Cetking Admissions Alert — 16 October 2026
T. A. Pai Management Institute — MBA 2027–29 applications opened
New admission window: 15 October–31 December 2026
TAPMI's official admissions page confirms that applications opened on 15 October 2026 for its 2027–29 MBA programmes across the Manipal and Bengaluru campuses.
Key details: - Application deadline: 31 December 2026. - Accepted exams: CAT 2026, XAT 2027 and GMAT; NMAT 2026 is accepted for selected specialised programmes, but not the general MBA. - GD/PI: February–March 2027. - First merit list: Tentatively April 2027. - Application fee: ₹2,500 for up to two programmes, increasing with additional programme selections.
Why it matters: CAT, XAT and NMAT aspirants can now apply for the 2027–29 intake. Students using NMAT scores must check programme-specific eligibility rather than assuming every TAPMI MBA accepts NMAT.
Verification: application opening confirmed on the official page; first-publication date of the notice not established.
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Key facts
| College | T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) |
| Campuses | Manipal, Bengaluru |
| Intake | 2027-29 |
| Exams accepted | CAT 2026, XAT 2027, GMAT |
| NMAT note | NMAT 2026 only for selected specialised programmes |
| Applications open | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Application deadline | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹2,500 |
| GD / PI | Feb–Mar 2027 |
| First merit list | April 2027 (tentative) |
Source: TAPMI Admissions page (TAPMI) (media report)