TA Pai Management Institute Yelahanaka Bangalore Answered Questions

TAPMI Manipal is known for its strong focus on management education as ir offers various international exchange programs and collaborates with universities worldwide. The institute has industry-oriented curriculum which encourages research and innovation among its faculty and students. The focus is laid on experiential learning through case studies, simulations, and live projects. 

1. Duke University's Fuqua School of Business holds a prestigious position globally. TAPMI, while respected within India, may not have the same level of international recognition as Duke. One needs to consider the weight placed on global reputation when making a decision.2. Duke University offers global opportunities and global immersion programs. TAPMI also provides international exposure but may have a more localized network.3. Pursuing an MBA at Duke University involves higher tuition and living expenses compared to TAPMI. So based on factors like these, one can do a SWOT analysis before taking admission.

Yes, TAPMI accepts XAT score for admission to MBA programme. Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted once in a year in online mode. Besides, candidates who have qualified CAT, MAT, NMAT or GMAT can also get admission to MBA. Candidates selected based on the entrance exam score are further called for group discussion and personal interview round. 

TAPMI Manipal offers admission to most of the courses based on entrance exam. The institute shortlists aspirants for MBA programme based on entrance exam scores. Aspirants can pass CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT followed by a group discussion and personal interview round. For Online MBA, the merit of the candidates will be considered for admission. Aspirants wishing to apply for PhD must qualify UGC-NET, CSIR NET, MAHE Eligibility Test, etc. for admission.

The course-wise the highest package offered during TAPMI placements 2023-2025 is presented below:Course  Highest Package (2023)Highest Package (2024)Highest Package (2025)MBA General ProgramINR 24.8 LPAINR 32.02 LPAINR 32.77 LPAMBA MarketingINR 23.4 LPAINR 17.01 LPAINR 19.59 LPAMBA HRMINR 15 LPAINR 28.5 LPAINR 19.59 LPAMBA BKFSINR 22.3 LPAINR 21 LPAINR 26.25 LPAMBA IBNAINR 17.78 LPAINR 16 LPA 

Yes, TAPMI Manipal accepts Management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. for admission to MBA programmes. For PhD, the institute accepts UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, MAHE Eligibility Test, etc. for selection. Besides entrance exam, aspirants also need to qualify a group discussion and personal interview round for MBA admission. 

TAPMI follows an extensive selection process to ensure the selection of quality students. The students are reviewed based on their performance in CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT, past academic records, overall personality, and more. Following is the weightage for each criterion given while selecting students for MBA admissions:Category WeightageScore in Entrance Test (CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT) 35%Score for academic performance   (in X, XII, Graduation Degree)15%Group Discussion/Extempore/Personal Interview45%Weightage for Gender Diversity & Extra-curricular Activities 05%