MBA at TAPMI Manipal Offline Course

Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of valid

• CAT (Common Admission Test) 2024
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2024
• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) January 1, 2019- January 31, 2024
• NMAT by GMAC™ 2024 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.

Final Selection

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

Admission Process – NRI / NRI Sponsored 

Valid Entrance Exam scores

NRI Candidates: CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT / ATMA / CMAT / MAT
PIO / Foreign Nationals: GMAT (compulsory) and IELTS (if required).

Stage I: Shortlisting

For NRI / PIO candidates, TAPMI follows profile-based shortlisting. Profile considered for shortlisting consists of valid entrance exam scores, academic profile, work experience (type of company, total experience, etc.), extra-curricular achievements, if any.

Students will be informed on the shortlist decision through email to their registered email id.

Stage II: Admissions Process

Same as that for Indian Domicile category

 Note

1. TAPMI does not accept application in hardcopy All applications must be submitted online.
2. The above procedure may be changed depending on the developments that may
3. Any disputes regarding the admissions to these programs are subject to the jurisdiction of Udupi
4. The application fee is non-refundable.
5. TAPMI uses CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC™ scores for shortlisting the candidates. IIMs, XLRI and GMAC have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the
6. There is no “Management Quota” at TAPMI.