TISS Guwahati offers UG and PG programs in the Arts and Social Sciences field. Admission to all programs is based on CUET UG and CUET PG scores. The most popular program is BA Social Science, a 4-year full-time course with an intake of 50 seats and a total fee of INR 2,19,340.

TISS Guwahati has a unique reservation policy that gives priority to students from North-East India, with 66% of seats reserved for North-East state candidates and 34% for candidates from other states. The application fee is INR 900 plus bank charges. Counselling is conducted through the official TISS CUET admission portal.

TISS Guwahati Important Dates 2026

TISS Guwahati admits students to UG and PG courses through CUET. The tables below list all key dates for the 2026 admission cycle, including CUET UG, CUET PG, and TISS Guwahati counselling dates.

CUET UG 2026 Important Dates

Events Date
CUET UG 2026 Result Date Jul 04, 2026 

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm.

TISS Guwahati UG Admission 2026

TISS Guwahati offers one UG program: BA Social Science. It is a 4-year full-time program with an intake of 50 seats. The program has two major disciplines and four minor disciplines, from which students must choose one major and two minors. Admission is based on CUET UG score.

Detail Information
Course BA Social Science
Duration 4 Years
Total Seats 50
Total Fee INR 2,19,340
Eligibility Passed 10+2 from a recognized board with minimum 45% marks
Entrance Exam CUET UG
Application Fee INR 900 + Bank Charges

TISS Guwahati PG Admission 2026

TISS Guwahati offers MA and MSW programs at the postgraduate level. Admission to all PG courses is based on CUET PG scores. Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized university. The MA and MSW admission timeline is Aug 11 – Aug 17, 2026 (tentative).

Course Specialization Duration Seats Eligibility Entrance Exam
MA Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development 2 Years 25 Graduation with minimum 45% marks CUET PG
MA Sociology and Social Anthropology 2 Years 25 Graduation with minimum 45% marks CUET PG
MSW Community Organisation and Development Practice 2 Years 25 Graduation with minimum 45% marks CUET PG
MSW Counselling 2 Years 25 Graduation with minimum 45% marks CUET PG
MSW Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship 2 Years 25 Graduation with minimum 45% marks CUET PG

TISS Guwahati Seat Matrix 2026

TISS Guwahati offers 6 programs across UG and PG levels with a combined intake of 175 seats. The table below shows the specialization-wise seat intake.

Program Intake
BA Social Science 50
MA Social Work (Community Organisation and Development Practice) 25
MA Social Work (Counselling) 25
MA Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship) 25
MA Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development 25
MA Sociology and Social Anthropology 25

TISS Guwahati Cutoff 2026

The table below shows the TISSNET Round 1 cutoff marks for MA programs at TISS Guwahati for the General category (2023 data). MA Sociology and Social Anthropology had the highest cutoff at 66.33 marks.

Program Round 1 Cutoff Marks (General)
MA Sociology and Social Anthropology 66.33
MA Ecology, Society and Sustainable Development 62.80
MA Peace and Conflict Studies 62.60
MA Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship 60.99
MA Public Health 60.83
MA Labour Studies 57.35

TISS Guwahati Admission Process 2026

TISS Guwahati follows a centralized admission process through CUET scores. Below is a step-by-step guide for UG and PG applicants.

  • Step 1 – Check Eligibility: Visit the official TISS Guwahati website to confirm the specific eligibility criteria for your chosen program. UG applicants need to have passed 10+2 with minimum 45% marks. PG applicants need a graduation degree with minimum 45% marks.
  • Step 2 – Appear for CUET: Register and appear for CUET UG (for BA programs) or CUET PG (for MA and MSW programs) as applicable.
  • Step 3 – Register on Admission Portal: After CUET results are declared, register on the TISS CUET admission portal at tisscuet.samarth.edu.in and pay the application fee of INR 900 plus bank charges.
  • Step 4 – Merit List: TISS Guwahati releases a merit list of selected candidates based on CUET scores.
  • Step 5 – Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must report to the institute with original documents for verification.
  • Step 6 – Fee Payment and Enrollment: Complete fee payment within the stipulated deadline to confirm your seat.

TISS Guwahati Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the reservation policy at TISS Guwahati and how is it different from other TISS campuses?

Ans. TISS Guwahati has a unique reservation policy designed to serve the northeastern region of India. 66% of seats are reserved for students from North-East states, while the remaining 34% are open to candidates from other states. This is different from the standard central government reservation norms followed at other TISS campuses.

Ques. What is the total seat intake across all programs at TISS Guwahati?

Ans. TISS Guwahati offers 6 programs with a combined intake of 175 seats. The BA Social Science program has 50 seats, while each of the five PG programs (MA and MSW specializations) has 25 seats each. All seats are subject to the TISS Guwahati reservation policy.

Ques. What documents are required for admission at TISS Guwahati?

Ans. Candidates must submit the following documents during verification at TISS Guwahati:

  • Educational certificates and mark sheets
  • Recent passport-size photograph and signature
  • Address proof (any government-issued ID)
  • Caste certificate, if applicable
  • Income certificate, if applicable
  • Domicile certificate
  • Valid certificate for PWD, Kashmiri Migrants, or Armed Forces quota, if applicable