Recognizing Potential. Building Future Leaders.

With a legacy of over four decades, TAPMI prepares managers to lead with analytical rigour and sound judgment. One of a select group of Indian business schools accredited by both AACSB and AMBA, TAPMI offers an admissions process built on transparency and merit, open to Indian, NRI and foreign-national applicants alike. Outstanding candidates are recognised through merit scholarships extending up to a full waiver of tuition fee. Explore the programs and find the pathway that fits your career.

Campus: 44.11-acre hilltop campus, Manipal.

TAPMI MBA Programmes – Approved Seat Intake

TAPMI at a Glance

Programs Offered

Eligibility criteria

Minimum requirements for Indian applicants. NRI and foreign national applicants, see NRI and foreign nationals.

Educational qualifications

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 10 and Class 12.
• A graduate degree from a recognised university with not less than 50% marks.
  • Candidates in the final year of their undergraduate degree are also eligible to apply. Selected candidates will be issued a provisional offer of admission. The offer is subject to the candidate securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree before joining the Institute, and submitting all required documents by 30 September 2027.

Special note for MBA-AI&DS. Applicants must hold a B.E./B.Tech, BCA or B.Sc. degree with specialisation in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science or a related discipline.

Accepted Entrance Exams

TAPMI MBA Admissions Process

The process below is common to all programs. Shortlists and merit lists are prepared separately for each program, and selection in one program does not guarantee selection in another.

1   Apply online

Choose your programs and pay the non-refundable application fee. All applications are submitted online.

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2   Stage I: Shortlisting

Shortlisting is based on a candidate’s best valid score in specified entrance exams, along with the overall profile: academic record (Class X, Class XII, and graduation), work experience, extracurricular and other achievements. A candidate will be informed of the shortlist decision on the registered email address.

3   Stage II: GD and PI

Shortlisted candidates take part in a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. TAPMI refines this process every year, and shortlisted candidates will be informed of any changes for the 2027-29 admission process. The Group Discussion and Personal Interview will be held in:

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Bengaluru
• Chennai
• Hyderabad
• Manipal

4   Final selection

Final selection will be done on the basis of the candidate’s profile and overall performance in Stage I and Stage II, as assessed by the institute.

Fast-track admits

Candidates with outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and a strong GD and PI performance may be selected as Fast-Track Admits and receive their offer letter within 48 to 72 hours of the interview.

Important Notes –

Application and selection rules

• All applications must be submitted online.
• The procedure may change depending on developments that arise.
• Any disputes regarding admission are subject to the jurisdiction of Udupi only.
• The application fee is non-refundable.
• TAPMI uses CAT, XAT, GMAT and NMAT by GMAC scores for shortlisting. IIMs, XLRI and GMAC have no role in the selection process or in the conduct of the program.
• There is no management quota at TAPMI.

Official Application Portal

T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal declares that [APPLY NOW is the official and only application portal for MBA admissions for the 2027-29 cycle. Do not use any other website claiming to represent TAPMI. TAPMI is not responsible for any issues, financial loss or misrepresentation arising from unofficial or fraudulent websites. Always check the website address before you apply, and contact the Admissions Office through official channels for any query.

Fees

Application Fee — Indian Applicants

Tuition Fee

Additional Charges

Scholarships at TAPMI

Dr. Ramdas M. Pai Scholarships — Batch of 2027–2029

At T. A. Pai Management Institute, merit is recognised and rewarded. The Dr. Ramdas M. Pai Scholarships are designed to attract high-potential students and support outstanding academic, professional and leadership potential through merit-based financial assistance. Eligible students can benefit from up to 100% tuition fee waiver across select scholarship categories.

100% Tuition Fee Waiver — Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice

• Available to students of all MBA programs.
• Recognises exceptional academic, professional and competitive exam performance.
• Open to high CAT/XAT/GMAT performers, candidates with quality work experience, and professionals with qualifications such as CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA.
• Awarded through a merit-based evaluation process.

20% Tuition Fee Waiver — Scholarship for Achievers

• Available for 5% of the approved intake across MBA programs.
• Based on academic performance and merit within the program.

Key Dates

NRI and Foreign National Applicants

• NRI and NRI-sponsored applicants can apply for one or more of the following programs: MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA-BKFS, MBA-Marketing, MBA-IB and MBA-AI&DS. 
• Foreign national and OCI applicants can apply only for the MBA program. 

NRI and NRI Sponsored

• Non-Resident Indian (NRI): Indian citizen residing outside India and holding a valid Indian passport, as defined under FEMA.
• NRI Sponsored: Applicant sponsored by an NRI who is a first-degree relative or legal guardian, supported by valid documentary evidence.

Foreign national

• Must be a foreign national holding a passport of a country other than India. Applicants holding a valid Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card are also included in this category.
• NRI and NRI sponsored applicants are not eligible under this category.

Eligibility criteria

Note. For NRI, NRI sponsored, OCI and foreign national candidates, TAPMI follows profile-based shortlisting. The profile considered for shortlisting consists of valid entrance exam scores, academic profile, work experience (type of company, total experience, etc.) and extracurricular achievements, if any. Applicants will be informed of the shortlisting decision through email to their registered email id.