According to the expert analysis on TISSNET Exam, the ideal break-up time to solve the TISSNET.
Section |
No of Question |
Time Limit |
Expected Corrects |
General Knowledge |
40 |
15 |
15+ |
Logical Reasoning |
15 |
20 |
13 |
Mathematics |
7 |
10 |
6 |
Data Interpretation |
8 |
12 |
7 |
Verbal Ability |
25 |
25 |
20+ |
Reading Comprehension |
5 |
8 |
8 |
100 |
90 |
66 |
Segment I- Verbal and Reading Comprehension (30 questions)
The English section had the following pattern
Area |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Analogies |
4 |
Easy |
Sentence Correction |
3 |
Easy |
Fill-in-blanks (Vocab/English Usage) |
9 |
Easy |
Idioms and phrases |
4 |
Easy |
Odd Man Out |
3 |
Easy |
Antonyms |
2 |
Easy |
Reading Comprehension |
5 |
Easy |
Total |
30 |
EASY |
Segment II-Logical Ability
The section had the following pattern
Area |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Order Sequence |
2 |
Easy |
Cubes |
1 |
Easy |
Numbers/Sets |
2 |
Easy |
Counting of Rectangles |
1 |
Moderate |
Blood Relations |
2 |
Easy |
Letter Series |
2 |
Easy |
Number Series |
2 |
Easy |
Venn Diagrams |
2 |
Easy |
Critical Reasoning |
1 |
Moderate |
Total |
15 |
EASY |
Segment III-Mathematics
Area |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Geometry |
2 |
Moderate |
Averages |
2 |
Easy |
Ratios |
1 |
Easy |
Percentages |
1 |
Easy |
Profit and Loss |
1 |
Easy |
Total |
7 |
Easy |
Segment IV-Data Interpretation
Area |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Case let |
1 |
Moderate |
Bar Charts |
4 |
Easy |
Table |
2 |
Easy |
PIE Chart |
1 |
Easy |
Total |
8 |
Easy |
Segment V- General Knowledge
Areas |
No of Questions |
Static |
20 |
Current Affairs |
12 |
People / Books |
6 |
Sports/Persons |
2 |
Total |
40 |
Category |
TISSNET 2018 Cut Off |
General category |
82 |
OBC category |
73 |
SC/ST category |
70 |
The final selection depends on the cumulative scores of TISSNET, PIT and PI marks. After qualifying the TISSNET 2019, the short-listed candidates need to appear for PIT/PI rounds. Every stage of the selection procedure carries different weight. Following are the weightage rendered for the preparation of final merit lists for all category candidates.
Stage |
Score |
Weightage (%) |
TISSNET 2018 |
100 |
40 |
Pre-Interview Test |
50 |
30 |
Personal Interview |
75 |
30 |
Total |
225 |
100 |
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