What: The TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal invites applications for its post graduate diploma in management (PGDM) programme.

Eligibility
~ A three-year (10+2+3) university degree in any discipline, recognised by the AIU as eligible for post graduation, with not less than 50 per cent overall aggregate marks. This applies to also those with professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary.

~ Candidates appearing for final year degree examination may also apply. However such candidates, if selected by TAPMI, are required to produce proof of completion of graduation by the time they join the PGP program and their passing certificates and testimonials within the stipulated date thereafter.

~ The candidate must have scores of CAT 2008 or GMAT 2007 / 2008. TAPMI does not use any other test score for short-listing candidates.

~ Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in the subsequent TAMPMI Admission Process (GDPI) at Manipal. Final selection will be based on performance in the Admissions Process.

How to apply
TAPMI handbook of information for Admissions 2009 containing the application form can be obtained on payment of Rs 1,200/- (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred) form the following sources:

1. Select branches of Axis Bank from where CAT forms are sold. Please see the branch list given in www.tapmi.org.

2. Select branches of State Bank of India [Get Quote] (SBI)

3. TAPMI Center for Executive Education at Koramangala, Bangalore. (Ph:080-41501900)

4. Application forms can be downloaded from www.tapmi.org. Downloaded forms should be completed and sent with a demand draft for Rs 1,200/- favouring "TA Pai Management Institute" payable at Manipal or Udupi.

5. Application forms can be procured directly form TAPMI Admission Office by sending a demand draft to the Admission Office of TAPMI. Application Forms can also be procured directly form TAPMI Admissions Office by making cash payment.

Important dates

• Last date for issue of forms: December 1, 2008
• Last date for receipt of completed forms: December 6, 2008

Contact
Admission Office
TA Pai Management Institute
Manipal -576104, Karnataka
Phone: (0820) 2571359/ 2571358, extn 101/ 102
Email: admissions@mail.tapmi.org
Website: www.tapmi.org