Duration
Via CUET-UG + TISS Interview
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.
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
CUET English comprehension, general aptitude, current affairs Education Awareness Indian education system, NEP 2020 Educational thinkers - Tagore, Gandhi, Ambedkar, Krishnamurti Class 12 with 50% (45% reserved) CUET-UG
May-June 2027 (tentative)
TISS interview
July 2027 (tentative)
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.