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Total Fees

19.50 L

Exam

CAT

Fees Details

General

₹ 19.50 L

$ 36.00 K

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) is a specialized business program that is meant to provide students with the information and abilities necessary to navigate the fast-changing business landscape, where AI and DS play a crucial role. The graduates of this program will be able to successfully traverse the business landscape. The traditional education in business management is combined with advanced training in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and pertinent decision-making frameworks in program.

TAPMI and the Manipal School of Information Science (MSIS) are jointly launching a new MBA program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS). The duration of the program is 2 – years, having six terms.

Unique Curriculum – Five Dimensions

1. Business Management

Multi-disciplinary courses consisting of Marketing, Finance, HR, Strategy, and Operations

2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS)

Design and implementation of AI and DS models or platforms, implementation and selling of AI and DS solutions

3. Summer Internship Projects

Summer internships in companies among different business verticals in term four

4. Capstone Projects

Research-based project across various business domains in terms third and fourth

5. Industry Projects

Immersion in industry with a project in terms five and six

Distinctive Features

Program design that emphasizes Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, an experiential and sectoral learning
Two MAHE schools provide instruction – TAPMI and the Manipal School of Information Science (MSIS)
Instruction by seasoned industry practitioners
Instruction with technology and/or product and/or service aids, applied learning, and technology labs
Methodologies – Prescriptive, Predictive, Descriptive Analytics, and Inferential Statistics
Coverage – Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, JASP, Orange, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Apache Ecosystem Components, Microsoft Office 365, Social Media Analytics Tools and Several Others
Industry projects
Research projects
Summer internship projects

Who Can Attend?

Bachelors in any discipline
Minimum, 2-3 years experience is preferred
Experience in or demonstrate passion for AI and/or DS

Why Join This Program?

Courses delivered by two schools – TAPMI and the Manipal School of Information Science (MSIS), and Experienced Industry Professionals
Instruction using technology aids and multiple labs
Applied learning using business and/or technology case studies, internships, and multifarious projects
Analytics and other labs to harness multiple tools for effective business management in this contemporary digital era

Alumni Lifetime Membership fee – ₹20,000
Caution deposit (Refundable) – ₹40,000

Important dates

Exams and Events	Dates

CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	4 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	29 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25

NMAT Others - NMAT exam scheduling (Mode - Online)	31 Jul'25 - 24 Oct'25
NMAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	4 Nov'25 - 18 Dec'25
NMAT Others - Retake-registration (Mode - Online)	5 Nov'25 - 15 Dec'25
NMAT Others - Retake-scheduling (Mode - Online)	5 Nov'25 - 15 Dec'25
NMAT Others - NMAT exam rescheduling (Mode - Online)	31 Jul'25 - 15 Dec'25

XAT Application Date (Mode - Online)	9 Jul'25 - 4 Dec'25
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)	19 Dec'25 - 3 Jan'26
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online)	3 Jan'26 - 3 Jan'26

Eligibility Criteria

A Graduate Degree from a recognized University with not less than 50% marks (Final year students may also apply. However, the admission shall be cancelled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation).

Specific eligibility for MBA Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Minimum two years of work experience is preferred
Should be able to demonstrate interest in AI and data science domain
Should be interested in pursuing a career in AI and data science domain.

Foreign Nationals

Shall mean the citizens of all countries other than India, who are not of Indian origin as defined under PIO.
A Graduate Degree from a recognized University with not less than 50% marks (Final year students may also apply. However, the admission shall be cancelled if they obtain less than 50% in their graduation).
Valid Entrance Exam scores

Admission Details

The Admission Process provided below explains the common process followed across all Programs.

Each MBA Program may have additional components for selection based on its specific requirements.
Shortlist and Merit list for each Program is separate and independent of each other.
Shortlist/Selection in one Program does not guarantee shortlist/selection for the other Program (for candidates who apply to multiple programs).

Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants will be shortlisted based on valid (best scores) entrance examinations.

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.

(Applicants can submit more than one test score)

Apart from high test score, TAPMI considers the overall profile of candidates. For example, academic profile (10^th, 12^th, 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 shall be informed about the shortlist decision on their registered email address.

Stage II: Admission Process (GD-PI)

Stage II of TAPMI admission process consists of Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI).

*TAPMI makes suitable changes every year in the GD/PI process to select bright and deserving candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about changes for 2026-28 admission process, if any.

Final Selection

The final selection of the candidate is based on the following:

Category	% Weightage
Score in Entrance Test (CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT)	35
Score for academic performance (in X, XII, Graduation Degree)	15
Group Discussion/ WAT / Personal Interview	45
Weightage for Gender Diversity & Extra-curricular Activities	05
*Total*	100

*As per the AICTE APH 2024-27, subject to change. Please refer to the website for details.

Fast-Track Admits

Fast-Track Admits are an exclusive group of candidates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, leadership potential, and a commitment to excellence as evaluated through their application and their subsequent performance in the GD/PI. This distinguished cohort is granted priority in the TAPMI admissions process, reflecting their readiness to contribute meaningfully to the B-school community and beyond. TAPMI recognizes such individuals and has initiated a process for Fast-Track admits where few selected applicants shall receive the offer letter within 48-72 hours of their interview.

Admission Process – NRI / NRI Sponsored Eligibility Criteria

TAPMI also accepts applications from NRI/NRI Sponsored Candidates/Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) category candidates for specific programs (only). (Please contact Admissions Office for more details):

Person of Indian Origin (PIO): Shall mean the persons who are citizens of other countries (except Pakistan and Bangladesh) who at any time held an Indian passport, or who or either of his/her parents or any of his/her grandparents was a citizen of India by virtue of the provisions of the Constitution of India or Sec2(b) of Citizenship Act 1955.

Foreign Nationals: Shall mean the citizens of all countries other than India, who are not of Indian origin as defined under PIO.

Minimum Eligibility

Valid Entrance Exam scores

NRI Candidates: CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT / ATMA / CMAT / MAT

PIO / Foreign Nationals: GMAT (compulsory) and IELTS Score of 5.0 (if required).

Stage I: Shortlisting

For NRI / PIO candidates, TAPMI follows profile-based shortlisting. Profile considered for shortlisting consists of valid entrance exam scores, academic profile, work experience (type of company, total experience, etc.), extra-curricular achievements, if any.

Students will be informed of the shortlist decision through email to their registered email id.

Stage II: Admissions Process

Same as that for Indian Domicile category

Note:

All applications must be submitted online.
The above procedure may be changed depending on the developments that may arise.
Any disputes regarding the admissions to these programs are subject to the jurisdiction of Udupi only.
The application fee is non-refundable.
TAPMI uses CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC™ scores for shortlisting the candidates. IIMs, XLRI and GMAC have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the program.
There is no “Management Quota” at TAPMI.