Preparing for the TISS interview process
TISSNET is the entrance examination of the HRM&LR course offered by TISS. Join me, Pooja Wanpal (CAT 2014, 98.25 percentile; currently studying in second year in TISS) for a chat on how to prepare for the TISS interview process.
Pooja Wanpal
07:30 PM
08:30 PM
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Deepanshi Sharma
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Zlatan Zlatan
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Hi pooja,
01:56 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hi Deepanshi
01:59 PM
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Zlatan Zlatan
Mam I am a TISS 2018 aspirant with just above Avg academics. How should I go about my preparation in this span of 1 year?
01:58 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hello, TISSNET has three parts - GK, Quant and Verbal. You could refer to any standard books for Quant and Verbal (ex Arun Sharma or the material given in TIME/IMS/other classes). For GK, there are two parts - dynamic and static. For dynamic GK keep up t date with the current affairs by reading the newspapers. For static GK you could refer to compendiums or Manorama
02:02 PM
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Ishwar Chandra
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Ishwar Chandra
Hi Pooja, I have a work ex of 2.8 yrs at Ericsson and resigned the job to pursue my higher studies What are my chances of converting TISSNET
02:02 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hi Ishwar, You chances are just as bright as any other student's! Admission to TISS is based not on your prior academics but your TISSNET score and you GD/Personal Interview scores. If you are attempting TISSNET 2017, my advice would be to brush up on quant and verbal and try to focus on dynamic gk
02:04 PM
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Ishwar Chandra
Hi Pooja, I have a work ex of 2.8 yrs at Ericsson and resigned the job to pursue my higher studies What are my chances of converting TISSNET
02:02 PM
Pooja Wanpal
I would advise you to prepare thoroughly for questions like Why MBA, Why HR. If you are worried about your gap, don't be. As long as you are able to justify it, it will not be an impediment.
02:06 PM
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Ishwar Chandra
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Zlatan Zlatan
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Ishwar Chandra
Thank you Pooja. Can you tell us some best sources for dynamic gk with a special focus on TISSNET prep bearing the likes of bizquizzard that keeps track of current affairs.....
02:07 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Newspapers are always a safe bet. There are also other helpful applications like inshorts
02:11 PM
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Ishwar Chandra
Thank you Pooja. Can you tell us some best sources for dynamic gk with a special focus on TISSNET prep bearing the likes of bizquizzard that keeps track of current affairs.....
02:07 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Competition success review, pratiyogita darpan, basically any crrent affairs magazine
02:12 PM
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Zlatan Zlatan
Chances of Freshers(people without WE) good enough to convert TISS?
02:08 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Yeah, the chances are splendid. (Btw, I am also afresher :) )
02:13 PM
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Razakar Raj
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how should a fresher justify his choice of course as a fresher? like HRM
02:16 PM
Pooja Wanpal
That depends entirely on you as a person. Questions like 'Why HR' and 'Why MBA' should ideally draw from your life experiences and your career aspirations.
02:17 PM
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Sabeeha Khan
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Anik Dasgupta
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Hi Pooja! How can we answer the two dreadful questions, Why MBA and TISS? I am aiming for TISSNET 2017. I have always found HR interesting and TISS offers 6 internships, which tells you practical usage of the subject also I don't see myself doing Marketing, Finance or Operations. I don't have any experience of working in any HR firm or likewise as I'm still in college. So how can I justify my choice and answer those two crucial questions?
02:18 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hi Sabheeha! Why MBA and Why HR are two crucial questions. They can only be answered by you, and should draw from your life experiences and your aspirations for yourself. You will have to consider what prompted your move to HR - unfortunately the answer cannot be by elimination (because not marketing/fin/ops etc). Maybe your experiences in college fests?Or your internships? Something will click :) Good luck!
02:22 PM
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Hi Pooja! How can we answer the two dreadful questions, Why MBA and TISS? I am aiming for TISSNET 2017. I have always found HR interesting and TISS offers 6 internships, which tells you practical usage of the subject also I don't see myself doing Marketing, Finance or Operations. I don't have any experience of working in any HR firm or likewise as I'm still in college. So how can I justify my choice and answer those two crucial questions?
02:18 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hi Sabheeha! Why MBA and Why HR are two crucial questions. They can only be answered by you, and should draw from your life experiences and your aspirations for yourself. You will have to consider what prompted your move to HR - unfortunately the answer cannot be by elimination (because not marketing/fin/ops etc). Maybe your experiences in college fests?Or your internships? Something will click :) Good luck!
02:22 PM
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Anik Dasgupta
Hi Pooja, Can u please tell me which is the best source to prepare for static gk for tissnet? Manorama or Lucent?
02:22 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hi Anik, both are good sources, make a choice according to your preference.
02:24 PM
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next best in placements after tiss hrm??
02:25 PM
Pooja Wanpal
There are many good colleges for HR apart from TISS - XLRI, SCMHRD, IIM Ranchi (they have a special course in HR)
02:27 PM
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Jaspreet Kaur
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Thank you so much Pooja! Good luck to you too :)
02:26 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Thank you!
02:27 PM
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Hii
02:27 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hi Jaspreet
02:27 PM
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How can we prepare for Gk section and another pre interview sessions?
02:28 PM
Pooja Wanpal
There are two aspects to GK - static and dynamic GK. For static GK you could slowly build your knowledge by reading from books and websites. For dynamic, you would want to read the newspapers, and refer to any magazines n current affairs like Pratiyogita Darpan and Competition Success Review
02:30 PM
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madam what about next best in placements within TISS ? like social work or public polkicy and governance ? in mumbai branch of course
02:28 PM
Pooja Wanpal
I'm sorry, I am not too sure about that. Since their placement report is not officially published, any information I might have will not give yo the whole picture :)
02:31 PM
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Shreya Garg
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Can someone tell the important topics to be covered for the logical reasoning section
02:30 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Cover the standard linear arrangements, nmber series etc. You cold look up the sample papers to get an idea
02:33 PM
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Sangam Singh
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Are good grades in your graduation and 10 +2 necessary to get selected in TISS?
02:31 PM
Pooja Wanpal
For TISS, importance is given to your TISSNET scores and yor GD/PIT - personal interview score, rather than 10+2 score
02:34 PM
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how todefend low ug cgpa in interview?
02:32 PM
Pooja Wanpal
If you have a valid reason for your low scores you may talk about it to the panel.
02:34 PM
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hello :-) Can you suggest me on tissnet prep. ? I am using study material of career anna. Would it suffice for the exam?
02:32 PM
Pooja Wanpal
That would suffice. It would be a good idea to give some practice tests.
02:35 PM
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Sangam Singh
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Sangam Singh
Good Evening Ma'am, I am an Civil engineering graduate and passout of this year. I decided to drop and study of MBA entrances. My 10th, 12th and grad. scores are 84%, 74% and 69%( and general category). How much score should i aim in Tissnet? And what should I do to make my profile stronger for interview rounds. From college, I have plethora of certificates (Cultural activities, tournaments, organiser) but non of them related to any social activities or NGO.
02:33 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Hi Sangam, You score should be in 70s and above, because that is where the cut off generally falls (though it of course varies each year). That is fine. You should be able to articulate why you want to join HR and, and why you want to join TISS.
02:37 PM
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What are the minimum cut off marks tissnet which must score to be eligible for the next round ?
02:35 PM
Pooja Wanpal
The cutoffs change each year, though they generally tend to fall in 70s (general category).
02:37 PM
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madam wat was ur motivation to join tiss?
02:37 PM
Pooja Wanpal
I wanted to join TISS because of the rich and diverse culture, as well as the opportunity to pursue internships in four different sectors during the two academic years.
02:38 PM
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Sangam Singh
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Sangam Singh
Thanks a lot Pooja ma'am...
02:39 PM
Pooja Wanpal
No problem. Good luck!
02:40 PM
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Sangam Singh
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How much percent of students get selected for tiss after clearing tissnet exam ?
02:41 PM
Pooja Wanpal
The average class size in HRM&LR is around 60 students. Around 15,000 students apply to the TISSNET each year. Go figure. :D
02:42 PM
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books for logical reasoning and verbal and quant and data interpretation if I have bot prepared for CAT at all? I am from medical background thats why askjing for TISSNET?
02:41 PM
Pooja Wanpal
You could start with Arun Sharma and R S Aggarwal.
02:44 PM
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Sangam Singh
Ma'am what is the approx. percentage of freshers in a batch?
02:42 PM
Pooja Wanpal
In my class, 43% people have less than 12 months of workex.
02:47 PM
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logical and data interpretation books?
02:45 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Arun Sharma - Quant, Logical Reasoning, and DI R S Aggarwal - LR and DI
02:48 PM
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If the selection rate is very low then what are skills they look in a candidate to be a part of Tiss ?
02:45 PM
Pooja Wanpal
This holds true for TISS but other organizations that you might join in the future - they look for the 'right fit'. For TISS, diversity is appreciated. In the interview, you should also be able to articulate why you want to join HR.
02:50 PM
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what was ur profiile before joining tiss? extracurcs?
02:50 PM
Pooja Wanpal
I am a fresher. I am a keen reader and a write - in fact, my novel was published in 2014. I have been learning Spanish for four years now. I also used to play the 'dhol', a traditional drumming instrument.
02:52 PM
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oh you are the girl who wrote love in lokpal or something? glad to meet you. No more doubts thanks
02:53 PM
Pooja Wanpal
Yeah. Glad to meet you too! Happy I could help, and hope to see you on campus :)
02:53 PM
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Thanks Pooja for your answers :)
02:56 PM
Pooja Wanpal
No problem! Good luck!
02:56 PM
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Pooja Wanpal
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