MBA BKFS is TAPMI’s important management programme. TAPMI MBA BKFS is 2 years full time residential programme. TAPMI has more than 5000 successful alumni across the globe with currently more than 20% of them leading various reputed organizations at CXO level. In its MBA, TAPMI offers Young Leader Program (YLP) focused on developing leadership abilities through Executive Internship arrangements with CXOs of reputed organizations. Global Exposure is provided through International Immersion Program during the first year. TAPMI provides Personalized attention to each student for capability assessment and development through various forums like FAS, CAS & LADC. Individual Coursera Licence is offered to each student to enable upgrade skills and knowledge along with classroom learning.
TAPMI has Consistent 100% Placement Record for the last 30+ years since inception. The programme provides Internship opportunities in reputed organizations with good profiles and stipends. TAPMI students have good track record of conversion of internships into PPO offers.
TAPMI MBA Marketing Admission Process 2026 is through various MBA entrance exam scores. TAPMI MBA Admission Process has following steps:
Step 1: Appear in Entrance Test CAT, XAT, GMAT and score well to clear the TAPMI cut off
Step 2: Apply for TAPM BKFS Admission 2026 through official TAPMI application form. Apply Now
Step 3: Check TAPMI Shortlist for final selection round
Step 4: Participate in TAPMI Personal Interview Round
Step 5: If selected, accept admission offer and pay admission fees
TAPMI Manipal Admission 2026 Important Dates are as below:
- TAPMI Application Start Date: October 15, 2025
- TAPMI Last Date to Apply: December 29, 2025
- TAPMI Manipal Shortlist Announcement for GD-PI-WAT: Jan/Feb 2026
- TAPMI Manipal Final Selection PI Round dates: Feb/March 2026
- Final Admission Offer to MBA 2025-27 Batch: April 2026
- Batch commencement: June/July 2026
TAPMI Manipal shortlisting Criteria is given below.
Applicants will be shortlisted based on valid (best scores) entrance examinations. Applicants can submit more than one test score.
- CAT (Common Admission Test) 2025
- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2026
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) January 1, 2021- January 31, 2026
- NMAT by GMAC 2025 scores, whichever is higher.
Apart from high test score, TAPMI considers the overall profile of candidates. For example, academic profile (10th, 12th, Graduation marks), work experience, extra-curricular achievements, achievements in sports, contribution to social activities, entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, leadership potential, integrity and values. The entrance examination cut-off may vary slightly each year across programs, depending upon the profile of applicants and the suitability of the profile to specific program(s).
Students are informed about the shortlist decision on their registered email address.
TAPMI’s MBA-BKFS program focuses on “Value-Creation through Financial Analysis”. The program design is based on the MS-Finance program of US with additional inputs on business management so as to ensure in-depth understanding of business finance decisions. Aided by the state-of-the-art TAPMI Finance Lab, this course enables students to have a managerial career in the fields of banking and financial services with leading national and multinational banks and financial institutions.
The Mission of TAPMI’s Master of Business Administration BKFS (MBA BKFS) program is “Leadership through Value-Creation”. The focus of the program is to create “Value Leaders” via in-depth 360° understanding of business through cross-functional integrated learning. The program is designed to push students to go beyond their constraints and redraw their boundaries to achieve excellence in business. Every aspect of a student’s life in the two-year period involves decision-making – with its consequent results.
TAPMI Manipal Application for MBA BKFS Admission should be submitted online. TAPMI does not accept application in hardcopy mode. Step by Step process how to apply for TAPMI Manipal MBA admission is as below:
Common Application Form: For all the MBA programmes, there is one common application form.
Fill and Submit Application Online: TAPMI Application for MBA Admission 2025 has to be filled and submitted online only. Apply Now
TAPMI Manipal Application Fees: TAPMI Application Fee for one programme is Rs.2000/-; for two programmes the application fees is Rs. 2750/-; for three programmes application fees is Rs. 3500, for four programmes TAPMI application fee is Rs.4250/-, for five programs TAPMI Application fee is Rs.4500. TAPMI Common application form also allows to apply for admission to 6th and 7th MBA programs offered at its Bangalore campus namely MBA Tech and MBA AI & Data Science. For 6 MBA programs TAPMI Application fees is Rs.4750 and for 7 MBA programs TAPMI Application fee is Rs.5000. TAPMI Application fee is non refundable.
How to pay TAPMI Application Fees: Candidates have the option of making payment of TAPMI Application fees through online/credit card/debit card or using online banking payment facility.
TAPMI Manipal eligibility criteria for MBA Admission 2025 include following criteria:
- The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- A candidate in final year of graduation can also apply
- Applicant should appear in one of the acceptable MBA entrance exams CAT/XAT/ NMAT/GMAT. The candidate should be registered for at least one these exams and must score well to become eligible for admission
Specific eligibility for MBA (Core program)
- Valid entrance exams CAT/XAT and GMAT
- Cut-off scores of:
o> 90 percentiles for applicants with Work experience below 11 months
o> 80 percentiles for applicants with Work experience between 12-23 months - Profile based shortlisting for people with work experience above 24 months.
TAPMI final selection process includes Group Discussion (GD); Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The final merit list for admission is prepared with weightages on Entrance exam score, performance in GD, PI and WAT, Academic profile, Gender Diversity, Extra curricular achievements among others. Following weightages will be awarded to generate admission offer in final selection round:
TAPMI offers ample scholarships and financial aid to support meritorious students in their academic journey. The institute provides scholarships worth up to INR 6 crores. Students can benefit from various awards, including merit-based scholarships and other incentives, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their aspirations.
Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice
“Empowering Excellence, Rewarding Potential.”
The Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice recognizes and rewards exceptional talent.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
- 100% Course Fee Waiver: A complete waiver of the course fee for selected candidates.
(Note: Refundable Caution Deposit, Lifetime Alumni Membership Fee, Hostel Fees, and other declared fees must be borne by the student.)
- Number of Scholarships Available: 20 scholarships for the Batch 2026–28.