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T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal Admissions 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal Admissions
Admission Process Overview
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT (2025) / XAT (2026) / GMAT (Jan 2021-Jan 2026 validity window) -- highest of submitted scores considered; NMAT by GMAC 2025 accepted for sectoral programs only from 2026 cycle
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate degree from a recognized university with not less than 60% marks (final-year students eligible, subject to cancellation if final score is below 60%)
Admission Process
Stage I: Shortlisting based on best valid entrance-exam score plus academic profile, work experience, extracurriculars and diversity factors. Stage II: Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) at centres in Manipal, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad. Final weightage: Entrance Test 35%, Academic performance (X/XII/Graduation) 15%, GD/WAT/PI 45%, Gender diversity & extracurriculars 5%, per the official Admissions page.
Required Entrance Exams
IPMAT (IIM Indore) / JIPMAT (NTA) / JEE Mains / SAT / CLAT / TAPMI MET
Eligibility Criteria
10+2/HSC with minimum 60% aggregate marks and English as a compulsory subject
Admission Process
Online application, shortlisting on minimum 60% aggregate in X and XII, followed by an online interview and micro-presentation (20-25 minutes) for the BBA (Hons.) program at TAPMI Bengaluru; similar EPT/GD/PI-based process for the IPM program at TAPMI Manipal, per the official BBA Honors page and third-party admission guides.
Upcoming Exams
IISER
IISER Aptitude Test • June 2026
NEST
NEST Entrance Exam • June 2026
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026