All about Research-led and Industry-driven MBA-HRM Programme
The HR role has been expanding over a period but the disruption and changes that HR is experiencing in current times is unprecedented. Organisations now demand quality professionals who can deliver innovative human capital solutions to address the challenges of the modern work world. Therefore, it is important for a good b-school to stay relevant in the context of the ongoing megatrends in industry. Towards this, T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) ensures research-based inputs and high-end industry participation in the design and delivery of its AACSB and AMBA accredited HRM programme.
The programme is developed in partnership with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and conforms to the international standards in terms of curriculum, academic rigor, learning and teaching pedagogies, to help students build a strong business foundation, deep functional knowledge and exceptional HRM competencies. The programme creates opportunities for students to gain the required relevant HR work experience for becoming eligible to write the SHRM-Certified Professional exam. TAPMI provides scholarships to cover the cost of SHRM membership and the SHRM-CP examination.
The programme is actively guided by a strong advisory board consisting of renowned academicians and senior industry leaders like Dedeepya Ajith-John (SHRM), Deepak Reddy (Bajaj Finserv), Chandrasekhar Sripada (ISB), D N Prasad (GovTech Singapore), Nishith Mohanty (MEMG), Ravindra G P (Tata Motors), Shraddhanjali Rao (SAP India), Sunita Cherian (WIPRO), and Yogi Sriram (L&T).
Yes, TAPMI offers an 11-month E-PGPM programme for working professionals. The classes for this programme are conducted on weekends keeping in mind the requirements of the aspirants.
The programme is developed in partnership with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and conforms to the international standards in terms of curriculum, academic rigor, learning and teaching pedagogies, to help students build a strong business foundation, deep functional knowledge and exceptional HRM competencies.
The participants of the programme also benefit from a rich industry connect. Many core courses are fully delivered by industry leaders coming as visiting and adjunct faculty, and others are dove-tailed with an industry immersion in the form of guest lectures. Regular interactions with practitioners enable the participants to critically evaluate existing HR theories and practices to challenge the core assumptions and engage in discussions that lead to contemporary development in the field. Corporate partners and recruiters are regularly polled for comment on the most recent HR trends, and relevant modules are added to the curriculum as needed. Additionally, regular faculty members practice data-driven and research-led teaching.
Another way the program ensures industry-ready graduates is through live projects and extended internships. The students get involved in industry-led live projects as early as in Term 1, and each student gets the hands-on exposure of working for multiple projects. The program is flexible to benefit from a longer duration internship (up to 5 months). In-house center of excellence for leadership development by the means of psychometrics, help students to increase their self-awareness and develop their leadership potential.
TAPMI has a rich legacy and many of the alumni are working at senior positions as HR heads and CHROs. Consistently, the participants of the programme have received outstanding career opportunities. The prominent recruiters for the batch of 2020-22 are Deloitte, Accenture Consulting, Titan, Michael Page, IBM, HCL, Capgemini, Cognizant, Zinnov, HDFC Bank etc., with the highest offer of INR 23.5 LPA. The roles offered include HR Analyst, HR Specialist, HR/Organizational Transformation Analyst, HR Consultant, SMT Diversity and Inclusion, Rewards and Recognition, HCM Consultant, Management Trainee - HR etc.
TAPMI offers an excellent learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities on campus. To accelerate your career in human resource, I invite you to join TAPMI’s MBA-HRM programme.
About the author
Dr Happy Paul is the Chairman MBA-HRM at T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
Note: The views expressed in this article are solely author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha
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T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining TAPMI Manipal admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the TAPMI Manipal to learn more regarding the elig
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Yes, the T A Pai Management Institute is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 batch for BBA. T A Pai Management Institute offers a four-year BBA programme with experiential learning, an option to exit after three years. Admissions are dependent on entrance examination of IPMAT, JEE, SAT, CLAT, o
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TAPMI Manipal accepts various entrance exams to inculcate candidates to different courses. The entrance exam a candidate must appear for depends upon the course being applied for. Entrance exams required for some courses are:
- MBA: TAPMI Manipal offers a two-year MBA programme, candidates must appear
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To gain admission into TAPMI, Manipal, an applicant has to meet specific admission eligibility criteria. The applicant would also require possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least a minimum 50% aggregate marks. The mode of selection includes valid
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With 80 percentile in CAT, it is quite difficult to get a call for interview from TAPMI. As per the past three years cutoff percentile, TAPMI has maintained an overall CAT percentile of 85 for its MBA course for the General All India category student. However, the cutoffs may change for different ca
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The average package offered during TAPMI Manipal placements 2024 across all specialisations ranged between INR 12.03 LPA and INR 13.84 LPA. The college recorded 100% placements. To know more visit TAPMI Placements 2024. On the other hand in NALSAR Hyderabad, the median package offered to UG 5 year c
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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
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The list of top recruiters during TAPMI MBA placements 2025 is presented below:
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Dell | Accenture Consulting |
Deloitte | JP Morgan Chase & Co |
Adani | Cognizant |
Dabur | Havells |
Cognizant | Infosys |
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Life at T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) is highly regarded, featuring:
A tranquil campus located in Manipal, Karnataka.
Outstanding infrastructure and amenities in the academic center and hostels.
A range of MBA programs focused on leadership and value creation.
Strong placement opportunities with renowned companies visiting campus.
Emphasis on both on-campus and off-campus placements.
A diverse student body representing various regions and international backgrounds.
Varied extracurricular activities, including sports, cultural events, and clubs, to enrich overall development.