T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal - Admissions

Manipal, Karnataka | Established in 1980 | Approved/Accredited by AICTE, NBA, AACSB, AMBA, UGC | Private

NIRF Management Rank: #39

MBAUniverse.com Rank: #20

Business Today Rank: #21

MBAUniverse.com Grade: AAA

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Last Updated on November 26, 2025 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

TAPMI Manipal is one of top MBA college in India with AACSB Accreditation. TAPMI was ranked #20 in MBAUniverse.com Rankings 2025 and # 21 in Business Today Ranking 2024. TAPMI offers MBA General, MBA in Marketing, MBA in Banking, MBA in International Business, MBA in HR and other MBA programs. TAPMI MBA Admission 2026 is open for all MBA programs. Apply Now. Read latest information on TAPMI Admissions 2026 in this article.

TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission Process 2026 is through various MBA entrance exam scores.

TAPMI Manipal Admission Process has following steps:

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).

Specific eligibility for MBA (Core program)

Valid entrance exams CAT/XAT and GMAT
Cut-off scores of:
- > 90 percentiles for applicants with Work experience below 11 months
- > 80 percentiles for applicants with Work experience between 12-23 months
Profile based shortlisting for people with work experience above 24 months.
Minimum two years of work experience is preferred
Should be able to demonstrate interest & willing to pursue a career in technology domain.

Specific eligibility for MBA Technology Management

Minimum two years of work experience is preferred
Should be able to demonstrate interest & willing to pursue a career in technology domain.

Specific eligibility for MBA Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

BE/ B.Tech during under graduation in the field of Computer Science/ AI/ ML/ Data Sciences etc.
Minimum two years of work experience is preferred. Freshers are also eligible to apply.

The Admission Process provided below explains the common process followed across all Programs.

Each MBA Program may have additional components for selection based on its specific requirements.
Shortlist and Merit list for each Program is separate and independent of each other.
Shortlist/Selection in one Program does not guarantee shortlist/selection for the other Program (for candidates who apply to multiple programs).

Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted based on valid (best scores) entrance examinations.