TAPMI Manipal

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), established in 1980 in Manipal, Karnataka, is one of India’s top business schools. It is part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and holds prestigious dual accreditations from AACSB and AMBA, placing it among India’s few “double-crowned” institutions.

Academic Programs

TAPMI offers a variety of management programs:

• MBA: Includes specializations in General, Banking and Financial Services (BKFS), Human Resource Management (HRM), International Business (IB), Marketing, Technology Management, and AI & Data Science.

• Integrated Program in Management (IPM): A 5-year dual-degree (BBA + MBA) program designed for students after Class 12.

• BBA (Hons.): A 4-year program offering multidisciplinary learning with career-focused tracks.

The total tuition fee for the flagship MBA program is approximately ₹16 Lakhs. TAPMI also offers merit and need-based scholarships worth up to ₹2.9 crores annually.

Placement Highlights (2024)

TAPMI achieved 100% placements for the MBA batch of 2024. Key highlights include:

• Highest Package: ₹32.02 LPA

• Average Package: ₹13.84 LPA

• Top 50% Average: ₹20.05 LPA

• PPOs: 86 pre-placement offers

Top recruiters include Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Amazon, HDFC Bank, AB InBev, Cognizant, and Capgemini.

Rankings & Accreditations

TAPMI ranks among India’s leading private B-schools. It was ranked 4th among private MBA institutes by Outlook India in 2024 and placed 58th in the NIRF 2024 rankings. Its dual international accreditations (AACSB and AMBA) reflect global academic quality.

Campus & Student Life

Spread over a 42-acre campus in Manipal, TAPMI fosters an active student community with over 30 clubs. Notable annual events include:

• Atharva: A national B-school festival

• BrandScan: A field-based market research event

• Disha: An annual HR conclave

Students also participate in internships, live industry projects, and global exchange programs that enhance practical learning and leadership.