Admission Process
Admission Process
Choose the type of education you’re interested in to understand your future admission process.
Important notice
Information in English for the admission process starting in 2026 will be available soon.
In the meantime, please refer to the Spanish version.
Admission Process
Policies, Norms and Tuition Fees
Select the student profile that matches your admission type
I am a PrepaTec student
I am a student from another high school
I am an international student
High-Selectivity Majors
Medical Doctor (MD)
- Update your information
If you are currently in PrepaTec or have already graduated with an average of 80 or higher, go to MiTec, look for “Admissions and Scholarships Application,” review or update your information, and submit the application.
If your average is below 80, we will review your academic and extracurricular profile to inform you of the additional requirements you must meet to complete your admissions process.
If you choose a program with special requirements, you will need to meet additional requirements to complete your admissions process. These requirements will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee, which will issue the corresponding decision. We invite you to consult the section "Areas, Programs, and Campuses with Limited Enrollment" for more information.
Consult the requirements for each one with your admissions advisor.
- Submit your admission documents
Enter your Tec ApplicationTec and complete the file with the requested items.
The documents you must prepare are:
Copy of a valid official ID with photograph and signature of the person responsible for paying the tuition.
- If you are a minor, a copy of a valid official ID with photograph and signature of the parent, mother, or guardian.
- As a minor, the documents you may submit as official identification are: passport, IMSS/ISSSTE affiliation credential, school ID, SEP credential from official educational institutions, a school certificate with photograph, driver’s license, or official identification from your country of origin.
- If you are of legal age, a copy of a valid official ID with photograph and signature. If you want to make a modification to the current information of the person responsible for payment or enter a professional program update.
- Adults may submit as official identification: passport, INE/IFE credential, National Military Service card, professional license, official identification from the country of origin, or a credential issued by the Secretariat of National Defense or the Secretariat of the Navy.
- If you are a minor, a copy of a valid official ID with photograph and signature of the parent, mother, or guardian.
- View your admission decision
Once the process is completed, your file will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The result will be notified by email and you will be able to view it on the Tec Application page.
Possible results from the Admissions Committee:
- Admission
- Additional requirements: The Admissions Committee may request additional requirements to complete your file and make a decision (retake an admission test and/or English exam, GPA update, personal interview, letters of recommendation, or another complementary evaluation).
- Waiting list
- Not admitted to the program
- Not admitted
The decision of the Admissions Committee is final and the selection process is private and confidential. Tecnológico de Monterrey reserves the right of admission and will not disclose the reasons for the decision made.
- Enrollment
If you have been admitted to the selected program and campus, the next step is to make your Seat Reservation in the Tec Application. You can make the payment online or print the bank deposit slip.
As a PrepaTec student, the tuition coverage for admission to a Professional program is already paid. However, if you choose to enroll in a Professional program in a semester that is not the one immediately following your graduation from PrepaTec, you will need to pay that coverage.
For some programs with limited capacity, a different tuition advance amount is required. You can check this in the Tec Application.
Students admitted who decide to enroll at Tecnológico de Monterrey may request a refund within the first 15 days after the payment to receive a refund corresponding to the tuition payment. If the payment is made within the 15 days prior to the start of classes, the refund may be requested up to one business day before the start date. After this period, refunds cannot be requested.
After the Seat Reservation:
1. If you are entering the Health area, remember to complete your initial evaluations on time.
2. You will receive information about the “Me Inscribo” session, where you will learn your first-semester schedule.
- Register and complete your admission application
Use your personal email account to create a username and generate a password, which will give you access to our Tec Application page. Fill in the fields with your information and prepare the required documents:
- Birth certificate.
- Copy of the proof of studies from high school with GPA; it must include the stamp and signature of the issuing institution.
- If you are a minor, a copy of your valid official ID with photograph1 and a copy of the identification and signature of your father, mother, or guardian.
- If you are of legal age, a copy of your valid official ID with photograph and signature.2.
- Copy of the valid official ID with photograph and signature of the person responsible for paying the tuition.
Identity documents must be official. You must scan each document on both sides and save them as a single file.
1If you are Mexican and a minor, you may submit: school ID, school certificate with photograph (maximum validity of 6 months), passport, or medical services identification (IMSS, ISSSTE, PEMEX, ISSSTELEON).
2 If you are Mexican and of legal age, you may submit: passport, voter ID (INE), or military service card.
If you are a foreign applicant, you may submit: passport, immigration form, or national identity document (DNI).
* Proof of studies: in the following table we present the documents that are valid according to the stage of your studies and the month in which you complete the admission process.
Stage of studies completed: High school completed. Study plan: Month in which the admission process is carried out: Stage of the certificate: High school completed. Document: Valid copy of high school certificate. High school in progress. 3-year semester plan. September–December. Document: Kardex up to 4th semester. High school in progress. 3-year semester plan. January–August. Document: Kardex up to 5th semester. High school in progress. 2-year semester plan. September–December. Document: Kardex up to 3rd semester. High school in progress. 2-year semester plan. January–August. High school in progress. 2-year quarter plan. September–December. Document: Kardex up to 3rd quarter. High school in progress. 2-year quarter plan. January–April. Document: Kardex up to 4th quarter. High school in progress. 2-year quarter plan. May–August. Document: Kardex up to 5th quarter. - Covers the admission process fee
Verify the fee, depending on the date on which you request admission.
Check the amount based on the period in which you apply for admission:
- From June to August 2025: $1,200 MXN
- From September to December 2025: $2,700 MXN
- Starting from January 2026: $2,000 MXN
This payment can be made online on the Solicitud Tec page. The available payment methods are:- Bank card
- PayPal (using the referenced payment slip)
- Bank deposit using the referenced payment slip
The admission process fee is non-refundable.- Prepare your profile: Essay and résumé
A very important part of our process is getting to know you in an integral way.
For this reason, we will ask you to fill out a form with questions previously established by Tec.The résumé and the essay are determining elements for making an admission decision. Consult and complete both documents in the admission requirements section within the Solicitud Tec.
a. Share your résumé
The résumé is a brief description of your academic trajectory. It includes questions about the achievements, skills, and aptitudes that you have accomplished and developed during the last 3 years. It is important that you have evidence of the activities you describe there, as we may ask you to share them with us.
Include your participations in all areas, because achievements in each discipline will help you have an extraordinary résumé.
b. Write your essay
Let the words flow. Tell us in writing an experience that has helped you become the person you are today, your future expectations, and the reasons why you consider that you should be part of Tec de Monterrey.
e share with you some videos where you will find recommendations for preparing your résumé and essay.
Take into account the following characteristics:
- Schedule and present your tests
Important: You must have a valid official identification to present at any of the tests you take at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
1. Admission test: This test allows us to evaluate your mathematical and verbal skills.
he two options authorized by Tecnológico de Monterrey are:
a. Academic Aptitude Test (PAA)
You can select the date and time to take it. It is administered in our campuses and/or online in a proctored format. The result of this test is for the exclusive use of Tecnológico de Monterrey, so we do not issue score reports.
b. Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT)
Both the SAT and ACT tests are accepted for the admission process.
If you decide to take the SAT or ACT test, register at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration (for SAT) or the corresponding ACT registration site.
If your native language is English, you can register at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/international-testing.
nce you register, do not forget to include Tecnológico de Monterrey’s code so that we can receive your results.
In the requirements section of Solicitud Tec, you will find the option to upload your SAT or ACT score report.
Once you upload your score report, there is a validation process that takes up to 5 business days. Please take this into account for the date you complete your admission file.
We recommend that before taking the Academic Aptitude Test (PAA), you use the different tools we have available to prepare:
- PruebaTec: It is an online diagnostic test that will help you familiarize yourself with the structure and type of PAA questions. This way, you can identify your strengths and areas of opportunity through feedback and more information presented there. Access it at: pruebatec.mx
- PreparatTec PAA: It is a workshop taught by our professors that you can take. In Solicitud Tec you will find the instructions and more information.
- PAA workshops: These are workshops taught on campus. For details and access, go to: .
- College Board study guide and access: https://latam.collegeboard.org/publicaciones/guia-de-estudio-paa/
- PAA practice test from College Board: https://latam.collegeboard.org/publicaciones/la-prueba-de-practica-de-la-paa/
2. Institutional English Placement Exam (EUC)
This exam allows us to evaluate your level of English proficiency.
On the Solicitud Tec page, you can select the date and time you wish to take the EUC.
Likewise, you can demonstrate your English language proficiency through the authorized exams by Tecnológico de Monterrey, such as: TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test; the home edition version is not valid), B2 First - First Certificate in English, B2+ FCE - First Certificate in English, Preliminary PET - Preliminary English Test, Pearson Placement Test or Pearson Level Test.
In Solicitud Tec, in the requirements section, you will find the option to upload proof of any of these exams. We review that the certificate is valid/current.
Note: If your result on the EUC during the admission process is equivalent to A1 or A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), it will be mandatory for you to take English courses as part of your academic load as follows:
- Level A1: during the first and second semester
- Level A2: during the first semester
The academic load may not exceed 18 credits, including the English leveling requirement to graduate; you must demonstrate a B2 level of English in accordance with the CEFR. All Tec students have as a requirement to demonstrate B2 English proficiency.
- Check your admission result
nce the process is completed, your file will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The result will be notified by email and you will be able to check it on the Solicitud Tec page.
Possible results from the Admissions Committee:
- Admitted: You have been accepted to the program.
- Admitted with additional requirements: The Admissions Committee may request additional requirements to complete your file and make a decision (for example: retake the admission test and/or English exam, update your GPA, personal interview, letters of recommendation, or any complementary evaluation).
- Waitlisted: You are on the waiting list.
- Not admitted to the program: You have not been admitted.
- Not admitted: You have not been admitted.
The decision of the Admissions Committee is final, and the selection process is private and confidential. Tecnológico de Monterrey reserves the right of admission and will not reveal the reasons for the decision made.
- Enrollment once admitted to the program
f you have already been admitted to the degree program and campus on the specified date, the next step is to make your Place Reservation. This involves covering a payment of $5,000 MXN to $8,000 MXN (depending on the program with a limited quota). The Place Reservation is made on the Solicitud Tec page and consists of two concepts:
- Amount to be paid for the first semester tuition that guarantees your place in the professional degree program at Tecnológico de Monterrey.*
- Coverage of the Place Reservation for students who decide to guarantee their place in the professional degree program at Tecnológico de Monterrey. In case of withdrawal, the person responsible for the registered payment in the Admission application will be refunded.
*The Place Reservation must be paid within the 15 calendar days prior to the date on which admission to the program is requested. If the student does not make the payment within those 15 days after being admitted, they may request to join later, but they will not be able to do so within the 15 days following the payment. If the Place Reservation payment is made within those 15 days, the refund may be requested up to the start of classes for the semester to which admission was requested, and the refund may be processed.
This amount is non-refundable and non-transferable. It cannot be transferred to family members or third parties, nor can it be used as a form of payment for other services.
**This amount is non-refundable and non-transferable. It cannot be assigned to family members or third parties, nor used as payment for other services.
- Register and complete your online admission application on Solicitud Tec
Use your personal email account to create a username and password, which will give you access to our Solicitud Tec page. Fill in the fields with your information, as well as upload the required documents.
Required documents:- Birth certificate.
- Copy of your valid official high school studies certificate with GPA.*
- Copy of your official identification with photograph and signature of the official in charge.
- If you are a minor: copy of your official identification with photograph and signature, plus copy of your identification and signature of your father, mother, or guardian.
- If you are of legal age: copy of your valid official identification with photograph and signature.
Once you have filled in all the required fields in the application, click Send.*Notes:
*The proof of studies can be a copy of the transcript of 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, or its equivalent in your country.
**You must submit as official identification: passport, migratory form, or official identification from your country of origin.
If you are a minor, within Solicitud Tec you must register the name and email of an adult companion from your country of origin. This person will receive an email to validate the information provided in Solicitud Tec, so that you can continue with the admission process.
- Covers the admission process fee
This fee will depend on the date on which you request admission.
For admission in 2026, consult the costs here.
This payment can be made online on the Solicitud Tec page. The available payment methods are:
- Bank card
- PayPal
- Bank deposit using the referenced payment slip
The admission process fee is non-refundable.- Prepare your profile: Essay and résumé
A very important part of our process is getting to know you in an integral way. For this reason, we will ask you to fill out a form with questions previously established by Tec.
The résumé and the essay are determining elements for making an admission decision. Consult and complete both documents in the admission requirements section within the Solicitud Tec.
a. Share your résumé
The résumé is a brief description of your academic trajectory. It includes questions about the achievements, skills, and aptitudes that you have accomplished and developed during the last 3 years. It is important that you have evidence of the activities you describe there, as we may ask you to share them with us.
Include your participations in all areas, because achievements in each discipline will help you have an extraordinary résumé.
b. Write your essay
Let the words flow. Tell us in writing an experience that has helped you become the person you are today, your future expectations, and the reasons why you consider that you should be part of Tec de Monterrey.
We share with you some videos where you will find recommendations for preparing your résumé and essay.
Take into account the following characteristics:
- Schedule and present your tests
Important: You must have a valid official identification with photograph to present at any of the tests you take at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
a. Admission Test: Academic Aptitude Test (PAA)
This test allows us to evaluate your mathematical and verbal skills. You can select the date and time to take it on the Solicitud Tec page itself. The test is administered in our campuses and/or online in a proctored format.We recommend that before taking the Academic Aptitude Test (PAA), you use the different tools we have available to prepare:
- PruebaTec: It is a diagnostic test that will help you become familiar with the structure and type of PAA questions. This way, you can identify your strengths and areas of opportunity through feedback and more information presented there. Access it at: pruebat.mx
- PreparatTec PAA: It is an online workshop taught by our professors that you can take. In Solicitud Tec you will find the instructions and access details.
- PAA workshops on campus: For details and access to the workshops taught on campus, go to: https://lam.collegeboard.org (admissions section).
- College Board study guide: https://latam.collegeboard.org/publicaciones/guia-de-estudio-paa/
- PAA practice test from College Board: https://latam.collegeboard.org/publicaciones/la-prueba-de-practica-de-la-paa/
If your native language is English, you may present the ACT (American College Testing) or SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). These tests are accepted for the admission process.
If you decide to take the SAT or ACT: Register for the SAT at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration (international testing if applicable). Do not forget to register Tecnológico de Monterrey’s code (0843) so that we receive your results
- In the requirements section of Solicitud Tec, you will find the option to upload your SAT or ACT score report.
- Once you upload the document, it will be reviewed. The document must be valid and current. Keep the status of your file under review, as you may receive feedback.
- Consult with your advisor in case you have another certificate.
b. Institutional English Placement Exam (EUC)
On the Solicitud Tec page, you can select the date and time you wish to take the EUC.Likewise, you can demonstrate your English language proficiency through the authorized exams by Tecnológico de Monterrey, such as: TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test; the home edition version is not valid) B2 First – First Certificate in English Preliminary PET – Preliminary English Test Pearson Placement Test or Pearson Level Test
*If you have a valid certificate from any of these exams, upload it in the requirements section of Solicitud Tec.
Note: If your result on the EUC during the admission process is equivalent to A1 or A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), it will be mandatory for you to take English leveling courses as part of your academic load according to the following:
- Level A1: during the first and second semester
- Level A2: during the first semester
The academic load may not exceed 18 credits, including the English leveling requirement in the first and/or second semester.Take into account that all Tec students have as a requirement to graduate to demonstrate a B2 level of English in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
c. Additional elements
The Admissions Committee may request additional requirements to complete your file and be able to make a decision. These may include:- Additional Academic Aptitude Test
- Additional English Placement Test (EUC)
- GPA update
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal interview
- Complementary evaluations
- Check your admission result
Once the process is completed, your file will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The result will be notified by email and you will be able to check it on the Solicitud Tec page.
Possible results from the Admissions Committee:
- Admitted
- Admitted with additional requirements: The Admissions Committee may request additional requirements to complete your file and be able to make a decision (retake the admission test and/or English exam, update your GPA, personal interview, letters of recommendation, or any complementary evaluation).
- Waitlisted
- Not admitted to the program
- Not admitted
The decision of the Admissions Committee is final, and the selection process is private and confidential. Tecnológico de Monterrey reserves the right of admission and will not reveal the reasons for the decision made.
- Enrollment once admitted to the program
If you have already been admitted to the degree program and the chosen campus on the indicated date, the next step is to make your Place Reservation. This involves covering a payment of $5,000 MXN to $8,000 MXN (depending on the program with limited quota). The Place Reservation is made on the Solicitud Tec page and consists of two concepts:
- Amount to be paid for the first semester tuition that guarantees your place in the professional degree program at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
- Coverage of the Place Reservation – for students who decide to guarantee their place in the professional degree program at Tecnológico de Monterrey. In case of withdrawal, the person responsible for the payment registered in the Admission application will be refunded.
*The Place Reservation must be paid within the 15 calendar days prior to the date on which admission to the program is requested. If the student does not make the payment within those 15 days after being admitted, they may request to join later, but they will not be able to do so within the 15 days following the payment. If the Place Reservation payment is made within those 15 days, the refund may be requested up to the start date of classes for the semester to which admission was requested, and the refund may be processed within that period.
This amount is non-refundable and non-transferable. It cannot be transferred to family members or third parties, nor can it be used as a form of payment for other services.
- Admission to other programs in the Health area
The admission process for programs in the Health area, except for Medical Surgeon (Médico Cirujano), applies both to graduates from PrepaTec and to students from other high schools/preparatorias. Each program has specific academic evaluation criteria that will be considered by the Admissions Committee when reviewing your file.
Once you have completed your application and the admission process, you will receive an interview. The result will be notified according to the established calendar for high-selectivity and regular programs (check the Important Dates section for more information).
If you obtain admission to Tecnológico de Monterrey, we recommend that you make your Place Reservation as soon as possible in order to secure your spot in the program and campus of your choice. This is done through the Solicitud Tec page and consists of a payment of $5,000 MXN or $8,000 MXN for programs with limited quota.
This process consists of two concepts:
- Amount to be paid for the first semester tuition that guarantees your enrollment in the professional career at Tec.*
- Coverage of the Place Reservation.,** students who are admitted and decide to enroll at Tecnológico de Monterrey may request a refund of the Place Reservation within the 15 calendar days prior to the start of classes for the semester to which admission was requested.
*The Place Reservation must be made within the 15 calendar days prior to the date on which admission is requested. In case you do not make the payment within this period, the refund will not be processed.
The Place Reservation is personal and non-transferable. It cannot be assigned to family members or third parties, nor can it be used as a form of payment for other services.
**This amount is non-refundable.
- Admission to B.A. in Finance (BFI) or B.A. in Strategy and Business Transformation (BBA) at Campus Monterrey
Students interested in enrolling in the BFI or BBA careers at Campus Monterrey must meet the following admission requirements:
- Admission Test: evaluates the applicant’s academic skills.
- English exam: determines the level of language proficiency.
- Résumé:: updated document that reflects achievements, experiences, and participation in academic, extracurricular, and personal activities.
- Personal essay: text that allows us to understand the student’s evolution throughout their trajectory at PrepaTec or at another institution, as well as their motivation to study the chosen career.
These requirements apply both to PrepaTec graduates and to students from other high schools.
The Admissions Committee conducts an integral evaluation, considering all these elements to assess the applicant beyond the purely academic aspect.
Given that BFI and BBA are high-demand and high-selectivity programs, admission is defined through a ranking prepared by the Admissions Committee. This ranking includes only those students who have met the program’s academic criteria.
Once you receive the result of the admission process and complete your file (in accordance with the published calendar for high-selectivity programs with limited quota), consult the section “Areas, careers, and campuses of high selectivity with limited quota.” You can check the decision of your process on the Solicitud Tec page.
The decision of the Admissions Committee is final, and the selection process is private and confidential. Tecnológico de Monterrey reserves the right of admission and will not reveal the reasons for the decision taken.
If you have already been admitted, the next step is to make your Place Reservation, covering a payment of $8,000 MXN. The Place Reservation is made on the Solicitud Tec page and consists of two concepts:
- Amount to be paid for the first semester tuition that guarantees your place in the professional career at Tec.
- Coverage of the Place Reservation – for students who decide to enroll at Tecnológico de Monterrey. In case of withdrawal, the person responsible for the payment registered in the Admission application will be refunded.
*Students who are admitted and decide to enroll at Tecnológico de Monterrey may request a refund of the Place Reservation within the 15 calendar days prior to the start of classes for the semester in which admission was requested. If the Place Reservation payment is made within those 15 days, the refund may be requested up to one business day before the start of classes for that semester; if not requested within this period, the refund will not be processed.
The Place Reservation is personal and non-transferable. It cannot be assigned to family members or third parties, nor used as a form of payment for other services.
**This amount is non-refundable.
The admission process for the Medical Surgeon program applies both to PrepaTec graduates and to students from other high schools/preparatorias.
Once you have registered your application and completed all the admission requirements of PrepaTec, your file will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee based on the academic criteria established for the program. Students who meet these criteria will be invited to an academic interview. Since Medical Surgeon is a high-demand and high-selectivity program, admission is defined through a ranking prepared by the Admissions Committee. This ranking includes only those students who have met the academic criteria and completed the interview.
The date on which you will receive your result depends on the day you complete your file (delivered and approved)*.
| Deadline to complete file (delivered and approved) | Delivery of results** |
| September 20 | October 16 |
| October 15 | November 20 |
| November 15 | December 11 |
* A complete file means that all documents and requirements (including any required tests in your application) have been submitted and approved. Once you submit all your documents, it is possible that you may receive feedback to correct or submit a document properly, which could change the delivery date. Check the status of your documents in Solicitud Tec.
** The day you deliver your documents is the day you will receive your admission result within 24 hours in Solicitud Tec.
The decision of the Admissions Committee is final, and the selection process is private and confidential. Tecnológico de Monterrey reserves the right of admission and will not reveal the reasons for the decision made.
If you have already been admitted, the next step is to make your Place Reservation on the Solicitud Tec page, covering a payment of $8,000 MXN. The Place Reservation consists of two concepts:
- Amount to be paid for the first semester tuition that guarantees your place in the professional career at Tec*.
- Coverage of the Place Reservation** – “that guarantees the payment of tuition for the professional career at Tec in case of withdrawal, the person responsible for the payment registered in the Admission application will be refunded.”
*Admitted students who decide to enroll at Tecnológico de Monterrey may request a refund of the Place Reservation within the 15 calendar days prior to the start of classes for the semester to which admission was requested. If the Place Reservation payment is made within those 15 days, the refund may be requested up to one business day before the start of classes for that semester; if not requested within this period, the refund will not be processed.
The Place Reservation is personal and non-transferable. It cannot be assigned to family members or third parties, nor used as a form of payment for other services.
**This amount is non-refundable.