General Information

TAPMI offers a full time two year post graduate diploma in management. The program is fully residential. Twenty three batches have successfully completed the program and currently hold positions of responsibility and authority in the industry. A significant number of them are working overseas.  

The post graduate program (PGP) offered by TAPMI has evolved through a continuous interaction of the institute with the industry and academia. Structured thematically, it has a high degree of relevance and appropriateness in the current context of globalization and competition.  

TAPMI emphasizes on practice and experiential learning, which make it a unique experience for students. TAPMI faculty is a mixture of academic excellence and industry practice with about  70% having Doctoral qualification.  

TAPMI has been attracting bright, young talent with diverse backgrounds who are desirous of a career in management. Students come from various disciplines such as engineering, commerce, arts, science, law, pharmacy, medicine and so on from all parts of the country. And there is also a right blend of experience and youth creating an ideal platform for creativity and maturity. 

TAPMI is located in Manipal, an international university town having more than 15000 students from across the globe pursuing education in Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Information Technology, Journalism and Management. The ambience at Manipal is vibrant, cosmopolitan and intellectually stimulating.      

Admissions Eligibility  

A three-year (10+2+3) University Degree in any discipline, recognised by the AIU as eligible for Post Graduation, with not less than 50% overall aggregate marks. This applies to also those with professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary. Candidates appearing for final year degree examination may also apply. However such candidates, if selected by TAPMI,   are required to produce proof of completion of graduation by the time they join the PGP program and their passing certificates and testimonials within the stipulated date thereafter. 

Admissions Process 

TAPMI has adopted a two stage process for admitting candidates to the PGP. Valid CAT/ GMAT scores are mandatory pre-requisites to qualify for the admission process. Based on scores in CAT / GMAT and academic excellence, work experience, extra curriculars and clarity of purpose candidates are short-listed and invited to participate in the subsequent TAPMI Admissions Process (GD/PI) held at Manipal. CAT is used only for short-listing. IIM has no role in the selection process or conduct of the PGDM programme.  Final Selection will be based on performance in the TAPMI Admissions Process.  

Application  Form

The TAPMI Handbook of Information for Admissions containing the Application Form is made available at select branches of AXIS(UTI) Bank, the Admissions Office of TAPMI in Manipal,  TAPMI Centre for Executive Education in Bangalore and select centers of IMS Learning Center, Career Launcher, Career Forum, Professional Tutorials., TIME Education and Erudite Educational Center. Applications may also be completed and submitted online at www.tapmi.org 

The Application Forms will be made available only after the notification for the CAT exams. 

Financials

The Academic Fee payable by admitted students for the 2-year PGDM programme of 2008-2010 will be Rs. 6,46,000/- (inclusive of Textbook Fee). Hostel Fee will be approximately Rs. 1,10,000/- for the two-year period (double occupancy). Monthly Food Bill will be approximately Rs. 1,800/-.

Note: The above fees are subject to change anytime during the programme. The changes if any, will be notified sufficiently in advance.

New Campus Update  

TAPMI will soon move into a modern and high-tech campus located on a small hillock overlooking a picturesque valley. The new campus offers the best of facilities that includes residential (hostel) facilities for 300 students.