TISS Hyderabad Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Content Writer | Updated on - Mar 29, 2026

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15 Apr, 2026 CUET PG 2026 Results are expected to be released by First week of May @exams.nta.nic.in. To know more, click here.

TISS Hyderabad offers admission to more than 14 courses in the Arts field. Admission to these courses is based on CUET scores.

  • Admission Process: Registration for the 2026 session is now closed, and according to the NTA notification, the CUET PG exam is currently in progress.
  • Popular Program: MA Gender and Development
    • Admission to the program is based on the CUET PG score.
    • Counselling for the course will be conducted by the university through @tisscuet.samarth.edu.in/pg.
  • Application Fee - INR 900 + Bank Charges

TISS Hyderabad Important Dates 2026

TISS Hyderabad admissions to PG courses are based on the CUET exams. Here are the Important dates for admission to TISS Hyderabad:

CUET PG Dates 2026

Events Date
CUET PG 2026 Result Date May 06, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Registration Date Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Exam Date Mar 06 - Mar 27, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Admit Card Release Date Mar 06 - Mar 10, 2026

TISS Hyderabad Counselling Dates 2026

Here are the important dates for counselling at TISS Hyderabad:

Event Tenatative Dates Dates
Registration for Counselling Begins April 2026
Publication of Merit List 1 April - May 2026
Document Verification & Fee Payment May 2026

TISS Hyderabad Admission Process 2026

TISS Hyderabad offers various courses in the Arts departments. Here are the details of the admission process for PG and PhD courses offered at TISS Hyderabad:

Entrance Exam

  • CUET

Eligibility criteria

  • Admission to PG majority courses is based on CUET PG scores.
  • Candidates must have obtained at least 45% marks in their last qualifying examination.

How to Apply to the TISS Hyderabad?

Here is the step-by-step guide to apply to TISS Hyderabad:

  • Visit the official TISS Hyderabad website to get the specific eligibility criteria for each program.
  • Appear in the CUET exam as per the course demand
  • After the declaration of results, register on the TISS Hyderabad Admission Portal @tisscuet.samarth.edu.in.
  • TISS Hyderabad will release the merit list for selected students.
  • Students who get selected must visit the institute for document verification and the further admission process.

How to Apply for the PhD Program at TISS Hyderabad?

Admission to the PhD program at TISS Hyderabad is based on UGC NET score. Here is the process to apply for the PhD program at TISS Hyderabad:

  • Candidates who have UGC NET / JRF are eligible to apply for a PhD program.
  • They must have a valid certificate for JRF or NET qualification.
  • Candidate must have completed their master's with at least 55% marks
  • The Institute will release the admission form for the PhD program, where students can apply as per the eligibility criteria.
  • The candidates who get shortlisted must visit the campus for a personal interview.
  • The selection of the candidate is based on their performance in the interview. As 70% weightage is on the NET score, while 30% is on the interview round.

TISS Hyderabad Admission FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required for admission at TISS Hyderabad?

Ans. Candidates applying to TISS Hyderabad must submit the following documents for document verification. Here is the list of documents to be submitted:

  • Educational certificates and marksheets.
  • Recent photograph and signature.
  • Address Proof (any government-issued ID)
  • Cast certificate, if applicable.
  • Income certificate, if applicable.
  • Domicile certificate.
  • Students applying through the PWD, Kashmiri Migrants, and Armed Forces quota must submit a valid certificate for the same.

Ques. Are there any reserved seats for certain categories of students at TISS Hyderabad?

Ans. Yes, TISS Hyderabad has reserved seats for certain categories of students. The details are tabulated below:

Category Percentage of Seats Reserved
SC 15
ST 7.5
OBC 27
EWS 10

Ques. Can I apply at TISS Hyderabad without the CUET exam?

Ans. To apply to TISS Hyderabad, students have to qualify for the CUET exam. The candidate applying must fulfil the eligibility criteria as directed. There is no direct admission or admission through management quota conducted by the institute. Before 2024, the institute conducted TISSNET, which was discontinued and replaced by the national-level CUET exam starting with the 2024-2025 session.

Important Updates

TISS Hyderabad Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of 2nd Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Upcoming
Apr 21, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee for 2nd Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Upcoming
Apr 25, 2026
Date of 3rd and Final Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Upcoming
Apr 30, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fees for 3rd and Final Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Tentative
May 05, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Result
Tentative
May 06, 2026
Date of Classes Begin for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Tentative
May 23, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Declaration of Result for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Apr 07, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date
Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
Date of Examination for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Mar 28, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [PGDLIM]
Ongoing
Mar 20, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of 2nd Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Upcoming
Apr 21, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee for 2nd Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Upcoming
Apr 25, 2026
Date of 3rd and Final Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Upcoming
Apr 30, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fees for 3rd and Final Merit List for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Tentative
May 05, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Result
Tentative
May 06, 2026
Date of Classes Begin for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Tentative
May 23, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [PGDLIM]
Ongoing
Mar 20, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Declaration of Result for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Apr 07, 2026
CUET- PG 2026 Exam Date
Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
Date of Examination for Non-CUET Admission 2026 [MA] (Education)
Mar 28, 2026

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