TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List To Release Today at 6 PM
TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List releases June 24 at 6 PM on admissions.tiss.ac.in. Check programmes offered, steps to download, and what to do next.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences will release the TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List today. It will go live at 6:00 PM on June 24 on the official portal, admissions.tiss.ac.in. This announcement marks a key milestone in the TISS postgraduate admission process for 2026.
Applicants across the country have been waiting for this list. The institute confirmed the date through an official post on the social media platform X this week. Social media posts suggest strong anticipation among students pursuing postgraduate studies in social sciences.
What the TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List Means for Applicants
The merit list will be based on scores from the Common University Entrance Test for postgraduate programmes. The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 results on April 24. That was roughly two months before today’s merit list release.
As per sources, TISS will publish the ranked selection list along with important admission guidelines. These include steps for document verification, fee payment timelines, and schedule details for any further rounds. Applicants should download and preserve copies of the merit list immediately after it goes live.
Here are the key things to do after the list is published:
- Visit admissions.tiss.ac.in at or after 6:00 PM today
- Search for your name or roll number in the Merit List I
- Note all instructions for document upload and verification
- Pay the admission fee within the deadline to secure your seat
- Watch for further rounds if seats remain after the first round
Candidates who miss the deadline after being listed may lose their admission offer. The institute has urged strict adherence to timelines.
TISS PG Programmes Available Through CUET PG Scores
TISS offers postgraduate courses across four campuses. These are located in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Hyderabad. The TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List will cover admissions to all these programmes.
Some programmes on offer include:
- MA in Social Work (Children and Families) — Mumbai
- MA in Social Work (Criminology and Justice) — Mumbai
- MA in Social Work (Counselling) — Guwahati
- MA in Social Work (Public Health) — Guwahati
- MA in Media and Cultural Studies — Mumbai
- MA in Peace and Conflict Studies — Guwahati
- MA in Education — Hyderabad
- MA in Livelihoods (Gender and Development) — Hyderabad
- MA in Livelihoods (Rural Development) — Hyderabad
- MA in Public Policy and Governance — Hyderabad
- MA in Natural Resources and Governance — Hyderabad
- MA in Cities and Governance — Hyderabad
- Integrated MA in Public Policy & Governance and LLM — Hyderabad-Mumbai
- MA in Social Work (Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action) — Mumbai
The range reflects TISS’s position as a leading institution for social sciences in India. Few universities offer this breadth across public policy, social work, and governance studies.
Why the TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List Matters
According to reports, TISS attracts thousands of applicants each year. The institute is known for producing graduates who go on to work in government, civil society, and international organisations. Getting selected through the CUET PG route is highly competitive.
The CUET PG framework was introduced to standardise postgraduate admissions across central universities. TISS adopted this system to bring transparency and fairness to its selection process. In recent months, multiple institutions have aligned their PG admission timelines to this centralised model.
For 2026 applicants, the TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List is the first concrete outcome of a process that began over a year ago. Many students who sat for CUET PG in early 2026 have since graduated from their undergraduate programmes. This list officially opens the door to their next academic chapter.
The multi-campus model also matters. Applicants who may not have been placed in Mumbai could receive offers from Guwahati or Hyderabad campuses. The merit list publication will clarify campus-specific rankings and available seats.
For students eyeing public policy, urban governance, or peace studies in particular, TISS remains one of the few institutions in India offering structured postgraduate training in these areas. The Hyderabad campus, in particular, has gained recognition for its policy-oriented programmes.
What Comes After the Merit List
As per official communication, Merit List I is the first of potentially multiple rounds. If candidates who receive offers choose not to enrol, TISS may release a second or third merit list. This is standard practice for central university postgraduate admissions.
Document verification is a critical step. Candidates on the list will typically need to submit:
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Undergraduate degree or provisional certificate
- CUET PG scorecard
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs and identity proof
Failing to submit documents on time can result in the cancellation of the admission offer. Applicants should prepare these in advance and not wait until the last minute.
Conclusion
The release of the TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List today at 6 PM is a significant moment for thousands of postgraduate aspirants in India. It brings clarity to a long wait that began with the CUET PG exam and continued through the results declared in April. As the TISS selection list goes live, candidates should act quickly, follow all instructions on admissions.tiss.ac.in, and stay alert for further rounds if needed. The TISS CUET PG 1st Merit List is not just a document — it is the starting point of a two-year academic journey for those who make the cut.
