TISS BA Education (Tata Institute of Social Sciences via CUET-UG)
Overview
TISS BA Education is offered at TISS Hyderabad campus with focus on education theory, policy and practice for the Indian context. Admission via CUET-UG followed by TISS Personal Interview / Group Discussion.
Exam Pattern
Mode:CUET-UG + TISS PI/GD
Duration:Per CUET-UG + interview
Total Marks:CUET 450 + interview composite
Marking Scheme:+5 correct, -1 wrong (CUET); interview qualitative
Sections
CUET Section IA (English)
50 (attempt 40) Questions•200 Marks
CUET Section III (General Test)
60 (attempt 50) Questions•250 Marks
TISS Personal Interview/GD
Holistic Questions•Holistic Marks
Syllabus
CUET
- English comprehension, general aptitude, current affairs
Education Awareness
- Indian education system, NEP 2020
- Educational thinkers - Tagore, Gandhi, Ambedkar, Krishnamurti
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 with 50% (45% reserved)
Important Dates
CUET-UG
May-June 2027 (tentative)
TISS interview
July 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
- Register for CUET-UG, select TISS
- Apply on tiss.edu after CUET results
- Attend interview at TISS Hyderabad
💡 Preparation Tips
- TISS emphasises social context - discuss education access, equity, rural-urban gaps
- Volunteer with rural schools or education NGOs
- Read Anita Rampal, Krishna Kumar, Lakshmi Lingam for Indian education thought
❓ FAQs
TISS BA Education vs Azim Premji?
TISS has stronger social science research orientation; APU has more practicum-driven curriculum. Both produce strong development sector graduates.