T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal Admission Process

ADMISSION PROCESS 

Programs :

• MBA
• MBA -BKFS
• MBA-HRM
• MBA- Marketing
• MBA-IB

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 requirements.

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 more than one program).

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).

Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of valid CAT (Common Admission Test) 2022/XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2023/GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) January 1, 2018- January 31, 2023/ NMAT by GMAC™ 2022 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, the shortlisting considerations include academic profile (10th, 12th, 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

The stage II of TAPMI admission process consists of Moderated Group Discussion (MGD) and Personal Interview (PI).

1. Moderated Group Discussion (MGD): Moderated Group Discussion tests the ability of the applicant to interact within a group and enrich the discussion. MGD also evaluates applicant’s skills in Problem Solving, Confidence, Assertiveness, Persuasion, Collaboration and Communication.

2. Personal Interview (PI): Through the personal interview TAPMI evaluates the applicant’s overall attitude and suitability towards management education, including aspects such as Self- Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Leadership and Communication.

*TAPMI makes suitable changes every year in the MGD/PI process to select bright and deserving candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about changes for 2023-25 admission process, if any, well in advance.

NRI/NRI Sponsored Eligibility Criteria 

TAPMI also accepts applications for the MBA program from the following (Please visit website/contact Admissions Office for more details):

1. NRI/NRI Sponsored Candidates
2. Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) category candidates
3. Foreign Nationals 

Final Selection

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

Please refer to the website for details.

https://www.tapmi.edu.in/

Last date for submission of online application is December 20, 2022. Apply Now

Application fee

(Non-refundable)

Single program            : INR 1,850

Any Two programs      : INR 2,450

Any Three programs   : INR 3,200

Any Four programs     : INR 4,000

Note

1. TAPMI does not accept application in hardcopy mode. 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 programmes 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 programme.
6. There is no “Management Quota” at TAPMI.

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