Is TA Pai Management Institute best in Manipal?

T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining TAPMI Manipal admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the TAPMI Manipal to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include NMAT, XAT, Karnataka PGCET, CAT, GMAT.

Yes, the T A Pai Management Institute is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 batch for BBA. T A Pai Management Institute offers a four-year BBA programme with experiential learning, an option to exit after three years. Admissions are dependent on entrance examination of IPMAT, JEE, SAT, CLAT, or MET, as well as academic records and personal interviews. The closing date for the first phase is April 15, 2025, with interviews to follow in May. Candidates must have passed their higher secondary examination and secured 60 percent marks with proficiency in English. It is advisable to follow the official website for updates.

TAPMI Manipal accepts various entrance exams to inculcate candidates to different courses. The entrance exam a candidate must appear for depends upon the course being applied for. Entrance exams required for some courses are: 

• MBA: TAPMI Manipal offers a two-year MBA programme, candidates must appear for any of the management exams from CAT/NMAT/XAT/GMAT to participate in the admission process
• BBA Hons: The four-year BBA Hons course is offered by TAPMI Manipal to candidates who have appeared for any of IPMAT/JEE/SAT

To gain admission into TAPMI, Manipal, an applicant has to meet specific admission eligibility criteria. The applicant would also require possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least a minimum 50% aggregate marks. The mode of selection includes valid scores in competitive entrance examinations such as CAT, XAT, or GMAT followed by a personal interview and group discussion.

The institute also considers a candidate's work experience; academic performance; and extracurricular achievements. The application or admission procedure is mainly online. 

The TAPMI MBA fees range between INR 16 Lacs to INR 17.34 lakhs, for a course duration of two years, as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative. This amount comprises just the tuition fees for two years. Other fees such as security deposit, international immersion program, and training costs are extra. Tabulated below is the detailed fee structure for TAPMI MBA courses: