T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal offers a variety of specialized postgraduate management programs aimed at developing skilled business leaders. The most popular programs include:

1. MBA - A comprehensive management program with a focus on leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
2. MBA in Banking and Financial Services (MBA-BKFS) - Specializes in banking, financial markets, and services, with access to one of India's largest finance labs equipped with Bloomberg terminals.
3. MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM) - Focuses on managing human capital and understanding organizational dynamics.
4. MBA in Marketing - Prepares students for a career in marketing through experiential learning and specialized coursework.
5. MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) - Designed to create global leaders with a cross-cultural and cross-functional orientation.
6. MBA in Technology Management - Focuses on managing technological innovations and strategic IT applications.

These programs include strong experiential components like the SMIC (Student Managed Investment Course), capstone projects, and internships, making TAPMI's offerings both comprehensive and hands-on​.

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 Technology Management

• Minimum two years of work experience

• Should be able to demonstrate interest in technology domain in the technology interview round &

• Should be interested in pursuing a career in technology domain.

 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

• 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 more than one program).

 
Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of valid

• CAT (Common Admission Test) 2023

• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2024

• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) January 1, 2019- January 31, 2024

• NMAT by GMAC™ 2023 scores, whichever is higher.

(Applicants can submit more than one test score)

Apart from high test score, TAPMI considers the overall profile of candidates. For example, academic profile (10th, 12th, Graduation marks), work experience, extra- curricular achievements, achievements in sports, contribution to social activities, entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, leadership potential, integrity and values. The entrance examination cut- off may vary slightly each year across programs, depending upon the profile of applicants and the suitability of the profile to specific program(s).

Students shall be informed about the shortlist decision on their registered email address.

Stage II: Admission Process (GD-PI)

The stage II of TAPMI admission process consists of Group Discussion (GD), Extempore and Personal Interview (PI).

1. Group Discussion (GD): Group Discussion tests the ability of the applicant to interact within a group and enrich the discussion. GD also evaluates applicant’s skills in Problem Solving, Confidence, Assertiveness, Persuasion, Collaboration and Communication.

2. Extempore: Candidates will be given a topic on the spot and speaking time 2-3 minutes. The skills tested are – articulation, coherence, presence of mind etc.

3. Personal Interview (PI): Through the personal interview TAPMI evaluates the applicant’s overall attitude and suitability towards management education, including aspects such as Self- Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Leadership and Communication.

*TAPMI makes suitable changes every year in the GD/PI process to select bright and deserving candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about changes for 2024-26 admission process, if any.

** For MBA-Technology Management, there will be 2 rounds of interviews. (Round 1- General Round; Round 2- Group Interview process focused on technology domain).  All shortlisted applicants will be invited for both the interview rounds and need to appear for both to be eligible for an offer of MBA (Technology Management) program.

Final Selection

The final selection of the candidate is based on the following:

*As per the AICTE APH 2023, subject to change. Please refer to the website for details.

1. Student Base:

• Total students decreased slightly from 370 to 368
• More students opted out in 2022-24 (10 students) compared to 2021-23 (3 students)
• 100% placement achieved in both years

2. Compensation Trends (all figures in Lakhs per annum):

• Average CTC decreased from 14.6 to 13.84
• Highest CTC increased significantly from 24.8 to 32.02
• Average CTC for top performers:
  • Top 50: Increased from 19.8 to 20.05
  • Top 100: Slight increase from 17.7 to 17.91
  • Top 200: Decrease from 18.1 to 15.85

3. Other Metrics:

• Salary up-turn improved from 4.1 to 4.2 times
• PPO (Pre-Placement Offers) decreased from 107 to 86
• Number of recruiting companies increased from 86 to 90
• Average PPO CTC increased from 14.30 to 15.59
• Highest PPO CTC increased from 23.43 to 32.02