TAPMI Manipal admits to its two-year MBA (Core) on CAT, XAT or GMAT. The 2026–28 fee is about ₹20.1 lakh. For 2024–26, reported figures give an average CTC of ₹14.35 LPA, and TAPMI ranks 39 in NIRF 2025 management.
Key facts
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About
T. A. Pai Management Institute, founded in 1980 in Manipal, now runs MBA programmes in place of its older PGDM: MBA (Core) plus six specialised tracks in HRM, Banking and Financial Services, Marketing, International Business, AI and Data Science, and Technology Management. Applications go through the Manipal admissions portal, and the school holds AACSB, AMBA and NBA accreditation.
The MBA accepts CAT, XAT or GMAT, and the highest valid score is used; NMAT is not accepted for 2027–29. Selection has two stages: a shortlist on score and profile, then a group discussion and interview held in several cities between February and March.
The 2027–29 prospectus was not yet out when checked; the 2026–28 MBA (Core) fee is about ₹20.1 lakh, with an alumni fee and caution deposit extra.
For 2024–26, reported figures for MBA (Core) give 341 students placed, an average CTC of ₹14.35 LPA and a highest of ₹32.02 LPA.
Cutoff
The percentile of the last candidate called (or admitted) in the latest cycle, from the institute where it publishes this, otherwise as reported for that cycle. Where no actual figure is out yet, the expected call percentile is shown and labelled. This is the reality check next to the minimum.
| Category | Overall |
|---|---|
| General | 80 |
Expected: call cutoff · CAT 2026
| Category | Overall |
|---|---|
| General | 85 |
Expected: call cutoff · XAT 2027
Shortlist: Best valid entrance score plus academics, work experience and extracurriculars.
Programmes
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (Core) | 2 years | — |
| MBA (HRM) | 2 years | — |
| MBA (Banking and Financial Services) | 2 years | — |
| MBA (Marketing) | 2 years | — |
| MBA (International Business) | 2 years | — |
| MBA (AI and Data Science) | 2 years | — |
| MBA (Technology Management) | 2 years | — |
Each specialisation links to every MBA college offering it.
Fees
Placements
Median and average lead because one top offer says little about a typical result.
Who it suits · Route99's view
Suits CAT or XAT takers who want a residential MBA in a quiet university town, with several specialised tracks to choose from.
Dates
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Enroll nowTAPMI's MBA accepts CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT, and the highest valid score is used. NMAT is not accepted for the 2027–29 intake.
The MBA (Core) fee for 2026–28 is about ₹20.1 lakh for two years. The 2027–29 fee comes with the new prospectus; alumni membership and a caution deposit are extra.
For 2024–26, reported figures for MBA (Core) give 341 students placed, an average CTC of ₹14.35 LPA and a highest of ₹32.02 LPA.
Stage I shortlists on the entrance score and profile; Stage II is a group discussion and personal interview, held between February and March 2027.
TAPMI now runs MBA programmes, MBA (Core) and six specialised MBAs, through the Manipal admissions portal.
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