Established in 1980, the T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) in Manipal is a renowned institution for business studies, particularly its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. A major part of TAPMI's commitment to fostering academic excellence and opportunity is its generous offering of various scholarship schemes, which amount to a total of approximately INR 290 million. These scholarships are available to a wide range of students and are designed to cover a significant part of their tuition fees.
TAPMI Manipal – Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship
The Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship is a scheme exclusive to aspiring students of TAPMI. Approximately 50 students can benefit from scholarships collectively valued at INR 240 million. The scholarship is divided into four categories, with each category having unique eligibility criteria and benefits.
| Scholarship | No. of Scholarships | Eligibility | Fee Waiver |
| Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category I | 20 (10 gender-based) | Top 10 female scorers [CAT / XAT / GMAT] | 30% of Total Tuition Fee |
| Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category II | 10 | 90 Percentile and above in CAT / XAT & Family Gross Income (before tax) below INR 1,000,000 | Varies |
| Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category III | 10 | 88 Percentile and above in CAT / XAT & Family Gross Income (before tax) below INR 800,000 | Varies |
| Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category IV | 10 | Family Gross Income (before tax) below INR 700,000; No CAT / XAT score criteria | Varies |
TAPMI Manipal – Dean’s Roll of Honour, SHRM Scholarship, CFA / FRM / CMT Scholarship, YLP Stipend
Additional scholarships are also provided to TAPMI students including the Dean’s Roll of Honour, the SHRM Scholarship, the CFA / FRM / CMT Scholarship, and the YLP Stipend. The eligibility and scholarship amount for each award vary.
| Particulars | Eligibility | Amount |
| Dean’s Roll of Honour | Top 10 Performers of the Batch | INR 200,000 Each |
| SHRM Scholarship | All Eligible Students of MBA-HRM | Up to INR 3,100,000 |
| CFA / FRM / CMT Scholarship | All Eligible Students of MBA-BFKS | Up to INR 1,000,000 |
| YLP Stipend | All Eligible Students | Up to INR 600,000 |
TAPMI Manipal – PhD Scholarship
PhD scholars at TAPMI are also catered for under the institute's scholarship schemes. They receive a monthly fellowship for the duration of their study, which increases after the first two years.
| Scholarship | Value | Duration |
| PhD Fellowship | INR 35,000 | First two years |
| PhD Fellowship | INR 40,000 | Next two years |
TAPMI Manipal – Admission Test Cutoffs
TAPMI accepts scores from multiple tests for admission into its MBA programs. The expected cutoffs for these tests for the 2023 intake are provided below.
| Tests | Expected 2023 Cutoff |
| CAT 2023 | 80-85 Percentile |
| XAT 2024 | 80-85 Percentile |
| GMAT | 600-630 |
| NMAT | 240 |
| CMAT | 95 Percentile |
