TAPMI Admission Process

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

1. Each MBA Program may have additional components for selection based on its specific requirements.
2. 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).

TAPMI admission process consists of Moderated Group Discussion (MGD) and Personal Interview (PI).

1. Moderated Group Discussion (MGD): Moderated Group Discussion tests the ability of the applicant to interact within a group and enrich the discussion. MGD also evaluates applicant’s skills in Problem Solving, Confidence, Assertiveness, Persuasion, Collaboration and Communication.
2. 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.

Valid Entrance Exam scores

NRI Candidates: CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT / ATMA / CMAT / MAT

PIO / Foreign Nationals: GMAT (compulsory) and IELTS (if required).

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 canceled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation).

Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of valid

• CAT (Common Admission Test) 2022 :
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2023: Last date to apply extended till 11th Dec, 2022
• NMAT by GMAC™ 2022 scores :
• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) January 1, 2018- January 31, 2023, whichever is higher. Applicants can submit more than one test score.

Apart from high test scores, TAPMI considers the overall profile of candidates. For example, the shortlisting considerations include 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.