HSEE

What is HSEE?

Humanities and Social Science Entrance examination is the entrance examination conducted by IIT Madras to admit students in the five year master Programme in Development studies, English studies and Economics.

Eligibility

Candidates applying for HSEE should have either completed or be appearing in any one of the following qualifying examinations

- The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi ; Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi ; etc.

- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University.

- Final Examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy .

- General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.

- High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University .

- Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in any foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.

- H.S.C. Vocational Examination.

- Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.

- In case the relevant qualifying examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination at an earlier level.

Examination Pattern

One objective-type question paper of 3-hour duration in English and Comprehension Skill, Analytical and Quantitative Ability, and General Knowledge covering the areas of Indian Economy (since Independence ), Indian Society, Contemporary World Affairs (post-World War II), and Environment and Ecology. Incorrect answers will be awarded negative marks.