TAPMI Manipal Scholarships: Amount, Eligibility & Details
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NBAThe TAPMI scholarship 2027 cycle uses the Dr. Ramdas M. Pai scheme, and the largest award waives 100% of the programme fee. Thirty-six MBA students get it in Batch 2026-28. A 20% Achievers award and a 10% Future Innovators award follow. This page gives the TAPMI scholarship details 2027, who qualifies, how to apply and the numbers TAPMI has reported.
TAPMI Scholarships 2027
The TAPMI scholarship schemes include three awards for MBA students, and one more set for the IPM and BBA (Hons). TAPMI has not published a policy for Batch 2027-29, so the table shows Batch 2026-28, the latest approved. Use this TAPMI Manipal scholarship information to see where aid exists and where it does not.
| Programme | Aid on offer | Waiver |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Core, BKFS, HRM, Marketing, IB | Excellence and Achievers | 100% and 20% |
| MBA Technology Management, AI & DS | Excellence, Achievers, Future Innovators | 100%, 20% and 10% |
| IPM and BBA (Hons) | UG Freeship, UG Scholar, Achievers | 100%, 20% and 20% |
| PhD | T. A. Pai Scholarship | Tuition waiver and stipend |
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Does TAPMI Give Scholarships for MBA?
Yes. The MBA has the Excellence award, the Achievers award and the Future Innovators award. All three TAPMI merit scholarship awards sit under the Dr. Ramdas M. Pai name.
Is There a Scholarship for Girls at TAPMI?
TAPMI publishes no scholarship only for women. It gives 5% of the final selection score to gender diversity and extra-curricular activities together, but that is a weight and not a fee waiver.
Can I Get a 100% Scholarship at TAPMI?
Yes. The Excellence scholarship waives 100% of the programme fee for 36 students. You still pay the alumni fee, hostel and food. The IPM and BBA (Hons) also have a 100% UG Freeship.
Types of Scholarships at TAPMI 2027
TAPMI has four kinds of scholarship: Excellence, Achievers, Future Innovators and undergraduate awards. The prospectus also names smaller awards. The tabs show each of the TAPMI scholarship schemes as the policy words it.
A 100% waiver for 36 students: 33 at Manipal and 3 at Bengaluru. The 33 include 2 IPM seats. It goes to high scorers in CAT, XAT or GMAT with work or a qualification.
Does the TAPMI Scholarship Cover the Whole Fee?
No. The TAPMI scholarship of 100% waives the programme fee only. The scholar pays the alumni fee of ₹20,000, hostel, food and any other personal cost. The fees page shows the cost lines.
Is There a TAPMI Scholarship for Economically Weaker Students?
The prospectus lists a Dr. Ramdas Pai scholarship for economically weaker section students, but the May 2026 policy does not describe it. NIRF 2026 data shows 23 economically backward students and 23 students with full tuition reimbursement from institute funds. Ask the admissions office for the terms in writing.
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Can I Get Two TAPMI Scholarships Together?
No. Excellence and Achievers winners must sign an affidavit that they hold no other scholarship. TAPMI withdraws the award and asks for the money back if you take more than one.
Is There a TAPMI Scholarship for the PhD?
Yes. T. A. Pai Scholars get a full tuition waiver. The monthly stipend is ₹35,000 for two years and ₹40,000 for the next two.
TAPMI Scholarship Eligibility 2027
TAPMI scholarship eligibility for the 100% award needs CAT or XAT at 90 percentile or GMAT 700, plus two years of work or a qualification. A score of CAT or XAT 95 percentile or GMAT 750 is enough on its own. The table shows the three routes for TAPMI scholarship eligibility.
| Route | Score needed | Extra requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAT or XAT 90 percentile, or GMAT 700 | 2 years of work at TAPMI-approved companies |
| 2 | CAT or XAT 90 percentile, or GMAT 700 | CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA |
| 3 | CAT or XAT 95 percentile, or GMAT 750 | None |
- Achievers: a CGPA of at least 7.5 after Term 3, no F or I grade in any course, and no proven act of indiscipline.
- Future Innovators: a place in the MBA Technology Management or MBA AI and Data Science, with no proven act of indiscipline.
- IPM Excellence seats: the top-ranked IPM students on the first three years of CGPA who continue into the MBA.
The Scholarship Score Is Not the Admission Cutoff
A CAT or XAT 90 percentile or a GMAT 700 is a scholarship criterion, not the admission bar for every candidate. TAPMI also says it may change the eligibility criteria from time to time.
What CAT Percentile Is Needed for a TAPMI Scholarship?
You need CAT or XAT at 90 percentile with two years of work or a qualification, or 95 percentile alone, for the 100% award. The Achievers and Future Innovators awards use no entrance score. They depend on your results after you join or on your programme.
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Is There a TAPMI Scholarship for Freshers?
Yes. A TAPMI scholarship is open to freshers with CAT or XAT 95 percentile or GMAT 750, because that route needs no work experience. Freshers with lower scores can still win the Achievers award after the first year.
What Are TAPMI-Approved Companies?
TAPMI uses this phrase in the policy but does not publish the list. Ask the admissions office whether your employer counts before you plan around the 90 percentile route.
How to Apply for TAPMI Scholarships 2027
You apply for the TAPMI scholarship for Excellence within one week of class commencement, with your documents. Achievers and Future Innovators need no application. The timeline shows how to apply for a TAPMI scholarship in Batch 2026-28.
Step 1
Get Admitted
Complete admission and pay the full first-year programme fee, including the refundable deposit, as the offer letter states.
Step 2
Apply Within One Week
Send the application with your documents within one week of class commencement.
Step 3
Committee Review
The Scholarship Selection Committee examines applications and announces the awardees.
Step 4
Continue in Year 2
Keep a CGPA of at least 7.5 after Term 3 and a clean conduct record.
How Do I Get an Education Loan for TAPMI?
TAPMI says it has tie-ups with scheduled commercial banks and NBFCs for education loans. Ask the admissions office for the bank list and check the loan limit against the full tuition. A scholarship does not replace the need to pay the first year up front.
Documents Required for TAPMI Scholarships
The TAPMI scholarship for Excellence asks for three sets of documents and an affidavit. The policy lists them for Batch 2026-28.
- Marks cards: Class 10, Class 12 and graduation.
- Work experience certificates: From TAPMI-approved companies, if you use the work route.
- Score cards: Valid CAT, XAT or GMAT.
- Affidavit: That you hold no scholarship from any other source.
Professional Qualification Proof
The policy lists marks cards, work certificates and score cards. If you use the CA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA route, keep that certificate ready too and confirm with the admissions office.
TAPMI Scholarship Selection Process 2027
A Scholarship Selection Committee picks the TAPMI scholarship awardees for Excellence, and its decision is final and binding. The Director, the Deans of Administration, Academics and Bengaluru, the Chairperson of Admissions and any nominees sit on it. If applications exceed seats, the committee ranks them in a fixed order.
💼First1. Work ExperienceMonths of work experience come first in the tie-break.🎓Second2. Professional QualificationCA, CFA, CS, FRM or CMA counts next.📝Third3. Test ScoreThen the CAT, XAT or GMAT score.📊Last4. MarksGraduation marks, then Class 12, then Class 10.When Does TAPMI Announce Scholarship Results?
TAPMI does not publish a result date. The committee reviews applications after the one-week window closes. For Achievers, the merit list comes after the Term 3 results.
What Happens If a TAPMI Scholar Leaves the Programme?
The scholar must repay the TAPMI scholarship waiver. The policy lists withdrawal, proven indiscipline, expulsion and holding more than one scholarship as reasons for forfeiture. Excellence winners also lose the award if the CGPA falls below 7.5 after Term 3.
TAPMI Scholarship Statistics
TAPMI sets aside 66 PG seats for its 100% and 20% scholarships, and all Future Innovators students get 10%. That is 36 Excellence seats and 30 Achievers seats in Batch 2026-28. The numbers below come from the policy and from NIRF data.
36
Excellence Seats
100% waiver, Batch 2026-28
30
Achievers Seats
20% waiver, Batch 2026-28
23
Full Reimbursement
Of 1,075 students, NIRF 2026 data
16
Full Reimbursement
Of 1,138 students, NIRF 2025 data
How Many Students Get a TAPMI Scholarship?
Illustration only: 36 TAPMI scholarship seats of 100% against a sanctioned intake of 570 is about 6%. Intake for Batch 2026-28 may differ. NIRF reports the number who received full tuition reimbursement from institute funds, and that is a different count from the policy seats.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Where can I read the official TAPMI scholarship policy?
TAPMI posts the Registrar-approved policy as a PDF on its admissions page. Read the and the TAPMI admissions page. Data Sources: tapmi.edu.in, May 2026.
Q: How much is the TAPMI 100% scholarship worth?
The TAPMI scholarship waives the programme fee, which is ₹9,75,000 a year for Batch 2026-28, so about ₹19,50,000 over two years. You still pay the alumni fee, hostel and food. Data Sources: TAPMI Scholarship Policy and admissions page.
Q: Do I need to apply for the Achievers scholarship?
No. TAPMI considers students automatically after the Term 3 results. You need a CGPA of at least 7.5 and no F or I grade. Data Sources: TAPMI Scholarship Policy, Batch 2026-28.
Q: Does the Future Innovators scholarship continue for later batches?
Not for certain. The policy applies to the 2025-27 and 2026-28 batches and says TAPMI may review or revise it for later ones. Data Sources: TAPMI Scholarship Policy, Batch 2026-28.
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