TAPMI or T. A. Pai Management Institute is one of the Top Management Institutes in India and was established in 1980. Located in the serene hills of Manipal, TAPMI was ranked 42nd by NIRF 2023 and is one of the 19 B-schools in India to be accredited by the AACSB. TAPMI offers MBA and PhD courses, but is more famous for its flagship MBA program which is offered in General, HR, BKFS, Marketing and International Business domains.
The largest batch of 368 students of MBA program was offered an highest package of INR 32.02 LPA in 2024. TAPMI has an Unbroken 100% Placement Record for the last many years. Admission to this program is based on National Level Entrance Tests like CAT / XAT / NMAT / GMAT scores followed by Extempore, Group Discussions (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI). TAPMI CAT cutoff usually remains around 95%.
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TAPMI offers MBA courses in various specializations. The fees for the flagship MBA is INR 17.34 lakhs but the actual cost including all the expenses can go upto INR 20.5 Lakhs including hostel and miscellaneous expenses.
MBA / MBA - BFKS / MBA - HRM / MBA - Marketing/ MBA (International Business) | |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation |
Selection Criteria | CAT or XAT or GMAT or NMAT Scores + Group Discussions + Personal Interview |
Fees | INR 17.34 Lakhs |
Seats | 500 - 530 |
Duration | 2 Years |
MBA (International Business) | |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks + 2 Years of Work Experience in technology domian |
Selection Criteria | CAT or NMAT or XAT or GMAT Scores + Group Discussions + Personal Interview |
Fees | INR 16 Lakhs |
Intake | 60 |
Duration | 2 Years |
PhD | |
Eligibility | Master’s degree in Management or Related Subjects as the Area of Interest with a minimum of 60% marks |
Selection Criteria | Academic Scores + Work Experience + Research Proposal |
Duration | 4 Years |
College Name | Fees | Popular Electives |
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TAPMI | IINR 17.34 Lakhs | Human Resource Management, Marketing, International Business |
NIRMA | INR 14.19 Lakhs | Marketing, Finance, Operations Management |
KJ Somaiya | INR 20.87 Lakhs | Human Resource Management, Strategy, Finance, Marketing |
IMI Delhi | INR 20.95 Lakhs | Human Resource Management, Banking & Financial Services |
XIMB | INR 20.9 Lakhs | Human Resource, Organizational Behavior |
The following table represents the total cost of pursuing MBA at TAPMI:
Category | Expenses |
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Tuition Fees | INR 17.34 Lakhs |
Alumni Lifetime Membership Fee | INR 20,000 |
Intenational Immersion Program (For MBA & MBA-IB) students | INR 80,000 |
Training Cost at SBO and BSE (Only for students enrolled in MBA-BKFS Program) | INR 50,000 |
TAPMI CAT Cut Off usually remains around 95%. TAPMI shortlists candidates based on parameters determined by the Institute. The selection process differs for candidates with less than 20 months' work experience and those with more than 20 months' work experience.
For Candidates who have Work Experience of less than 20 Months as on March 31, 2024 (MBA Programs).
Tests | Cutoff 2024 (Expected) |
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CAT | 85% |
XAT | 85% |
GMAT | 630 |
Graduation | 60% |
12th Exam | 60% |
10th Exam | 60% |
For Candidates who have Work Experience of less than 20 Months as on March 31, 2024.
Tests | Cutoff 2024 (Expected) |
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NMAT | 240 |
CMAT | 95% |
CAT | 80% |
XAT | 80% |
GMAT | 600 |
Graduation | 60% |
12th Exam | 60% |
10th Exam | 60% |
College Name | Cutoff |
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TAPMI | CAT (85), XAT (85) |
NIRMA | CAT (80) |
KJ Somaiya | CAT (83), XAT (70) |
IMI Delhi | CAT (88) |
XIMB | CAT (92), XAT (92) |
Admission Process of TAPMI consists of 3 different Selection Criteria. They are as follows:
Stage 1: Shortlisting
TAPMI follows Profile-based Shortlisting. Profile considered for Shortlisting consists of
Stage 2: Admission Process
Stage 2 of TAPMI MBA Admission process consists of Group Discussions (GD), Extempore and a Personal Interview (PI).
Stage 3: Final Selection
Final Selection is based on Entrance Exam Score + Academic Profile + Work Experience + Extempore + GD Score + PI Score. The weightage for the Final Selection is as follows:
Components | Weightage |
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Valid Entrance Exam Scores | 35% |
Score for Academic Performance (in X, XII, Undergraduate Degree) | 15% |
Group Discussion / Extempore / Personal Interview | 45% |
Weightage for Gender Diversity and Extra-curricular Activities | 5% |
Total | 100% |
TAPMI MBA Admission 2024 Events | Dates |
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TAPMI Admission Application Commencement | November 10, 2023 |
TAPMI Admission Application Close | January 31, 2024 |
TAPMI Admissions Final Selection First List Announcement | April 10, 2024 (Tentative) |
Commencement of MBA First Year Term I | June / July 2024 (Tentative) |
TAPMI has concluded its placement drive for the 2022-24 with 100% placements. The highest package stood at INR 32.02 LPA. The average package stood at INR 13.84 LPA for PGDM Program. Post-program salaries at TAPMI have increased almost 4.2 times compared to pre-program salaries. The following table represents the TAPMI Placements for the batch 2024:
Particulars | Placements Statistics (2022-24) |
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Number of Recruiters | 90 |
PPOs | 86 |
Number of Students Eligible | 368 |
Highest Package | INR 32.02 LPA |
Average Package | INR 13.84 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Capgemini, Axis Bank, Gartner, Cognizant, Deloitte |
Here are some details of TAPMI Placements:
Particulars | MBA | MBA - BFKS |
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Number of Students Placed | 368 | 52 |
Highest Package | INR 32.02 LPA | INR 21 LPA |
Average Package | INR 13.84 LPA | INR 12.97 LPA |
Particulars | MBA - HRM | MBA - Marketing |
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Number of Students Placed | 49 | 24 |
Highest Package | INR 28.5 LPA | INR 17.01 LPA |
Average Package | INR 12.77 LPA | INR 13.35 LPA |
College Name | Highest Package | Average Package |
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TAPMI | INR 32.02 LPA | INR 13.84 LPA |
NIRMA | INR 30 LPA | INR 13 LPA |
KJ Somaiya | INR 25.96 LPA | INR 12.32 LPA |
IMI Delhi | INR 50 LPA | INR 17.01 LPA |
XIMB | INR 71.50 LPA | INR 20.03 LPA |
TAPMI has been ranked 42nd by NIRF 2023 in Management Category and 11th among private colleges by IIRF 2024. TAPMI is ranked 21st by BT-MDRA Ranking 2023, 5th by Outlook ICARE and 35th by Economic Times.
Ranking Body | Year | Rank |
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National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) | 2023 | 42nd in Management Category |
IIRF | 2024 | 11th among private colleges |
Business Today (BT) - MDRA | 2023 | 21st among Top B-Schools |
Outlook - ICARE | 2021 | 5th in Private MBA Institutions |
4th in Standalone Institutions | ||
2nd in South Zone |
College Name | NIRF Rankings |
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TAPMI | 42 |
NIRMA | 61 |
KJ Somaiya | 45 |
IMI Delhi | 34 |
XIMB | 46 |
Given below are some Admission Stories from TAPMI Students:
Admission Story | Work Experience | Entrance Exam Scores |
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TAPMI Admission Story Sumit Saurabh | S T Fabricators - 30 months, Supervision of Mechanical Equipments | CAT (86.4) |
TAPMI Admission Story Kusum Nehrotra | Fresher | CMAT (92) |
TAPMI Admission Story Aishwarya Kiran Mangraj | Infosys - 4.2 Years | TAPMI (90) |
TAPMI Admission Story Mohd Yusuf | Collegedunia - 8 Months, Content Specialist | XAT (89.2) |
TAPMI Admission Story Rishi Yadav | Sales & Marketing Associate | CAT (86) |
TAPMI Admission Story Harshit Singh | Jaiveek Agro Biotech Pvt. Ltd - 3 Years, Assistant Projects & Business Development Associate | CAT (90) |
Read More: How to Prepare for MBA GD/PI?
TAPMI believes in the well-rounded development of its Students. TAPMI Programs being Fully-residential, the Students stay for 2 years at TAPMI’s state-of-the-art 44.11 Acres Campus. TAPMI not only focuses on Academic Learning but ensures Student’s involvement in various Committees, Events and Activities to help evolve them into Managers. Their student life at TAPMI helps them appreciate Diversity and understand Counter-views.
Campus Events
TAPMI holds various Campus Events, Some of them are;
Flagship Events
Besides Campus Events, TAPMI also holds Flagship Events, the details of which are given below:
Flagship Event | Description |
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Atharva | Annual Fest with over 1500 Participants from 50 B-Schools |
QoTB | Quiz on The Beach (QoTB), India’s biggest on-campus quiz. QoTB is an Inter-College Fest |
Finomenal | Annual Finance Conclave hosted by The Finance Forum of TAPMI |
COBCAM | Panel Discussions, Roundtable Discussions, Mentoring Sessions and Guest Lectures with Bigwigs of Financial Industry & TAPMI Students |
DISHA | Platform for Students to Interact with HR Experts from Various Sectors of the Industry |
SCOPE | Flagship Event of Operations Forum that enhance Student Interaction with Industry Experts through Panel Discussions, Lecture Series, Case Study Challenge, Quiz & Q&A Sessions |
Brandscan | Marketing Course & Unique Market Research Fair |
Manthan | Annual Budget Conclave of TAPMI, Comprises of Discussions & Analysis of Union Budget by Industry Pundits |
Meraki | Conducted by Literary & Media Committee of TAPMI |
TAPMI’s 5 Hostel Blocks have been designed according to the Students Requirements of Rigorous Study & Relaxation. There are separate hostels for Men & Women, each with Air-conditioned Double & Single Rooms with an Attached Bathroom and a 24-hour Hot Water Facility supported by Solar Heating. All Hostels at TAPMi have Lifts, Back-up Power and Wifi Internet Connectivity.
Name | Designation | Company |
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Sharad Aggarwal | Head | Lamborghini India |
Manohar Kamath | CXO & Chief | Myntra Fashion |
Tapan Gosh | National Sales Head | Hyundai Motors India Ltd. |
Abhinav Srivastva | GM | HCPL |
Name | Startup |
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Rahul Kamath (Batch 1996-98) | Owner - Bola Surendra Kamath And Sona |
Suyash Saboo (Batch 2010-12) | Owner - Saboo And Company |
Charudutt Sehgal (Batch 2016-18) | Co-Owner - Vayugati Warehousings |
Jaikishan Vador (Batch 2015-17) | Proprietor / Owner - Shakti Trades |
Deepti Jacob | Founder and Chief Counselor - Sitara Emotional Counselling Center |
Ques. How is hostel life in TAPMI?
Ans. You will find the hostel life at Tapmi amazing because the hostels have a lot of activities going on and you will enjoy all the time being in the hostel.
You will find the following facilities at TAPMI hostels.
Ques. Can a fresher with no work experience apply to TAPMI for its MBA course?
Ans. Yes, you can apply at TAPMI for an MBA course without any experience but they tend to give preference to candidates with experience. If you go through the admission records of the last few years for the institute, you will observe a pattern that almost 50% preference has been given to candidates having prior work experience. Read More
Ques. What is the interview process like for the Mu Sigma- TAPMI L.E.A.D Program?
Ans. The interview process for the new L.E.A.D program at TAPMI is going to be an interesting one. The interview is conducted by a panel consisting of TAPMI faculty members and Mu Sigma officials.
Candidates will be tested on the following criteria:
Ques. In the industry, which colleges are considered to be premium B-schools in India? Is TAPMI one of them?
Ans. Firstly, you need to know that TAPMI is not a B school in the industry, and students usually opt for it as their last option. It is mainly due to the recruiting companies who come for placements.
However, TAPMI is the first MBA college in India to get an AACSB accreditation, and recently they've also acquired the AMBA accreditation- which works as a brand name for employers when recruiting candidates. The Institute is also working to get the triple crown and Equis accreditation as well. This will greatly enhance its reputation, placing it with the international elite club which will bring in foreign exchange programs and placements abroad. Read More
Ques. Will I regret joining IIT Roorkee for MBA leaving IMT, IMI, TAPMI?
Ans. IIT Roorkee is essentially a technical school. Core B-Schools such as IMT, IMI, and TAPMI will certainly offer better exposure and placement opportunities in the management domain. These B-Schools have a proven track record of producing skilled managers. As a student of the institute, you will get better exposure and development opportunities. Read More
Ques. What should I choose between IMI Delhi and TAPMI?
Ans. Both IMI Delhi and TAPMI are reputed B-Schools and offer almost equal opportunities but IMI Delhi is better. If we compare these colleges based on placements, batch size, location, and alumni network then IMI Delhi is the better choice.
Ques. I've got two options, TAPMI PGDM and IRMA PRM. What should I choose?
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Parameters | IRMA PRM | TAPMI |
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Average Package | INR 14.14 LPA | INR 13.84 LPA |
Highest Package | INR 31.16 LPA | INR 32.02 LPA |
Ques. How Strict is TAPMI?
Ans. 100% attendance is mandated. In any case of medical emergencies, you are expected to provide a medical certificate as an evidential document from somebody with a rank of assistant professor, or above from the KMC. In case of non-approved leaves, you will get a sub-grade for the subject. This will affect your CGPA.
Entering the campus by 11.30 P.M. is compulsory. You need to sign a register with the timings of your arrival and departure. Read More
Ques. Is work experience necessary for doing Ph.D in finance from TAPMI Manipal ?
Ans. As per the Eligibility rules, TAPMI Manipal accepts applications for Ph.D for the candidates having a minimum of a Masters degree in any management specialisation. Having a work experience will be better in the selection procedure.
Ques. Does TAPMI Manipal accept a correspondence degree?
Ans. If you have a valid correspondence degree with 50% of aggregate marks after 10+2, then your degree is valid for TAPMI Manipal.
Ques. Is there any hostel accommodation provided for TAPMI Manipal students?
Ans. Yes, for all the candidates (PGDM and optional for Executive MBA) hostel accommodations are provided to stay.
Ques. What are the TAPMI and MU Sigma programs?
Ans. Mu Sigma has a singular purpose - to install in large enterprises, a fundamentally new approach to decision-making, called the new Art of Problem-Solving. The intent of this high-quality program is to create exceptional leaders in the digital age. TAPMI is a young B-School and the first AICTE approved B-School to have received the coveted AACSB global accreditation. TAPMI has recently been awarded the second coveted global accreditation – Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Ques. What is the TAPMI cutoff for 2024?
Ans. TAPMI cutoff 2024 is 85 percentile and above for CAT and XAT.
Ques. How to get admissions into TAPMI MBA programs?
Ans. Apart from graduation marks and CAT/XAT scores, work experience adds to the total scores of students. TAPMI undertakes the profile-based assessment and additional scores are considered for work experience of students.
Ques. Does TAPMI Manipal accept correspondence degrees for admissions?
Ans. If students have valid correspondence graduation degrees from a registered university along with minimum 50% marks in aggregate, then it is acceptable.
Ques. Does TAPMI provide hostel facilities?
Ans. TAPMI has plush hostel facilities with all the beyond basic amenities for a student.
Ques. What is the faculty-student ratio at TAPMI?
Ans. The faculty-student ratio at TAPMI Manipal is 1:17.
Ques. Which are the top companies visiting TAPMI?
Ans. Amazon, Microsoft, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, Michael Page are some of the top recruiters of TAPMI.
Ques. What are the courses offered by TAPMI?
Ans. TAPMI offers 4 PGDM courses: Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Banking and Financial Services, HR, Marketing and Sales along with Executive PGPM and PhD programs.
Ques. Does TAPMI offer an Executive MBA course?
Ans. Yes, TAPMI offers an Executive PGPM course at its Jamshedpur campus.
Ques. What are the TAPMI MBA fees?
Ans. For Indian domiciled students, course fee including hostel charges is tagged around INR 9.65 LPA while for NRIs, the course fee may be ± 20,000 USD.
Ques. What is the status of TAPMI ranking at national and international levels?
Ans. NIRF 2023 ranked TAPMI at 42 in Management domain, while the institute bagged the 101-band at QS World University Rankings: Masters in Management Rankings 2020.
Ques. Does TAPMI provide scholarship facilities?
Ans. Every year, TAPMI Manipal offers merit-based scholarships of total worth 2.5 Crores to 50 students as a 30% fee waiver, based on CAT/XAT scores during admission.
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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MBA 6 Courses | ₹8.4 Lakhs - 9.07 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50%+CAT/XAT | 1 Dec - 31 Jan 2024 | |
BBA {Hons.} 1 Course | ₹3.85 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | - | |
IPM | ₹5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 60% | 1 Dec - 31 Jan 2024 |
Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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Executive | ₹1.65 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation with 50% | 24 Apr 2024 |
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Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Tentative Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Result Date | Tentative Dec 26, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
CMAT Result | May 31, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Tentative Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Result Date | Tentative Dec 26, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
CMAT Result | May 31, 2024 |
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TAPMI, NMAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for NMAT is 80
Courses | Round 1 |
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Compare | 80 |
Compare | 80 |
Compare | 80 |
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Scholarship provided by the college.
TAPMI established in 1980 is one of the Best B-Schools in the Country. TAPMI is known for its MBA programs. TAPMI offers various Scholarships to its students. TAPMI provides Scholarships upto INR 2.9 Crores.
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Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship scheme is given to Aspiring Students of TAPMI. Around 50 Students can get Scholarships worth INR 2.4 Crores. The details for the same is given below:
Scholarship | No. of Scholarship | Eligibility | Fee Waiver |
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Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category I | 20 | (10) : Gender-based | 30% of Total Tuition Fee |
(10) : Top 10 Female Scorers [CAT / XAT / GMAT] | |||
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category II | 10 | 90 Percentile and above in CAT / XAT & Family Gross Income (before tax) below INR 10 Lakh | |
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category III | 10 | 88 Percentile and above in CAT / XAT & Family Gross Income (before tax) below INR 8 Lakh | |
Dr. Ramdas Pai Merit Scholarship – Category IV | 10 | Family Gross Income (before tax) below INR 7 Lakh; No CAT / XAT Score Criteria |
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Various Scholarships are provided to TAPMI Students, the details of which are as follows:
Particulars | Eligibility | Amount |
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Dean’s Roll of Honour | Top 10 Performers of the Batch | INR 2 Lakhs Each |
SHRM Scholarship | All Eligible Students of MBA-HRM | Upto INR 31 Lakhs |
CFA / FRM / CMT Scholarship | All Eligible Students of MBA-BFKS | Upto INR 10 Lakhs |
YLP Stipend | All Eligible Students | Upto INR 6 Lakhs |
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Ques. How many programs does TAPMI offer?
Ans. TAPMI offers MBA, MBA in Banking and Financial Services (MBA - BKFS), MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA - HRM), MBA in Marketing (MBA - Marketing), MBA in International Business (MBA - IB), EPGPM (Online Program) and a PhD program.
Ques. Do PhD Scholars get Scholarships from TAPMI?
Ans. PhD Candidates of TAPMI will receive a Fellowship of INR 35,000 for the first two years and INR 40,000 for the next two years.
Ques. What is TAPMI SHRM Scholarship?
Ans.TAPMI SHRM Scholarship is for All Eligible Students of MBA - HRM. Upto INR 31 Lakhs is provided for Scholarship.
Ques. Does TAPMI accept GMAT scores?
Ques. What is the required percentile for Admission to TAPMI?
Ans. The required percentile for Admission to TAPMI is given below:
Tests | Expected 2023 Cutoff |
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CAT 2023 | 80-85 Percentile |
XAT 2024 | 80-85 Percentile |
GMAT | 600-630 |
NMAT | 240 |
CMAT | 95 Percentile |
The decision to pursue an MBA program from a private business school will depend on your responsibilities, family background, and financial strength. Apart from these, the factor that should be the most important to a poor student should be ROI.
If you consider the average fees, the course duration, and the average package during placements, you can calculate the amount of time it will probably take to pay off your student loans. You can extend this method of evaluation to the various colleges mentioned in your question, and then pick the one with not only the best ROI, but also the least amount of time it takes for repayment.
While one does not need an MBA degree to buy an AUDI or BMW car and also it depends when he/she is buying them, cause a fresher might not be able but someone who is in the industry for long can easily buy them. So, yes an MBA grad from college like TAPMI/SIMSR/BIM can buy an AUDI OR BMW.
Apart from Tuition fees, Students are required to pay several additional fees, the details are as follows:
Particulars | Total Fees (In INR) |
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Alumni Lifetime Membership Fee | 20,000 |
Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 40,000 |
International Immersion Program (only for students enrolled in MBA & MBA-IB Program) | 80,000 |
raining Cost at SBI and BSE Fee (only for students enrolled in the MBA-BKFS Program) | 50,000 |
Accommodation Charges | 1,65,000 (First Year) |
1,80,000 (Second Year) |
An Alumni Lifetime Membership fee of ?20,000; a refundable Caution deposit of ?40,000; an International Immersion Program fee of ?80,000 (applicable only to students enrolled in the MBA and MBA-IB Program); and a Training Cost at SBI and BSE fee of ?50,000 (only for students enrolled in the MBA-BKFS Program). Accommodation charges for the first year amount to ?1.65 lakh and ?1.80 lakh for the second year.
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