Thiagarajar School of Management is featured among Top MBA Colleges in India which bagged 96th rank in NIRF 2022 rankings for MBA. The institute provides an MBA programme in six specializations. TSM is inviting online applications for MBA program for the academic year 2023. Candidates interested can apply online on the official institute website Check here. The selection will be based on the scores obtained by the candidates in the Common Admission Test (CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ ATMA). However, candidates will be required to appear for GD, PI and the Written Ability Test.

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Course Highlights

  • Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai is one of the best B-Schools in the country which offers a fully residential MBA programme for a minimum duration of 2 years.
  • The MBA programme is offered as a full time course under the affiliation of Madurai Kamaraj University.
  • TSM charges INR 11,00,000 for its 2 years MBA course.
  • Graduated candidates with 50% aggregate marks at bachelor’s level are eligible to apply. However, final selection is based on the candidate’s scores in the entrance exam followed by WAT, GD & PI. 
  • It is mandatory to do a 6-8 weeks internship after completing the first year of the course.
  • TSM has an excellent placement record as the average CTC was offered INR 7 LPA.

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Important Dates

Events Dates 
CAT 2023 Registration Window (Tentative) Aug - Sep 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date (Tentative) November 27, 2023

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for the MBA program at Thiagarajar School of Management, candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

  • Candidates must be a graduate in any stream from a recognized institute with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
  • Students graduating in May 2022 are also eligible to apply for the MBA course.
  • A relaxation of 5% in final aggregate scores is provided to SC/ST/OBC candidates.
  • Candidates must also be qualified in any of the entrance exams: CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ ATMA.

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Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Admission Process

Thiagarajar School of Management admits candidates on the basis of their combined performance in last qualifying examinations and entrance exams. Appearing for and qualifying the entrance exams is a prerequisite to be eligible for the MBA programme at TSM. 

  • Candidates are first shortlisted on the basis of their entrance test scores, prior academic performance and relevant work experience. 
  • These shortlisted candidates are then required to appear for Written Ability Test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
  • In the Personal Interview round, written, verbal and analytical abilities of the candidates are determined.
  • Final selection of the candidates is based on their cumulative performance in entrance exam, past academic record, work experience, GD, PI and WAT.
  • The weight assigned to each relevant parameter is as follows:
    • Academic Performance in 10th, 12th, Undergraduate Degree/ Postgraduate Degree: 20%
    • Scores in Common Admission Test ( CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ ATMA): 35%
    • GD/PI/WAT: 35%
    • For participation in Sports, Extra/ Co-Curricular Activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity: 5%
    • Work Experience: 5%

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Cut-Off

Below tabulated is the previous year MBA cutoff for TSM for general category candidates based on different entrance exams:

Specialization Cutoff 2023
XAT MAT CMAT
Finance 65 72 60
Human Resource Management 65 72 60
Marketing 65 72 60
Operations Management 65 72 -
Systems Management 65 - -
Business Analytics - 72 60

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How To Apply?

The steps to apply for MBA programme at TSM are mentioned below:

  1. Visit the official website of the institute.
  2. Click on the link ‘Apply Online’. Candidates will be redirected to a new page.
  3. Fill the Personal, Contact, Parents/Guardian, Academic etc details correctly in the application form.
  4. Upload passport size photograph and submit the application form.
  5. Proceed to pay the application fee of INR 600 via credit/ debit card or net banking.

Documents Required:

  • 10th and 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets with Degree Certificate
  • Date of Birth Certificate
  • Reserved Category Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Migration Certificate

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Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Programme Details - Curriculum, Syllabus

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai provides a general management MBA course in specializations, namely, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Economics, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management for 2 academic years which are further divided into 6 trimesters. The course is designed to inculcate managerial skills and technical proficiency in young graduates so that they can continue to thrive in every sector of the economy.

  • In the first year, there are 472 sessions and the course work has 61 credits whereas in the second year, the course work has 384-408 sessions and has 51-54 credits.
  • 6-8 weeks internships are mandatory for students after the completion of first year.
  • The minimum total credits required for successful completion of the course is 112-115.

Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Syllabus

Below tabulated is the trimester wise syllabus:

Trimester 1 Trimester 2
Organizational Behaviour-I Organizational Behaviour II
Managerial Economics Economic Policies for Managers
Data Analysis for Management- I Data Analysis for Management-II
Financial Accounting and Reporting Marketing Management-II
Marketing Management- I Managerial Cost Accounting
Managerial Communication-I Operations Management
- Corporate Finance-I
- Managerial Communication-II
- Business, Government and Society**
Trimester 3 Trimester 4
Corporate Finance-II 5 Electives to be chosen
Strategic Management Legal Aspects of Business
Decision Making with Optimisation Techniques Summer Internship/Projects (Internal)
Human Resource Management Simulation Games
Applied Business Analytics -
Legal Aspects -
Business Research Methodology -
Ethics and Governance -
Rural Development Immersion Program -
Comprehensive Viva-Voce -
Trimester 5 Trimester 6
5 Electives  4 Electives
Comprehensive Viva-Voce -

Check: Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Syllabus

Program Structure

  • Duration: The minimum course duration is 2 years whereas candidates are provided a maximum of 4 years, i.e, 12 trimesters for successful completion of the course. Each academic year comprises 3 trimesters, hence, the course comprises a total of 6 trimesters.
  • Course Structure: The first year comprises core courses aiming to enlighten students with fundamentals of management and aspects of industrial environment after the completion of which a 6-8 weeks internship in reputed firms and project work is mandatory for students. From second year onwards, candidates are required to choose and study elective courses as per their interest.
  • Summer Internship: Summer Internship Programme is an opportunity to convert the internship into a pre-placement offer and helps the students in career placements. This internship must be started in May / June and can be availed through TSM itself. 
  • Evaluation: Evaluation of students is done on the basis of their performance in Mid-Trimester Examinations, End Term Examinations, Internship Project Work etc. The weightage criteria is as follows:
    • CA: 60 Marks
    • ET: 40 Marks
    • Total: 100 Marks
  • Financial Assistance: Merit based scholarships are given to students on the basis of their outstanding performance during the academic session. Moreover, education loan upto INR 10,00,000 with low interest rate and no processing charges is also provided to candidates.

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Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai MBA Placements

TSM is among the best B-Schools in the country which provides tremendous placement opportunities to deserving candidates in almost every sector of the economy. During the 2022 placement drive, the highest number of placement offers were made from the IT sector followed by FMCG sector. Moreover, candidates are also offered summer internships in various reputed firms including Nestle, OYO, Honeywell, Coke etc. Some of the major recruiting companies are Asian Paints, Marico, Airtel, MRF, Vivo, Hyundai, Tafe, Zuci Systems, Amul, Bosch, Kotak, Axis Bank, Jio etc. Below mentioned are the key highlights of MBA placements 2022 at TSM:

  • The highest CTC offered to students was INR 15 LPA whereas the average CTC offered was 7 LPA.
  • The average stipend offered during the internship is INR 15,000 while the highest stipend is INR 90,000.
  • 94 companies participated in placement drives out of which 30 were new recruiters and 220 offers were made in total.

Tabulated below is the sector wise placement percentage of placement offers made during TSM Madurai Placements 2022:

Sector Percentage
IT 27%
FMCG 20%
BFSI 16%
Operation 11%
Consulting 10%
Others 7%
Manufacturing 5%
EduTech 4%
Telecom 1%

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FAQs

Ques. Is it mandatory to have work experience for the MBA Programme at Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai?

Ans. No. It is not mandatory or a prerequisite to have work experience for the MBA programme at Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai. However, work experience after graduation (if any, after B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Com etc) will be given additional weightage while shortlisting students for MBA programme.

Ques. What admission test scores are used at Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai for shortlisting of MBA students?

Ans. Test scores in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA taken in 2022 or later will be considered for shortlisting of candidates for MBA programme at TSM. If the candidate has written multiple tests, the best test score after moderation will be considered for evaluation. Applicants are advised to submit all their test scores.

Ques. What kind of exposure does MBA students get at Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai?

Ans. The students are exposed to club activities, intra-college fest (Levitate), inter-b school activities, research paper work guided by the respective faculty member, live projects, quizzes, guest lectures, industrial visits and outbound training that add to their corporate learning.

Ques. Is staying in hostels compulsory for MBA students of Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai?

Ans. Yes, it is a completely residential programme. In order to facilitate group efforts, regular group interactions as well as library-referenced study, all students are required to stay in the campus hostels. On-campus separate hostels for male and female students with Wi-Fi and computer connectivity are provided.