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Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds for MBA Admission 2026 will be conducted in February–March 2026 across centres including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Manipal.

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI Manipal) has announced the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) schedule for MBA Admission 2026. As per the official update, the WAT/PI rounds will be conducted from February 14 to March 8, 2026, across multiple cities in India. The final selection list for MBA Admission 2026 will be released on April 10, 2026.
| Check here – TAPMI Manipal MBA WAT/PI Schedule 2026 |
According to the TAPMI Manipal admission process, shortlisted candidates will be called for the WAT and PI rounds, which form a crucial part of the final admission process. These rounds are aimed at assessing candidates on parameters such as written communication skills, analytical ability, clarity of thought, subject knowledge, and overall personality.
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Centres for GD/WAT/PI – TAPMI Manipal MBA Admission 2026
| Centre | Venue | No. of Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal | T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal – 576104Tel: 0820-2701010 / 1070 | 1 | February 14, 2026 |
| Mumbai | Suba International, Plot No. 211, Chakala, Sahar Road, Opp. Cigarette Factory, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400099 | 5 | February 21 to 25, 2026 |
| Bengaluru | The Grand Magrath Hotel, 30 Magrath Road, Bengaluru – 560025 | 4 | February 27 to March 2, 2026 |
| Kolkata | Hotel Monotel, DM-2, Salt Lake, Sector V, Kolkata – 700091 | 4 | February 19 to 22, 2026 |
| New Delhi | The Muse Sarovar Portico, A-1, Chirag Enclave, Nehru Place, Greater Kailash Part-I, New Delhi – 110048 | 7 | February 24 to March 2, 2026 |
| Chennai | Radha Regent, 171 Jawahar Lal Nehru Salai, Inner Ring Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai | 2 | March 7 to 8, 2026 |
| Hyderabad | Hotel Aditya Park, Ameerpet, Hyderabad | 2 | March 7 to 8, 2026 |
The above centres/dates may be shifted to other subjects to the number of applications.
Final Selection Criteria and Weightage – MBA Admission 2026
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores in the entrance exams (CAT 2025, XAT 2026, GMAT, NMAT), followed by a Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview. Final selection will be based on the total weightage of the above categories.
| Category | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| Score in Entrance Test (CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT) | 35 |
| Academic Performance (Class X, XII & Graduation) | 15 |
| Group Discussion / WAT / Personal Interview | 45 |
| Gender Diversity & Extra-curricular Activities | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates are advised to check the official website of TAPMI Manipal (@tapmi.edu.in) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.
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