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The TAGE MAGE is the benchmark aptitude test for admission to business schools in France. Required by many programs (Grande École for parallel admissions, Master’s degrees, MSc programs, and MBAs), it assesses your verbal, logical, and problem-solving skills.

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What is the TAGE MAGE?

The TAGE MAGE (Test of Aptitude for Management Studies and Business Management) is an aptitude test used for admission to management school programs: Grande École Programs (parallel admissions), Master’s degrees, MScs, and MBAs.

Developed under the auspices of FNEGE, it does not assess language proficiency but rather specific abilities: verbal skills, mathematical problem-solving, and logical reasoning.

It consists of 6 subtests and enables admissions committees to compare candidates objectively.

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The TAGE MAGE tests

The test consists of 6 subtests covering three abilities. Each subtest contains 15 questions to be completed in 20 minutes.

Verbal aptitude
2 subtests · 15 questions / 20 minutes each

Assesses your language proficiency and comprehension:

  • Subtest 1— Reading comprehension
  • Subtest 4— Expression (synonyms, antonyms, correction, rephrasing)
Problem-solving (calculation)
2 subtests · 15 questions / 20 minutes each

Assesses your mathematical reasoning and calculation speed:

  • Subtest 2— Calculation
  • Subtest 5— Minimum conditions
Logical aptitude
2 subtests · 15 questions / 20 minutes each

Assesses your logical reasoning:

  • Subtest 3— Reasoning / argumentation
  • Subtest 6— Logic (figure sequences, series)
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Understand the rating

The TAGE MAGE is scored out of 600 points, calculated from your answers across all the subtests. Correct answers earn points, while incorrect answers may lose points; therefore, it is better to avoid answering completely at random.

Score TAGE MAGE (sur 600)
Appréciation
450 et plusExcellent
350 à 449Très bon
250 à 349Moyen
Moins de 250À améliorer

These benchmarks are indicative: each school sets its own requirements. The most selective programs generally target scores of 350 to 450 or higher. You may take the TAGE MAGE up to twice per calendar year.

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How to train

Success on the TAGE MAGE depends on intensive practice and time management (20 minutes per subtest). PrepMyFuture offers practice exams with answer explanations under real test conditions, along with progress tracking.

Discover our TAGE MAGE preparation to practice with corrected mock exams, subtest by subtest, under real exam conditions.

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How to register for the TAGE MAGE test

Registration is done on the official TAGE MAGE website (tagemage.fr). You choose a session (at a test center or online with proctoring) and pay the registration fee. The test may be taken a maximum of twice per calendar year.

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Where can I take the TAGE MAGE?

The TAGE MAGE is taken at approved examination centers throughout France, or online with remote proctoring, depending on the sessions offered.

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Why take the TAGE MAGE?

The TAGE MAGE is required by the vast majority of business schools for lateral admissions, as well as for many Master’s and MSc programs.

A good score is often decisive in the selection process: it allows you to stand out and gain access to the most sought-after programs.

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Tips for succeeding on the TAGE MAGE exam

Method, consistency, and time management are the keys to the TAGE MAGE.

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Practice each of the 6 subtests to master their specific methods.

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Work on your time management: 20 minutes for 15 questions—the pace is demanding.

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Keep the scoring system in mind: an incorrect answer costs points, so don’t answer completely at random.

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Take as many full-length practice tests under real exam conditions as possible to build consistency and confidence.

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