TAPMI admissions will be conducted in several stages. The selection rounds shortlist will be announced between January and February 2026. WAT, GD, and PI rounds will take place from February to March 2026. Final admission offers will be issued in April 2026. Check complete details below.

T A Pai Management Institute has opened applications for its MBA 2026–28 batch. You can apply until December 29, 2025. TAPMI offers an industry-focused learning environment with strong analytical training, leadership development, and practical experience to help you grow as a skilled professional. You must have an undergraduate degree with not less than 50% marks to be eligible for TAPMI MBA program.
Direct Link: TAPMI MBA Admissions 2026–28 (Open) |
TAPMI provides MBA programs in General Management, Banking and Financial Services, Human Resource Management, Marketing, International Business, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at its Manipal campus, and Technology Management at its Bengaluru campus. All programs are two-year residential courses, combining classroom learning with real-world industry experience through projects and practical activities.

Important Dates for TAPMI MBA Admissions 2026–28
Check the following important dates of TAPMI admission process for 2026–28 batch:
TAPMI MBA Admissions 2026–28: Important Dates | |
| Events | Date (Tentative) |
| TAPMI Admission Application Start | October 15, 2025 |
| Application Close | December 29, 2025 |
| Final Selection First List | April 10, 2026 |
| Commencement of MBA First Year Term I | June or July 2026 |
TAPMI MBA Admissions 2026–28
TAPMI MBA admission process has multiple stages like:
- Stage 1: You will be shortlisted based on your best valid entrance exam score. TAPMI accepts CAT 2025, XAT 2026, GMAT (Taken between January 01, 2021, and January 31, 2026), and NMAT by GMAC 2025 scores. You may submit multiple test scores, and the highest score will be considered.
- Stage 2: After being shortlisted, you must appear for Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview. TAPMI may update the GD/PI format each year, and any changes will be shared.
- Stage 3: TAPMI MBA final merit list will be prepared based on 35% entrance test scores, 15% academic performance, 45% GD/WAT/PI performance, 5% gender diversity and extracurricular achievements.
Application Fee for TAPMI MBA Admissions 2026–28
TAPMI application fee is non-refundable and varies based on the number of programs you apply for:
TAPMI Application Fee | |
| Number of Programs | Application Fee |
| Single Program | INR 2,000 |
| Two Programs | INR 2,250 |
| Three Programs | INR 2,500 |
| Four Programs | INR 3,000 |
| Five Programs | INR 3,750 |
| Six Programs | INR 4,750 |
| Seven Programs | INR 5,750 |
MBA programs Offered by TAPMI for 2026–28 Batch
TAPMI offers a range of two-year, full-time residential MBA programs, including:
- MBA in General Management
- MBA in Banking and Financial Services
- MBA in Human Resource Management
- MBA in Marketing
- MBA in International Business
- MBA in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Manipal Campus)
- MBA in Technology Management (Bengaluru Campus)
Eligibility Criteria for TAPMI MBA Admissions 2026–28
To be eligible for TAPMI MBA admissions 2026–28, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have an undergraduate degree with not less than 50% marks from a recognized university.
- A valid score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, or NMAT by GMAC is needed, and the highest score will be considered.
- Final-year students can apply. But your admission will be cancelled if you score less than 50% in graduation.
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