T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal, a highly ranked and one of the most sought after B-schools in India is a preferred MBA destination for CAT 2016 aspirants. Great learning, high placements and comparatively moderate CAT cut off used in shortlisting for flagship PGDM add to the key strengths of the coveted B-school.
TAPMI is consistently ranked among the top 20 Best B-Schools in the country by the most reputed ranking surveys like The Week, Outlook, The Hindu Business Line-MBAuniverse.com among others. TAPMI is one of the very few B-schools which are accredited by AACSB International. It is graded (the highest) A*** at National and State level (Karnataka) by CRISIL since June 2011. Students and Faculty of TAPMI regularly win awards at national level competitions.
TAPMI has a consistent record of 100% placement during the last several years. The average placement 2016 at TAPMI rose to Rs. 9.23 lakhs from Rs.8.70 lakhs.
TAPMI aims at Excellence in Post Graduate Management Education, Academic Rigour, Global Accreditation, Top-Ranking B-School, Outcome Based Learning and consistent high quality placements. TAPMI offers PGDM, PGDM-Health Care Management (HCM) and PGDM-Banking and Financial Services (BKFS) programmes.
The institute will accept CAT 2016, XAT 2017 and GMAT 2015-16 to shortlist candidates for final admission round for PGDM 2017-19 batch.
The PGDM 2017-19 admission application process at TAPMI is open till January 13, 2017. http://www.mbauniverse.com/mba-college.php?institute_id=480
Key Strengths of TAPMI, Manipal
100% Placement with rising salary & Top recruiters
Beating the general myth of slowdown in MBA placement, TAPMI Manipal has again achieved 100% placement for PGDM class of 2014-16 and has recorded upward trend in salary packages for all the 428 students. Not only this, T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal has concluded the Placement 2016 well ahead of time, it began its placement process later than number of top rated B schools, but completed it much earlier than many of them.
In the placement 2016 season at TAPMI it was not only the upward swing in recruitment but more recruiters offering good placement packages has also been a key feature with recruiters competing among themselves in offer of more jobs.
The average take home package for the batch went up to Rs. 9.23 lakhs in placement 2016 from Rs.8.75 lakhs in the last year’s placement. There were 218 recruiters showing interest in campus placement 2016 at TAPMI.
Low Fee, compared to other top B-schools
TAPMI Manipal has a low fee structure as compared to other top B-schools. The two year fee of the flagship PGDM is Rs.14 lakhs; for PGDM (Healthcare)-Rs.9.50 lakhs and for PGDM (BKFS) it is Rs.15 lakhs. It includes hostel fee but excludes food charges.
The fee structure for IMT Ghaziabad is Rs. 15 lakhs. MDI Gurgaon has a fee structure of Rs.18.86 lakhs, the fee structure at IMI Delhi is Rs. 15.41 lakhs.
Exciting & Energetic student Life
Life is exciting at TAPMI and your plate is always full with classes, events, presentations and festivals. Life is energetic, and full of endless opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. At TAPMI, everything is geared towards the single purpose of making you a responsible leader for the world of business and beyond.
There is a full life outside the four walls of the classroom with enthusiastic students organizing and participating in social, cultural and career related events and activities. Living on campus encourages participation and strengthens relationships, maximizing learning opportunities. A diverse student population of both genders, from different geographies and with varying work experiences, adds an alternative point of view, benefitting the collaborative learning process we practice at TAPMI.
Technology forms the basis of TAMPI’s state of art infrastructure and campus facilities to enable accessibility and sustainability. The city of Manipal provides a uniquely stimulating environment for its natural beauty. A student city set amongst such picturesque surroundings is ‘the’ place for academicians, students, and practitioners to discuss, learn, and ideate.
With TAPMI’s on-campus living, shared activities are a way of life. Whether it be the early morning scramble to classes or the late-night buffoonery during Inceptum, a quick huddle between classes to work out the details for QoTB or working till midnight to get things perfect for a presentation.
Innovative Curriculum & Pedagogy
TAPMI’s two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management is designed to push students to go beyond their constraints and redraw their boundaries to achieve excellence in business. Every aspect of a student’s life in the two-year period involves decision-making – with its consequent results. This rigorous course is based on experiential learning and makes use of the case-study approach to simulate situations which the future managers might face in the real world. The program is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the world-renowned Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB); and it is recognised by The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA degree.
Specialisations offered under this course include: Marketing, Operations, Human Resource, Finance, IT and General Management.
With an academic curriculum that emphasizes rigor and experiential learning and student-led events, fests, clubs, and committees, TAPMI offers myriad opportunities for involvement and growth. From LITCOM and the LIME club for literature nerds, Finomenal and Samnidhy for finance addicts, SPEED for Sports enthusiasts, DISHA for HR aficionados, Brandscan for marketing buffs to SCOPE for operations fans, immerse yourself in activities that reflect your interests.
Camaraderie, experience, and cooperation sit alongside academics, excitement, and fun to teach valuable lessons for life. Students work together, deepening relationships and reducing competition, creating a collaborative culture that encourages discussion and supporting each other’s success.
Leadership grooming
With changing business needs and rapidly evolving business environment, leaders need to be creative, curious and innovative. An essential combination of organisational and people skills is imperative for today’s leaders. TAPMI prepares students to meet these unique challenges with its leadership development program. TAPMI develops the necessary skill and character required to thrive in complex business organisations. Students learn their own strengths through self assessments, psychometric assessments and are continuously mentored and guided throughout their time at TAPMI.
Admission process with low CAT Cut offs
A few changes are proposed in the admission and final selection process for PGDM 2017-19 at TAPMI. According to Prof. Gururaj Kidiyoor, Director TAPMI “There are some changes being contemplated in the Admissions process. Overall Merit Score is computed on the basis of CAT/XAT/GMAT scores, Academic track record, WAT score, PI score (includes weightage for profile of the candidate) and Work Experience.”
Candidates seeking admission in TAPMI, Manipal can be shortlisted for final selection round at this coveted B-school if you score around 85 to 90 percentile in CAT 2016
Who is the ideal candidate, TAPMI is looking for? Responding to this MBAUniverse.com query, Prof Gururaj Kidiyoor said “The Admissions Committee looks for consistency in the academic track record, relevant work experience, attitude to work in a competitive and collaborative environment and finally leadership potential. All this leads to one fundamental question – how open and willing is the candidate to absorb new influence; in short the candidate with the highest learnability quotient is the most sought after one!”
CAT 2016: Scores very important criterion
Sharing about the importance of CAT 2016 scores in shortlisting process Prof Gururaj says “CAT scores are predominantly used in the first level of shortlisting the candidates and for us they serve as a hygiene factor. Once a candidate is shortlisted and called for the WAT-PI process – everyone has an equal chance. It is the performance in the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) that makes the key difference.”
The weightage to CAT scores while preparing the final merit list after PI round, according to Prof Gururaj “CAT/XAT/GMAT scores carry only 10-15% weight in the overall Merit Score.”
Eligibility criteria
TAPMI is running 3 PGDM courses. To be eligible for PGDM and PGDM (BKFS), an applicant has to have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Students in the final year of graduation can also apply. TAPMI will accept CAT 2016, XAT 2017 and GMAT 2015 & 2016 scores as well.
PGDM (Healthcare Management Program) will be limited to candidates with medical and para-medical qualifications with bachelor degree with 50% marks. Similarly, in respect of BKFS Program, preference will be given to candidates with background of Commerce / Economics (Graduate / Post Graduate), CA, ICWA or CS.
Intake at TAPMI
All the PGDM programmes offered at TAPMI are AICTE approved. However, the filling up of these seats will be subject to availability of suitable candidates who will undergo the rigorous selection process.
| Programme |
Intake |
|
PGDM |
420 |
|
PGDM-Health Care Management (HCM) |
60 |
|
PGDM- Banking & Financial Services (BKFS) |
60 |
Last date to apply
Applicants seeking admission to PGDM 2017-19 at TAPMI, Manipal must complete and submit the application form latest by the last date on January 13, 2017. TAPMI has allowed to apply for multiple programmes by submission of single application form. Application fee is Rs. 1500/- for 1 programme; Rs.2500 for 2 programmes and Rs.3500 for 3 programmes. The fee can be paid through credit/debit card or net banking. To submit application for admission to PGDM 2017-19 at TAPMI visit http://www.tapmi.edu.in/admissions/
Don’t neglect any section: Advice to CAT 2016 aspirants
Sharing the success mantra for CAT 2016 aspirants, Prof. Gururaj Kidiyoor, Director TAPMI suggests “Technically speaking, only about 30 days of effective preparation is all that is need to get a good score in CAT. Do not neglect any section – that would be suicidal. CAT is not an exam where you can be ready overnight. Hence it’s important to maintain composure in the last 24 hours. How well you do in the exam is directly linked to how well you can avoid the temptation of answering questions that appear tricky or difficult. Maintaining balance between DILR, VARC and QA is important to ensure that you don’t end up with lop sided scores. Be very positive. Take as many mock tests as you can. Do not check your scores immediately after each section. Wait for the entire test to get over. You need practice to control your anxiety. More important, try taking the full length mock tests around same time when you are expected to give the exam eventually. This would help you to adjust physiologically to the stress of test.”
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