TISS HRM & LR Selection Criteria 2025-27: A Detailed Overview

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CAT Score:95%
Gender Diversity:5% for female and transgender candidates.

Phase 3: Final Merit List

The final merit list is prepared after considering the following components:

CAT Scores (70% Weightage): A significant emphasis is placed on CAT performance.
Graduation Marks (10% Weightage): Assessed based on the academic category and percentage score.
Online Interview (20% Weightage): Evaluate candidates’ personality, motivation, and alignment with the HRM & LR program.

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TISS HRM & LR Selection Criteria: Academic Category Classification

Graduation degrees are classified into six categories (AC-1 to AC-6) for evaluating academic performance. Each category has a corresponding rating scale for graduation marks. For instance:

AC-1 (Medical Degrees)
AC-2 (Selected Professional Degrees like CA, ICWA, FIAI, CS)
AC-3 (Commerce, Economics, Finance & Management)
AC-4 (Engineering, Technology, Architecture related areas)
AC-5 (All Arts/Humanities Related Degrees, Design, Education, Fashion Design/Technology, Law and Rural Studies)
AC-6 (Any other discipline not mentioned in AC-1 to AC-5)

Rating Score	Percent score in Bachelor’s Degree
Rating Score	AC-1	AC-2	AC -3	AC-4 & AC-6	AC-5
1	<= 55	<= 50	<= 55	<= 60	<= 50
2	> 55 and <= 60	> 50 and <= 53	> 55 and <= 60	> 60 and <= 65	> 50 and <= 55
3	> 60 and <= 62	>53 and <=55	> 60 and <= 65	> 65 and <= 70	> 55 and <= 60
5	> 62 and <= 65	>55 and <=57	> 65 and <= 70	> 70 and <= 75	> 60 and <= 65
8	> 65 and <= 70	>57 and <=63	> 70 and <= 80	> 75 and <= 85	> 65 and <= 75
10	> 70	>63	> 80	> 85	> 75

Additional Guidelines

Dual Degrees: Candidates with dual bachelor's degrees must specify both fields.
Weightage for interview shortlists: Only CAT percentile and gender diversity will be considered.
Weightage for final merit list: CAT percentile, graduation marks based on academic category, and interview performance will be considered.
Reservation Policy: A adheres to the Government of India’s norms for reserved categories.

Conclusion TISS HRM & LR is a prestigious program that values diversity, academic excellence, and a candidate's potential. With clear guidelines for each stage, candidates must focus on excelling in the CAT, maintaining strong academic performance, and preparing for the Interview rounds. This structured approach ensures that the selection process remains transparent and equitable, giving candidates a roadmap to enhance their preparation. With one of the best placement reports in the country’s top management schools (placement report), the flagship program of TISS has always been a highly competitive target school for many aspirants. Best of luck!