Admission to all PG courses at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) will be based on CUET (PG) scores. The exam notification, schedule, eligibility, and other key updates about the CUET PG 2025 exam are available at the NTA portal – pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.
The application form for CUET PG 2025 is now closed. TISS CUET PG exam 2025 is conducted from March 13 to April 1, 2025.
Candidates who qualify in the CUET PG 2025 exam can apply for admission to TISS. The scores of the CUET PG 2025 exam will be used to shortlist candidates for an Online Assessment (OA).
The TISS Online Assessment (TISS OA) is an 20-25 minute exam that is evaluated by a three-member panel.
The FINAL merit list for admission to PG courses at TISS will be prepared by giving 75% weightage to CUET PG 2025 scores and 25% weightage to TISS OA.
North Lakhimpur College Admission process also uses CUET Scores, with 20% seats filled on the basis of CUET merit rank.
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TISS CUET PG Registration
The application form for TISS CUET PG 2025 was open online at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.
The candidate has to apply for up to FOUR test papers.
CUET PG Application Fee
The application fee for CUET PG has to be paid online using net-banking/debit/credit card/UPI/Wallet.
| In India (Fee In INR) | Outside India (Fee In INR) | |||
| Category | Application Fee (for up to two Test Papers) | Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) | Application Fee (for up to two Test Papers) | Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) |
| General | 1400 | 700 | 7000 | 2000 |
| OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS | 1200 | 600 | ||
| SC/ ST/ Third Gender | 1100 | 600 | ||
| PwBD | 1000 | 600 | ||
CUET PG Application Form – Document Checklist
| Document Type | File Format | File Size |
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB – 200 KB |
| Signature | 4 KB – 30 KB | |
| Category Certificate | 50 KB – 300 KB |
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Key Highlights of CUET PG Exam
| Particulars | Description |
| Exam Name | CUET |
| Full form | Common University Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Courses Offered through CUET | courses of state, central, private and deemed universities |
| Exam Fees | General Category – INR 1200 (for up to two Test Papers) An applicant can apply up to Four Test Papers by paying additional fees of INR 600 |
| Exam Duration | Slot 1 – 9 – 11 am Slot 2 – 12.30 – 2 pm Slot 3 – 4 – 5.30 pm |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each wrong answer. |
| Medium of Examination | 13 languages – English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for appearing in CUET PG. However, participating institutes may have their specific eligibility requirements. |
| Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG cuetug.ntaonline.in |
| How many candidates register for CUET PG? | 13, 27, 618 |
| Number of candidates appearing in CUET PG | Over 15 lakhs (with combinations) |
| Contact Details | 011-69227700, 011-40759000 Email: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in |
TISS CUET PG Exam Pattern
The CUET PG exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode.
The important highlights of CUET PG 2025 exam pattern are given in the table below.
| Particulars | Description |
| Mode of the examination | Computer-based test (CBT) The exam will be conducted in THREE shifts. |
| Language | Languages papers will be in concerned language except Linguistic which would be in English M.Tech/Higher Sciences would be in English only Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. Humanities, Sciences and Common papers would be bilingual (English & Hindi) |
| Which language will be taken as the FINAL version? | The English version of the questions in the question papers except languages and Acharya, will be taken as final. |
| Test Duration | 105 minutes |
| Frequency of exam in a year | Once a year |
| How many test papers can I apply for? | An applicant can apply up to Four Test Papers However, the candidate has to pay additional fees of INR 600 per Test Paper |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from CUET PG syllabus |
| Total number of Questions | 75 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Negative marking | Yes |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for every correct answer; -1 mark for an incorrect answer |
| Total sections in the question paper | 1 |
TISS CUET PG Syllabus
The candidate is urged to carefully go through the TISS CUET PG syllabus 2025 for the subject they have opted for admission to.
TISS CUET PG Exam Center
The NTA will conduct the CUET PG exam in 300 cities across India.
The candidate has to select TWO cities of their choice at the time of filling out the CUET PG application form.
The name and address of the exam city allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the CUET PG admit card.
Note that CUET PG will also be conducted in 24 exam centers outside India.
TISS PG Selection Process
The Selection process of TISS includes TWO Stages:
- CUET PG entrance exam (75% weightage)
- TISS Online Assessments (OA) – Weightage 25%
Note that candidates will be shortlisted for the Online Assessments (OS) based on their CUET PG scores.
So, the candidate first needs to qualify the CUET PG entrance exam to qualify for the next stage.
Shortlisting for TISS Online Assessment (OA)
The candidate will be shortlisted for the 2nd stage of the TISS admission process in the following manner:
- Short-listing of candidates for OA will be based on the CUET PG scores and the number seats available for the program.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be issued call letters for OA.
- The OA will be conducted separately for each program.
Pattern of TISS Online Assessment (OA)
Candidates need to know the following facts about the TISS OA pattern:
- The OA will be conducted for approximately 20 – 25 minutes by a three-member panel.
- The main objective of OA is to assess the candidates’ suitability and interest in studies in the chosen program.
TISS OA Exam Components
The OA will have the following components:
- Extempore Reflection on a Given Topic: Panel members will provide a topic relevant to the programmes of study, and candidates have to present a reflection on the same for a maximum of 2-3 minutes. Candidates can request a second topic if they are not comfortable with the one initially given. However, there will not be a third choice.
- Online Personal Interview (OPI): The panel will engage with candidates to understand their motivation, interest, preparedness, and basic subject knowledge from their undergraduate studies. The OPI will also explore candidates’ understanding of social and economic realities. It is important to note that these are indicative areas of exploration during the OPI.
- Online Group Discussion/Case Discussion (OGD/OCD): For PG programs such as the Master of Arts in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRM&LR), Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change, and Leadership (ODCL), there will be an Online Group Discussion and OPI. Additionally, for the Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship (SE), there will be an Online Case Discussion and OPI as part of the second round of selection.
Weightage for Final Selection Process of TISS PG Program Admission (Stage 1 & Stage 2)
| S.No | Stage | Activity | Weightage |
| 1 | Stage – I CUET PG-2025 score | Exam conducted by NTA | 75% |
| 2 | Stage – II: Online Assessments (OA) | 1. Extempore Reflection on a given topic for 2-3 minutes 2. Online Personal Interview (OPI) | 25% |
Weightage for Final Selection of TISS PG Admission (Stage 1 & 2) – HRM&LR, ODCL and SE program
| S.No | Stage | Activity | Weightage |
| 1 | Stage – I CUET PG-2025 score | Exam conducted by NTA | 75% |
| 2 | Stage – II: Online Assessments (OA) | 1. Online Group Discussion for HRM&LR and ODCL /Case discussion only for SE 2. Online Personal Interview (OPI) | 25% |
TISS CUET PG Result
The result of the TISS CUET PG will be declared at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.
To check your result, log-in to the result portal using your application ID and password.
The FINAL answer keys will be used for preparing the Result/ NTA Scores for the CUET (UG) – 2025.
NTA will share scores and candidate data with all the participating Universities/ Institutions.
Validity of the CUET PG score 2025
The NTA Score of CUET (PG) – 2025 would be valid for admission to the academic year 2025-26 only.
Use of RAW scores
The raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the result of CUET (PG) 2025.
For multi-shift papers, raw (actual) marks obtained by the candidates in different shifts/sessions will be converted to NTA Score.
How to register grievances against TISS CUET PG Result
If the candidate faces any issue with the result, they may register their grievances within 24 hours to rescuetug@nta.ac.in with their application number, name, and Subject Code/subject name along with day and date of examination.
For further clarification related to CUET (UG) – 2025, the candidates can also contact 011- 40759000.