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Thiagarajar School of Management: Courses, Fees, Admissions 2025, Placements, Ranking

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A+ NAAC accredited
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Estd. 1962

Last updated on 29 Sep '25

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, Thiagarajar School of Management ranks #82 under the category 'Management'.

The MAT Dec 2025 registrations are now open. For PBT mode, the last date to register is Dec 7, 2025, and the exam is scheduled for Dec 13, 2025. Moreover, for CBT mode, the registration closes on Dec 15, 2025, and the exam date is Dec 21, 2025.

A few more updates are given below:

The CMAT 2026 exam is expected to be held in Jan 2026 for admission to the MBA, PGDM, and MMS courses.
The CAT 2025 admit cards for admission to MBA/PGDM courses are now available for download. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on Nov 30, 2025.
The ATMA 2026 registration for the Feb session exam for admission to MBA/PGDM and MMS courses is expected to start in Dec 2025.
The TANCET 2026 registration process for admission to MBA and MCA programmes is anticipated to commence in Jan 2026.

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Thiagarajar School of Management Highlights 2025

Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) was established in 1962 by Shri Karumuttu Thiargarajan and is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. TSM campus is spread over 17 acres of land and offers a very calm environment to students. The college is affiliated with the Madurai Kamaraj University and has also been accredited A+ by NAAC. The college is recognised as a research center of Algappa University. Further, the Thiagarajar School of Management ranked 82 in the Management category by NIRF 2024.

Thiagarajar School of Management courses are offered to students at PG, PhD, and Certificate levels. The college believes in providing additional skills and learning to the students. TSM faculty try to amalgamate problem-solving skills, soft skill training, communication training in both Hindi and English, computer application, and statistics skills. TSM Tamil Nadu not only focuses on the academic learning of the students but also on the overall development of their personalities for which they promote co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at the institute. The college also motivates students to participate in Sports, drama, art, and other cultural competitions and events. For more details, candidates can check out the table given below:

Particulars	TSM Highlights 2025
Establishment year	1962
Campus	Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Accreditation	A+ by NAAC
Approved by	AICTE
Affiliated to	Madurai Kamaraj University
Rankings	- 82 by NIRF 2024 (Management)
Flagship programme	PGDM
College website	tsm.ac.in/
Brochure	Download

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Q: Which was the top domain during TSM Madurai placements?

Marketing emerged as the top domain during 2022 placements with 32% of offers made in it. The second in the sequence were the Analytics and Finance domains with 18% offers in each. The below table represents the domain-wise percentage of offers made during TSM MBA placements 2022:

Domain	Percentage of Offers (2022)
Marketing	32%
Analytics	18%
Finance	18%
HR	17%
Operations	11%

Q: What is the last date to apply for PGDM at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Thiagarajar School of Management admissions are open online for the PGDM programme. Till now, no schedule has been released by the university. Since the application portal is live, candidates can apply online for their preferred course. TSM Madurai offers a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme in full-time mode. It is the school's flagship programme, approved by the AICTE, accredited by the NBA, and considered equivalent to an MBA. TSM Madurai PGDM course is spread across six trimesters of three months each.

Q: Does Thiagarajar School of Management offer a full placement guarantee? What is the latest placement record?

Yes, Thiagarajar School of Management offers good placement for its MBA courses courses. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released. Meanwhile, check out the key highlights of Thiagarajar School of Management placements for the overall Class of 2024 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 21.95 LPA
Highest domestic package	INR 16.22 LPA
Average package	INR 8.41 LPA
Median package	INR 7.5 LPA
Top domain	Marketing (INR 21.95 LPA)

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Campus Life4.2

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The top recruiting companies are ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, Nestle, Cocacola, Jaro etc.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2018

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It is the best college for placements.

Placements: The highest package was 23 LPA and the lowest was 5 LPA which is good for me. In our batch, there were a total of 450 students out of which around 300 students got placed. About 80% of the students from our course got placed. Many big companies visited the college.

Infrastructure: All facilities available in the hostel were good, and the food served in the mess had good taste. Sports and games were also available. There was good infrastructure and a big ground. In our college, the hostel was very close to the college. Wi-Fi is there in every class. Our campus provides facilities like computer labs, Dell systems, iOS lab, library, canteen, playground, etc.

Faculty: The teaching staff was best with a good attitude. They were the best teachers for my course. Semester exams are somewhat difficult, but if you study nicely, you can score good marks. The course curriculum was relevant. They assigned us project work to make us more efficient for our industry.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2024

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One of the best colleges.

Placements: The MBA program is organized by the campus placement cell across four semesters, with many big companies and MNCs visiting our college, like Amazon, Cognizant, Flipkart, etc. The placement packages offered by these companies go up to 20 LPA with a minimum of 12 LPA.

Infrastructure: Our college hostel is quite good and affordable for students with registration done in the 1st semester. The hostel rooms are large in size and suitable for two people, with all necessary facilities provided. We get good food and the best medical facilities in our college. There are also opportunities for sports and many games throughout the year.

Faculty: This course is very good for me because I love it, and my dream is to become a businessman. The teachers are friendly and highly qualified and their teaching methods provide us with an excellent intermediate education.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2018

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4Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Excellent Stay! Clean, Cozy, Friendly Staff. Good Amenities, Highly Recommended.

Placements: As it is a trimester system, students are eligible to sit for placements starting from the 4th semester without any arrears. More than 35 companies visit the college, offering an average salary of ₹4.5 L per annum, with many opportunities in marketing roles.

Infrastructure: The girls' and boys' hostels are kept clean and tidy for our use. We have a maid for laundry, so students need not worry about it. It's a pure vegetarian campus, and the mess, Annapoorna, treats us well with breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner, all prepared with healthy foods. The boys' hostel is equipped with a lift, and the restrooms have water heaters for our convenience. It's a residential college, and everyone is expected to stay on campus. Hostel Fee: ₹50,000 per year.

Faculty: I chose the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) because the faculty are well-experienced, coming from IITs and IIMs. We follow a trimester pattern in our college, and the faculty train us well, drawing on their corporate experience to help us work in teams and engage with one another. Each faculty member has a unique teaching style, and they are highly appreciated. Class Size: 60, Course Fees: ₹480,000 per year.

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Ramesh

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2018

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5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The college is very good.

Placements: As it is a trimester system, students are eligible to sit for placements from the 4th semester without any arrears. More than 35 companies visit the college, offering an average salary of Rs. 4.5 L per annum. Many companies come for marketing roles.

Infrastructure: The girls' and boys' hostels are clean and tidy for all our needs. We have a maid for laundry, so students need not worry about it. It's a pure vegetarian campus, and the mess Annapoorna provides us with breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner with all healthy foods. The boys' hostel has a lift, and the restrooms have water heaters for our use. It’s a residential college, and everyone must stay on campus.

Faculty: I chose the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The faculty are well-experienced and come from IITs and IIMs. We follow the trimester pattern in our college. The faculty train us well with corporate experience, working with us in teams and helping us mingle with each other. Each faculty member is unique in their teaching style and is highly appreciated.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2020

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Madurai's best management college.

Placements: From first year of the college, companies offer summer internships for sales and marketing. In the second year, placements process starts. Companies like TCS, HCL, Capgemini, Denver, Tata technologies, Croma, and Xiaomi offer jobs for business development roles. Packages start from 3 lacs and the highest goes up to 18 lacs. In our batch in the third semester, 50% students got placed and remaining 30% got placed in the final semester.

Infrastructure: The college has excellent infrastructure. The building is surrounded by garden in which we have sports ground including cricket and football fields. Recently, Wi-Fi service started in the campus. The computer labs have separate PCs allocated for every student. Library is in the campus having a bunch of books which need to be renewed after 15 days. Hostel is available in the campus having facilities like laundry, food, water, chair, bed, fan, and blankets by the hostel. 24*7 security is provided in the hostel. First aid kits are provided every where for medical conditions.

Faculty: The teachers are very helpful, Ph.D. and PGDM qualified from reputed NITs. Their teaching quality is good, they clear our concepts rather than only focusing on theory. The other college staff is very rude, if any query is found in applications, their behaviour is very arrogant. The course is good having demanding concepts. The professors give projects and presentations. Mid sem exams and class tests are easy but term end exams are hard, they need proper preparation.

Other: Events held are Pongal and cultural night. Campus crowd includes different people from all over Tamil Nadu.

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TSM update on 8, April 2023.

Placements: Placement will be started in second year of the programme. Placement cell will continuously approach various companies in various domains throughout the year. College will not provide any recommendation for any placements, it is purely merit, but they will guide you.

Infrastructure: All classrooms are air conditions with Wi-Fi facilities, you can use classroom anytime for study purpose. Main thing is it is residential programme, even though you are from Madurai, you have to stay in the hostel and study, no option for that, library facility is available.

Faculty: Most faculty members are from IIM, IIT with academic and industrial experience. Trimester pattern is followed, yearly you will have three semester, teaching is done through case studies from various successful organisations. Exams will based on the entire trimester teaching learning process.

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Thiagarajar School of Management Popular Programmes 2025

The flagship programme offered at Thiagarajar School of Management is PGDM. The college offers this programme to students at the PG level. PGDM at TSM is a fully residential programme, divided into 6 trimesters over 2 years of duration. Students are required to do a mandatory 3 months internship after completion of the first year. The program is approved by AICTE and covers various topics such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, Human Resources Management, etc. Candidates can check the popular programmes offered at TSM Tamil Nadu in the table provided below:

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MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.2(85)2 years#80 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹11 L - 12 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹8 LPA

PG Diploma

1 Course1 year

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Ph.D.

5 Courses3 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹90 K

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Median Salary

– / –

MS

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹33 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

– / –

Certificate

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹33 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

– / –

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Commonly asked questions
On Popular Programs

Q: What is the flagship programme of Thiagarajar School of Management?

PGDM is the flagship programme at TSM Madurai. Course is AICTE approved and a fully-residential programme. PGDM at TSM is equivalent to MBA and the same is certified by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Q: Which is the flagship course of TSM Madurai?

TSM Madurai offers a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme in full-time mode as its flagship course. PGDM programme of TSM Madurai is approved by the AICTE, accredited by NBA and considered equivalent at MBA.

Thiagarajar School of Management Admission Dates 2025

Thiagarajar School of Management admission 2025 is open. The college offers MBA courses to students at the PG level. Apart from this course, TSM Madurai also offers PG Diploma, Certificate, and PhD courses. The college is affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University and offers PhD courses with Alagappa University. TSM Madurai admissions are mostly entrance-based. Further, the college accepts various entrance exam scores such as CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA. The college facilitates students with an online mode of application.

Candidates will be shortlisted for GD-PI-WAT(Written Ability Test) based on their admission test scores, prior academic performance, and relevant work experience. At the time of the Personal Interview, the written, verbal, and analytical abilities of the candidates will also be examined. The final selection of candidates for admission will be based on composite factors of all the above parameters.

To get admitted to Thiagarajar School of Management Tamil Nadu, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at TSM Madurai must be graduated with at least 60% in aggregate. Detailed information regarding the Thiagarajar School of Management admission process is given below:

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

2 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, XAT, ATMA, TANCET, CAT, CMAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 exam
10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25	XAT 2026 Exam registrationOngoing
23 Oct '25 - 7 Dec '25	MAT PBT Registration 2025 (Dec )Ongoing

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Are applications for admission to PGDM open at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Yes, applications are open at Thiagarajar School of Managementfor PGDM courses. TSM Madurai courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores. Along with that, candidates must also fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements of the respective courses.

Q: What is the seat intake for MBA at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Thiagarajar School of Management offers 120 seats for MBA, out of which 60 seats are filled through direct admission and 60 seats are filled through TANCET counseling. The minimum eligibility for applying to the MBA programme is a graduate degree in any stream/program recognised by the UGC with a minimum of 50% for General and 45% for OBC/SC/ST.Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) is a private business school located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. TSM offers a 2-year MBA programme that prepares young men and women to take over the managerial reins of organizations by putting the knowledge they gained into practice.

Q: Is admission open at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Yes, Thiagarajar School of Management admissions 2025 are open. Interested students need to visit the official website to apply to know more. TSM Madurai admissions are primarily entrance-based. Apart from its flagship course, TSM Madurai offers a two-year MBA programme. To get admission to Thiagarajar School of Management, candidates must have CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA entrance exam scores.

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Thiagarajar School of Management Cutoff 2024

Thiagarajar School of Management TANCET cutoff 2024 is out for admission to the MBA and MCA courses. The Round 1 cutoff for MBA is 386 for the General AI category students. Admission to Thiagarajar School of Management is primarily entrance-based.

Thiagarajar School of Management admissions are decided on the scores obtained by candidates in the CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT and ATMA exams. Candidates are only require to appear for one of the aforementioned entrance exams. TSM Tamil Nadu determines the cut-off depending on the number of candidates and seats available. Check the Thiagarajar School of Management cut-off details in this space:

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Thiagarajar School of Management : TANCET score Cutoff (General-All India)

Section	2023	2024	2025
Overall	364	386	558

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: Which admission test scores are valid for Twinning (PGCM + MS) admission at TSM Madurai?

Candidates interested in seeking admission to Twinning (PGCM + MS) programme offered at TSM Madurai need to possess a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT.

Q: How is TANCET rank allotted in case of a tie?

TANCET rank is allotted based on the percentile score of the candidate. In case two candidates have a similar percentile score, he/she will be allotted a rank as per the following criteria. Firstly, candidates having a higher average percentage of marks in the first semester to N-1 semesters in the qualifying degree exam are ranked higher. Here N indicates the total number of semesters in the qualifying exam. In case the tie persist, the older candidate as per the date of birth in the SSLC Certificate will get the preference in the rank allotment.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for MBA at Thiagarajar School of Management?

The cutoff list for MBA/PGDM at TSM Madurai is prepared as per the applicants scores in the accepted exams. As per the 2024 cutoff based on TANCET scores, the cutoff score stood was 386 for the General All-India category. Candidates who meet the cutoff mark become eligible for admission.

Candidates can check out the below table for past two years' cutoff score:

Section	2022	2023
Overall	308	364

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Thiagarajar School of Management Placements 2024

The Thiagarajar School of Management placements 2024 have been concluded with several facts revealed. According to the report the highest international package offered during Thiagarajar School of Management placements stood at INR 21.95 LPA. The placement report also mentioned the Thiagarajar School of Management highest package as INR 16.22 for the domestic placements. The Thiagarajar School of Management average package was reported at INR 8.41 LPA in the placement report for the year 2024.

The top recruiters of Thiagarajar School of Management in 2024 placements included ICICI Bank, Amazon, Honeywell, Deloitte, KPMG, Airtel, EY, TCS, were shown as the top recruiters of the 2024 graduating batch at Thiagarajar School of Management. The table below shoows all the key highlights for Thiagarajar School of Management placements 2024:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package (international)	INR 21.95 LPA
Highest package (domestic)	INR 16.22 LPA
Average package	INR 8.41 LPA
Median package	INR 7.5 LPA
Placement rate	96%
Top domain	Marketing (INR 21.95 LPA)

Course	Median Salary
MBA/PGDM	₹8 LPA

Top Recruiters

Axis Bank

GODREJ

Oyo Rooms

Asian Paints

BISLERI

Berger Paints

Vivo Mobile

Airtel

Blue Star

Naukri Com

Nestle

MRF

Marico

HDB Financial

HDFC Life

HONEYWELL

Hyundai

ICICI Prudential

Kotak Bank

ICRA

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Commonly asked questions
On Placements

Q: How are the PG Diploma in Data Science and Business Analytics placements at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Thiagarajar School of Management offers good placement for its PG Diploma in Data Science and Business Analytics course annually. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released. Meanwhile, check out the key highlights of Thiagarajar School of Management placements for the overall Class of 2024 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package (international)	INR 21.95 LPA
the highest package (domestic)	INR 16.22 LPA
Average package	INR 8.41 LPA
Median package	INR 7.5 LPA
Median package	INR 7.5 LPA
Top domain	Marketing (INR 21.95 LPA)
Placement rate	96%

Q: Where do Thiagarajar School of Management alumni work?

Thiagarajar School of Management has an alumni network of 3,400+ members spread across 30+ countries. According to unofficial online sources, a large share of alumni primarily work in the Sales domain with a 27% share. The sector-wise Thiagarajar School of Management alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Q: What is the placement package of Thiagarajar School of Management?

As per the latest report, the the highest international package offered during Thiagarajar School of Management placements in2024 stood at INR 21.95 LPA. Further, the the highest domestic and average package offered in 2024 placements stood at INR 16.22 LPA and INR 8.41 LPA, respectively. The following table showcases the placement package of Thiagarajar School of Management for the batch 2024:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package (international)	INR 21.95 LPA
the highest package (domestic)	INR 16.22 LPA
Average package	INR 8.41 LPA
Median package	INR 7.5 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 15.78 LPA
Top 20% average package	INR 13.45 LPA
Top 10% median package	INR 16.22 LPA
Top 20% median package	INR 13 LPA

Thiagarajar School of Management Rankings 2024

Thiagarajar School of Management is one of the eminent colleges which offers quality education to students. In 2024, Thiagarajar School of Management climbed 8 ranks to #82 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings. The below-mentioned are TSM Tamil Nadu rankings:

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Publisher	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	80	82	80

9th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2025->

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Thiagarajar School of Management Scholarship 2025

TSM offers need and merit-based scholarships. Scholarship benefits can be availed by limited students who have outstanding performance during the complete selection process. Merit-based scholarship is only offered to the students of PGDM.

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to get scholarship at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Type of Scholarship	Beneficiary	Eligibility criteria for scholarship
50% scholarship on the tuition fee	Other state students	Academic performance (60% and above in Class 10, Class 12 UG) without arrears and CAT scores ( 85percentile and above).
Full Mess and Hostel Fee Waiver ( 3.5 Lakhs -2 years )	Other state and Tamil Nadu students	Academic performance (60% and above in Class 10 and 12, UG) without arrears and CAT scores (70 percentile and above).
Accomodation Fee waiver ( 1.75 Lakshs – 2 years )	Other state UG students and Tamil Nadu UG Engineering students	Academic performance (60% and above in Class 10 and 12, UG without arrears and CAT scores (50 percentile and above).
General scholarship for other state students ( 1 Lacs )	Other state students	Academic performance (60% and above in Class 10 and 12, UG without arrears and any entrance score CAT/XAT – minimum 50 percentile and MAT/ CMAT minimum 70 percentile

Q: Does TSM Madurai offer scholarships?

Yes, Thiagarajar School of Management offers both merit and need-based scholarships to a limited number of candidates with outstanding performance in the entire selection procedure. For MBA students with CAT score of 60 and students, merit scholarships are also offered.

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Thiagarajar School of Management Courses and Fees 2025

Thiagarajar School of Management offers a wide range of courses such as PGDM, PGCM+MS, MBA, and PhD programme. PGDM at TSM is divided into 6 trimesters during 2 years of duration. The programme is approved by AICTE and is offered to students at the PG level. Candidates must have a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ MAT/or TANCET exam to be eligible for applying to the PGDM programme.

Further, TSM Madurai offers a twinning programme, i.e. PGCM+MS programme in collaboration with the University of Michigan - Dearborn (USA), or the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, depending upon the specialisation a student chooses. Students will be awarded a certification after completing 1 year at TSM. Students can choose from the following specialisations after completing 1 Year:

UM-D Specialisation

Business Analytics
Finance
Supply chain Management
Information System

UW-M Specialisation

Accounting
Marketing
Information Technology Management

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	11 L - 12 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 60 % Graduation : 60 % Exams : MAT XAT+4 More
Ph.D.(5 courses)	90 KGet Fee Details	Exams : GATE UGC NET
MS(1 course)	33 LGet Fee Details	Exams : MAT XAT+3 More
Certificate(1 course)	33 LGet Fee Details	Exams : MAT XAT+3 More

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the tuition fee for MBA course at Thiagarajar School of Management?

The tuition fee for MBA course at Thiagarajar School of Management is ranged between INR 7.4 lakh - INR 33 lakh. Apart from the tuition fee, candidates also have to pay other fee components such as hostel fee, security deposit, etc. A few of these components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. This information is sourced from official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

Q: What are the general documents required for admission at Thiagarajar School of Management?

In order to get admission at Thiagarajar School of Management students must apply online. Aspirants can check the list of documents required for admission below:

Scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheet
Leaving Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Signature

Q: What is Thiagarajar college MBA fees structure for 2024?

Fees for studying MBA at TSM Madurai would be approximately 10.5 Lakh. Students can also opt for PGDM programme as at TSM PGDM is certified to be equivalent to MBA by AIU. Fees for PGDM at Thiagarajar School of Management is approximately 11.5 Lacs for complete course duration.

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Thiagarajar School of Management Application Process 2025

The first step of the admission process at TSM Madurai is the application process. Candidates must apply successfully in order to proceed further for other rounds of admission. Find the steps below of the application process for TSM Madurai admissions:

Go to the official website and select ‘Apply Now’.
Fill the application form with all important details.
Complete the payment of application fee through smart checkout/ debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI.
Upload all the important documents to finish the process.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the selection criteria weightage for MBA course at Thiagarajar School of Management?

TSM Madurai admissions are primarily entrance-based. The college offers MBA courses. A total of 120 seats are available for this course. Candidates who are looking for MBA course admission must complete graduation in any stream with a 60% aggregate. Students can check the table below to know the detailed selection criteria:

Selection Criteria Weightage	in %
CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT	35
Academics	20
PI	20
GD	10
Written Ability Test	5
Extra/Co-Curricular activities	5
Work experience	5
Total	100

Q: Can I get direct admission to various courses at Thiagarajar School of Management?

In order to apply for courses at TSM candidates must sit and appear for entrance exam set by the college. TSM Madurai admissions are primarily entrance-based. The college offers MBA courses. Apart from this course, TSM Madurai also offers PG Diploma, Certificate and PhD courses. To get admission to Thiagarajar School of Management, candidates must have CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA entrance exam scores. The application process at Thiagarajar School of Management is conducted online.

Q: Can I get admission to Thiagarajar School of Management without appearing in any entrance exam?

TSM Madurai courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores. Along with that, candidates must also fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements of the respective courses. The following table mentions the eligibility and selection of Thiagarajar School of Management courses:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA/PGDM	Class 10, 12 and graduation with a 60% aggregate	MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, TANCET +Group Discussion/Personal Interview /WAT + Work experience + Participation in Sports, Extra/Co-Curricular activities
PhD	PG with a 50% aggregate	Merit + Entrance Test + PI

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Thiagarajar School of Management Infrastructure

TSM campus is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and offers a safe environment to students. The college offers all essential facilities to students, including academic blocks, a library, collaboration spaces, a café, a convenience store, etc. TSM offers a modern infrastructure and caters to all the needs of students. Further, it includes designed classrooms, 24/7 computer labs, a digital library, a huge auditorium, etc.

Classrooms are well furnished and the computer lab has high-speed network for better learning of the students. The library at the college has a vast collection of books, databases, CDs/DVDs, journals, and many more which helps students in acquiring more knowledge. TSM College also provides hostel facilities to students. Rooms are available based on twin sharing, single rooms can also be offered based on the availability of same.

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Q: Is opting for accommodation facility compulsory at TSM?

Accommodation facility are available on-campus of TSM. Students are required to stay in hostels for PGDM programme as it is a residential programme. Staying in hostel helps students to learn even after college timings. Hostel facility is available separately for both male and female students. Wi-Fi facility is also available in hostel to provide easy and fast connectivity for students.

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Thiagarajar School of Management Faculty

TSM maintains a healthy and excellent faculty-to-student ratio. Most of the faculty members have degrees and doctorates from eminent institutions of the nation. Faculty provides theoretical knowledge to the students and skills and other learning with their exceptional knowledge, skill set, and experience. Following is a list of Faculty members at TSM:

Name	Qualification	Designation
DR. ANUPAM KESHARI	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	BTech, PhD
DR. APARNA SM	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	BE, MBA, PhD
DR. BALAJI M	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEAN MBA PROGRAMME	ME, MBA, PhD (IIT Madras), FIE
DR. DONA GHOSH	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	MSc., PhD (IIT Kharagpur)
DR. JANAKI BOJIAH	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	MA, PhD

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Thiagarajar School of Management FAQs

Following are some common FAQs regarding TSM Madurai:

Q: Is MBA course available at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Yes, MBA course is available at Thiagarajar School of Management. The college offers a two-year MBA course at the PG level. The university offers MBA through Madurai Kamaraj University. To be eligible for the award of the degree the candidate shall complete the course in a maximum period of two years from the date of enrolment for the first semester of the course. Candidates must pass graduation with a 60% aggregate to apply for MBA course admission.

Q: Which courses are offered at TSM Madurai?

TSM Madurai is known for its two-year PGDM programme which is approved by the AICTE, accredited by NBA and considered equivalent at MBA. Apart from its flagship course, Thiagarajar School of Management offers a two-year MBA programme, a two-year Twinning (PGCM + MS) programme in collaboration with University of Michigan, and a PG-DSBA programme affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University. The School also offers a PhD programme in both full-time and part-time modes in affiliation with Alagappa University.

Q: Is Thiagarajar School of Management worth considering?

Yes, Thiagarajar School of Management is worth considering as it is affiliated with the Madurai Kamaraj University and has also been accredited A+ by NAAC. The college is recognised as a research center of Algappa University. Further, the Thiagarajar School of Management ranked 82 in the Management category by NIRF 2024.

Q: What is the difference between TSM PGDM and TSM MBA programmes?

TSM’s MBA programme is a Quality Management programme at par with those of AICTE approved B-schools across the country. It is approved by AICTE and affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU). TSM’s PGDM programme is a high-end Management programme benchmarked entirely on the best of B-schools of India. The programme is approved by AICTE and equivalence with MBA is certified by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). While the fee for PGDM is Rs 10 lakh, MBA aspirants need to pay Rs 9 Lacs as the total fee at TSM Madurai.

Q: Which MBA specialisations are offered at TSM Madurai?

TSM Madurai offers a bouquet of electives from multiple streams, including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Operations, Business Analytics and Systems. Candidates can choose the preferred area of specialisation. The B-school offers MBA and PGDM programme. The course admission is entrance-based. Shortlisted candidates have to go through the complete selection procedure as well.

Q: What are the domain wise the highest package offered at Thiagarajar School of Management?

The highest package offered in 2024 placement drive at Thiagarajar School of Management was offered in the Marketing domain. The following table showcases the domain wise the highest package offered during Thiagarajar School of Managemen placements in 2024:

Domain	the highest Package (2024)
Marketing	INR 21.95 LPA
Finance	INR 16.2 LPA
Business Analytics	INR 11 LPA
Operations	INR 9.2 LPA
HR	INR 7.4 LPA

Q: How is the placement of Thiagarajar School of Management?

Thiagarajar School of Management offers good placements annually for its MBA and PGDM courses. The key highlights of Thiagarajar School of Management placements for the overall Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package (international)	INR 21.95 LPA
Highest package (domestic)	INR 16.22 LPA
Average package	INR 8.41 LPA
Median package	INR 7.5 LPA
Top domain	Marketing (INR 21.95 LPA)
Placement rate	96%

Q: How are summer internships at TSM Madurai?

The highest stipend offered during the summer internship programme 2021-23 was INR 42,000 and the average stipend stood at INR 16,328. The complete details related to Thiagarajar School of Management summer internships 2021-23 are tabulated below:

Particulars	SIP Statistics (2021-23)
the highest stipend	INR 42,000
Average stipend	INR 16,328
Top domain	Marketing
Popular recruiters	Aditya Birla Health Insurance, Asian Paints, BPCL

Q: Who is eligible for course admission at TSM Madurai?

Candidates who meet the latest educational qualification set by the college are eligible for course admission. Aspirants must complete graduation with a 60% aggregate. The following table mentions the eligibility and selection of Thiagarajar School of Management courses:

Course Name	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Class 10, 12 and graduation with a 60% aggregate
PhD	PG with a 50% aggregate

Q: Can I join Thiagarajar School of Management directly?

No, you cannot join Thiagarajar School of Management directly. Candidates who want to pursue any course at TSM need to apply online through the college website and appear for required exams such as CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA/TANCET. Candidates should also have a graduation degree to be eligible to apply for the courses. The final selection is based on the performance in the GD-PI-WAT process

Q: Who releases TANCET cutoff scores?

TANCET participating colleges define the TANCET cutoff scores or the last ranks for admission. However, participating institutes do not release a cutoff list for candidates to check during the admission process. In fact the cutoff scores are not released by any authority during the admission session. Candidates can find the TANCET cutoff scores and TANCET last ranks, from the previous admission session, published on the official admission website, I. e. Tamil Nadu-mbamca. Com. All queries related to the centralised admission, counselling, cutoffs, vacancy details, among other information is published on the counselling website, aka the admission website. Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, has the authority to publish the previous year TANCET cutoff on the official admission website.

Q: Which electives are offered in the Finance area for TSM Madurai MBA course?

There are a total of 16 electives included in the TSM Madurai MBA course syllabus. Candidates can choose the preferred subject. Mentioned below are the offered electives in the area of Finance:

Securities Analysis and Portfolio
Management Corporate Funding and Financing Decisions
Personal Tax Planning and Wealth Management
Management of Banking and Financial Institutions
Financial Risk Management
Strategic Financial Decision Making
Advanced Financial Analysis Strategic Cost Management Asset Management Through Python
Company and Business Valuation Financial Modelling Through Spreadsheet Financial Derivatives
Insurance Management The New Age Banking – Bank
Management Strategies for the 21st Century
Computational Finance
Financial Markets & Institutions

Q: What are some unique features of TSM Madurai?

TSM Madurai was ranked 90 among the management category by NIRF 2023. TSM has also received status of autonomous institute by UGC. Institute offers not only theoretical but practical learnings and believes in overall development of its students. Institute organises hands-on experience training sessions, workshops, guest lectures, etc. for the students.

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What is the placement scenario at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Answered 9 months ago

The respective placement statistics of Thiagarajar School of Management are splendid: 96 percent placement in the academic year 2023-2024. INR 21.95 LPA is the highest international package, and INR 16.22 LPA is the highest domestic package. Average packages stood at INR 8.41 LPA with a median of pl

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What is the cut off of Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai?

Answered 11 months ago

TANCET: A percentile of 85% or higher is required

CAT/XAT: A minimum of 50 percentile is required.

MAT/CMAT: A percentile of 70% or higher

Shortlisted candidates undergo a Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test as part of the final selection process.

AISHWARYA MOHAN

Beginner-Level 1

How can I get admission at Thiagarajar School of Management?

Answered a year ago

Thiagarajar School of Management admission 2025 is open.TSM Madurai admissions are primarily entrance-based. Apart from its flagship course, TSM Madurai offers a two-year MBA programme. To get admission to Thiagarajar School of Management, candidates must have CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA entrance exa

Indrani Choudhury

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What is the highest package offered in Thiagarajar School of Management?

Answered a year ago

The highest package offered during the 2024 placement drive at Thiagarajar School of Management stood at INR 21.95 LPA. The following table showcases the Thiagarajar School of Management highest package offered offered between 2022 and 2024 placements:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest international package	INR 12.50 LPA	INR 14 LPA	INR 21.95 LPA
Highest domestic package	NA	NA	INR 16.22 LPA

Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Which college provides more seats for MBA/PGDM among Thiagarajar School of Management and PSG Institute of Management?

Answered a year ago

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at Thiagarajar School of Management and PSG Institute of Management are 300 and 180, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Thiagarajar School of Management due to higher seats.

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