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TAPMI Manipal: NIRF Ranking 2025, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Placements & Cutoff

Manipal | 4.8 | 10 Courses

Private University | Estd. 1980
Updated on 6 Sept, 2025 by Asmita Verma

What's new?

15 Sept, 2025 : NIRF has released the 2025 rankings. TAPMI Manipal has secured the 39th position in the NIRF Ranking 2025 in the Management category.

2025 : TAPMI Manipal MBA admissions are open. Eligible candidates can apply through CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scores.

About TAPMI Manipal

TAPMI (T. A. Pai Management Institute) was established in 1980 in Manipal, Karnataka. It is a constituent of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and holds dual international accreditations from AACSB and AMBA.

TAPMI offers postgraduate programs, including MBA (General), MBA in Banking and Financial Services, Human Resources, and Marketing, along with Ph.D. programs. Admissions are based on national-level entrance tests including CAT, XAT, NMAT, and GMAT, followed by interviews and micro-presentations.

TAPMI has secured 39th position in the NIRF Management Ranking 2025. The campus spans 20 acres with modern infrastructure. TAPMI maintains a strong placement record, with top recruiters such as Deloitte, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, and others. The total fees for the MBA program for 2025 admission are INR 18 lakhs for 2 years.

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TAPMI Highlights 2025

Year of Establishment 1980
Accreditation AACSB, AMBA
NIRF Ranking 2025 39
Campus Size 20 acres
Location Manipal, Karnataka
How to Reach
  • By Train: Udupi Railway Station ~8 km, Mangalore Central Station ~65 km
  • By Air: Mangalore Airport
  • By Road: Well connected by road with buses, taxis from Udupi, Mangalore
Official Website tapmi.edu.in

TAPMI Courses & Fees 2025

Course Duration Eligibility Total Tuition Fees
MBA – General / BFS / HR / Marketing 2 years Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% + CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT INR 18,00,000
BBA Hons 3 years Class 12 with minimum 60% aggregate + IPMAT/JEE/SAT INR 16,04,000
Ph.D 3–6 years Master’s degree with minimum 60% aggregate + UGC/CSIR-NET NA

TAPMI Admission 2025

Admission Stage Description
Eligibility Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% + CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT
Application Form Fill out online application form on the official TAPMI website
Entrance Exam CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT
Document Submission ID proof, marksheets, and entrance exam score
Interview & Micro-presentation Shortlisted candidates appear for online interview & micro-presentation
Final Selection Based on academic record, entrance score, interview & micro-presentation performance

TAPMI Cutoff 2025

Exam Cut Off 2025
CAT 85
XAT 80
NMAT 220
GMAT Minimum score of 600

TAPMI Placements 2025

TAPMI Manipal is known for excellent placements and competitive salary packages from top companies.

Placement Information Details
Placement Rate 100%
Average Package INR 13.99 LPA
Highest Package INR 32.77 LPA
Top Recruiters Deloitte, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, Adani, Mahindra, Axis Bank, and more

TAPMI Manipal Top Rectuiters

TAPMI Manipal Top Rectuiters

TAPMI Rankings 2025

  • 39th in NIRF Management Rankings 2025
  • 42nd in NIRF Management Rankings 2023
  • 4th Among Private MBA Institutes – Outlook 2024

TAPMI FAQs

TAPMI campus is spread over 20 acres in Manipal, Karnataka.

TAPMI MBA fees for 2 years are INR 18 lakh.

The highest package offered during placements in 2024 was INR 32.77 LPA.

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, NMAT, and GMAT scores.

TAPMI Manipal Highlights

Founded Year 1980
Exams Accepted NMAT
CAT
XAT
GMAT
Courses Offered 5 Degrees and 10 Courses
Type of Institute Private
College Website Go to College Website
Campus Size 44 Acres
Stream Management
Course Total Fees (₹) Eligibility
MBA – Business Management (BM)
Exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT
18,00,000 Graduation with minimum 50% + valid entrance score
MBA – Human Resource Management (HRM)
Exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT
18,00,000 Graduation with minimum 50% + valid entrance score
MBA – Banking & Financial Services (BFS)
Exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT
18,00,000 Graduation with minimum 50% + valid entrance score
MBA – Marketing (MK)
Exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT
18,00,000 Graduation with minimum 50% + valid entrance score
Executive MBA – BM / HRM / BFS / Marketing
Exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT
15,00,000 – 16,00,000 Graduation + minimum 3 years work experience

TAPMI Manipal offers a variety of scholarships to support meritorious and deserving MBA students. Scholarships are based on academic performance, entrance exam scores, leadership potential, and financial need.

Name of the Scholarship Type of Scholarship Eligibility Fee Waiver / Amount Program
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category I Merit Based Top 10 female scorers in CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT 30% of Total Tuition Fee MBA – All Specializations
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category II Merit & Need Based 90 Percentile & above in CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT; Family Income below INR 10,00,000 Partial Fee Waiver MBA – All Specializations
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category III Merit & Need Based 88 Percentile & above in CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT; Family Income below INR 8,00,000 Partial Fee Waiver MBA – All Specializations
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category IV Need Based Family Income below INR 7,00,000; No entrance score requirement Partial Fee Waiver MBA – All Specializations
Dean’s Roll of Honour Merit Based Top 10 performers of the batch INR 2,00,000 each MBA – All Specializations
SHRM Scholarship Merit Based Eligible students in MBA – Human Resource Management Up to INR 3,10,000 MBA – HRM
CFA / FRM / CMT Scholarship Merit Based Eligible students in MBA – Banking & Financial Services Up to INR 10,00,000 MBA – BFS
YLP Stipend Merit Based Eligible students demonstrating leadership potential Up to INR 6,00,000 MBA – All Specializations

T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, has consistently featured in national rankings for its MBA/PGDM programs. The following tables present its rankings across prominent sources over recent years, reflecting its competitive standing and evolving reputation in business education.

NIRF Ranking Progression
Year Rank – MBA/PGDM
2025 39
2024 58
2023 42
BusinessToday Rankings Overview
Year Rank – MBA/PGDM
2024 21
2023 21
2022 22
Times of India Rankings
Year Rank – MBA/PGDM
2022 34
Insights

Across all major ranking agencies, TAPMI’s MBA/PGDM programs have maintained a strong presence in the national top tier. BusinessToday consistently ranks the programs in the low twenties, NIRF in the top sixty, and Times of India within the top thirty-five. While minor year-to-year variations occur, the overall trend reflects sustained quality, visibility, and competitiveness in management education.

TAPMI Manipal accepts entrance exam scores from CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, KMAT, and ATMA for admission to its MBA specialisations. The 2025 cutoffs have been released for all programs. Candidates also go through a Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) round.

TAPMI MBA 2025 Exam Cutoffs (All Specialisations)
Exam Minimum Cutoff / Percentile
CAT (Common Admission Test)85 percentile
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)85 percentile
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)630
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)95 percentile
MAT (Management Aptitude Test)85 percentile
KMAT (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test)85 percentile
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)85 percentile
TAPMI MBA Specialisations Cutoffs 2023–2024
Specialisation CAT XAT GMAT CMAT MAT KMAT ATMA
Business Management 85 85 630 95 85 85 85
Banking & Financial Services 85 85 630 95 85 85 85
Human Resource Management 85 85 630 95 85 85 85
Marketing 85 85 630 95 85 85 85
International Business 85 85 630 95 85 85 85
TAPMI Manipal Selection Criteria 2025
Component Weightage
Entrance Exam Scores35%
Group Discussion / Written Ability Test / Personal Interview (GD/WAT/PI)45%
Academic Record15%
Diversity & Extracurricular Activities5%
TAPMI Cutoff FAQs 2025

85 percentile

Yes, cutoff 95 percentile

630

No, it remains 85 percentile

85 percentile

45%

Yes, combined 20% weightage

Yes

T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal concluded the 2025 placement season with a 100% placement rate for all 529 students across its Master of Business Administration programs. Top recruiters included EY, KPMG, Capgemini, PwC, ICICI Bank, Oracle, Infosys, and Aditya Birla among 192 companies.

The highest package offered was INR 32.77 LPA, while the average package across programs stood at INR 13.99 LPA. The top 100 students from the General MBA batch averaged INR 16.74 LPA. Each specialization – Master of Business Administration in Marketing, Master of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Services, Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management, and Master of Business Administration in International Business – saw strong placement numbers across BFSI, IT & Analytics, Consulting, FMCG, and Retail sectors.

Placement Statistics (Batch 2023–25)
Particulars 2025 2024
Placement Rate100%100%
Batch Size529 (All MBA Programs)514 (All MBA Programs)
PPOs Offered58 (General MBA)86 (General MBA)
Total Recruiters192173
Overall Highest PackageINR 32.77 LPAINR 32.02 LPA
Overall Average PackageINR 13.99 LPAINR 13.82 LPA
Domain-Wise Placements
Domain % of Offers Average CTC
IT & Analytics18%INR 14.83 LPA
Consulting22%INR 13.11 LPA
BFSI39%INR 14.24 LPA
FMCG & Retail4%INR 16.73 LPA
Others17%INR 13.04 LPA
Specialization-Wise Placements
Specialization Total Students Placed Students Placement % Total Recruiters Average CTC Highest CTC
Master of Business Administration in Marketing (MBA – Marketing)5146100%34INR 13.72 LPAINR 19.59 LPA
Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management (MBA – HRM)4438100%22INR 12.86 LPAINR 19.59 LPA
Master of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Services (MBA – BKFS)5958100%30INR 14.73 LPAINR 26.25 LPA
Master of Business Administration in International Business (MBA – IB)2523100%17INR 11.74 LPAINR 16 LPA
Salary-Wise Placement Insights
  • Average CTC of Top 50 Students (General MBA): INR 18.19 LPA
  • Average CTC of Top 100 Students (General MBA): INR 16.74 LPA
  • Average CTC of Top 200 Students (General MBA): INR 15.04 LPA
  • Average CTC of Freshers: INR 14.05 LPA
  • Average CTC of Experienced Students: INR 13.94 LPA
  • Highest CTC for PPO: INR 23.50 LPA
Summer Internship 2025 Highlights
  • Average Stipend (All Programs): INR 33,687 PM
  • Median Stipend (All Programs): INR 25,000 PM
  • Highest Stipend: INR 2 LPM
  • Top Sectors: Financial Services, IT Services, EdTech, FMCG
  • Top Recruiters: Piramal, Optiv, ICICI Bank, CITI, Accenture, Himalaya
Summer Internship Specialization-Wise Stipend
Program Highest Stipend Average Stipend Median Stipend
Master of Business Administration – Core (MBA – Core)INR 2,00,000INR 35,000INR 25,000
Master of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Services (MBA – BKFS)INR 75,000INR 25,000INR 20,000
Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management (MBA – HRM)INR 70,000INR 37,000INR 25,000
Master of Business Administration in Marketing (MBA – Marketing)INR 1,25,000INR 39,000INR 25,000
Master of Business Administration in International Business (MBA – IB)INR 30,000INR 19,000INR 20,000
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Cutoff FAQs 2025

The expected Common Admission Test (CAT) cutoff for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at TAPMI Manipal is around 85 percentile for 2025 admissions.

Yes, TAPMI Manipal accepts the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) score for all MBA specialisations with an expected cutoff of 95 percentile.

The minimum Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score required for admission to TAPMI Manipal is 630.

No, the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) cutoff has remained consistent at around 85 percentile for TAPMI Manipal.

TAPMI Manipal accepts MAT, KMAT, and ATMA scores with an expected cutoff of 85 percentile for all MBA specialisations.

The combined weightage for the Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds is 45% in the final selection process at TAPMI Manipal.

Yes, academic performance and extracurricular achievements together carry a 20% weightage in the TAPMI Manipal admission process.

Yes, the cutoff criteria remain similar across all MBA specialisations offered at TAPMI Manipal, including MBA (General), MBA (Banking and Financial Services), MBA (Human Resources), and MBA (Marketing).

The T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), founded in 1980 and accredited by AIU and AICTE, offers fully residential Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, along with Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (Executive PGPM) Online and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) courses. Situated on a 44.11-acre campus in Manipal, TAPMI emphasizes discipline through structured class and hostel schedules while encouraging student participation in committees, events, and extracurricular activities. The institute provides separate, well-equipped hostels for men and women that balance academic rigor with comfort.

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TAPMI - Campus Events and Annual Festivities

TAPMI organizes a diverse range of events promoting sportsmanship, culture, and professional learning. Some key highlights include:

  • SPEED: The annual sports festival featuring cricket, football, throwball, volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and athletics competitions involving students, faculty, and staff.
  • Inceptum: A week-long cultural festival designed to strengthen bonding between juniors and seniors through music, drama, and fun activities.

Additionally, TAPMI hosts several flagship events that attract participants from top B-Schools and corporate leaders:

EventDescription
AtharvaAnnual fest with over 1,500 participants from 50 B-Schools across India.
QoTB (Quiz on The Beach)India’s largest on-campus quiz competition held as an inter-college fest.
FinomenalAnnual finance conclave organized by TAPMI’s Finance Forum.
COBCAMIncludes panel discussions, roundtables, mentoring sessions, and guest lectures with financial industry leaders.
DISHAPlatform for students to engage with Human Resource professionals from diverse sectors.
SCOPEOperations Forum’s flagship event featuring panel discussions, case challenges, and Q&A sessions with experts.
BrandscanUnique market research fair integrated into TAPMI’s marketing curriculum.
ManthanAnnual budget conclave focused on Union Budget analysis by industry specialists.
MerakiOrganized by the Literary & Media Committee, featuring literary and media events.

TAPMI - Hostel Accommodation Overview

TAPMI provides five hostel blocks thoughtfully designed to ensure a balance between academic demands and personal well-being. Separate hostels for men and women feature air-conditioned single and double rooms with attached bathrooms, along with Wi-Fi, lifts, solar-heated hot water, and uninterrupted power backup.

Hostel FeaturesDetails
Room TypesAir-conditioned single and double rooms with attached bathrooms
Water Facility24-hour hot water via solar heating
ConnectivityWi-Fi available in all hostels
Power SupplyFull backup ensures uninterrupted power
AccessibilityAll hostels equipped with lifts

TAPMI - Hostel Fees for MBA Students

Academic YearHostel Fee (INR)
First Year₹1,65,000
Second Year₹1,80,000
Total for 2 Years₹3,45,000

TAPMI - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Hostel Life

Yes, TAPMI provides separate hostel blocks for men and women, each offering air-conditioned single and double rooms with attached bathrooms.

TAPMI maintains a disciplined environment with structured schedules, but encourages active participation in committees and cultural activities.

The 44.11-acre campus includes sports arenas, canteen, seminar halls, knowledge center, and recreational facilities supporting holistic student life.

The total hostel fee for Master of Business Administration (MBA) students at TAPMI is ₹3,45,000 for two years – ₹1,65,000 in the first year and ₹1,80,000 in the second year.

What's new?

15 Sept, 2025 : NIRF has released the 2025 rankings. TAPMI Manipal has secured the 39th position in the NIRF Ranking 2025 in the Management category.

2025 : TAPMI Manipal MBA admissions are open. Eligible candidates can apply through CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scores.

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal Faculty Details

Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan
Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan

Director, TAPMI

director.tapmi@manipal.edu
Prof. Shubha Pandit
Prof. Shubha Pandit

Associate Professor, Finance

shubha.pandit@manipal.edu
Prof. Saji Gopinath
Prof. Saji Gopinath

Professor, Strategy & Entrepreneurship

saji.gopinath@manipal.edu
Prof. Vasanti Srinivasan
Prof. Vasanti Srinivasan

Professor, Human Resource Management

vasanti.srinivasan@manipal.edu
Prof. Badrinath Kamath
Prof. Badrinath Kamath

Professor, Finance and Accounting

badrinath.kamath@manipal.edu
Prof. Raghunath Rudran
Prof. Raghunath Rudran

Professor, Operations and Decision Sciences

raghunath.rudran@manipal.edu
Prof. Meera Suresh
Prof. Meera Suresh

Professor, Marketing and Communication

meera.suresh@manipal.edu
Prof. P. S. Aithal
Prof. P. S. Aithal

Professor, Economics and Public Policy

ps.aithal@manipal.edu

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, offers a fully residential campus with world-class infrastructure supporting academic excellence, leadership development, and holistic growth. Spread across 44 acres within the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) campus, TAPMI provides advanced academic, residential, and recreational facilities for its MBA and PhD students. The institute ensures a balanced environment with modern classrooms, an integrated learning management system, state-of-the-art hostels, sports amenities, and 24x7 internet-enabled digital resources.

Facility Details
Library
  • The TAPMI Knowledge Centre houses over 35,000 volumes of books, journals, and periodicals.
  • Access to leading databases such as EBSCO, JSTOR, CMIE Prowess, Harvard Business Review, and Emerald Insight.
  • Digital library equipped with Bloomberg terminals and business analytics tools.
  • Quiet reading zones, discussion rooms, and e-learning resources for research.
Information Technology
  • Campus-wide high-speed Wi-Fi and LAN with secure access.
  • Dedicated computer labs with licensed software for data analytics, simulation, and finance modeling.
  • Digital learning environment integrated with the MAHE academic portal.
  • Support for hybrid and virtual learning, with video conferencing facilities in classrooms.
Classrooms
  • Smart classrooms equipped with multimedia projectors, digital boards, and lecture-capture systems.
  • Amphitheatre-style seating ensures visibility and interactive learning.
  • Dedicated seminar and case discussion halls for management training and workshops.
Sports & Recreation
  • Outdoor facilities for cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, and athletics.
  • Indoor sports complex for badminton, table tennis, and gym workouts.
  • Annual events like SPEED (sports fest) encourage student participation and teamwork.
Hostels & Residences
  • Five hostel blocks with separate accommodations for men and women.
  • Fully air-conditioned single and double rooms with attached bathrooms.
  • 24x7 power backup, hot water via solar heating, and campus-wide Wi-Fi.
  • Common rooms, lounges, and laundry facilities available in all hostels.
Dining & Food Courts
  • Central dining hall providing hygienic and nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.
  • Cafeterias and food kiosks located near academic blocks and hostels.
  • Menu planned by a nutritionist ensuring balanced diet options.
Medical Facilities
  • Access to Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, a world-class medical facility within MAHE.
  • 24x7 on-call doctor and first-aid center available on campus.
  • Emergency ambulance and paramedic support integrated with campus safety system.
Auditoriums & Conference Halls
  • Main auditorium with a seating capacity of 500+ for events, seminars, and guest lectures.
  • Dedicated conference halls and breakout rooms for academic discussions.
  • Used for conclaves like BrandScan, QoTB, DISHA, and Finomenal.
Campus Environment
  • Eco-friendly 44-acre campus surrounded by the Western Ghats.
  • Rainwater harvesting, solar energy usage, and waste segregation systems in place.
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens and open courtyards for leisure and study.
Security & Safety
  • Round-the-clock security with CCTV surveillance and restricted entry to hostel areas.
  • Fire safety systems and emergency response protocols implemented.
  • Smart ID access system for faculty, staff, and students.
Student Life & Co-curriculars
  • Over 30 student committees and clubs for finance, marketing, operations, HR, and analytics.
  • Flagship fests and events such as Atharva, BrandScan, QoTB, Finomenal, and Manthan.
  • Recreation lounges, TV rooms, music club, and literary societies enrich campus life.
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