The TAGE MAGE Admission Test
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Definition
TAGE MAGE is an admissions test that measures the skills of applicants seeking to begin or continue pursuing business studies. It assesses verbal, problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
Taking the test
You have the opportunity to take the TAGE MAGE test twice in a calendar year, once between January and June and once between July and December.
You can register for the TAGE MAGE test even if you are not applying to HEC Montréal.
If you have a disability and require accommodations to take the test, please consult the TAGE MAGE page (in French).
Registration
Enrol online and make a secured payment up to five days before the date of the test.
Sessions offered at HEC Montréal (9 to 11:30 a.m.)
Registrations to come
Registrations will be available in July.
September 7, 2025
September 28, 2025
November 2, 2025
November 30, 2025
January 11, 2026
February 15, 2026
March 8, 2026
April 5, 2026
May 3, 2026
May 31, 2026
July 5, 2026
Other sessions
To learn where and how the test is given in Canada and abroad, see the TAGE MAGE website.
Reimbursement
You can cancel your registration up to 5 days before the date of the test by writing to reg.examen@hec.ca and obtain a refund of the ticket price, excluding the service charge ($15.35). After this deadline, no reimbursements will be made.
Transfert
You can change the date of your test with no additional fees by going to the online registration platform at least five days before the date of the test for which you initially registered.
If you wish to postpone your test after the last date posted on the site, please write to reg.examen@hec.ca. We will reimburse you for the cost of the ticket, excluding ticketing fees. You will receive confirmation by e-mail. You will have to purchase a new ticket when the new dates are posted.
Score
Test score is considered an important part of your application for the Master’s Degrees, MBA and PhD.
MBA: The evaluation of your application includes not only your test score, but also other elements such as your transcripts. That said, a balanced score of 300 (or higher) could strengthen your application.
Availability
You will receive an email explaining how to view your test result online a few days after the test.
Transmission
You are responsible for submitting your result to the university to which you are applying.
Validity
Your result is valid for five years starting from the date you took the test.
Contact us
If you have any question, feel free to contact us at reg.examen@hec.ca.