TSM - Toulouse School of Management is once again requiring applicants to take the TAGE 2 and TAGE MAGE tests as additional selection criteria for admission to the third year of the Bachelor’s degree (Licence 3) and the first year of the Master’s degree (Master 1). This year, two additional tests are available for Master 1 applications: the GRE and the GMAT.
These aptitude tests for management studies, recognised nationally and internationally, aim to strengthen the assessment of applications to TSM. Find out everything you need to know about these tests and how to prepare for them now.
TAGE 2: mandatory for Bachelor 3 applications at TSM
The TAGE 2 test assesses key skills required for business and management studies through a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ). It evaluates three key aptitude categories:
- Verbal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Logical reasoning skills
Who needs to take the TAGE 2?
The TAGE 2 is required for students applying to Bachelor 3 programmes from September 2026 onwards, except for candidates in the following situations during the 2026-2027 academic year:
-
Candidates enrolled at TSM (including those in Law and Management or Digital and Management)
-
Candidates enrolled in the second year of the Economics and Management degree at TSE
-
Candidates enrolled in the BUT GEA programme at the Rodez University Institute of Technology (IUT)
-
Candidates who do not reside in France
-
Candidates who are participating in an academic exchange or internship abroad for the entire application period of the chosen programme
-
Candidates applying only for a work–study programme.
Where to Take the TAGE 2 for TSM Admission?
To simplify the process, TSM will host an on-campus TAGE 2 session:
- Date: Saturday, 23 january 2027 (morning)
- Location: Campus des Anciennes Facultés, TSM, Toulouse
- Format: MCQ with 70 questions across 6 sections, duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Registration link to be updated soon
→ You can also take this test with another organisation and submit the results with your application.
Prepare effectively by accessing the training resources:
TAGE MAGE, GRE or GMAT: a mandatory test for applying to Master 1 at TSM
Who needs to take these tests?
The TAGE MAGE, GRE or GMAT is required for Master 1 admissions from September 2027 onwards, except for candidates in the following situations during the 2026-2027 academic year:
- Candidates enrolled at TSM (including those in Law and Management or Digital and Management)
- Candidates from an institution benefiting from a partnership with TSM in 2026–2027 (INSA, Purpan), or enrolling as part of a double degree with TSM in collaboration with this same partner (INSA, Purpan)
- Third-year students on the Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DCG) programme at Lycée Ozenne applying for admission to Master 1 in Accounting control and auditing (CCA), Management control and organisational auditing (CGAO), the Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DSCG), or Law and management.
- Candidates applying for a work–study programme (except for the Master 1 in Human Resource Management: candidates in both the full-time and work–study programme must present a TAGE MAGE, GRE or GMAT test score).
Taking the TAGE MAGE test to apply in Master 1 at TSM
The TAGE MAGE is a crucial aptitude test for candidates applying to management and business administration Master's programmes, assessing essential skills:
- Verbal reasoning skills
- Problem-solving abilities and handling numerical data
- Logical reasoning skills through two sections testing inferential, inductive, and deductive reasoning abilities
Where can you take the TAGE MAGE for admission to TSM?
TSM organises a dedicated session for the TAGE MAGE test directly on the campus:
- Date: Saturday, 23 January 2027, afternoon
- Location: Campus des Anciennes Facultés, TSM, Toulouse
- Format: Multiple-choice test with 90 questions across 6 sections, duration: 2 hours
Registration link to be updated soon
→ You can also take this test with another organisation and submit the results with your application.
Prepare effectively by accessing the training resources:
Taking the GRE or GMAT to apply in Master 1 at TSM
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) are standardised tests in English that assess reasoning and analytical skills.
Students wishing to take either of these tests must register individually and arrange to take them independently, following the procedures and instructions provided on each test’s official website.
TSM does not organise any GRE or GMAT test sessions.
Why This Change?
The introduction of the TAGE 2, TAGE MAGE, GRE and GMAT tests reflects Toulouse School of Management's commitment to recruiting motivated students who are ready to excel in management studies. These tests provide an additional dimension to the assessment of applications, complementing academic records.
Prepare your application to TSM
Would you like to join TSM? Prepare your application now and find all the key information and important dates on our website.