Thiagarajar School of Management Madurai Answered Questions

Eligibility score for CMAT test for male is 70, female is 65. Above 70% in academics is accepted. CMAT score is criteria for shortlisting in GD-PI process for admission at TSM.
You can expect an invitation intimation for GD-PI after you have forwarded the complete application form to TSM office. Having an engineering degree doesn't hinder your management degree studies.

Students graduating in May 2018 can also apply.
GD/PI at Kolkata: 21 January 2018
GD/PI at Chennai: 24 & 25 February 2018
GD/PI at Madurai: 3 & 4 March 2018
Intimation of Selection: Second week of March 2018
Payment of First Installment: First week of April 2018
Orientation Programme and Foundation Classes: June 2018 for PGDM Programme/July 2018 for MBA Programme
Candidates will be shortlisted for GD-PI-WAT on the basis of the admission test scores, prior academic performance and relevant work experience. At the time of personal interview, written, verbal and analytical abilities of the candidates would also be examined. Final selection of candidates for admission will be based on composite factors such as admission test scores, previous academic record, relevant work experience and performance in the personal interview, group discussion and WAT.
Merit based scholarships will be offered to a limited number of candidates with outstanding performance in the entire selection process.

Yes, you are eligible to get a seat in TSM as you have secured 76% MAT and 1-year work experience.
Cut-off scores for MBA in MAT are 60 (Male candidates) and 55 (Female candidates).
I don't know the availability of MBA seats, but the college generally offers PGDM seats compared to MBA.
PGDM programme is better than MBA programme. But the fee is a bit extra, it comes around 6.25 Lakhs whereas MBA is offered for 5.85 Lakhs. Visit our college website to know more about PGDM program.

It depends on your decision to consider your family's conditions, whether to pursue PG studies or go for a job after B.Tech.
Market is very competitive, that only the flexible and talented candidate, can fit for the job profile. It is not advisable to do PG after B.Tech, it can be seen as a way to develop your managerial skills along with the technical skills from B.Tech.
MBA is a way of life. Formation of real-time manager requires grit, great endurance to failures, elite leadership skills, empathy, flexibility, smart time management, have interest in physical activity to remain agile.

Hi,
160 questions divided in 4 sections scores. Roughly it means that your 1 question will carry 5 marks in your final composite score. Accordingly 160 marks are converted to 800 marks. On the basis of this score, you will get your percentile.
765 to 775 out of 800, you will get a percentile between 99 to 99.5.
MAT exam has no set syllabus.
Try "indiabix.com" for aptitude training.
Write as many MAT exams as possible, because it will help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses so that you can convert your weak areas into strong ones.

Starting Salary will be lesser for B.E Mechanical Graduates than IT Industry Students. Both have different life chapters. You have to believe in your mechanical skills and sharpen it daily. In both Industries, Continuous Learning is of prime importance to fetch you consistent salary returns./