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The test pattern and the selection procedure for the master's programs vary. The details of the test pattern for the various programs offered by TISS are given below:

Master’s Programs in Health administration and Hospital Administration

• Academic Background (30 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor’s Degree Examination and the maximum marks are 30. However, high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.
• Essay Test (60 Marks): The essay test (ET) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues, expressed through written analysis in English. The time allotted is 45 minutes.
• Group Discussion (40 Marks): The group discussion (GD) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues expressed orally in English in a group situation. The time allotted is 20 minutes.
• Personal Interview (70 Marks): To become eligible for the personal interview a general candidate in Social Work and Development Studies should secure a minimum combined score of 45 marks (35 marks for SCs and STs) in the ET and GD put together. A general candidate in Master of Health/Hospital Administration should secure at least 40 marks (30 marks for SCs and STs) in the ET and GD put together. The candidate is also expected to be acquainted with the program for which he/she has applied for, as questions may be asked on the topic during the personal interview.

Master of Public Health

The weightage for the different components of the selection procedure are as follows:

• Written Test (Essay) = 70
• Personal Interview = 100
• Academic Background = 30
• To be eligible for the Personal Interview, general candidates should obtain a minimum of 50% marks in the Written Test and SC and ST Candidates should obtain a minimum of 40% marks in the Written Test.

M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations

• Objective Test (70 Marks): The Objective Test includes numerical ability, analytical ability, socio-economic awareness, business knowledge and logical reasoning. The time allotted is 90 minutes.

• Group Discussion (30 Marks): The Group Discussion (GD) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues expressed orally in English in a group situation. The time allotted is 25 minutes.

• Personal Interview (75 Marks): To become eligible for the GD and Personal Interview (PI), a general candidate should secure a minimum combined score of 43 marks (35 marks for SCs and ST) in the Objective Test to be considered for the GD and PI.

• Academic Background (25 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor?s Degree Examination and the maximum marks are 25. However, high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.

M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship

• Written Test (40 Marks): All candidates are required to submit along with the application form, a short hypothetical business plan of not more then 500 words on any topic broadly within social sector. This would be part of written test carrying a weightage of 30 marks. The Written Test includes proficiency in English language and comprehension, Awareness of socio-economic issues related to society, economy, entrepreneurship, social sector. The time allotted is 45 minutes.

• Group Discussion (30 Marks): The Group Discussion (GD) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues expressed orally in English in a group situation. The time allotted is 25 minutes.

• Personal Interview (70 Marks): To become eligible for the GD and Personal Interview (PI), a general candidate should secure a minimum combined score of 43 marks (35 marks for SCs and STs) in the short hypothetical business plan submitted and Written Test to be considered for the GD and PI.

• Academic Background (25 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor's Degree Examination and the maximum marks are 25. However, high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.

M.A. in Development Studies

Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be assessed for selection (Total Marks = 200) through the following:

• Academic Background (30 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor's Degree high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.
  

• Written Test (70 Marks): The Written Test is in 2 Parts. Part I is the Common Objective Test for all programmes. Part II of the Written Test is the programme-based test, which consists of Analytical and Verbal Ability. The duration of the test is 60 minutes each for Part I and Part II.

• Group Discussion (30 Marks): The GD aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues expressed orally in English in a group situation. The time allotted is 25 minutes. 

• Personal Interview (70 Marks): To become eligible for the PI and GD, general candidates should secure minimum 50% in the Written Test; for reserved candidates the qualifying is 40%.

M.A. in Education (Elementary)

Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be assessed for selection (Total Marks = 200) through the following:

a. Written Test (100 Marks): A Written Test in English aims at an assessment of:

• Proficiency in English language,
• Awareness of and reflection on educational issues in India,
• Analytical capacities, and
• Sensitivity to social concerns and issues. The time allotted is 2 hours.

b. Personal Interview (75 Marks): To become eligible for the PI, a general candidate should secure a minimum of 45% (35% for SC/ST) in the written test.

c. Academic Background (25 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor's Degree Examination.

 M.A. in Disability Studies and Action

• Academic Background (30 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of the overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor's Degree. High academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.

• Essay/Written Test (70 Marks): The candidates are expected to write an essay in order to assess the candidate's general awareness/knowledge about current/contemporary issues.

• Personal Interview (100 Marks): The candidate is also expected to be acquainted with the programme for which he/she has applied for, as questions may be asked on the topic during the PI. Candidates will be assessed for knowledge and sensitivity towards persons with disability and issues related to the field. To become eligible for the Personal Interview, candidates should obtain a minimum of 55% marks in the Essay/Written Test (45% for SC and ST candidates).

M.A. in Social Work

a. Academic Background (30 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor?s Degree high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.
 
b. Essay/Written Test (45 Marks): The Essay/Written Test (ET) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues, expressed through written analysis in English. The time allotted is 45 minutes. The students will be assessed on the basis of caselets (40 marks) and an English language test (20 marks).

c. Group Discussion (40 Marks): The Group Discussion (GD) aims at assessment of knowledge about contemporary issues in the field and sensitivity to social issues expressed orally in English in a group situation. The time allotted is 25 minutes.

d. Personal Interview (70 Marks): To become eligible for the Personal Interview (PI), a general candidate should secure a minimum combined score of 45 marks (35 marks for SCs and STs) in the ET and GD put together. This concentration is under review, and the modified courses and change in name of the concentration will be informed at a later date.

M.A. in Media and Cultural Studies

a. Academic Background (30 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor's Degree Examination and the maximum marks are 30. However, high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.

b. Written Test (100 Marks): A Written Test in English aims at an assessment of

• Proficiency in English Language,
• Awareness of and reflection on disaster related issues, social and environmental justice, humanitarian assistance,
• Analytical capabilities, and
• Sensitivity to social and technological issues. The time allotted is two hours.
  

c. Personal Interview (70 Marks): To become eligible for the Personal Interview (PI), a general candidate should secure a minimum score of 45 marks (35 marks for SCs and STs) in the written test.

M.A./M.SC. in Disaster Management

a. Academic Background (30 Marks): Marks are awarded to each applicant on the basis of overall percentage of marks secured in the Bachelor?s Degree Examination and the maximum marks are 30. However, high academic achievement is not the only criterion on which the candidate will be selected.

b. Written Test (100 Marks): A Written Test in English aims at an assessment of

• Proficiency in English Language,
• Awareness of and reflection on disaster related issues, social and environmental justice, humanitarian assistance,
• Analytical capabilities, and
• Sensitivity to social and technological issues. The time allotted is two hours.
  

c. Personal Interview (70 Marks): To become eligible for the Personal Interview (PI), a general candidate should secure a minimum score of 45 marks (35 marks for SCs and STs) in the written test.