Doctoral Programme
Ph.D. in Management
T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal · 4-Year Full-Time Research Programme
Key numbers
NIRF Management Rank
#58
Cohort Size
15
Duration
4 Years
Total Fees
₹4.0L
Are you eligible?
Entrance Examination
Valid score in CAT, UGC-NET, or TAPMI Research Test
Selection Basis
Mixed-mode evaluation including entrance performance and other institutional criteria
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
Scholarships & Campus Residency
TAPMI provides hostel facilities and scholarships for Ph.D. scholars, making it a fully residential research experience.
Time to Doctorate
Full-time research including coursework, publications, and dissertation
The verdict
Worth considering
TAPMI’s Ph.D. is a strong fit if you’re aiming for academic careers at IIMs, IITs, or central universities, backed by a small selective cohort and NAAC ‘A’ accreditation. However, public salary and placement metrics are limited, and the 4-year commitment demands deep research conviction.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Academic research career
- ✓ Teaching & publications
- ✓ Premier institute brand
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate industry salary data
- ✗ Large cohort networking
- ✗ Short-term ROI