TSM Madurai: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements

Divya Verma

Updated on - Sep 2, 2024

Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) is located in Madurai and was established in 1962. It is an autonomous Institute conferred by the UGC. It provides world-class education in the field of Management studies. The Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Madurai was ranked 82nd in the management category by the NIRF 2024 Ranking.

Admission to management courses at the TSM is based on valid CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ TANCET scores. The registrations for CAT 2024 for admission 2025 are ongoing. The last date to register is September 13, 2024, and the CAT 2024 is scheduled for November 24, 2024. Registration for XAT 2025 is also ongoing. The XAT 2025 is scheduled for January 05, 2025. 

The TSM offers placement facilities to its students and invites many of the top recruiters in the country for placement drives. As per the reports shared by the institute, the highest domestic and average package offered in 2024 placements stood at INR 16.22 LPA and INR 8.41 LPA, respectively.

TSM Madurai Highlights 2025

TSM Madurai Admission 2025

TSM Madurai admission will soon begin for its PGDM and MBA courses. While applying for a PGDM or MBA, the process remains the same. Students have to pick the course name on the application form. The steps to apply for admission to the PGDM/ MBA program at TSM Madurai are given below:

• Visit the official website of the institution. 
• Click on the Admission from the top menu. 
• Click on Eligibility and read the details. 
• Choose “apply “ from the sidebar and click on it. 
• Fill in the details for registration. 
• Fill in the application form and pay the application fee. 

The entrance exam results, past academic standing, and work experience will be taken into consideration when shortlisting candidates for the GD-PI-WAT (Written Ability exam). The candidates' writing, verbal, and analytical skills will also be assessed during the personal interview. 

The final admissions decision will be made using a composite set of criteria, including the results of the entrance exam, prior academic results, relevant work experience, and performance in the group discussion, WAT, and personal interview.

TSM Madurai Eligibility Criteria

TSM Madurai has similar eligibility criteria for PGDM and MBA courses. However, it differs for PGD-Data Science and Business Analytics since this program is mostly catered to working professionals. The criteria are different for students based on the options of institute in the USA for dual courses of MS in the USA. Details are given below. 

PGDM/ MBA Eligibility Criteria

• A graduate in any stream/program recognized by the UGC with a minimum of 60%.
• A CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ TANCET score.

PGD- Data Science and Business Analytics Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have completed a degree following the 10+2+3 pattern, with mathematics or its equivalent counted towards their undergrad degree.

PGCM- MS Dual Course (USA) Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have completed four four-year degree programs following class 12.

PhD Eligibility Criteria

• MPhil or PG program in relevant subject

TSM Madurai Admission Dates 2025

The TSM Madurai admission 2024 is closed and the institute requires the score of national management entrance examination such as CAT/ XAT or CMAT. For the admission 2025, the admission process will begin soon. The important dates related to a few of these entrance exams are already announced. They are shared in the table below:

TSM Madurai Ranking

Thiagarajar School of Management is one of the renowned management institutes in the country and has been ranked over the years by various agencies. NIRF ranking 2024 has placed TMC Madurai at 82nd rank among management colleges. More rankings over the years are given below:

• Ranked 90 among management institutes by NIRF in 2023.
• The Times Of India ranked TSM Madurai at 68 out of 150 colleges in India in 2022.
• Ranked 60 among management institutes by Outlook in 2020.

TSM Madurai Courses

TSM Madurai offers several postgraduate degrees and diploma management courses to its students. Among these are MBA, PGDM, PGD-Data Science and Business Analytics and PGCM-MS Dual course. The details of these courses are shared below:

Read More: TSM Madurai Courses

TSM Madurai Fee Details

The total fee for the courses offered at TSM Madurai includes the total tuition fee, accommodation and mess fee, and different deposits. In the table below, the total fee for the courses is given. 

Read More: TSM Madurai Fee Structure

TSM Madurai Cutoff

TSM Madurai Cutoff 2023 for CAT 2023 and XAT 2023 has been released by the institute. The cutoff is based on the trends of previous years’ trends, the number of students appearing, and other factors. 

In the table below, the CAT TSM Madurai cutoff 2023 is given for the general category students. The details shared are for different specializations of PGDM and MBA programs. 

TSM Madurai Placement  

 The MBA and PGDM class of 2024 participants were offered a variety of roles by the participating recruiters. According to the most recent report, INR 21.95 LPA was the highest foreign package granted during postings at Thiagarajar School of Management in 2024. Below are the salient features of the Class of 2024 placements at Thiagarajar School of Management:

• The highest package offered during placement 2024 is INR 16.22 LPA.
• The average package offered during placement drive 2024 is INR 8.21 LPA.

TSM Madurai Top Recruiters

The list of top recruiters during the TSM Madurai placement 2024 is in the table below:

Why Choose TSM Madurai?

TSM Madurai has been providing professional training to managers who are driven to advance their careers by developing their managerial abilities. Situated on a green 17-acre campus in the center of Madurai, this 62-year-old institute is easily accessible. Some of the advantages of the institution are given below:

1. Curriculum

The AICTE has approved the PGDM and MBA programs offered by the institute. It provides the one-year PGDDSBA program, which is accredited by Madurai Kamaraj University, to assist recent graduates and working professionals who wish to pursue careers in business analytics. The courses are held on the weekends to encourage industry participation. Additionally, it provides a PhD program connected to Alagappa University. 

2. Placement Cell

TSM Madurai has set up several extracurricular events, workshops, and seminars to make sure the students are capable of being productive members of teams and inspiring leaders. Through the use of cutting-edge training and learning approaches, they endeavor to guarantee their comprehensive growth. To guarantee their intellectual and professional development, the institute guides its students through the learning process by exposing them to various facets of corporate culture, professionalism, and leadership.

TSM Madurai Infrastructure

Given below are a few of the main features of TSM Infrastructure:

• The library has a vast collection of over 260,00 books that cover all contemporary management literature.
• It has annual subscriptions to 165 national and international journals and magazines.
• It is subscribed to more than 100 national and international journals.
• A student-run cafe named ENTRISTA is situated at the center of the campus. 
• The cafe has a wide variety of local products and established brands, and also home-made food.
• The Information Technology setup at TSM comprises a multi-layered architecture.
• The IT Services provided by the computer center are Mail Services, Internet Services, Storage Services, Authorization Services, Log Monitoring Services, and Web Services to all stakeholders of TSM.
• Apart from all the facilities mentioned above, the TSM Scholarship facility is also offered to deserving students. 

TSM Madurai Hostel Details:

• The college provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.
• The hostel has various facilities including Wi-Fi, 24 hrs electricity, etc
• The hostel provides a recreational room for various indoor and outdoor activities.
• TSM Facilities is well maintained and provides a pleasant learning environment for its students.

TSM Madurai Scholarship

TSM Madurai offers scholarships for their students based on merit and financial conditions. Students can apply for education loans, financial aid, and scholarships from the college. Below are further specifics on the TSM Madurai scholarship.

• Scholarships based on Need and Merit

TSM Madurai Faculty

TSM Madurai has 28 permanent faculties offering knowledge and experience to their students to help them further their careers. These are highly qualified faculty who participate in day-to-day learning and with their experience make education effortless.  Aside from this, there are various visiting faculty in the roaster of the institute.