The TAGE 2 and TAGE MAGE tests, nationally recognised aptitude assessments for management and business studies, will serve as additional selection criteria for admissions to Bachelor 3 and Master 1 programmes at TSM - Toulouse School of Management. This initiative aims to enhance the evaluation process for prospective students. Learn everything you need to know about these tests and how to start preparing today.
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 2025-2026 academic year:
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Candidates enrolled at TSM (including those in Law and Management or Digital and Management)
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Candidates enrolled in the second year of the Economics and Management degree at TSE
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Candidates enrolled in the BUT GEA programme at the Rodez University Institute of Technology (IUT)
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Candidates from an institution benefiting from a partnership with TSM in 2025–2026 (INSA, Purpan, Lycée Ozenne)
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Candidates who do not reside in France
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Candidates applying 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, 21 February 2026 (morning)
- Location: Campus des Anciennes Facultés, TSM, Toulouse
- Format: MCQ with 70 questions across 6 sections, duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Link to be updated
You can also take this test with another organisation and submit the results with your application.
- Prepare effectively by accessing the training resources:
The TAGE MAGE: A Mandatory Test for Applying to 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
Who is concerned?
The TAGE MAGE is required for Master 1 admissions from September 2026 onwards, except for candidates in the following situations during the 2025-2026 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 2025–2026 (INSA, Purpan, Lycée Ozenne), or enrolling as part of a double degree with TSM in collaboration with these same partners (INSA, Purpan, Lycée Ozenne)
- Candidates who do not reside in mainland France
- 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 test score).
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, 21st February 2026, afternoon
- Location: Campus des Anciennes Facultés, TSM, Toulouse
- Format: Multiple-choice test with 90 questions across 6 sections, duration: 2 hours
Link to be updated
You can also take this test with another organisation and submit the results with your application.
- Prepare effectively by accessing the training resources:
Why This Change?
The introduction of the TAGE 2 and TAGE MAGE 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.
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