How does TAPMI weigh work experience against CAT percentile in the final selection merit?

Final merit at TAPMI is: entrance exam 35%, academics 15%, GD/WAT/PI 45%, diversity 5%. The interview round carries the heaviest weight, meaning strong work experience shown in the PI can offset a slightly lower percentile. For MBA Core, candidates with over 24 months of experience are evaluated profile-based without a strict percentile cutoff, giving experienced candidates a meaningful advantage over freshers at lower percentile bands.

What makes MBA Banking and Finance at TAPMI different from a general MBA in Finance?

The TAPMI MBA Banking and Finance, known as BKFS, includes a specialized curriculum covering derivatives, investment banking, treasury management, and financial risk, plus a separate industry-certification training costing INR 70,000. This is why total fees reach INR 20,80,000 versus INR 20,10,000 for other programs. In the 2025 placement season, BKFS graduates achieved the highest average CTC of INR 14.73 LPA at TAPMI, directly targeting banks, NBFCs, and financial services companies.

Does TAPMIs AACSB and AMBA accreditation help in getting jobs in India?

In the Indian job market, dual accreditation signals academic quality to MNCs and consulting firms that use it as a campus shortlist filter. Global banks, consulting firms like McKinsey, and FMCG companies that recruit from TAPMI are aware of AACSB and AMBA. The accreditation also enables credit transfer and program recognition at partner foreign universities for graduates considering international education after MBA. For most Indian mid-market employers, placement track record and campus brand matter more than the accreditation label itself.

Can a TAPMI MBA student switch specialization after the first term?

Switching specialization at TAPMI after enrollment is generally not permitted. Each program has a separate intake, dedicated industry recruiter relationships, and a tailored curriculum beginning from Term 1. The admissions process also evaluates candidates for the specific program applied to. Candidates unsure between two specializations should contact the TAPMI admissions team at admissions.tapmi@manipal.edu before applying to discuss program fit and career outcomes for each track.

Which sectors and roles does TAPMI place its MBA graduates into?

TAPMIs 2025 placement season drew recruiters from BFSI, FMCG, consulting, and manufacturing. Key hiring companies included Adani Group, Airtel, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ITC, JSW, and McKinsey. Roles spanned Sales and Marketing, Banking and Treasury, Supply Chain, HR Business Partner, Business Analytics, and Management Consulting. Marketing graduates typically joined brand management. Finance and BKFS graduates went into treasury, investment banking, and credit roles. The highest package of INR 32.77 LPA came from a finance or consulting placement.

TAPMI Manipal MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Manipal, KarnatakaEstd 1980 MAHE Manipal, Manipal

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TAPMI Manipal Latest Updates and News

Key Updates3

Other Updates2

08 Oct, 2026 CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. The admit card will be released on Nov 4, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. Read More.

20 Aug, 2026 NMAT 2026 registration begins. Aspirants can register @mba.com/exams/nmat by Oct 10, 2026. NMAT 2026 will be held between Nov 2 & Dec 20, 2026. Read News.

24 Apr, 2026 TAPMI Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released for MBA program. The total academic fee is ₹ 20.1 Lakhs-₹ 20.8 Lakhs.

Fee range

INR 19.70 Lakhs to INR 20.40 Lakhs

2 years, deposit and hostel not added

Average pay

INR 14.08 LPA

Class of 2026, all specialisations

MBA Core cutoff

Above 90

CAT or XAT percentile, under a year of work

Placement rate

100%

Class of 2026, students who sat placements

In This Page▾

01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Specialisations at a glanceEvery MBA track with its fee, rating and pay 03Which specialisation should you pick?Who each track suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to the offer 06Admission DatesThis session's calendar and next year's estimate 07FeesThe full course cost with and without the deposit 08Which specialisations will your score get you?The shortlist cutoff by work experience and percentile 09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 10PlacementsPay, who got placed and the companies that hired 11How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side 12FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About TAPMI MBA

TAPMI Manipal offers a two-year, full-time MBA in six specialisations, with 570 seats across its tracks. MBA Core, listed here as General, is the largest track, and the other five are separate tracks you apply to. MAHE awards the degree, and the school holds AACSB, AMBA and NBA accreditation. The fee without the deposit is INR 19.70 Lakhs, or INR 20.40 Lakhs for Banking and Finance. You get in with a CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score, then a GD, WAT and PI. The Class of 2026 averaged INR 14.08 LPA across the five tracks that report, and every student who sat placements got an offer.

TAPMI MBA at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	2 Years
Number of MBA Specialisations	6
Total Seats	570, all tracks
Admission Through	CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT, then GD, WAT and PI
Minimum Eligibility	A degree with 60% marks
Total Fees	INR 19.70 Lakhs to INR 20.40 Lakhs
Scholarship Available	Up to 100% of the program fee
Average Package 2026	INR 14.08 LPA
Highest Package 2026	INR 32.02 LPA
Placement Rate 2026	100%
NIRF Management Rank	#39 in 2025
Collegedunia MBA Rank	#52 in 2026

TAPMI MBA Fees

The fee without the deposit is INR 19.70 Lakhs for five specialisations and INR 20.40 Lakhs for Banking and Finance. Tuition is INR 9.75 Lakhs a year in every track. You also pay a INR 20,000 alumni fee once, and a INR 40,000 caution deposit that comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess cost extra, and TAPMI has not put out that amount yet.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 19.50 Lakhs	INR 9.75 Lakhs a year, 2 years
SBI and BSE training, Banking and Finance only	INR 70,000	One time
Alumni lifetime membership	INR 20,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 40,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	Not published	Charged on top
Total, five specialisations	INR 19.70 Lakhs	Tuition + alumni fee
Total, Banking and Finance	INR 20.40 Lakhs	Tuition + training + alumni fee

TAPMI MBA Admission Dates 2027

CAT 2026 registration closed on 22 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 29 Nov 2026. TAPMI has not put out its own 2027 dates. Last year the form opened on 15 Oct 2025 and closed on 27 Jan 2026. The GD, WAT and PI rounds follow in February and March, and Term I starts in Jun 2027.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 registration	3 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026	Over
TAPMI application opens	Oct 2026	Tentative
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
XAT 2027 exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
CAT 2026 result	Jan 2027	Tentative
TAPMI application, last date	Jan 2027	Tentative
Shortlist for GD, WAT and PI	Feb 2027	Tentative
GD, WAT and PI rounds	Feb 2027 to Mar 2027	Tentative
First selection list, round 1 of offers	Apr 2027	Tentative
Fee payment to confirm the seat	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start, Term I	Jun 2027	Tentative

TAPMI MBA Eligibility

You need a degree with at least 60% marks and a CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT score. For MBA Core, a fresher needs above 90 percentile, and 12 to 23 months of work lowers it to above 80. You can apply in your final year, but the seat goes if you finish below 60%. Data Science and AI takes only engineering graduates in computing subjects.

Requirement	What you need
Degree marks	At least 60% in any degree
Entrance exam	CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT
MBA Core cutoff	Above 90 percentile under 11 months of work, above 80 for 12 to 23 months
Data Science and AI	A B.E. or B.Tech in computer science, AI, machine learning or data science
Final-year students	Can apply; the seat goes below 60% in the degree

TAPMI MBA Admission Process

TAPMI scores you out of 100: 35 for the exam, 15 for your school and degree marks, 45 for the GD and PI, and 5 for diversity and activities. You apply online and hear about the shortlist by email. Then you sit a GD, WAT and PI in one of seven cities. There is no management quota.

Step	What you do
Write the exam	CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT. TAPMI reads the one score you send.
Apply online	One form covers up to three tracks for INR 2,500.
Get the shortlist	TAPMI emails it; MBA Core uses its published cutoffs.
Sit the GD, WAT and PI	In Manipal, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai or Hyderabad.
Final selection	Exam 35, marks 15, GD and PI 45, diversity and activities 5 points.

TAPMI MBA Branches and Pay

MBA Core had 353 students in the 2024 to 2026 batch and averaged INR 14.35 LPA. Marketing paid the most at INR 14.42 LPA, and HRM the least at INR 12.38 LPA. Data Science and AI is new, so no batch has finished yet. Each name below opens its own course page.

Specialisation	Students, 2024 to 2026	Average pay	Highest offer
MBA General	353	INR 14.35 LPA	INR 32.02 LPA
MBA Human Resource Management	44	INR 12.38 LPA	INR 16.5 LPA
MBA Banking and Finance	56	INR 13.49 LPA	INR 24 LPA
MBA International Business	24	INR 13.57 LPA	INR 19.28 LPA
MBA Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	No batch yet	Not published	Not published
MBA Marketing	52	INR 14.42 LPA	INR 26.45 LPA

TAPMI MBA Cutoff

MBA Core shortlists freshers above 90 percentile in CAT or XAT, and above 80 percentile with 12 to 23 months of work. After 24 months of work, TAPMI shortlists on your full profile. The other five tracks do not publish a cutoff, so you apply and wait for the email.

Work experience	MBA Core shortlist
Under 11 months	Above 90 percentile
12 to 23 months	Above 80 percentile
24 months or more	Your full profile

TAPMI MBA Placements

The Class of 2026 averaged INR 14.08 LPA across the five tracks that report, and all 504 students who sat got an offer. The top offer was INR 32.02 LPA, in MBA Core. NIRF data puts the median at INR 13.09 LPA for the Class of 2024. Banks and finance firms hire the most MBA Core students.

Metric	Value
Average pay, five tracks, 2026	INR 14.08 LPA
Highest offer, 2026	INR 32.02 LPA
Students placed, 2026	504 of 504 who sat
Median pay, NIRF, Class of 2024	INR 13.09 LPA
Median pay, NIRF, Class of 2025	INR 12.73 LPA
Top recruiters	Deloitte, EY, Moody's, HSBC, Citi

TAPMI MBA Scholarships

The Excellence in Academics and Practice award waives 100% of the program fee for 33 students. Achievers takes 20% off in year 2 for the top 5% of each track. Every Data Science and AI student gets a 10% waiver. TAPMI gives these on your exam score, your work and your grades, not on income.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Excellence in Academics and Practice	CAT or XAT 95 or more, or 90 or more with 2 years of work or a CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA	100% of the program fee
Achievers	Top 5% of each track, CGPA 7.5 or more after Term 3	20% waiver from year 2
Future Innovators	Every Data Science and AI student	10% fee waiver

TAPMI MBA Ranking

NIRF ranked TAPMI #39 in management in 2025, and Collegedunia ranks it #52 for MBA in 2026. Its parent, MAHE, holds a NAAC A++ grade. NIRF looks at teaching, research and results; Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF, Management	2025	#39
Collegedunia, MBA	2026	#52
NAAC, MAHE	2022	A++
AACSB, AMBA and NBA	2026	Accredited

TAPMI MBA Hostel and Campus

The campus is 44 acres, about 70 km north of Mangaluru, and the airport is about 75 minutes away by cab. Hostel rooms have AC and are shared by two, each with its own washroom. TAPMI has not yet put out the hostel and mess fee for this batch.

Item	Detail
Hostel rooms	AC, two to a room, own washroom
Hostel and mess fee	Not published yet
Campus	44 acres in Manipal, Udupi district
Nearest airport	Mangaluru, about 75 minutes by cab

TAPMI MBA specialisations

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

2 Years · Full Time · 6 courses

Total fees

INR 19.70 Lakhs to INR 20.40 Lakhs

4.2125 reviews882 views last year

Average pay

INR 14.08 LPA, all specialisations, 2026

Eligibility

A degree with 60% marks

Exams and selection

CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT, then GD, WAT and PI

Refundable deposit

INR 40,000, paid once on top of the fee

Offered by

TAPMI, a constituent unit of MAHE

MBA General

INR 19.70 Lakhs

Total fees

4.3241 viewslast yearCompare

Average pay

INR 14.35 LPA

MBA Human Resource Management

INR 19.70 Lakhs

Total fees

3.5101 viewslast yearCompare

Average pay

INR 12.38 LPA

MBA Banking and Finance

INR 20.40 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet90 viewslast yearCompare

Average pay

INR 13.49 LPA

MBA International Business

INR 19.70 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet74 viewslast yearCompare

Average pay

INR 13.57 LPA

MBA Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

INR 19.70 Lakhs

Total fees

No rating yet52 viewslast yearCompare

Average pay

Not published

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MBA Marketing

INR 19.70 Lakhs

Total fees

3.532 viewslast yearCompare

Average pay

INR 14.42 LPA

Which MBA specialisation should you pick at TAPMI?

Specialisation

GeneralHRMBanking and FinanceInternational BusinessData Science and AIMarketing

MBA General

353 students in the 2024 to 2026 batch. INR 14.35 LPA average pay, 88 companies hired.

Pick it if:

You want the widest pick of employers: MBA Core placed 341 students with 88 companies in 2026, the most of any track here.

You are aiming for the top offers: the top 50 MBA Core students averaged INR 20.09 LPA in 2026.

You want to choose your field later: year 1 covers every core subject, and year 2 electives let you lean to marketing, operations, finance or analytics.

Skip it if:

Your CAT or XAT score is 90 percentile or less and you have under a year of work: MBA Core's published cutoff for freshers is above 90.

You want a small class: MBA Core had 353 students in the 2024 to 2026 batch, six times the next biggest track.

Open the full MBA General page

MBA Human Resource Management

44 students in the 2024 to 2026 batch. INR 12.38 LPA average pay, 14 companies hired.

Pick it if:

You want HR jobs in plants and IT firms: Alstom, Kia and TCS hired from this track in 2026, mostly as HR and talent hiring trainees.

You want HR subjects in depth in year 2: labour laws, HR consulting, and AI and machine learning for HR are core courses.

Skip it if:

You want the highest pay on campus: HRM averaged INR 12.38 LPA in 2026, the lowest of the five tracks that report.

You want a long list of employers: 14 companies hired from this track in 2026, against 88 for MBA Core.

Open the full MBA Human Resource Management page

MBA Banking and Finance

56 students in the 2024 to 2026 batch. INR 13.49 LPA average pay, 29 companies hired.

Pick it if:

You want bank, credit or rating jobs: Moody's, CRISIL and HSBC hired from this track in 2026, as analysts and credit officers.

You want finance tools in class: courses use Bloomberg terminals and follow the CFA and FRM study topics.

You want time inside a bank: a three-week stint at the State Bank of India training institute or FinX comes on top of the summer internship.

Skip it if:

You want the lowest fee: this track costs INR 70,000 more than the others, for the SBI and BSE training.

You expect this track to pay the most: it averaged INR 13.49 LPA in 2026, below MBA Core and Marketing.

Open the full MBA Banking and Finance page

MBA International Business

24 students in the 2024 to 2026 batch. INR 13.57 LPA average pay, 19 companies hired.

Pick it if:

You want jobs with a global side: Accenture, JLL and Godrej Properties hired from this track in 2026, and all 24 students got an offer.

You want to study abroad for a term: the prospectus lists a study abroad option at partner schools, plus foreign language training.

Skip it if:

You want a big class and a big alumni group: the 2024 to 2026 batch had 24 students, the smallest on campus.

You want a shot at the biggest offer: the top offer here was INR 19.28 LPA in 2026, against INR 32.02 LPA in MBA Core.

Open the full MBA International Business page

MBA Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

A new track. No batch has finished yet, so no pay is published.

Pick it if:

Your first degree is a B.E. or B.Tech in computer science, AI or data science: this track takes only those graduates, and freshers may apply.

You want a fee cut just for joining: every student in this track gets a 10% fee waiver under the Future Innovators scholarship.

You want teachers from two schools: the track is taught with the Manipal School of Information Sciences and people from industry.

Skip it if:

You want a placement record before you join: no batch from this track has finished yet, so there are no pay figures to check.

You do not hold an engineering degree in those subjects: you cannot apply to this track, so look at MBA Core instead.

Open the full MBA Data Science and Artificial Intelligence page

MBA Marketing

52 students in the 2024 to 2026 batch. INR 14.42 LPA average pay, 35 companies hired.

Pick it if:

You want sales and brand jobs: HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Uber hired from this track in 2026, and it averaged INR 14.42 LPA, the highest of the five.

You want work on real company problems: the BrandScan course has you study a firm's actual problem and suggest a fix.

You want an outside seal on the course: the UK Chartered Institute of Marketing renewed its seal on this track in Jan 2026.

Skip it if:

You want a desk job in a city office: many 2026 offers were area sales and key account roles, which mean time in the field.

You want the most employers to pick from: 35 companies hired this track's 48 students in 2026, against 88 for MBA Core.

Open the full MBA Marketing page

Counsellor's advice

If you hold an engineering degree in computing, apply to Data Science and AI and MBA Core on one form. If not, put MBA Core first and add the track whose employers match the job you want.

MBA Eligibility▾

Degree marks: At least 60% in any degree. Final-year students can apply, but the seat goes below 60%.

Exams accepted: CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT. CMAT is taken only from NRI applicants.

MBA Core cutoff: Above 90 percentile under 11 months of work, above 80 for 12 to 23 months.

Data Science and AI: Only a B.E. or B.Tech in computer science, AI, machine learning or data science.

Same rule, every specialisation: The 60% degree rule holds in every track; only MBA Core publishes a cutoff.

MBA Admission Process▾

Write the exam: CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT. CAT 2026 is on 29 Nov 2026.

Apply online: One track costs INR 2,000 and up to three cost INR 2,500 on one form.

Get shortlisted: TAPMI emails the shortlist. MBA Core goes by its published percentile cutoffs.

Sit the GD, WAT and PI: In Manipal or six other cities, in February and March.

Final selection: Exam 35, marks 15, GD and PI 45, diversity and activities 5, out of 100. There is no management quota.

MBA Admission Dates 2027

▾

CAT dates are fixed; TAPMI's 2027 dates are estimates. Tap 2028 Session for next year.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out. These dates are estimates.

Over

3 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026

CAT 2026 registration

The last date was moved from 15 Sep to 22 Sep 2026.

Tentative

Oct 2026

TAPMI application opens

Last year the form opened on 15 Oct 2025.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

One day, three sessions, in test cities across India.

Tentative

Jan 2027

XAT 2027 exam

Expected on 3 Jan 2027; TAPMI takes either score.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CAT 2026 result

Expected in early January, going by past years.

Tentative

Jan 2027

TAPMI application, last date

Last year the form closed on 27 Jan 2026.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Shortlist for GD, WAT and PI

TAPMI tells shortlisted students by email.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Mar 2027

GD, WAT and PI rounds

Held in Manipal and six other cities.

Tentative

Apr 2027

First selection list, round 1 of offers

Last year the first list was due on 10 Apr 2026.

Tentative

May 2027

Fee payment to confirm the seat

Your offer letter sets the amount and the last date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your original mark sheets and your exam score card.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start, Term I

Last year Term I began in June or July.

Tentative

Aug 2027

CAT 2027 registration

Expected to open in early August, as it did this year.

Tentative

Oct 2027

TAPMI application opens

Expected in October.

Tentative

Nov 2027

CAT 2027 exam

Expected in the last week of November.

Tentative

Jan 2028

CAT 2027 result and TAPMI last date

Expected in January.

Tentative

Feb 2028 to Mar 2028

GD, WAT and PI rounds

Expected in the same months as this year.

Tentative

Apr 2028

First selection list, round 1 of offers

Expected in April.

Tentative

May 2028

Fee payment to confirm the seat

Expected soon after the offer.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected in June.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Classes start, Term I

Expected in June or July.

Source: TAPMI 2026 to 2028 prospectus and the CAT 2026 notice.

TAPMI Manipal MBA Fees

▾

This is the full 2-year cost. The fee differs by specialisation: tap yours.

Specialisation

Five specialisationsBanking and Finance

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 9.75 Lakhs a year

INR 19.50 Lakhs

Tuition fee + SBI and BSE training

Full course: INR 9.75 Lakhs a year, plus INR 70,000 once

INR 20.20 Lakhs

Alumni lifetime membership

One time, in year 1

INR 20,000

Add the refundable deposit

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 40,000

Total course fee

INR 19.70 Lakhs

2 years · fee for five specialisations, deposit not added

Total course fee

INR 20.10 Lakhs

2 years · fee for five specialisations + refundable deposit

Total course fee

INR 20.40 Lakhs

2 years · fee for Banking and finance, deposit not added

Total course fee

INR 20.80 Lakhs

2 years · fee for Banking and finance + refundable deposit

Education loan EMI

INR 33,216

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

71%

average first-year pay INR 14.08 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 33,890

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

70%

average first-year pay INR 14.08 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 34,396

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

69%

average first-year pay INR 14.08 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 35,070

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

68%

average first-year pay INR 14.08 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee

Source: TAPMI admissions page, fees for the 2026 to 2028 batch.

Which MBA specialisations will your score get you at TAPMI?

Pick your work experience and percentile. The cutoff changes with experience.

Your work experience

Under 1 year1 to 2 years2 years or more

Your CAT or XAT percentile, under 1 year

95 or more90 to 94.980 to 89.9Below 80

Your CAT or XAT percentile, 1 to 2 years

95 or more90 to 94.980 to 89.9Below 80

Your CAT or XAT percentile, 2 years or more

95 or more90 to 94.980 to 89.9Below 80

Under 1 year of work · percentile 95 or more · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Yes, you are in: General. Above 90 clears the MBA Core shortlist cutoff for under a year of work.

Under 1 year of work · percentile 90 to 94.9 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Yes, you are in: General. Above 90 clears the MBA Core shortlist cutoff for under a year of work.

Under 1 year of work · percentile 80 to 89.9 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Not this year: General. MBA Core wants above 90 from freshers; a year of work lowers it to 80.

Under 1 year of work · percentile below 80 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Not this year: General. MBA Core wants above 90 from freshers; a year of work lowers it to 80.

1 to 2 years of work · percentile 95 or more · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Yes, you are in: General. Above 80 clears the MBA Core shortlist cutoff for 12 to 23 months of work.

1 to 2 years of work · percentile 90 to 94.9 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Yes, you are in: General. Above 80 clears the MBA Core shortlist cutoff for 12 to 23 months of work.

1 to 2 years of work · percentile 80 to 89.9 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Yes, you are in: General. Above 80 clears the MBA Core shortlist cutoff for 12 to 23 months of work.

1 to 2 years of work · percentile below 80 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Not this year: General. MBA Core wants above 80 with 12 to 23 months of work.

2 years or more of work · percentile 95 or more · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Almost there: General. Past 24 months of work, MBA Core shortlists on your full profile, not a fixed cutoff.

2 years or more of work · percentile 90 to 94.9 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Almost there: General. Past 24 months of work, MBA Core shortlists on your full profile, not a fixed cutoff.

2 years or more of work · percentile 80 to 89.9 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Almost there: General. Past 24 months of work, MBA Core shortlists on your full profile, not a fixed cutoff.

2 years or more of work · percentile below 80 · no cutoff published for the other 5 specialisations

Almost there: General. Past 24 months of work, MBA Core shortlists on your full profile, not a fixed cutoff.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Only MBA Core publishes a shortlist cutoff. For HRM, Banking and Finance, International Business, Marketing and Data Science and AI, apply and wait for the email. Clearing the shortlist is not an offer: the GD and PI carry 45 of the 100 points.

TAPMI Manipal MBA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim in any specialisation.

Your CAT or XAT percentile

95 or more90 to 94.9 plus 2 years work90 to 94.9, less workBelow 90

Your specialisation

Data Science and AIAny other track

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Excellence in Academics and Practice

INR 19.50 Lakhs

TAPMI, Dr. Ramdas M. Pai Scholarships

Covers tuition for both years; you still pay the alumni fee and hostel.

Who qualifies: CAT or XAT 95 or more, or 90 or more with 2 years of work or a CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMAWhen: at admission

Not eligible on your answers

Future Innovators

INR 1.95 Lakhs

TAPMI, Dr. Ramdas M. Pai Scholarships

A 10% cut on tuition for both years, given to the whole track.

Who qualifies: every Data Science and AI studentWhen: at admission

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask TAPMI about education loans and the Achievers award in year 2.

Estimated total waiver

INR 19.50 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 20,000

Estimated total waiver

INR 1.95 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 17.75 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 19.70 Lakhs

TAPMI MBA Placements

Figures for this degree only, not the whole institute.

Class of 2026, the MBA batch of 2024 to 2026, five tracks that report.

Average pay

INR 14.08 LPA

Highest offer

INR 32.02 LPA

Placed, of those who sat

100%

Students placed

504

Top recruiters, Class of 2026

DeloitteEYPwCAccentureMoody'sHSBCCitiJPMorgan ChaseHDFC BankAxis Bank

Placement insights

Banks and finance firms took 34% of MBA Core offers in 2026, consulting 20% and IT and analytics 19%, so most jobs here are in finance.

The top 50 MBA Core students averaged INR 20.09 LPA while the track averaged INR 14.35 LPA, so a few big offers pull the average up.

MBA Core's average rose from INR 13.99 LPA in 2025 to INR 14.35 LPA in 2026, while its top offer slipped from INR 32.77 LPA to INR 32.02 LPA.

Marketing averaged INR 14.42 LPA and HRM INR 12.38 LPA in the same batch, so the track you pick moves your pay by about INR 2 LPA.

Good to know

The placement rate counts students who sat placements; 25 of the 529 students in the batch chose to opt out.

Summer internships in 2026 paid an average stipend of INR 30,516 a month, and the median was INR 20,000.

71 MBA Core students turned their summer internship into a pre-placement offer, at an average of INR 15.91 LPA.

The pay figures are cost to company a year, and TAPMI marks the 2026 report as still in progress.

Specialisation

GeneralHRMBanking and FinanceInternational BusinessData Science and AIMarketing

MBA General

Average pay

INR 14.35 LPA

Highest offer

INR 32.02 LPA

Placed

341 of 341 who sat

Recruiters

Deloitte, Accenture and Moody's

MBA Human Resource Management

Average pay

INR 12.38 LPA

Highest offer

INR 16.5 LPA

Placed

38 of 38 who sat

Recruiters

Alstom, Kia and TCS

MBA Banking and Finance

Average pay

INR 13.49 LPA

Highest offer

INR 24 LPA

Placed

53 of 53 who sat

Recruiters

Moody's, CRISIL and HSBC

MBA International Business

Average pay

INR 13.57 LPA

Highest offer

INR 19.28 LPA

Placed

24 of 24 who sat

Recruiters

Accenture, JLL and Godrej Properties

MBA Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Average pay

Not published

Highest offer

Not published

Placed

No batch yet

Recruiters

Not published

MBA Marketing

Average pay

INR 14.42 LPA

Highest offer

INR 26.45 LPA

Placed

48 of 48 who sat

Recruiters

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Uber

Source: TAPMI Placement Report 2026; the average is weighted across tracks.

TAPMI Manipal MBA vs similar colleges

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IMT GhaziabadGreat LakesIMI New DelhiGIM Goa

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TAPMI Manipal

Manipal

Compared with

IMT Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad

Compared with

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Chennai

Compared with

IMI New Delhi

New Delhi

Compared with

Goa Institute of Management

Goa

Total fees2 years, no hostel; Great Lakes adds a room

INR 19.70 Lakhs

tuition + alumni fee

INR 23 Lakhs

INR 3.30 Lakhs more

INR 22.50 Lakhs

INR 2.80 Lakhs more

INR 23.54 Lakhs

INR 3.84 Lakhs more

INR 21.45 Lakhs

INR 1.75 Lakhs more

Median payNIRF, Class of 2024

INR 13.09 LPA

NIRF data

INR 15.86 LPA

INR 2.77 LPA more

INR 10.85 LPA

INR 2.24 LPA less

INR 16.6 LPA

INR 3.51 LPA more

INR 14.4 LPA

INR 1.31 LPA more

Placement rateNIRF, graduates placed, Class of 2024

100%

514 of 514

96%

4 points lower

75%

25 points lower

99%

1 points lower

92%

8 points lower

Seatssanctioned intake, 2023 to 2024

570

all tracks

660

90 more

360

210 fewer

398

172 fewer

570

Same number

NIRF rankManagement, 2025

#39

in India

#30

9 places higher

#37

2 places higher

#40

1 places lower

#43

4 places lower

In short

IMT Ghaziabad costs INR 3.30 Lakhs more, and its median pay is INR 2.77 LPA higher with a better NIRF rank. If you hold both offers and can pay more, take IMT; if the fee decides it, TAPMI is the cheaper seat.

In short

Great Lakes charges INR 2.80 Lakhs more, though its fee includes a room, and its median is INR 2.24 LPA lower. It also placed a smaller share of its batch, so TAPMI is the stronger pick on results.

In short

IMI New Delhi has the highest median here, INR 3.51 LPA above TAPMI, but costs INR 3.84 Lakhs more before its hostel. If Delhi jobs and a higher median matter most, take IMI; if cost matters, take TAPMI.

In short

Goa Institute of Management has the same 570 seats and a INR 1.31 LPA higher median, but costs INR 1.75 Lakhs more and ranks four places lower. If you clear both, pick the one with the track you want.

FAQs on TAPMI Manipal MBA

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Is the fee the same for every MBA specialisation?▾

Almost. Tuition is INR 9.75 Lakhs a year in every track, so five tracks cost INR 19.70 Lakhs without the deposit. Banking and Finance costs INR 20.40 Lakhs because it adds INR 70,000 for SBI and BSE training.

What CAT percentile do I need for TAPMI MBA?▾

For MBA Core, above 90 percentile with under 11 months of work, and above 80 with 12 to 23 months. Past 24 months of work, TAPMI shortlists on your profile. The other tracks do not publish a cutoff.

Which specialisation pays the most?▾

In 2026, Marketing averaged INR 14.42 LPA and MBA Core INR 14.35 LPA. HRM averaged INR 12.38 LPA, the lowest. Data Science and AI has no batch out yet.

Can I apply to more than one track?▾

Yes. One track costs INR 2,000 and up to three cost INR 2,500 on one form. All seven tracks on one form cost INR 5,750.

How does TAPMI pick students in the end?▾

On 100 points: 35 for the exam score, 15 for school and degree marks, 45 for the GD and PI, and 5 for diversity and activities. There is no management quota.

Is the hostel fee in the total?▾

No. The totals cover tuition, the alumni fee and, for Banking and Finance, the training cost. Hostel and mess cost extra, and TAPMI has not yet put out the amount for this batch.

Can I get a full fee waiver?▾

Yes, through the Excellence in Academics and Practice award. You need CAT or XAT 95 or more, or 90 or more with 2 years of work or a CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA. It covers tuition for 33 students.

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Comments

Found 3 Comments

anshika saxena

Apr 15, 2024 11:27

What are the additional costs or expenses beyond the total fees mentioned for TAPMI's MBA programs, such as accommodation, textbooks, or study materials?

Shikhar Srivas

Apr 15, 2024 23:57

Besides tuition, TAPMI's MBA program cost might include hostel fees (not for day scholars), books, stationery, and personal expenses which might range from INR 5k to 10k per month.

vidhi sharma

Mar 20, 2024 17:54

What are MBA specializations offered at TAPMI?

Shikhar Srivas

Mar 27, 2024 22:40

TAPMI Manipal offers MBA in specializations like HR, Marketing, International Business, Banking and Finance. You can check them out at the page TAPMI Manipal MBA courses.

sapna

Mar 20, 2024 10:20

What are the exams accepted for TAPMI IPM?

Shikhar Srivas

Mar 27, 2024 22:42

CAT / XAT / CMAT / NMAT are some of the exams accepted and you need to also appear for EPT followed by GD and PI to get selected to TAPMI Manipal IPM course.

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