Admission Process 

T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal hereby declares that the official and sole application portal for MBA admissions for the 2025 cycle is https://apply.manipal.edu/tapmi/

Applicants are advised to exercise caution and refrain from using any unauthorized websites claiming to be the portal of TAPMI for application purposes. TAPMI is not responsible for any issues, financial losses, or misrepresentations arising from the use of unofficial or fraudulent websites.

To ensure a secure and legitimate application process, always verify the website URL before proceeding. For any queries, please contact the TAPMI admissions team directly via official communication channels.

Minimum Eligibility

A Graduate Degree from a recognized University with not less than 50% marks

(Final year students may also apply. However, the admission shall be cancelled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation).

Specific eligibility for MBA Technology Management

• Minimum two years of work experience is preferred
• Should be able to demonstrate interest in technology domain in the technology interview round &
• Should be interested in pursuing a career in technology domain.

 
Specific eligibility for MBA Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

• Minimum two years of work experience is preferred
• Should be able to demonstrate interest in AI and data science domain
• Should be interested in pursuing a career in AI and data science domain.

 
The Admission Process provided below explains the common process followed across all Programs.

• Each MBA Program may have additional components for selection based on its specific equirements.

• Shortlist and Merit list for each Program is separate and independent of each other.
• Shortlist/Selection in one Program does not guarantee shortlist/selection for the other Program (for candidates who apply to multiple programs).

 
Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted based on valid

• CAT (Common Admission Test) 2024
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2025
• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) January 1, 2020- January 31, 2025
• NMAT by GMAC™ 2024 scores, whichever is higher.

(Applicants can submit more than one test score)

Apart from high test score, TAPMI considers the overall profile of candidates. For example, academic profile (10^th, 12^th, Graduation marks), work experience, extra- curricular achievements, achievements in sports, contribution to social activities, entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, leadership potential, integrity and values. The entrance examination cut- off may vary slightly each year across programs, depending upon the profile of applicants and the suitability of the profile to specific program(s).

Students shall be informed about the shortlist decision on their registered email address.

Stage II: Admission Process (GD-PI)

The stage II of TAPMI admission process consists of Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI).

*TAPMI makes suitable changes every year in the GD/PI process to select bright and deserving candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about changes for 2025-27 admission process, if any.

Final Selection

The final selection of the candidate is based on the following:

*As per the AICTE APH 2024, subject to change. Please refer to the website for details.

Fast-Track Admits

Fast-Track Admits are an exclusive group of candidates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, leadership potential, and a commitment to excellence as evaluated through their application and their subsequent performance in the GD/PI. This distinguished cohort is granted priority in the TAPMI admissions process, reflecting their readiness to contribute meaningfully to the B-school community and beyond. TAPMI recognizes such individuals and has initiated a process for Fast-Track admits where few selected applicants shall receive the offer letter within 48-72 hours of their interview. 

 _{Admission Process – NRI / NRI Sponsored Eligibility Criteria}

TAPMI also accepts applications from NRI/NRI Sponsored Candidates/Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) category candidates for specific programs (only). (Please contact Admissions Office for more details):

 Person of Indian Origin (PIO)

Shall mean the persons who are citizens of other countries (except Pakistan and Bangladesh) who at any time held an Indian passport, or who or either of his/her parents or any of his/her grandparents was a citizen of India by virtue of the provisions of the Constitution of India or Sec2(b) of Citizenship Act 1955.

Foreign Nationals

Shall mean the citizens of all countries other than India, who are not of Indian origin as defined under PIO.

Minimum Eligibility

A Graduate Degree from a recognized University with not less than 50% marks (Final year students may also apply. However, the admission shall be cancelled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation).

Valid Entrance Exam scores

NRI Candidates: CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT / ATMA / CMAT / MAT
PIO / Foreign Nationals: GMAT (compulsory) and IELTS (if required).

Stage I: Shortlisting

For NRI / PIO candidates, TAPMI follows profile-based shortlisting. Profile considered for shortlisting consists of valid entrance exam scores, academic profile, work experience (type of company, total experience, etc.), extra-curricular achievements, if any.

Students will be informed on the shortlist decision through email to their registered email id.

Stage II: Admissions Process

Same as that for Indian Domicile category

 Note:

1. All applications must be submitted online.
2. The above procedure may be changed depending on the developments that may arise.
3. Any disputes regarding the admissions to these programs are subject to the jurisdiction of Udupi only.
4. The application fee is non-refundable.
5. TAPMI uses CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC™ scores for shortlisting the candidates. IIMs, XLRI and GMAC have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the program.
6. There is no “Management Quota” at TAPMI.

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