TAPMI MBA Admissions 2026-28 Open: Your Chance at a Globally Accredited Degree
The T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), a highly-ranked and internationally recognized B-school, has officially opened its application portal for the two-year, full-time MBA programs for the 2026-28 academic session. This is a prime opportunity for management stream aspirants—especially those aiming for a top-tier education validated globally—to submit their applications. Candidates must note the critical application deadline of December 29, 2025.
The T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), a highly-ranked and internationally recognized B-school, has officially opened its application portal for the two-year, full-time MBA programs for the 2026-28 academic session. This is a prime opportunity for management stream aspirants—especially those aiming for a top-tier education validated globally—to submit their applications. Candidates must note the critical application deadline of December 29, 2025.
Global Accreditation and Program Diversity
TAPMI stands out as one of the few B-schools in India to hold dual international accreditations: from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). These accreditations signify world-class academic rigour and quality, making a TAPMI degree highly valued globally.
TAPMI offers a diverse portfolio of MBA programs designed to create industry-ready leaders:
- MBA (General Management)
- MBA in Banking and Financial Services (BKFS)
- MBA in Human Resource Management (HRM)
- MBA in Marketing
- MBA in International Business (IB)
- MBA in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS)
- MBA in Technology Management (Offered at the Bengaluru Campus)
Eligibility and Entrance Exams
To be eligible for the MBA programs, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Final year degree students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete all degree requirements by the stipulated date (typically before the course commencement).
- Applicants must have a valid, competitive score in one of the accepted management entrance examinations: CAT 2025, XAT 2026, GMAT (scores from January 1, 2021, to January 31, 2026), or NMAT by GMAC 2025 (NMAT is often only considered for sectoral programs like MBA-BKFS).
TAPMI follows a profile-based shortlisting approach, considering not just the test score (which holds a significant weight) but also the candidate's academic history, work experience, extracurricular achievements, and overall profile strength.
Selection Process Timeline
The selection process is multi-stage, designed for a holistic evaluation of the candidate:
| Stage | Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Online Form Submission | Closes December 29, 2025 |
| Stage I | Shortlist Announcement | January – February 2026 |
| Stage II | Final Selection Rounds (WAT, GD, PI) | February – March 2026 |
| Stage III | Final Admission Offers Issued | April 2026 (Tentative) |
The final selection rounds, which include the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), are critical and assess a candidate's communication, domain knowledge, and leadership potential. The final merit list assigns weightage to the entrance score, academic performance, and performance in the GD-PI rounds.
Aspirants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well before the December 29 deadline to avoid last-minute rush. For regular updates on the admission process, follow Only Education News.