Instruction for TISS Online Assessment (OA)

Important Note:

Please install and test the ZOOM for Windows / iOS applications on your device beforehand to ensure
a smooth Online Assessment without any technical issues. This application will be used for the TISS
Online Assessment (OA).

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Before your TISS Online Assessment (OA)

1. Choose your device for TISS-OA

Choose a device (Laptop / Desktop / Tablet / Smart Phone) which you are most comfortable
with and the one with the most reliable technology. Usually a computer/laptop will be best.
2. Install Video Conferencing applications
Download video conferencing applications-zoom and installed the applications. This will be
used for conducting the Online Assessment. The details of application and DAF will be verified
during the Online Assessment process.
3. Test All the video conferencing applications
Test your internet connection. Test your camera, mic and sound. Test the video program using
all applications. Make sure that you understand how it works and test it all again right before
the Online Assessment commences.
4. Select the Proper Location for the OA
Your computer should be placed in a proper fixed place without the possibility of any
disturbances and movement of people in the screen view during the time of Online
Assessment. Choose a place with the best internet connectivity and sufficient light so that you
are clearly visible and audible to the panels. This is a prerequisite for a successful Online
Assessment.
In case the place you are currently located has poor network connection, you may explore
temporarily moving to another place on the day of the Online Assessment to ensure that the
Online Assessment goes uninterrupted.
If the candidate unable to attend the OA due to internet connectivity, non availability of the IT
equipment for the OA, Institute will not be responsible for the same and no alternative
arrangement will be provided by the Institute.
5. Schedule at Least One Mock Online Assessment
It is advised that you schedule a mock Online Assessment with a friend, colleague, or family
member under similar circumstances, as much as possible, to ensure that your devices and
applications are working properly and you are ready to go with the Online Assessment (OA)
on the allotted day for you.
6. Plan for Glitches
 Have a backup plan ready if something goes wrong on the day of the Online Assessment. For
example: prepare the same video conferencing applications-zoom in another machine or
mobile wherever possible, and keep it ready for emergency use.

Day of the TISS Online Assessment (OA)

1. Test All Equipment Prior to Online Assessment Time

Do a run-through at least an hour before your Online Assessment time so that you can ensure
that the systems are ready for the Online Assessment. This will help you be familiar with the
applications and processes.
2. Dress Appropriately
Though there is no specific dress code for the Online Assessment, you are advised to dress
appropriately as you would be attending a regular physical personal interview.
3. Preparation before the OPI Starts
You are required to close all apps and programs in your device other than the Download video
conferencing applications-zoom app that will be used for the Online Assessment (OA) as other
active programs in your computer might interfere with and interrupt the Online Assessment
process. Keep your phone with the registered mobile number available with you for us to get
in touch with you before the Online Assessment starts. Go to the location from where you are
going to attend the Online Assessment and shut out all distractions and give yourself around
20 minutes to collect yourself and do any last-minute preparations.

During the TISS Online Assessment (OA)

Interview schedule
You will be allotted a date and time for the Online Assessment (OA), which will be mentioned as
first half or second half of the day. The meeting zoom link for the OA will be published two days
prior to the OA date. The first half session begins at 10:00AM and ends at 12:00PM. The second
half session begins at 2:00PM onwards.
You will receive a call from TISS officials approximately one hour before the interview and you will
be asked to join the video conferencing applications-zoom. If you fail to join the online interview,
you will lose the opportunity to attend the interview. If you have not received any call, you may
login the zoom link for attending OA at 11:00 AM for the first half or 02:30 PM for the second half.
1. Waiting Room
When you join the video conferencing applications-zoom using the link and password provided,
you will be asked to wait in the waiting room. You will be joining with many other candidates, you
are not allowed to discuss and use text messages to any other candidates. You are required to
mute your mic during the time you spend in the waiting room. If you are found disturbing any
candidate(s) and/or not keeping the discipline in the room and/or not muting your mic, you will be
taken out from the waiting room. In such cases we cannot assure you any second chance for the
OA.
2. Lobby Room
Closer to your Online Assessment time, you will be taken to a Lobby Room to test the internet
connectivity, video, sound and other requirements specified above. You will interact with the Online
Assessment coordinator and they may ask you a few questions to identify yourself as the right
candidate. If it is found that some other person has joined the room on your behalf with your
username and password, you will be rejected for the Online Assessment. If you are not fulfilling
the requirement like video/sound/connectivity properly, either you will be taken back to the waiting
room or removed from the Online Assessment. Upon verification and fulfilling all the requirements,
you will be taken to the Online Assessment room approximately within 10 to 15 mins.
3. Look Directly into the Camera
During the Online Assessment make sure that you are clearly visible to the panels and you are
required to look at the camera while talking. Looking anywhere else and trying to move or moving
from the place and/or trying to use any devices during the Online Assessment time, will disqualify
your Online Assessment and you will not be considered for the admission.
4 Online Assessment
Once you are moved into the Online Assessment room, Online Assessment panel members will
interact with you for approximately 30 minutes or more. If you exit yourself during the Online
Assessment, you will be considered as not attended the Online Assessment and no marks will be
provided for the same. If any technical glitch happens during the Online Assessment, your Online
Assessment will be considered as incomplete. We may attempt to connect you back to complete
the Online Assessment on the same day. However if the Online Assessment remains incomplete,
upon request, you will be allotted another time on the same day or another day depending on the
availability of slots.
5. On Completion of the Online Assessment
On confirmation from the panel that your Online Assessment is completed, you are required to exit
the room immediately and close the video conferencing applications-zoom on your device. If you
fail to exit the room even after informing you to do so after completion of the Online Assessment,
you will be force-moved from the room and your Online Assessment will be considered as null and
void.
6. Candidates will be disqualified from the OA if found:
a. During the entire duration of the OA process, you are requested to look directly into
the camera and do not refer any material including on electronic devices. Any
candidates who found violating and indulging in any kind of unfair means such as
operating other devices simultaneously and / or taking help of others will be disqualified
from the Admission Process. Further, recording the audio/video of the Online
Assessment Process is strictly prohibited and recording, possession, circulation or use
of such content is a punishable offence.
b. You are required to ensure and adhere to the decorum and discipline of the Online
Assessment process and follow all instructions given by the TISS officials. Any form of
misbehavior, ill-treatment, and use of objectionable language with any of the staff
members/panels members will lead to immediate removal of the said candidate from
the OA process and might lead to disqualification from the Admission Process at TISS
for period of 03 years.
 Stage 2- Online Assessments (OA)

1. Online Assessments (OA)

Online Assessment (OA) will be conducted for approximately 20 - 30 minutes by a three-member

panel. The main objective of OA is to assess the candidates’ suitability and interest in studies in chosen
programme. There will be two components in OA as below;

a. Extempore reflection on a given topic

Panel member will give a topic relevant to the programme of study and candidate will be asked to
present a reflection on the same for a maximum of 2-3 minutes. Candidates will have the option
of asking for a second topic in case not comfortable with the one given at the beginning. There will
not be a third choice.

b. Online Personal Interview (OPI):

The panel members will interact with the candidate to understand the candidate’s motivation,
interest and preparedness as well as basic subject knowledge of the undergraduate studies.
Candidates understanding of social and economic factors will also be explored through OPI. These
are only indicative areas of exploration at the OPI.

2. Weightage for final Selection Process is given below (Stage 1 & Stage 2)

Weightage
S.N. Stage Activity Max Mark
(%)

Stage 1:
1. Centre based objective type test 100 50
TISS NET 2022
Stage 2: 1. Extempore reflection on a given topic 100 20
2.
Online Assessments(OA) 2. Online Personal Interview((OPI) 100 30

TISS ONLINE ASSESSMENT (OA) IS AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING YOU BETTER AND KNOW
YOUR MOTIVATION AND SUITABILITY FOR THE PROGRAMME THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN. BE
ABSOLUTELY RELAXED AND COMPOSED FOR THE INTERVIEW AND NOT BE ANXIOUS. YOU
WILL PERFORM BETTER IF YOU ARE RELAXED.
ALL THE VERY BEST!!!