TAPMI Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Vedika Dubey

Updated on - Sep 30, 2024

TAPMI MBA admission 2025 will be based on the CAT 2024 exam. The CAT registrations 2024 are open and the last date to apply is September 20,, 2024. CAT exam 2024 is scheduled for November 24, 2024 and results will announced in December 2024. 

The flagship course at TAPMI is its 2-year MBA program which is offered across 6 specialisations including a general MBA. A graduate degree from a recognised university with no less than 50% marks is the minimum requirement for TAPMI MBA admissions. The accepted entrance exams for TAPMI admissions are CAT, XAT, NMAT and GMAT.

Apart from the 2-year MBA course, TAPMI also offers a 4-year PhD program is multiple areas of management. A student seeking admission in the TAPMI PhD course must have an aggregate of 60 % or an equivalent grade in master's.

Table of Contents

• TAPMI Admission: Important Dates
• TAPMI PG Admission
• TAPMI PhD Admission
• TAPMI Application Process
• TAPMI Helpline

TAPMI Admission: Important Dates

The table below provides all the important upcoming events for the TAPMI course admissions. However, students can also check the institute's official website for more details on the TAPMI admission process.

CAT 2025 Dates

XAT 2025 Dates

NMAT 2025 Dates

TAPMI MBA Admission 2025

TAPMI MBA admission 2024 is provided in isx courses: MBA, MBA-BKFS (Banking and Financial Services), MBA-HRM (Human Resource Management), MBA-Marketing, MBA-IB (International Business), and MBA-BKFS (Online).

TAPMI MBA Admission 2025

For TAPMI MBA admission 2024, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university. They must also have a valid CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT score to get shortlisted for the Moderated Group Discussion (MGD) and Personal Interview (PI). 

TAPMI MBA Eligibility Criteria

• A Graduate Degree from a recognised University with not less than 50% marks.

Note: (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
• Should be able to demonstrate an interest in the technology domain in the technology interview round &
• Should be interested in pursuing a career in technology domain.

TAPMI MBA Selection Criteria

Along with meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, candidates must also have a valid CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT score to get shortlisted for the Moderated Group Discussion (MGD) and Personal Interview (PI). The final selection of T A PAI Management Institute is based on the entrance exam scores, academic performance, GD/PI, gender diversity, and extra-curricular activities.

Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of valid

• CAT (Common Admission Test) 
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 
• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) 
• NMAT by GMAC

Apart from high test score, TAPMI considers the overall profile of candidates.

Stage II: Admission Process (GD-PI)

The stage II of TAPMI admission process consists of Group Discussion (GD), Extempore and Personal Interview (PI).

1. Group Discussion (GD): Group Discussion tests the ability of the applicant to interact within a group and enrich the discussion. GD also evaluates applicant’s skills in Problem Solving, Confidence, Assertiveness, Persuasion, Collaboration and Communication.
2. Extempore: Candidates will be given a topic on the spot and speaking time 2-3 minutes. The skills tested are – articulation, coherence, presence of mind etc.
3. 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.

MBA-Technology Management:

There will be 2 rounds of interviews.

• Round 1- General Round
• Round 2- Group Interview process focused on the technology domain

Note:  All shortlisted applicants will be invited for both the interview rounds and need to appear for both to be eligible for an offer of the MBA (Technology Management) program.

Stage III: Final Selection

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

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 the Indian Domicile category

TAPMI MBA Admission Fee 

The tuition fee for TAPMI MBA admissions for both Indian and NRI students is given below:

For Indian Domicile:

For NRI : 20,000 USD per year

• Alumni Lifetime Membership fee – INR 20,000
• Caution deposit (Refundable) – INR 40,000
• International Immersion Program (only for students enrolled in MBA & MBA-IB Program)– INR 80,000
• Training Cost at SBI and BSE (only for students enrolled in MBA – BKFS Program)– INR 50,000

TAPMI PhD Admission

TAPMI admission is offered to a four-year PhD program. Based on the TAPMI admission process, the PhD students are granted a monthly stipend of INR 35,000 for the first two years and INR 40,000 for the next two years.

The table below provides more information on TAPMI admission in PhD courses, including the TAPMI eligibility criteria, selection process, and fee details.

TAPMI Application Process 2025

TAPMI offers admission to MBA programs in different specialisations. To get admission, candidates must have valid scores in entrance exams, like CAT, XAT, NMAT, and GMAT. The TAPMI selection process for MBA courses also requires candidates to appear for the Moderated Group Discussion (MGD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Candidates can apply online and fill out the TAPMI application form on the official website. They must also keep an eye on the official website to check the TAPMI admission status. Once shortlisted, candidates must pay the required TAPMI Course Fee.

Steps to Apply for TAPMI Admission 2025

Below is a quick roadmap to complete the TAPMI application form 2024. Before applying, candidates must hold a relevant score in the accepted entrance exams:

• Step 1: Visit the TAPMI official website.
• Step 2: Click the "Admission" option on the homepage.
• Step 3: Review the detailed TAPMI Manipal admission process for your desired course.
• Step 4: Locate the application form for your chosen course.
• Step 5: Register and complete the TAPMI application process.
• Step 6: Pay the TAPMI Manipal application fee.
• Step 7: Preserve a printout of the application form and fee receipt.

TAPMI Application Fee

Application Fee (Non-refundable)

Documents Required for Application Process 2025

Below are the documents that students must submit to complete the TAPMI Manipal admission process:

• Class 10 and 12 certificates (original and copies)
• Bachelor's degree transcripts (original and copies)
• Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof
• Proof of address
• Work experience certificate
• Recommendation letter (if any)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Caste certificate (For reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (If applicable)

TAPMI Entrance Exam

To be eligible for TAPMI admission, candidates must possess a valid scorecard of the accepted entrance exams, like CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, and CMAT. Below are the accepted TAPMI entrance exams for the courses offered at the institute.

TAPMI Admission Helpline

Below are the TAPMI Manipal admission helplines. Candidates can contact the institute for any queries about the TAPMI admission procedure.