TAPMI Manipal offers multiple scholarships for the 2026 intake, with the total scholarship value going up to INR 6 crore. TAPMI Manipal Scholarships 2026 include the Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice, the Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section Students, the Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Achievers and the Dr Ramdas Pai Future Innovators Scholarships. These scholarships cover more than 30 awards, offering benefits such as 100% tuition fee waivers for candidates with CAT/XAT/GMAT scores between 85-95 percentile, full fee support for students with family income below INR 8 lakh, performance-based rewards for those securing a CGPA of 7.0 or above, and a 10% fee reduction for MBA-AI & Data Science students.
TAPMI Manipal Scholarships 2026
TAPMI Manipal offers merit- and need-based scholarships for the 2026 admissions cycle, with over 30 scholarships available across different categories. These include full tuition fee waivers for high-scoring candidates (CAT/XAT/GMAT 85-95 percentile), students from economically weaker backgrounds with a family income below INR 8 lakh and achievers who maintain a CGPA of 7.0 or above. TAPMI Manipal also offers fee benefits for MBA-AI & Data Science students. The table below shows a detailed overview of TAPMI Manipal Scholarships 2026:
| Scholarship | No. of Scholarships | Eligibility | Fee Waiver |
| Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice | 20 | CAT / XAT / GMAT (Equivalent) scores of 90 percentile and above AND, at least two years of work experience at TAPMI approved companies OR CAT / XAT / GMAT (Equivalent) scores of 90 percentile and above AND, have obtained a Professional qualification(s) CA/ CFA/ CS/ FRM/ CMA OR CAT / XAT / GMAT (Equivalent) scores of 95 percentile and above. | 100% of Total Tuition Fee |
| Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section Students | 10 |
CAT / XAT / GMAT (Equivalent) Score: 85 percentile and above (or NMAT score of 280 or more (for sectoral program applicants)).
Family Income: Annual family income (Gross) from all sources must be INR 8,00,000 or less for the assessment years (2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27). |
100% of Total Tuition Fee |
| Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Achievers | 5% of Approved Intake Per Program | Students must achieve a CGPA of 7.00 or above during their 1st year of MBA. The scholarship is applicable at the beginning of the 2nd year MBA. | Varies |
| Dr Ramdas Pai Future Innovators Scholarships | All students of the inaugural batches of MBA-AI & Data Science (Batches of 2025-27 and 2026-28) | For aspiring business managers | 10% Course Fee |
TAPMI Manipal Scholarship FAQs
What scholarships are offered by TAPMI Manipal in 2025?
TAPMI Manipal offers multiple scholarships in 2025, including the the Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Practice, the Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section Students, the Dr Ramdas Pai Scholarship for Achievers, and the Dr Ramdas Pai Future Innovators Scholarships.
What is the Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship at TAPMI Manipal?
The Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship at TAPMI Manipal benefits around 50 students with awards worth INR 240 million. It offers 100% and partial tuition fee waivers based on CAT/XAT/GMAT scores and family income levels.
Who can apply for the Dr Ramdas Pai Future Innovators Scholarships at TAPMI Manipal?
The Dr Ramdas Pai Future Innovators Scholarships at TAPMI Manipal is open to eligible MBA-AI & Data Science (Batches of 2025-27 and 2026-28) students, offering up to 10% course fee waiver.
