Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bengaluru Bangalore Answered Questions

No, you cannot get admission to T. A. Pai Management Institute MBA program with a 35 score in XAT. The required score to get into TAPMI MBA is 85. TAPMI Manipal admission to the MBA courses is based on valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT scores. The eligibility criteria for TAPMI Manipal's MBA program require a Graduate Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks. Final-year students may also apply, but their admission will be cancelled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation. The selection process for the TAPMI Manipal MBA program comprises two stages. Applicants are shortlisted based on valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT scores, with higher scores preferred. Beyond test scores, TAPMI considers candidates' overall profiles, including academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities, sports accomplishments, contributions to social activities, entrepreneurial aptitude, diversity, leadership potential, integrity, and values.

Yes, XAT is required for MBA at T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI). TAPMI Manipal admission to the MBA courses is based on valid CAT/XAT scores. Candidates must apply online for XAT 2024 till Nov 30, 2023. The minimum eligibility criteria for TAPMI Manipal's MBA program require a Graduate Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks. Final-year students may also apply, but their admission will be cancelled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation. The selection process for the TAPMI Manipal MBA program comprises two stages. Applicants are shortlisted based on valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT scores, with higher scores preferred. Beyond test scores, TAPMI considers candidates' overall profiles, including academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities, sports accomplishments, contributions to social activities, entrepreneurial aptitude, diversity, leadership potential, integrity, and values. 

For general category students, the expected cutoff for T. A. Pai Management Institute's MBA programme in 2023 is 85 percentile. The institute takes into account a candidate's overall profile, which includes academic profile, work experience, extracurricular achievements, sporting achievements, contributions to social activities, entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, leadership potential, integrity, and values. 

T. A Pai Management Institute has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: CoursesEligibilityBBACandidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board, with mentioned aggregated marks, passed in 2021, 2022 or appearing in 2023 and English as a compulsory subject in HSC/ (10+2) Examination

The course-wise overall average package offered during TAPMI MBA placements 2024-2025 are presented below:CourseAverage Package (2024)Average Package (2025)MBA General programINR 13.84 LPAINR 13.99 LPAMBA MarketingINR 13.35 LPAINR 13.72 LPAMBA HRMINR 12.7 LPAINR 12.86 LPAMBA BKFSINR 12.97 LPAINR 14.73 LPAMBA IBINR 12.03 LPAINR 11.74 LPAFurther, the course-wise average package offered to Fresher and Experienced students during TAPMI MBA placements 2025 are presented below:CourseAverage Package Fresher (2025)Average Package Experienced (2025)MBA General programINR 14.05 LPAINR 13.94 LPAMBA MarketingINR 13.55 LPAINR 13.75 LPAMBA HRMINR 13.29 LPAINR 12.32 LPAMBA BKFSINR 13.84 LPAINR 15.53 LPAMBA IBINR 11.40 LPAINR 12.52 LPA

The key highlights of the TAPMI Manipal placements 2023-2025 for MBA and its branches are tabulated below:ParticularsMBA - General Program Placement Statistics (2023)MBA – General Program Placement Statistics (2024)MBA – General Program Placement Statistics (2025)Highest packageINR 24.8 LPAINR 32.02 LPAINR 32.77 LPAAverage packageINR 14.6 LPAINR 13.84 LPAINR 13.99 LPAPlacement rate100%100%100%Companies visited669089ParticularsMBA - Marketing Placement Statistics (2023)MBA – Marketing Placement Statistics (2024)MBA – Marketing Placement Statistics (2025)Highest packageINR 23.4 LPAINR 17.01 LPAINR 19.59 LPAAverage packageINR 14.7 LPAINR 13.35 LPAINR 13.72 LPAPlacement rate100%100%100%Companies visitedNA2034ParticularsMBA - HRM Placement Statistics (2023)MBA – HRM Placement Statistics (2024)MBA – HRM Placement Statistics (2025)Highest packageINR 15 LPAINR 28.5 LPAINR 19.59 LPAAverage packageINR 12.8 LPAINR 12.7 LPAINR 12.86 LPAPlacement rate100%100%100%Companies visitedNA2122ParticularsMBA - BKFS Placement Statistics (2023)MBA – BKFS Placement Statistics (2024)MBA – BKFS Placement Statistics (2025)Highest packageINR 22.3 LPAINR 21 LPAINR 26.25 LPAAverage packageINR 15.7 LPAINR 12.97 LPAINR 14.73 LPAPlacement rate100%100%100%Companies visitedNA2730Further, the key highlights of TAPMI MBA IB placements 2024-2025 are presented below:ParticularsMBA – IB Placement Statistics (2024)MBA – IB Placement Statistics (2025)Highest packageINR 17.78 LPAINR 16 LPAAverage packageINR 12.03 LPAINR 11.74 LPAPlacement rate100%100%Companies visited1517

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) application forms are usually made available in November of each year. The exact date of release, however, may vary from year to year. For example, the application forms for the 2022-24 batch were made available on November 15, 2021, with the deadline for submission set for January 18, 2022. It is best to keep an eye on TAPMI's official website for the most recent updates on the application process. 

The key highlights of TAPMI PGDM Marketing placements 2023 are presented below:Particulars PGDM Marketing Placement Statistics (2023)the highest packageINR 23.4 LPAAverage packageINR 14.8 LPAStudents placed36Further, the salary trends witnessed during TAPMI PGDM Marketing placements over the past two years are presented below:Particulars PGDM Marketing Placement Statistics (2023)PGDM Marketing Placement Statistics (2023)the highest packageINR 18 LPAINR 23.4 LPAAverage packageINR 11.6 LPAINR 14.8 LPA

The key highlights of TAPMI PGDM BKFS placements 2023 are presented below:Particulars PGDM BKFS Placement Statistics (2023)the highest packageINR 22.3 LPAAverage packageINR 15.7 LPAStudents placed59Further, the salary trends witnessed during TAPMI PGDM BKFS placements over the past two years are presented below:Particulars PGDM BKFS Placement Statistics (2023)PGDM BKFS Placement Statistics (2023)the highest packageINR 32.2 LPAINR 22.3 LPAAverage packageINR 12.6 LPAINR 15.7 LPA

Yes, there was a substantial increase in the salary upturn for experienced students during TAPMI PGDM placements 2023.  The course-wise rate of salary upturn for experienced students during TAPMI PGDM placements 2023 is presented below:Course Salary Upturn for Experienced Students (2023)PGDM General4.1xPGDM HRM4.2xPGDM BKFS5.4xPGDM Marketing3.9x