Manipal University Manipal MBA-TAPMI
Manipal University MBA
The T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal is an autonomous business school in India. It was established in 1980 in Manipal in Karnataka. It is the 5th institute in the country with dual accreditation from the Association of MBAs and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It collaborates with several business organisations to provide education and learning to its students.
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- Manipal University MBA Application Process 2022
- Manipal University MBA Selection Process 2022
- Manipal University MBA Fee Structure
- Manipal University MBA Eligibility 2022
- Manipal University MBA Important Dates 2022
- Manipal University MBA Placements
- Manipal University MBA Rankings
- Manipal University MBA Cutoff
- Manipal University MBA Specializations
Manipal University MBA Application Process 2022
Candidates have to apply for the MBA programme at the TAPMI, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal by visiting the official website to participate in the admission process.
- TAPMI does not accept the application forms for MBA admission in hardcopy mode. The TAPMI website will guide you throughout the application submission and fee payment process.
- Candidates have the option of making fee payments through credit or debit cards, using an online banking payment facility.
- The application fee for the MBA programme paid once will not be refunded.
- There is no management quota at TAPMI, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.
- The application fee details are
- Up to 2 Programmes - Rs. 2,000/- + 18% GST
- Three Programmes - Rs. 4,000/- + 18% GST
- Four Programmes - Rs. 6,000 + 18% GST.
Manipal University MBA Selection Process 2022
The selection of students for the MBA programme involves the following stages.
Stage 1 - Short-listing
- Candidates who have filled out the application form for the MBA programme will be shortlisted based on their scores in the entrance examinations like CAT, XAT or GMAT. The short-listed students will be called for the second stage of the selection process, i.e, English Proficiency Test, Moderated Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.
Stage 2
- English Proficiency Test (EPT)
- This test assesses the English Proficiency of students in writing, listening and reading skills.
- Moderated Group Discussion (MGD)
- This test evaluates the student's ability to interact within a group and enrich the discussion. It evaluates candidates' skills in problem-solving, collaboration and communication.
- The MGD topics will be based on current affairs topics of the last 5 years.
- Personal Interview
- This test is conducted to understand the attitude of students towards management education. It conducts Behavioural Personal Interview to ensure the same.
- It evaluates students' ability in terms of social awareness, leadership, self-management and communication.
Final Selection
The final selection of candidates will be based on the entrance exam score + academic profile + work experience + EPT + MGD + PI score. Detailed information is given below.
| Category | Weightage (Percentage) |
| Entrance Exam Score | 35 |
| Performance of Students in Academics of Class X, XII and Graduation | 20 |
| Group Discussion and Interview | 40 |
| Gender Diversity and Extracurricular Activities | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Manipal University MBA Fee Structure
The fee structure of TAPMI, Manipal Academy of Higher Education for MBA programmes is given below.
Year | Tuition Fee | |
| Indians (Rupees) | NRIs (USD) | |
| 1 | 8,00,000 | 20,000 |
| 2 | 8,00,000 | 20,000 |
| Total | 16,00,000 | 40,000 |
Manipal University MBA Eligibility 2022
General
- All the students who have completed their Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with an aggregate of at least 50% marks. Also, candidates must have a valid score of XAT 2022 or CAT 2021 or GMAT (2017 - February 2022).
NRI
- All the candidates should have completed a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent with an aggregate of at least 50% marks from a recognized university or institute with a valid NMAT, SNAP, CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, MAT or CMAT score.
PIO or Foreign Category
- Candidates should have completed a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university with an aggregate of 50% marks and a valid GMAT score (Compulsory) and IELTS (If Required).
Manipal University MBA Important Dates 2022
The important dates involved in the admission process of the MBA programme at TAPMI, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.
| Events | Dates |
| Last Date for Submission of Application Form | 18th January 2022 |
Moderated Group Discussion and Personal Interview | 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27 of February 2022 |
| 5, 6, and 13 March 2022 | |
| English Proficiency Test | 13th March 2022 |
| Results | Will Be Communicated to the Students |
Manipal University MBA Placements
The TAPMI, Manipal Academy of Higher Education has a decent placement record for its MBA programme.
- The average salary that an MBA graduate can expect at TAPMI, Manipal is 11 Lakhs Per Annum while the highest package is 25 Lakhs Per Annum and the lowest package is 8 Lakhs Per Annum.
A few recruiters of MBA graduates at TAPMI, Manipal Academy of Higher Education are given below.
| Deloitte | Accenture | HDFC Bank |
| EY | ITC | Qualcomm |
| KPMG | Wipro | ICICI Prudential |
| ICICI Bank | Infosys | Citi Group |
Manipal University MBA Rankings
The ranking details of T A Pai Management Institute are given below.
- According to the CSR-GHRDC B-Schools Survey, 2020, it secured the first rank among the top private B-Schools in India.
- According to Outlook Magazine, it is the 6th top private MBA institution in India and 2nd among the top private B-Schools in the South Zone.
- It has been ranked in the band of 151+ according to QS World University Rankings - Masters in Management Rankings 2022.
- According to NIRF Rankings 2021, it has been ranked 32nd among the top B-Schools in India.
- It has been ranked 18th at the national level by Business World B-School Ranking 2020.
- It has been ranked 4th among the private B-Schools in India by Careers 360.
Manipal University MBA Cutoff
The minimum cutoff that candidates are required to secure in entrance examinations is given below.
| Test | Minimum Cutoff |
| CAT 2021 | 85 Percentile |
| XAT 2022 | 85 Percentile |
| GMAT (2017- Feb 2022) | 630 |
Manipal University MBA Specializations
The T A Pai Institute of Management, Manipal offers specialization in the following programmes.
- General
- Banking and Financial Services
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- International Business
Scholarships
The TAPMI, Manipal Academy of Higher Education values merit and awards scholarships to meritorious students.
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship
The Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship offers a 30% fee waiver of the total tuition fee in each category.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Number of Scholarships |
Category I | Gender-Based - Top 10 Female Scorers of CAT/GMAT/XAT. | 20 |
| Score-Based - Top 10 Scorers of CAT/XAT/GMAT. | ||
| Category II | 90 Percentile and Above in XAT or CAT and Gross Income of Family Below 10 Lakhs. | 10 |
| Category III | 88 Percentile and Above in XAT or CAT and Gross Income of Family Below 8 Lakhs. | 10 |
| Category IV | No CAT or XAT Score Criteria. Gross Family Income Below 7 Lakhs. | 10 |
Total Scholarships | 50 | |
Other Scholarships/Academic Awards
| Particulars | Eligibility |
| Dean's Roll of Honour | Top 10 Performers of the Batch |
| TAPMI-SHRM Scholarships | All Students of MBA-HRM |
| CMT/CFA/FRM Scholarships | All Students of MBA-BKFS |
| YLP Stipend | All Students |