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TISSNET Syllabus 2020-21 Check Section Wise Important Topics

Author : Palak Khanna

September 16, 2024

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TISSNET Syllabus is similar to other postgraduate entrance exams like CAT. The question paper is divided into three sections viz. Proficiency in English/Verbal Ability, Mathematics, and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, or Social Sensitivity.

TISSNET 2021 is expected to be conducted in January 2021. The Exam Pattern of TISSNET is devised to be at par with Secondary level with questions ranging from moderate to difficult. However, most of the TISSNET Online Exam is moderate and students with a decent amount of preparation can ace the exam.

The Result of TISSNET 2020 has been announced. The Admission has been delayed indefinitely for now. Any news and update will be informed to students from admissions.tiss.edu and same will be updated on toprankers.com 

Questions asked in TISSNET range from moderate to difficult levels. The general level of question paper lies at par with the Higher Secondary Stage questions. We will be looking into TISSNET 2020 Syllabus, types of questions asked and books you need to refer to ace the examination

TISSNET 2020 Syllabus comprises three subjects as mentioned above. The two out of three, Reasoning and English, can be studied and prepared using traditional approaches and TISSNET Question Papers. The other section, i.e. General Awareness has questions from the recent international and national events. The ace university checks students’ awareness regarding the recent ongoing and judges them on that. 

There is a total of 100 questions in the TISSNET Online examination. Candidates are given 1 hour 40 minutes to solve them. Among the 100 questions, 30 questions are asked from English Proficiency/ Verbal Ability, 40 questions are from General Awareness and 30 questions are from Maths and Logical Reasoning. 

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TISSNET Verbal Ability Syllabus

Verbal Ability as a section in any examination such as TISSNET intends to test students’ skills and proficiency in English. The questions come from various topics of the subject. It does not have a definite and specific TISSNET Syllabus like Maths and Logical Reasoning or General Awareness. Questions frequently asked in the section are from the following topics.

Incorrect Spelling Antonyms-Synonyms Jumbles Cloze Test
Sentence Correction Idioms Active-Passive Direct-Indirect
Reading Comprehension  Analogy Vocabulary Pairing of Words
Facts / Inferences / Judgments - - -

Reference Books for TISSNET Verbal Ability

Verbal Ability is one such section students are already half prepared for. Most of the questions in TISSNET can be answered with a basic understanding of the English Language. Here are some books along the lines of TISSNET Syllabus that will help you prepare well for the exam and keep you ahead of the crowd.

Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the 'Passage' for you Ajay Singh
Objective English for Competitive Examination Hari Mohan Prasad
Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
Objective General English S.P Bakshi
English for General Competitions Neetu Singh

TISSNET Syllabus 2020 - General Awareness

General Awareness is one section students should look out for. The Syllabus of TISSNET GA is dynamic and you can never be completely prepared for this one because there is always something more. But it should not stop you from acing the GA Section of TISSNET 2021. 

The topics mentioned below are most frequently asked in TISSNET- Organisations delegated by UNO, their headquarters, and their key functions. Rivers, cities situated on their banks and dams built on them. All the major topics of TISSNET Syllabus to study for the exam should be studied with attention to the details and everything associated with them. 

United Nations Organization Indian rivers
Basic historical facts about India Important Indian monuments
Basic facts and latest numbers about the Indian economy Recent government initiatives like MNREGA, Mid-day meal scheme, etc.
Indians who have won prominent international awards Olympics News

Reference Books for General Awareness

There are just too many materials available for General Awareness in the market. And every one of them claims to be the best. They’re not wrong. However, the trick to study TISSNET General Awareness is to stick with one material and be consistent with it. Here are some of the popular study material of that will help you achieve your target score in the examination. You will find these books useful for TISS NET General Awareness Preparation.

The Best Book of General Knowledge 2020 Subhash C.Soni
General Knowledge Encyclopaedia: Including Objective Type Questions RPH Editorial Board
Manorama Yearbook 2020 Mammen Mathew
Pratiyogita Darpan General Studies Indian Economy Exam Oriented Series Pratiyogita Darpan
Current Affairs Yearly 2020 Arihant Experts

TISSNET Logical Reasoning Syllabus

Similar to English, Logical reasoning and Mathematics is one such subject that you are half prepared for even before starting. But unlike English, the time for this section is limited. This calls for the student to make the right decision regarding question choice as the time is essential in TISSNET. 

A thorough study and regular revision will help your question selection. TISSNET Syllabus 2020 along with topics that are frequently asked in the exam are listed below.

Time and work Basic set concepts
Time and distance Areas, Volumes
Basic geometry Speed-distance-time
Ratio HCF, LCM
Percentage, Average Mixtures and Allegations
Square root and Basic algebra Properties of shapes
Simple and compound interest Pie diagrams
Binomial Theorem Progressions
Quadratic Equations Heights and Distance

Reference Books for Mathematics and Logical Reasoning

Books are your first friend when it comes to mathematics. All those test series and e-quizzes are secondary, Old-school book solving is the key. More number of questions you solve assisted with regular test series and the mocks, the more are your chances of acing TISSNET. 

We have prepared the list of most important books o the lines of TISSNET Syllabus that have been handpicked by our experts from the exhaustive list of Reference Books [PDF] for TISSNET. Obtain Them. Befriend them. And they will help you win.

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into IIMs Sarvesh K. Verma
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Arun Sharma
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for the CAT Nishit K. Sinha
Mathematics For MBA Dr. R.S Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude Dr. R.S Aggarwal

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