The T. A. Pai Management Institute,
popularly known as TAPMI, is one of the premier management
institutes and rated among the top 15 B-Schools in India.
TAPMI is located at Manipal, Udupi district of Karnataka.
Manipal is also known as the “International University
Town”, which is a proud host of several renowned institutions
and organizations in higher education, health-care and banking.
The Founder of TAPMI, late Shri. T.A. Pai had a vision to
establish a management institute to provide the much needed
impetus to building and nurturing professional management
capability in support of economic development and growth.
The T. A. Pai Management Institute was established in 1980,
to make the vision of late Shri T. A. Pai a reality. A two-year
full time Post Graduate Programme in Management commenced
in 1984, with the first batch of 40 students. Today TAPMI
inducts about 140 students annually for its flagship PGDM
programme at Manipal.
Over the years, TAPMI’s programmes have been recognized
by its stakeholders as being among the best in the country.
Continuous improvements and innovations in academic systems,
curriculum and programme delivery have contributed to making
TAPMI a preferred business school.
Over 2000 alumni of TAPMI, who hold responsible positions
in corporate and other sectors in India and all over the world,
stand testimony to its quality, reputation and recognition.
Governance at TAPMI
TAPMI is an autonomous institution that does not depend on
external funding for its operations. Governance of the institute
rests with the Trust and the Governing Council. The Governing
Council, chaired by Shri K. K. Pai is responsible for evolving
broad framework and policies, while the Board of Management
Studies provides valuable advice and guidance in academic
and industry related matters. Eminent members drawn from the
academia, industry and business constitute these bodies.
Prof. D. Nagabrahmam, a Fellow of IIM, Ahmedabad, is currently
the Director of the Institute. He joined TAPMI in 1992 and
has provided the leadership necessary to enhance the reputation
and recognition of TAPMI
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