying in TISS-MAT, performance in PI and PIT will also be calculated which are the stage 2 admission process. Weightage of different section in the selection process are:
- TISS-MAT: 30%
- Pre-Interview Test (PIT): 40%
- Personal Interview (PI): 30%
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