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

No, there is no entrance exam for getting admission into TAPMI Manipal PhD courses. TAPMI Manipal ensures to select candidates with strong academic credentials, who wish to pursue rigorous and original research in all areas of management. The candidates are reviewed over various parameters such as education record, work experience, research proposal, and more.

Companies such as EY, Dell and ITC visited the campus during TAPMI MBA summer internships for the batch of 2022-24. Further, top roles such as Program Management Intern, Marketing Intern and Financial Analyst Intern were offered during TAPMI MBA summer internships for the batch of 2022-24.

The key highlights of TAPMI MBA summer internships for the batch of 2022-24 are presented below:

Particulars	Summer Internship Statistics (2022-24 Batch)
Placement rate	100%
the highest stipend	INR 1.25 Lacs per month
Average stipend	INR 33,597 per month
Total students	532
Students opted to self-source internship	32
Students seeking internship assistance	500
Students placed	500

{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.

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

FMCG & Retail offered the best average package of INR 15.12 LPA during TAPMI MBA placements 2024. The sector-wise average package offered during TAPMI MBA placements 2024 and 2023 is presented below:

Sectors	Average Package (2021-23)	Average Package (2022-24)
IT & Analytics	INR 13.85 LPA	INR 13.31 LPA
Consulting	INR 13.70 LPA	INR 12.87 LPA
BFSI	INR 15.51 LPA	INR 14.74 LPA
FMCG & Retail	INR 16.43 LPA	INR 15.12 LPA
Others	INR 13.93 LPA	INR 12.79 LPA

Sorry to say T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) does not have a bachelor's degree program. TAPMI offers a two-year MBA programme with a 100% placement rate for the 2021-23 class. The most expensive package was INR 24.8 LPA, with an average of INR 14.6 LPA. TAPMI welcomes recruiters from a variety of industries and has global recognition.

T. A. Pai Management Institute offers MBA and PGDM programs, but not BA programs. Therefore, there are no fees for BA programs at T. A. Pai Management Institute. However, the fees for MBA and PGDM programs are available. The MBA programme tuition fee at TAPMI is set at INR 16 Lakhs. The programme fees for all the MBA programs are the same, which is INR 8.25 Lacs per year for Indian domiciled and CIWG students, and USD 20000 per year for NRI/PIO/Foreign National students. Additionally, there are other fees such as hostel fees, caution deposit, international immersion programme fees, and training cost at SBI and BSE, which are applicable to specific programs. TAPMI also provides scholarships and awards for deserving students, and educational loan support is available through several banks

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) has a good placement record. The institute has achieved 100% placement for the year 2017-19. The placement opportunities abroad as well as domestic are ample from the institution. TAPMI Placements 2023 concluded with a 100% placement rate for its flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PDGM-BKFS) for the 2021-23 batch. The average salary during the placement drive stood at INR 15.7 lakh, and the highest package offered was INR 22.3 lakh. The highest salary package offered in 2023 was INR 24.8 LPA, and the average salary package offered was INR 14.6 LPA. The top recruiters who participated in the TAPMI placement 2022 include Arcesium, Accenture Operations, CitiCorp, CRISIL, Deloitte, EY GDS, EY India, Goldman Sachs, HCL, HDFC Bank, HSBC Bank, ITH Technologies, Jean Martin, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kotak Bank, Lowe’s, SBI Capital, TATA Capital, ThemePro, Tresvista, Wells Fargo

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, 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.

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.

The sector-wise companies visited and students placed during TAPMI summer internships for the batch of 2022-24 are presented below:

Sectors	Companies Visited (2022-24 Batch)	Students Placed (2022-24 Batch)
Financial Services	40	112
ITES & IT Consulting	28	80
Business Consulting	20	58
Professional Services	10	47
Education & E-Learning	7	34
Manufacturing	8	33
FMCG & Consumer Goods	13	26
Investment Management	5	22
Marketing Services	10	21
Automobile	5	15
Banking	3	14
Real Estate & Construction	4	13
Computer Networks – Security & Products	3	11
Publishing	2	10
Healthcare	3	9
Human Resource Services	3	6
Capital Markets	2	5
Business Operations & Supply Chain	4	5
Warehousing & Storage	1	3
Imports & Exports	1	2
Pharmaceuticals	1	2
Energy	2	2
Agriculture	1	1
Analytics	1	1

The CAT score required for TAPMI varies depending on the category of the candidate. TAPMI CAT cutoff is released for admission to the MBA course at the time of admission. However, based on the previous year's trends, the required CAT cutoff for General category candidates is around 85 percentile. 

Also, the cutoffs for admission to TAPMI may vary for candidates with work experience of more than 20 months. The institute follows a profile-based shortlisting process that considers various factors such as academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular achievements. 

The course-wise number of companies visited during TAPMI placements 2024 is presented below:

Course	Companies Visited (2022-24)
MBA General Program	90
MBA Marketing	20
MBA HRM	21
MBA BKFS	27
MBA IB	15

Yes, TAPMI accepts XAT score for admission to MBA programme. Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted once in a year in online mode. Besides, candidates who have qualified CAT, MAT, NMAT or GMAT can also get admission to MBA. Candidates selected based on the entrance exam score are further called for group discussion and personal interview round. 

The course-wise overall average package offered during TAPMI MBA placements 2024 is presented below:

Course	Average Package (2024)
MBA General program	INR 13.84 LPA
MBA Marketing	INR 13.35 LPA
MBA HRM	INR 12.7 LPA
MBA BKFS	INR 12.97 LPA
MBA IB	INR 12.03 LPA

Further, the course-wise average package offered to Fresher and Experienced students during TAPMI MBA placements 2024 is presented below:

Course	Average Package Fresher (2024)	Average Package Experienced (2024)
MBA General program	INR 13.18 LPA	INR 14.36 LPA
MBA Marketing	INR 12.57 LPA	INR 14.82 LPA
MBA HRM	INR 12.14 LPA	INR 13.29 LPA
MBA BKFS	INR 12.88 LPA	INR 13.23 LPA
MBA IB	INR 11.77 LPA	INR 12.49 LPA

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.

This are the exams and their Percentile required to get into the college 

CAT	85 Percentile
XAT	85 Percentile
GMAT	630
Graduation	60 Percent
Class XII	60 Percent
Class X	60 Percent

 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.

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 MBA syllabus includes a semester-wise list of subjects along with the programme outcomes. Some of the subjects included in the first year are Basics of Accounting, Learning by Case Method, Basic Statistics, Marketing Management, Managerial Economics, etc. TAPMI also provides students the opportunity to earn credits by appearing for MOOCs.