TAGE MAGE Test: Format, Scoring, Fees, Registration Process, and Universities Accepting Scores

Do you want to enrol in a management or business school in France? The exam you need to clear is the TAGE MAGE test. TAGE MAGE’s full form is Test d’Aptitude aux Études de Gestion. It is an aptitude test for management studies to enrol in postgraduate courses. It is for both national and international students. A high score in this examination will increase your chances of getting admission into the university. Your score is considered along with your overall application. To learn more about the exam structure, score, fees, application process, exam centres, difficulty level and more, keep reading this blog.

TAGE MAGE Test: An Overview

This exam is designed for the 3 or 4-year bachelor’s students who want to continue their studies. The exam is taken by students who want to enrol in a-

1. Master’s program (management, business administration, and related fields)
2. Specialised master’s program in management (management, such as finance, marketing, or human resources)
3. MBA 
4. Continuing education programs (to improve management skills)/ PhD

The exam is conducted by FNEGE (or the National Federation for Management Education) in France. It is widely recognised in France, and most of the universities accept the test scores. 

Some universities have made this exam mandatory for both international and national students. At the same time, other universities give you the option to take this exam or the GRE/GMAT.

You do not require any specific management skills to clear this exam. The exam assesses your memorisation, comprehension, analysis, reasoning and problem-solving skills. It is conducted twice a year. Once between January and June, and second between July and December. The exam results are valid for 2 years.

Fun Fact: The exam is held in French. Hence, many students opt for the GRE/GMAT exam instead.

TAGE MAGE Exam Format

Approximately 16,000 students worldwide take this exam. This is an aptitude test, and not a test of knowledge, and gives the same chances of success to all students irrespective of their academic or financial background. The exam format is as follows. You are required to complete 90 MCQ questions within 2 hours. For each question, 5 answers are proposed, and only 1 answer is correct.

No.	Skill Area	Sub-Test	No. of Questions	Score Range	Description
1	Verbal Aptitude	Reading Comprehension	15	0–60	Tests the ability to analyse, synthesise, and critically interpret written texts.
2	Verbal Aptitude	Expression	15	0–60	Measures language mastery, reformulation, and coherence in written expression.
3	Problem Solving	Calculation	15	0–60	Assesses arithmetic, geometry, and algebra skills (middle school level).
4	Problem Solving	Minimum Conditions	15	0–60	Evaluates the ability to extract and analyse relevant information to solve problems.
5	Logical Reasoning	Reasoning	15	0–60	Tests inductive, deductive, and inferential reasoning abilities.
6	Logical Reasoning	Logic	15	0–60	Assesses the capacity to solve complex logical problems.

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Scoring Pattern and Admission Possibility

The TAGE MAGE test consists of 6 subtests. Each sub-test is scored between 0-60 individually.  This makes the raw scores between 0-360. The overall score that schools use is scaled. These scores range from -150 to +600. The scores obtained by students, their interpretation level and admission possibilities are provided below.

No.	Score Range	Interpretation	Admission Possibility
1	Below 300	Low	It may not be sufficient for many programs
2	300–350	Average	Typical candidate performance
3	350–400	Good	Strong candidate; access to many top French business schools (EM Lyon, Audencia, Grenoble, etc.)
4	Above 400	Excellent	Highly competitive; top-tier schools like HEC, ESSEC, ESCP

Certain schools weigh the exam scores differently. The top schools require you to score higher for admission. Moreover, your overall application is considered for admission, and your performance in essays, interviews, and other qualifications also matters.

To learn more about the test score requirements, watch this short video:

TAGE MAGE Test Fees

The aptitude test fee varies depending on where you are taking the exam. Moreover, the exam fees for national and international applicants differ. The general fee charged is provided below. The fees can slightly vary depending on whether you are registering through a French institution or directly via the FNEGE.

No.	Category	Fee (EUR)	Location
1	National Students (France)	70	Standard fee for sessions within France
2	International Students	140	Standard fee for sessions held outside France

Registration Process

The TAGE MAGE test registration process is pretty straightforward. Before registration, ensure that you have a valid email address and that the email is valid throughout the duration of your exam. The registration process is as follows:

1. Visit the official website of TAGE MAGE
2. On the top bar menu, there is an option for ‘register’
3. Choose that option and go to create an account
4. Thereafter, you can start registering when the registration dates are open
5. You can create your account with your email address, log in and fill the form
6. Choose the exam centre, and pay the non-refundable fees 
7. Thereafter, submit your registration form. You will receive a confirmation email.

Download your admit card when it becomes available, and ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the test. You must have your identification proof. Such as a passport and/or national identity card, or a driving licence. 

You are not allowed to bring dictionaries or any electronic equipment, such as a mobile phone or a calculator, to the exam hall. Know that this test runs without breaks. Hence, make your arrangements accordingly.

Universities Accepting the TAGE MAGE Test Scores

Almost all universities in France recognise the TAGE MAGE scores. Internationally, certain schools also recognise this test. The test is taken primarily for admission into management and business schools. Here we have listed some of the top management and business schools that mandatorily or optionally require these test scores. 

No.	Business Schools	Management Schools / IAE / IUT
1	Audencia Business School	IAE Aix-en-Provence
2	Burgundy School of Business (ESC Dijon)	IAE La Réunion
3	Campus E.S.P.R.I.T. Industries – ESLI	Toulouse School of Management
4	ECM – Ecole de Commerce et de Management
5	EDHEC Business School
6	éklore-ed School of Management
7	EM Strasbourg Business School
8	EMLYON Business School
9	ESA Beyrouth
10	ESAA Alger
11	ESCP Business School
12	ESG UQAM Montréal
13	ESSEC Business School
14	FIM CCI Formation Normandie
15	Grenoble Ecole de Management
16	HEC Montréal
17	HEC Paris
18	Institut Mines-Télécom Business School
19	KEDGE Business School
20	MDI – Algiers Business School
21	Montpellier Business School
22	NEOMA Business School
23	Rennes School of Business
24	SKEMA Business School
25	TBS Education
26	Telfer School of Management (University of Ottawa)

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TAGE MAGE Results Availability

The test results are generally available online. You can download them by logging into your account on the official website. The results are available in about 3 to 4 weeks after the test date. The results are available in PDF format, which you can submit to business or management schools.  This means roughly a month late, after the test, you can check for the results.

Exam Centres 

The TAGE MAGE exam centres are located around the world. You can take the test from your home country. The exam has to be taken at a recognised exam centre. You cannot take this test from home. Exam centres are available in countries like the USA, Malaysia, Brazil, Central Africa, the UK, and China, among others. Please note, these are just some of the countries; you can visit the official website and contact the concerned authorities to check if the test is available in your country.

Indian nationals must note that the test is not available in their country. As an Indian, you will have to take the test in France after completing your undergraduate studies in France/India. You can also choose to travel to any other country where there is a recognised test centre for this exam.

TAGE MAGE Test  Difficulty Level

The TAGE MAGE is considered a difficult and demanding test. You need to have strong computational skills, logical thinking, verbal reasoning and time management skills to clear this paper. Essentially, you are only given about 1 minute and 20 minutes to answer a question. Therefore, you need to be prepared to give quick answers to the questions.  

Moreover, the test presents different kinds of questions. Hence, you must be comfortable with answering a variety of questions. Proper preparation and practice become essential for this examination. On the bright side, you can retake this exam as many times as you want.

7 Tips to Prepare for TAGE MAGE 

TAGE MAGE is a demanding test. However, with adequate preparation, you can score well. Your main goal must be learning time management, exam structure, and syllabus familiarity. Here are some tips that will help you prepare for this exam.

1. Start preparing for the exam months in advance. This will give you enough time to prepare all sub-tests.
2. Use official test preparation materials from FNEGE. 
3. Familiarise yourself with various question types to reduce the time spent on instructions and to avoid any misunderstandings on the test day.
4. Identify your strengths and weaknesses, and work on your weaknesses. For example, work on specific areas where you might need to improve, like percentages, complex texts, number operations,   or logical reasoning. 
5. While practising, learn how to approach problems in the right way
6. You can also enrol in online programs that prepare you for this test if you need personalised assistance.
7. Most importantly, learn how to manage time.

TAGE MAGE is an entrance exam that you need to clear to take admission to management or business schools in France. This exam is for those who want to study an MA or MBA program. The test is conducted in French, and you will have to take the test either in France or in any recognised test centre around the world. The exam tests your skills and not your management knowledge.

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