TAPMI Opens 2026–28 MBA Admissions Window: Applications Accepted Until December 29, 2025

The T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, has commenced the application process for its flagship MBA programs for the 2026-28 batch. Aspirants must submit their online applications by the firm deadline of December 29, 2025. TAPMI accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including CAT 2025, XAT 2026, GMAT, and NMAT, and utilizes a holistic selection process that evaluates profiles, academic performance, and interview skills.

The admissions gateway to the T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), a highly-regarded, globally double-accredited (AACSB and AMBA) B-School, is now open for the two-year, full-time residential MBA programs (2026-28 batch). The online application window, which started in mid-October, is rapidly approaching its closure.

Candidates seeking admission to TAPMI's diverse range of MBA specializations—including General Management (Core), Banking and Financial Services (BKFS), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science—must register and submit their forms on the official portal by December 29, 2025, marking the last date for this application phase.

I. Important Dates for TAPMI 2026-28 Admissions

The admission process is phased, with the initial application deadline being the most critical immediate date for aspirants:

II. Eligibility and Accepted Entrance Scores

TAPMI's admission policy is designed to attract a diverse pool of talent, accepting multiple high-stakes management entrance exam scores.

• Minimum Academic Requirement: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university. Final-year students expecting to graduate by June/July 2026 are also eligible to apply.
• Mandatory Entrance Exam Scores: A valid score from one of the following exams is compulsory:
  • CAT 2025
  • XAT 2026
  • GMAT (Scores taken from January 1, 2021, onwards)
  • NMAT by GMAC (For sectoral programs like BKFS)
  • Note: TAPMI considers the highest valid score submitted by the candidate across all accepted tests.
• Profile-based Shortlisting: While a high test score (typically above 85 percentile) is beneficial, TAPMI uses a profile-based shortlisting method that also heavily considers academic performance (10th, 12th, Graduation), work experience, and extra-curricular achievements.

III. TAPMI's Holistic Selection Process

The final selection at TAPMI is not solely merit-based on the test score but is a holistic evaluation spread across multiple stages, with the highest weightage given to the Stage II performance.

• Application Fee: The non-refundable application fee starts at ₹2,000/- for a single program and increases with the number of programs selected by the candidate.
• Programs Offered: The MBA specializations available include MBA (Core), MBA-BKFS, MBA-HRM, MBA-Marketing, MBA-International Business, MBA-AI & Data Science, and MBA-Technology Management (Bengaluru Campus).

Aspirants are strongly urged to complete their application on the TAPMI portal at tapmi.edu.in before the December 29, 2025, deadline, ensuring all required documents and entrance test scores are accurately entered to secure their chance for admission.

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