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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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:
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
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 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.
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:
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.
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 for the entire duration are Rs 21,76,000 across all specialisations. Students can check the detailed TAPMI Manipal fee structure below:
Program | Per Year Tuition Fee | Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
MBA | Rs 10,78,000 | Rs 21,76,000 |
MBA-BKFS | ||
MBA-IB | ||
MBA-Marketing | ||
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.
Chairperson, Admissions
Office of Admissions, K.K. Pai Block
T A Pai Management Institute
Manipal 576104
Landline: 0820 270 1010, 1070, 1080, 1090, 1091
Mobile: 94827 01000
Email: admissions.tapmi@manipal.edu
Website: tapmi.edu.in
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.
On Question asked by student community
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.
Hello,
With a score of 217 in NMAT, your chances for TAPMI are moderate but not guaranteed. TAPMI generally prefers candidates scoring around 220–230+, but the cutoff varies each year depending on the applicant pool and overall exam difficulty. Since you are very close to the usual cutoff range, you
Dear Candidate ,
The expected IPMAT 2025 cutoff for TAPMI's Integrated Program in Management ( IPM ) is anticipated to be around 60-75 marks , based on previous trends.
While TAPMI has not officially released cutoffs scores , data suggests that candidates scoring within this range have had favorable chances
With a score of 179 out of 400 in BBA Hons/IPM for TAPMI Manipal Bangalore, your chances of getting shortlisted for the interview round depend on the overall cut off, which varies each year based on applicants performance. While your score is moderate, you may still get a call if
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