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    TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission 2027 Open Till Dec 31; Apply Now

    Pratham ChughUpdated on 02 Nov 2026, 10:50 AM IST

    TAPMI Manipal Bangalore has begun inviting applications for admission to its MBA programme for the year 2027-29. It is a private management institute established in 1980. The last date to register online through the official website is December 31, 2026. TAPMI Manipal MBA has its accreditation by AACSB and AMBA. 

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission 2027 Open Till Dec 31; Apply Now
    TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission 2027 Open Till Dec 31; Apply Now

    The MBA admission at TAPMI Manipal will be based on meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, scoring in an entrance exam, group discussions, and a personal interview. TAPMI MBA course is offered in seven specialisations. Interested candidates can check the details of the TAPMI Manipal admissions below.

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Application Process 2027

    • Applicants need to apply online through the official website.

    • Choose your programme.

    • Students have to pay the non-refundable application fee.

    • Submit the application online. 

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    TAPMI Manipal MBA Important Dates 2027

    Particular

    Details

    Application Begins

    October 15, 2026

    Application closes

    December 31, 2026

    GD and PI

    February to March 2027

    First merit list

    April 2027 (tentative)

    MBA first year, Term I begins

    June 2027 (tentative)

    Note. The schedule and venues for the GD and PI, and tentative dates, will be communicated through the official website only. 

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Application Fees 2027

    Students should note that TAPMI Manipal applications will be accepted only in an online mode. Below are the details of the TAPMI Manipal MBA application fee:

    Programs 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

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission 2027

    TAPMI Manipal MBA programme is offered in several specialisations, such as General Management, Banking and Financial Services, HRM, International Business, Marketing, and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science. Students can check the eligibility criteria below:

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 2027

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    MBA General

    Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 10 and Class 12 and graduation with 50% marks + CAT/XAT or GMAT score

    MBA HRM 

    Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 10 and Class 12 and graduation with 50% marks + CAT/NMAT/XAT or GMAT score

    MBA Marketing

    MBA Banking & Financial Services

    MBA IB

    MBA AI & DS

    BE/B.Tech, BCA, or B.Sc degree with specialisation in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science or a related discipline.

    Note: As per the official website, the highest score will be accepted for admission to an MBA programme at TAPMI Manipal.

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission 2027 for NRI Students

    NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates can apply for more than one programme. Foreign nationals and OCI applicants can apply only for the MBA programme. NRI and foreign students can check the complete details below:

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Eligibility Criteria 2027 for NRI Students

    Category

    Graduation

    Accepted exams

    Language

    NRI and NRI sponsored

    Graduate degree from a recognized university with not less than 50% marks

    CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ ATMA/ CMAT or MAT

    Not required

    Foreign nationals

    University Grants Commission (UGC)-equivalent graduate degree from a recognized university with not less than 50% marks

    GMAT (compulsory)

    IELTS 5.0, if required

    Note: For NRI, NRI-sponsored, OCI, and foreign national candidates, TAPMI Manipal will conduct a profile-based shortlisting. The profile considered for shortlisting consists of valid entrance exam scores, an academic profile, work experience (type of company, total experience, etc.), and extracurricular achievements, if any. Candidates will be intimated about the decision through email.

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission Process 2027

    • After registration, candidates will be shortlisted for the next TAPMI Manipal admission process through email.

    • Candidates will be shortlisted based on the best valid score in specified entrance exams CAT 2026/ NMAT 2026/ XAT 2027 or GMAT (taken between 1 January 2022 and 31 January 2027), along with the overall profile, including academic record (Class X, Class XII, and graduation), work experience, extracurriculars, and other achievements.

    • Applicants applying for MBA (General Management) do not require an NMAT score. 

    • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a group discussion and a personal interview. The group discussion and personal interview will be held in any of these cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Manipal. 

    • Final selection will be based on overall performance in the entire admission process. 

    Note: TAPMI Manipal admits students in fast-track mode with outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and strong GD and PI performance who may be selected and receive their offer letter within 48 to 72 hours of the interview.

    TAPMI Manipal MBA Fees 2027

    TAPMI Manipal MBA fees for the entire duration are Rs 21,76,000 across all specialisations. Students can check the detailed TAPMI Manipal fee structure below: 

    TAPMI Manipal Courses and Fees 2027

    Program

    Per Year Tuition Fee 

    Total Tuition Fees

    MBA

    Rs 10,78,000

    Rs 21,76,000

    MBA-BKFS

    MBA-HRM

    MBA-IB

    MBA-Marketing

    MBA-AI & DS

    TAPMI Manipal Additional Charges

    Charge

    Amount

    Alumni lifetime membership

    Rs 20,000

    Caution deposit (refundable)

    Rs 40,000

    Training at SBI and BSE (MBA-BKFS only)

    Rs 70,000

    International immersion (MBA-IB only)

    Rs 2,50,000

    TAPMI Manipal accepts CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ or NMAT by GMAC scores for shortlisting students for an MBA programme. IIMs, XLRI, and GMAC have no role in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme. Students must note that there is no management quota at TAPMI.

    Contact Details: 

    Chairperson, Admissions

    Office of Admissions, K.K. Pai Block

    T A Pai Management Institute

    Manipal 576104

    Admission Contact Details:

    Landline: 0820 270 1010, 1070, 1080, 1090, 1091

    Mobile: 94827 01000

    Email: admissions.tapmi@manipal.edu

    Website: tapmi.edu.in

    About

    TAPMI Manipal is located on a 44.11-acre hilltop campus in Bangalore, and it offers admissions to MBA programmes across specialisations. The institute has been ranked 98th by Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 (Global). As per the TAPMI Manipal placement for the 2024-26 batch, the highest package recorded was Rs 32,02,000 LPA and the average package of Rs 14,30,000 LPA. More than 200 recruiters participated in the placement drive, and the top 100 graduates got offers of more than Rs 19,00,000 LPA.

    TAPMI Manipal scholarships include fee waivers of 100% and 50% for eligible students. Dr Ramdas M. Pai Scholarships is designed to provide merit-based financial assistance to the students. The institute also provides scholarships to the students who perform so well in CAT, XAT, or GMAT or their work experience and performance in academics. The annual scholarship support to students is Rs 7+ crore.

    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.

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