Updated on Oct 21 2026, 05:04 PM IST
MBA Admissions 2027-29 at TAPMI Manipal are now open.
CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on November 29, 2026.
CAT 2026 admit card can be downloaded from here.
CAT 2026 admit card will be released on November 04, 2026.
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T A Pai Management Institute Manipal admission is offered to several programmes at the postgraduate and integrated levels. TAPMI Manipal admissions are done by filling out the application form, verifying the documents, and paying the admission fees. Admission at the TAPMI Manipal is entrance based.
TAPMI Manipal admission to the MBA course is done on the basis of several parameters, including entrance exam score, past academic performance, performance in group discussion, and the personal interview round along with several others. Final admission at the T A Pai Management Institute is done after the verification of the documents and payment of the admission fees.
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Students willing to get TAPMI Manipal admissions are required to clear particular entrance examination. Mentioned below are the exams accepted for TAPMI Manipal admissions as well as the important dates.
Courses | Entrance Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
MBA | CAT 2026/XAT 2027/GMAT taken between 1 January 2022 and 31 January 2027 |
| MBA-BKFS, Marketing, HRM, IB, Tech, AI&DS | NMAT 2026 |
| IPM | IPMAT/ JIPMAT/ JEE Main/ SAT/ CLAT/ MET (Manipal Entrance Test) |
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To apply for the T A Pai Management Institute Manipal admission 2027, students need to follow the below mentioned application steps.
Visit the TAPMI Manipal official website.
Fill the TAPMI application form with all the required information.
Upload and scan all the required documents.
Pay the application fees and submit the application.
Download the filled-out application and take a print for future reference.
Note - As per the officials, 'https://apply.manipal.edu/tapmi/login' is the only application portal for MBA admissions for the 2027-29 cycle. Candidates are advised not to use any other website claiming to represent TAPMI. The college 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.
| Programmes Applied For | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to two programmes | Rs 2,500 |
| Three programmes | Rs 3,000 |
| Four programmes | Rs 3,500 |
| Five programmes | Rs 4,000 |
| Six programmes | Rs 4,500 |
| Seven programmes | Rs 5,000 |
*Note - The application fees for TAPMI Manipal IPM admissions 2027 is Rs 800 (which is non-refundable inclusive of taxes). An additional fee of Rs 1,200 will be applicable for appearing in TAPMI MET. Candidates may have to incur, in addition, the processing fees applicable as per rules of banks and other payment gateways.
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T A Pai Management Institute Manipal offers MBA programmes in several specialisations, including banking and financial services, human resource management, and several others. For TAPMI admissions 2027 to MBA-AI&DS programme, 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.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 570 | For Indians: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 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) + Valid marks in the CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/GMAT taken between 1 January 2022 and 31 January 2027/NMAT 2026 (only for MBA-BKFS, Marketing, HRM, IB, Tech, AI&DS) For Foreign National: University Grants Commission (UGC)-equivalent graduate degree from a recognised university with not less than 50% marks + GMAT (compulsory) + IELTS 5.0, if required |
Application Form Filling: Fill out the TAPMI Manipal application form online and pay the non-refundable application fee.
Stage I (Shortlisting): Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their score in particular entrance examination along with the overall profile: academic record (Class X, Class XII, and graduation), work experience, extracurricular and other achievements. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via registered email id.
Stage II (GD and PI): Shortlisted candidates need to appear for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview. TAPMI refines this process every year, and shortlisted candidates will be informed of any changes for the 2027-29 admission process. The GD and PI will be held in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Manipal.
Final Selection: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their profile and overall performance in Stage I and Stage II.
Note for Indian MBA Candidates - Candidates with outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and a strong GD and PI performance can be selected as Fast-Track Admits and receive their offer letter within 48 to 72 hours of the interview.
Note for NRI and Foreign National Candidates - 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, and others) and extracurricular achievements, if any. Applicants will be informed of the shortlisting decision through email to their registered email id.
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TAPMI Manipal offers IPM (Integrated Program in Management) for the duration of 5 years in a full time mode. Below are the details about the TAPMI Manipal IPM programme.
| Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
IPM (Integrated Program in Management) | 60 | HSC/10+2 examination with minimum 60% marks passed in 2023, 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 + English as compulsory subject + IPMAT/ JIPMAT/ JEE Main/ SAT/ CLAT/ MET (Manipal Entrance Test) |
Candidates must meet TAPMI Manipal IPM eligibility criteria before applying.
Visit the TAPMI Manipal official website and fill out the TAPMI Manipal application form and pay an application fees (only online applications are accepted).
Score valid marks in IPMAT/JIPMAT/JEE Main/SAT/CLAT or Manipal Entrance Test (MET) to be eligible for admission.
Following that, candidates will be shortlisted and informed at their registered email address.
Then shortlisted students need to appear for an online interview and micro-presentation round that is for 20-25 minutes duration.
TAPMI Manipal IPM admission is based on past academic performance, entrance test score, performance in the personal interview round, along with several other factors.
Selected students must pay TAPMI Manipal IPM fees and submit the required documents.
Passport-size photographs
Class 10th and 12th certificates
Bachelor’s degree certificate (for UG admission)
Master’s degree certificate (for PG admission)
Entrance exam scorecards
Migration certificate
Caste certificate
Character certificate
Transfer certificate
Work experience certificate (if required)
Research proposal (if required)
Note: Candidates are required to submit the correct copies of all the above-mentioned documents during the admission process of T A Pai Management Institute Manipal.
Candidates can apply for the programme at TAPMI Manipal by filling out the online application form on the official website, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee. Valid scores in CAT, XAT, GMAT or any other exam, depending on the exam.
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A score of 175/400 is usually not enough for selection but is still considered decent for TAPMI IPM, so you do have a fair chance if your interview goes well. However, i would still advice you to prepare properly for the interview, as the final selection depends on overall performance.
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With a score of 217 in NMAT, you have a reasonable chance of getting admission into TAPMI, as the institute generally considers scores around 200–220 and above for shortlisting candidates, depending on your profile and the year’s competition. Apart from NMAT score, TAPMI also evaluates your academic background, work
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