TAPMI Manipal: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements, Cutoff

CAT is one of the accepting exams for MBA admissions at TAPMI. It is a national level management aptitude test accepted for admission to MBA course. CAT scores play a major role in shortlisting of students at TAPMI. Check below the CAT exam date:

Exam	Date
CAT	26-Nov-2024

BFSI sector emerged as the top recruiting sector that placed 38% of the total students during TAPMI placements 2024. The sector-wise students placed during TAPMI MBA placements 2024 as compared with 2023 is presented below:

Sectors	Students Placed in % (2021-23)	Students Placed in % (2022-24)
IT & Analytics	35%	26%
Consulting	22%	21%
BFSI	32%	38%
FMCG & Retail	6%	7%
Others	5%	8%

TAPMI Manipal offers various facilities to students. The institute boasts a lush green campus with walking pathways and garden seating. TAPMI offers a hostel facility to students on a twin-sharing basis. The hostel rooms are spacious with attached washrooms and Wi-Fi connections. TAPMI has a central library, well-equipped gym, smart classrooms, night canteens, hair salons, and study centres. 

Yes, you can get admission to T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) for MBA with 60% in Class 12th. The eligibility criteria for TAPMI's MBA program require a Graduate Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks. Final-year students may also apply, but their admission will be cancelled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation. The selection process for the TAPMI MBA program comprises two stages. In Stage I, applicants are shortlisted based on valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT scores, with higher scores preferred. Beyond test scores, TAPMI considers candidates' overall profiles, including academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities, sports accomplishments, contributions to social activities, entrepreneurial aptitude, diversity, leadership potential, integrity, and values.

PhD at TAPMI Manipal strongly encourages students to conduct interdisciplinary work research in all areas of business management, such as Accounting, Economics, and Finance; Strategy and General Management; Marketing Management; Information Systems and Technology; Operations and Decision Science; Human Resource; Organizational Behavior & Communications; Sustainability and Competitiveness. This enables students to gain deeper domain knowledge and specialise in all function areas of a business.

Yes, TAPMI offers fee waiver schemes to provide financial support to meritorious students. Under Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship scheme, the college provides scholarships worth more than INR 2.4 crores, benefitting 50 students of the batch. The scholarship amounts to a fee waiver of 30% of the tuition fee per year.

Yes, TAPMI Manipal accepts Management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. for admission to MBA programmes. For PhD, the institute accepts UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, MAHE Eligibility Test, etc. for selection. Besides entrance exam, aspirants also need to qualify a group discussion and personal interview round for MBA admission. 

No, students cannot get admission in TAPMI Manipal BBA course without a valid entrance exam score. TAPMI accepts the following entrance exams for admissions to its BBA course:

• IPMAT
• JIPMAT
• JEE Main
• SAT
• CLAT
• MET

Moreover, interested students also must have passed the Class 12 with a minimum of 60% and English as a main subject.

 The eligibility criteria for different MBA programs offered by TAPMI are as follows:
MBA (General/ Marketing/ HRM/ BKFS): UG degree with 50% aggregate.
MBA (International Business): UG degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) with not less than 50% overall aggregate marks in medical/para-medical/pharma.
MBA (Technology Management): UG degree with 50% aggregate and minimum two years of work experience.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Based on reviews from students and alumni, here are the key highlights:

* Excellent faculty: Teachers are knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable. Most have industry experience and are supportive.
* Well-designed course curriculum: The programme is carefully planned to make students industry-ready, with a focus on practical applications and case studies.
* Good infrastructure: The campus has modern facilities, including Wi-Fi, air-conditioned classrooms, and a well-stocked library.
* Strong placement record: Almost 100% of students get placed, with the highest salary package offered being around INR22 LPA and the average being around INR11 LPA.
* International recognition: TAPMI is accredited by AACSB and AMBA, indicating global standards of excellence.
* Events and fests: The campus is vibrant, with frequent events and festivals organized by students and the college administration.
* Networking opportunities: Students have access to a strong alumni network and connections with industry professionals.
* Supportive atmosphere: The college provides a nurturing environment, encouraging students to pursue their interests and passions.
* Career guidance: The college offers career counseling and mentorship programs to help students achieve their goals.

However, some students mention that the course can be challenging and requires dedication and hard work. Others suggest that the hostel facilities could be improved.

Overall, considering the positive feedback from students and alumni, MBA/PGDM at TAPMI Manipal appears to be a good choice for those seeking a high-quality management education with excellent placement prospects.

The key highlights of TAMPI MBA placements 2024 as compared with 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA - General Program Placement Statistics (2021-23)	MBA – General Program Placement Statistics (2022-24)
Highest package	INR 24.8 LPA	INR 32.02 LPA
Average package	INR 14.6 LPA	INR 13.84 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%
Companies visited	66	90
Particulars	MBA - Marketing Placement Statistics (2021-23)	MBA – Marketing Placement Statistics (2022-24)
Highest package	INR 23.4 LPA	INR 17.01 LPA
Average package	INR 14.7 LPA	INR 13.35 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%
Companies visited	NA	20
Particulars	MBA - HRM Placement Statistics (2021-23)	MBA – HRM Placement Statistics (2022-24)
Highest package	INR 15 LPA	INR 28.5 LPA
Average package	INR 12.8 LPA	INR 12.7 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%
Companies visited	NA	21
Particulars	MBA - BKFS Placement Statistics (2021-23)	MBA – BKFS Placement Statistics (2022-24)
Highest package	INR 22.3 LPA	INR 21 LPA
Average package	INR 15.7 LPA	INR 12.97 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%
Companies visited	NA	27

Further, the key highlights of TAPMI MBA IB placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA – IB Placement Statistics (2022-24)
Highest package	INR 17.78 LPA
Average package	INR 12.03 LPA
Placement rate	100%
Companies visited	15

Note: The salary package data 2024 presented above is indicative as a few recruiters were yet to disclose the package offered at the time this placement report was released.

The placement rate recorded for MBA BKFS programme in 2024 was 100%. The key highlights of TAPMI MBA BKFS Program placements 2024 as compared with 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA BKFS Placement Statistics (2021-23)	MBA BKFS Placement Statistics (2022-24)
the highest package	INR 22.3 LPA	INR 21 LPA
Average package (Overall)	INR 15.7 LPA	INR 12.97 LPA
Average package (Fresher)	INR 14.9 LPA	INR 12.88 LPA
Average package (Experienced)	INR 16.3 LPA	INR 13.23 LPA
Placement rate	100%	100%
Companies visited	NA	27
Top 25% average package	INR 20.9 LPA	INR 17.44 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 18.6 LPA	INR 15.46 LPA
Total students	59	52
Students opted out	0	1

Note: The salary package data 2024 presented above is indicative as a few recruiters were yet to disclose the package offered at the time this placement report was released.

TAPMI offers a five-year PG- integrated BBA program. Under this program, the students gain knowledge of the business world at the undergraduate level through three years of BBA and then gain domain expertise through two years TAPMI MBA program.

At the end of the five-year academic experience, the candidates who have completed the (program) academic requirements would be awarded the degree of an MBA along with a BBA degree. This course allows students to start from the basics and gain domain expertise by the end of the course.

Students seeking admission to BBA at TAPMI Manipal must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 60% marks. Students who passed in 2022, and 2023 or appearing in 2024 can apply. Appearing students will be shortlisted only if they obtain the specified minimum marks. Moreover, candidates must have studied English as a compulsory subject in Class 12. In addition to that, candidates should have appeared in one of the following entrance tests:

• IPMAT
• JIPMAT
• JEE Main
• SAT
• CLAT
• MET

TAPMI recorded 100% placements for all its courses including MBA General Program, MBA Marketing, MBA HRM, MBA IB and MBA BKFS.

TAPMI Manipal selects candidates for MBA based on their Management entrance exam scores. Below is the selection criteria along with weightage for MBA:

Category	% weightage
Score in the entrance test (CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT)	35%
Score for academic performance	15%
Group discussion & interview	45%
Weightage for Gender Diversity and extra-curricular activities	5%

TAPMI was ranked #42 in the 'Management' category by NIRF in 2023. Moreover, in 2024, TAPMI was has been ranked #151+ band by the QS World University rankings. Checkout the below table to learn TAPMI BBA ranking trend:

Publisher	2021	2022	2023
NIRF	– / –	38	42
Business Today	24429	22	21
Times	– / –	34	– / –

MBA in Banking and Financial Services (BFS) offers a promising and rewarding career. Graduates with MBA in BFS can generally expect a salary range between INR 8 to 15 LPA. The exact figure may vary based on the individual's profile, experience, and the recruiting company's policies. Tabulated below are various job profiles and respective salaries upon completion of MBA in BFS:

Job Profiles	Average Salary (in INR)
Investment Banker	5 LPA
Chief Financial Officer	47.1 LPA
Management Consulting	7 LPA
Asset Manager	6.3 LPA

Note: The above mentioned salaries are based on industry averages. Salary offered to each student may differ with varying skills and competency.

TA Pai Management Institute admission to the MBA course is based on valid CAT, XAT, CMAT and other Management entrance exam scores. Based on previous years' trends, the estimated TAPMI cutoff 2023 for several entrance exams are tabulated below: 

Course	*CMAT	*CAT/ XAT	*NMAT
MBA/ PGDM	95	85	80

*Note: The above-mentioned estimated cut off data is based on previous years' trends.The actual cutoff might vary.

TAPMI Manipal offers admission to most of the courses based on entrance exam. The institute shortlists aspirants for MBA programme based on entrance exam scores. Aspirants can pass CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT followed by a group discussion and personal interview round. For Online MBA, the merit of the candidates will be considered for admission. Aspirants wishing to apply for PhD must qualify UGC-NET, CSIR NET, MAHE Eligibility Test, etc. for admission.