Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bengaluru Bangalore Answered Questions

For admission to the PG Diploma programs at the Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Bengaluru, there is no specific entrance exam. Instead, admission is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying degree (such as a bachelor's in life sciences or related fields). 

1. Duke University's Fuqua School of Business holds a prestigious position globally. TAPMI, while respected within India, may not have the same level of international recognition as Duke. One needs to consider the weight placed on global reputation when making a decision.2. Duke University offers global opportunities and global immersion programs. TAPMI also provides international exposure but may have a more localized network.3. Pursuing an MBA at Duke University involves higher tuition and living expenses compared to TAPMI. So based on factors like these, one can do a SWOT analysis before taking admission.

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. 

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.

The course-wise the highest package offered during TAPMI placements 2024 is presented below:Course  the highest Package (2022-24)MBA General ProgramINR 32.02 LPAMBA MarketingINR 17.01 LPAMBA HRMINR 28.5 LPAMBA BKFSINR 21 LPAMBA IBINR 17.78 LPAFurther, refer the table below for TAPMI the highest package offered in 2024 as compared with 2023:Course  the highest Package (2021-23)the highest Package (2022-24)MBA General ProgramINR 24.8 LPAINR 32.02 LPAMBA MarketingINR 23.4 LPAINR 17.01 LPAMBA HRMINR 15 LPAINR 28.5 LPAMBA BKFSINR 22.3 LPAINR 21 LPANote: 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.

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. 

TAPMI follows an extensive selection process to ensure the selection of quality students. The students are reviewed based on their performance in CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT, past academic records, overall personality, and more. Following is the weightage for each criterion given while selecting students for MBA admissions:Category WeightageScore in Entrance Test (CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT) 35%Score for academic performance   (in X, XII, Graduation Degree)15%Group Discussion/Extempore/Personal Interview45%Weightage for Gender Diversity & Extra-curricular Activities 05%