MBA Colleges in Manipal Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements

Last updated: 24 September 2026 · Directory data verified 4 September 2026 · Prepared by the bestmbacollegeswithlowcatscore.com editorial team

Quick answer

Our directory lists 1 MBA/PGDM college in Manipal: TAPMI (T A Pai Management Institute), with a total programme fee of ₹20.1 L, a CAT band of 85–92 %ile and average placement of 13.1 LPA. It accepts XAT, GMAT, NMAT.

Read the route, not just the fee. The last column names every test each college accepts, so you can see which fallback tests are open. Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel, as listed in this site’s college directory (data verified 4 September 2026). Add hostel, mess and exam costs before comparing, and confirm the current fee in the institute’s admission brochure before you pay anything.

MBA colleges in Manipal

College	CAT band	Total fee	Avg CTC	Also accepts
TAPMIT A Pai Management Institute	85–92 %ile	₹20.1 L	13.1 LPA	XAT, GMAT, NMAT

Cheapest first. Total two-year programme fee excluding hostel.

We list 1 college in Manipal for now and add more as fees and placement figures are verified against institute disclosures. For a wider comparison, use the links below.

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Frequently asked questions

Which MBA colleges in Manipal accept a low CAT score?

Our directory lists 1 in Manipal: TAPMI (85–92 %ile). Each sets its own cut-off, so confirm with the institute.

What is the fee for an MBA in Manipal?

Total two-year programme fees in our directory run from ₹20.1 L (TAPMI) to ₹20.1 L (TAPMI), excluding hostel. Confirm the current fee with the institute.

Can I get into an MBA college in Manipal without CAT?

Check the tests column: TAPMI — XAT, GMAT, NMAT. Every route is a named test; verify approval on the AICTE website before you pay.

Before you pay anything: check that the college is AICTE-approved and know the refund rules.

Sources & methodology

Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel, as listed in this site’s college directory (data verified 4 September 2026). Add hostel, mess and exam costs before comparing, and confirm the current fee in the institute’s admission brochure before you pay anything.