TISS BAT Notification 2018 For BA – Notification, complete details

TISS BAT Notification 2018 For BA – Complete notification, eligibility, exam dates, exam pattern, Application process, etc
TISS BAT Notification 2018 For BA
TISS is Tata Institute of Social Sciences. One of the most prestigious institutions for education in Social sciences. TISS Offers several bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programmes in interdisciplinary areas from its campuses in Mumbai, Tljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati.
TISS conducts BAT or Bachelors admission Test for Bachelor of Arts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for TISS BAT 2018 by filling the online application form from the TISS Official website. Candidates must ensure that they are able to fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Every year around 30,000 to 50,000 candidates apply for TISS BAT. Over here, get completes details like important dates, eligibility criteria, application form, application process, exam pattern and more.
TISS has launched the Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the academic year 2012. Candidates are invited to apply for the 2018-2021 academic year.
Important Dates for TISS BAT Notification 2018 for BA:
Application | Date |
Last Date to fill online application form | March 19, 2018 |
TISS BAT 2018 Admit card Download | 27-28 March |
TISS BAT 2018 Exam Date | May 5, 2018 (2.00 PM to 4.00 PM) |
Declaration of Results | May 25, 2018 |
Selected candidates have to send scanned copies of Paid Fees challan, Acceptance letter and Scorecard, Caste certificate and income certificate | May 26th June 4th 2018 |
First waitlist | June 7th 2018 |
Verification of Certificates Payment of Fees | June 21 to June 27, 2018 |
Classes begin in Hyderabad and Tuljapur Campus | July 2nd 2018 |
Classes begin in Guwahati Campus | To be announced |
The following Courses are offered by TISS after TISS BAT Notification 2018 :
The total intake is 180 seats in BA Programme in Social Sciences and 40 seats in B.A. (Hons) in Social Work. The details of seats by campus and programme are presented below:
Sr.No | TISS Campus | BA Programmes | Intake in BA in Sciences Programme |
1 |
Hyderabad Off-campus |
BA Programme in Social Sciences * |
60 |
2 |
Guwahati Off-campus |
BA Programme in Social Sciences * |
60 |
3 |
Tuljapur Off-campus |
BA Programme in Social Sciences * |
60 |
4 |
Tuljapur Off-campus |
BA (Hons) in Social Work in Rural Development |
40 |
Location: Hyderabad, Tuljapur, Guwahati. Please note that Mumbai Campus does not offer BA courses.
TISS BAT Notification 2018 Selection Procedure:
The entrance test will be of 90 minutes duration and the total marks will be 100.
Part A – will be a 60-minute test with multiple choice questions on current affairs, social awareness and logical and analytical reasoning, carrying 60 marks.
Part B – will be a written test with a set of descriptive questions in English. Candidate is expected to write two short answers in 30 minutes carrying 40 marks. It is compulsory for the candidates to attempt both the parts and make sure that they qualify in both the modes.
Eligibility
Students should have passed 12th Class or Intermediate in any subject stream from a Recognized Board. Students who have studied International Baccalaureate Diploma and will be completing 12th class with clear results declared by June 2018 are eligible to apply.
Candidates who have appeared for their 12th class or Intermediate final exams and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Final Results should be produced at the time of joining. s.
Age Limit
Candidate should be less than 23 years of age at the time of appearing for the Bachelors Admission Test, as on April 30, 2018.
The medium of instruction is English.
Description
Features of the TISS BA Notification 2018:
This three-year undergraduate liberal arts programme that provides an all-rounded understanding of multi-disciplinary and social sciences education.
- The programme provides foundational understanding in five key Social Sciences subjects – Sociology, Economics, Political Science, History and Psychology during the first two years and then introduce the students to interdisciplinary subjects like Environment, Development and Gender in the third year.
- The curriculum framework focuses to nurture imagination, creativity and rigorous critical thought.
- Students study Mathematics and take foundational courses in biological, physical and chemical sciences and languages, literature in addition to learning applied statistics and research methodology.
- Students are exposed to multiple pedagogies of teaching and learning with a strong emphasis on group learning, working on projects and presentations.
Programme Objectives for TISS BAT Notification 2018
The B.A. in Social Sciences aims to achieve the following objectives:
- To encourage recognition of opposing points of view, respect for different positions, sensitivity to cultural similarities and differences, and a commitment to social responsibility and
- Through this programme, students will acquire analytical skills as well as learn how to develop a critical understanding of social, political economic and cultural processes, to present materials and ideas effectively, and to make the connection between the global and the local.
Distribution of Credit Hours:
Programme Structure
BA degree: A student who successfully completes the credited and non-credited requirements of the three-year (six semesters) programme will be awarded a B.A. Social Sciences degree.
Medium/ Language of Instruction: The medium of instruction for the programme i s in English.
Reservation Policy:
Category |
Reservation |
a) Scheduled Castes (SC) : |
15% of the total seats. |
(b) Schedule Tribes (ST) : | 7.5% of the total seats. |
(c) Other Backward Classes (OBC( Non-Creamy Layers) | 27% of the total seats |
List of Test Cities for TISS BAT Notification 2018:
Take Paramount SSC Tier 2 Mock Tests
The entrance test will be held in 21 cities and candidates need to specify any one city. Each city may have more than one center depending on the number of applicants. The admit card will have this information.
Sr. No |
Test City* |
1 |
Delhi |
2 |
Dimapur |
3 |
Guwahati |
4 |
Kolkota |
5 |
Silchar |
6 |
Tiruvananthapuram |
7 |
Ahmedabad |
8 |
Chennai |
9 |
Hyderabad |
10 |
Lucknow |
11 |
Visakhapatnam |
12 |
Bengaluru |
13 |
Kochi |
14 |
Bhopal |
15 |
Jaipur |
16 |
Mumbai |
17 |
Patna |
18 |
Nagpur |
19 |
Pune |
20 |
Bhubaneshwar |
21 |
Sholapur |
Semester wise Fees: Fees is subject to change or can be revised
Fees for Indian Students ( in Rs.) | |||||||
Particulars |
Semester |
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A. | Fees |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
Total Fees for Non- Hostelers | 27900 | 13000 | 17500 | 8000 | 17500 | 10000 | |
Total Fees for Hostelers | 58900 | 44000 | 48500 | 39000 | 48500 | 4100 |
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How to apply for TISS BAT Notification 2018?
- Click Here to apply for TISS BAT 2019 – Click Here
- Register your self by clicking Here
- Follow process of registration
- Upload scanned copies of all documents
- Pay application Fee
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