Toulouse School of Management (TSM) announces major change for admissions to Bachelor 3 and Master 1 programmes starting September 2025. The TAGE 2 and TAGE MAGE tests, nationally recognised aptitude assessments for management and business studies, will serve as additional selection criteria. 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 2025 onwards, except for candidates in the following circumstances during the 2024-2025 academic year:
- Candidates in work-study or continuing education programmes,
- Candidates residing outside France,
- Candidates already enrolled at TSM,
- Candidates enrolled at TSE (Toulouse School of Economics),
- Candidates in the Bachelor 2 (L2) Law and Management programme at TSM/UT Capitole,
- Candidates in the Bachelor 2 (L2) Digital and Management programme at TSM/UT Capitole,
- Candidates in the BUT GEA at IUT de Rodez.
Where to Take the TAGE 2 for TSM Admission?
To simplify the process, TSM will host an on-campus TAGE 2 session:
- Date: Saturday, 1 March 2025 (morning)
- Location: Campus des Anciennes Facultés, TSM, Toulouse
- Format: MCQ with 70 questions across 6 sections, duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
You can also take this test with another organisation and submit the results with your application.
- Prepare effectively by accessing the training resources:
Check the full notice for TAGE 2
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 2025 onwards, except for candidates in the following situations during the 2024-2025 academic year:
- Candidates on work-study programmes or in continuing education, except those applying for the first year of the M1 Human Resource Management programme.
- Candidates residing outside of France
- Candidates enrolled at TSM
- Candidates enrolled at TSE
- Candidates from institutions with a partnership with TSM
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, 1st March 2025, afternoon
- Location: Campus des Anciennes Facultés, TSM, Toulouse
- Format: Multiple-choice test with 90 questions across 6 sections, duration: 2 hours
You can also take this test with another organisation and submit the results with your application.
- Prepare effectively by accessing the training resources:
Check the full notice for TAGE MAGE
Why This Change for the 2025-2026 Academic Year?
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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