Centers of Excellence: Pioneering Innovation,
Leadership and Sustainable Growth

TAPMI has two key Centers of Excellence: The Leadership Assessment and Development Center (LADC) and the Centre for Sustainability. LADC focuses on developing students’ leadership competencies using scientific assessment methods and personalized development plans, preparing them for dynamic and complex business environments. The Centre for Sustainability, or the T A Pai Centre for Sustainability and Competitiveness (TCSC), drives sustainability-related initiatives by integrating environmental, social, and economic principles into business education. It collaborates with stakeholders, manages sustainability programs, and promotes responsible business practices. Together, these centers enhance TAPMI’s commitment to academic excellence, industry engagement, and leadership in sustainable business practices.

History & Evolution of TAPMI

TAPMI embodies the vision of its founder, Shri T A Pai, who believed that leadership must be rooted in service to society. With a strong focus on ethical leadership and community development, TAPMI nurtures professionals who go beyond business success to create meaningful social impact. The institute emphasizes experiential learning, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving, equipping its students to address societal challenges with innovation and responsibility. Through community outreach initiatives, sustainability-driven projects, and socially conscious leadership training, TAPMI instills deep accountability toward inclusive growth and nation-building. Carrying Shri T A Pai’s legacy, the institute continues shaping leaders committed to driving positive change and bridging economic progress with social well-being.

TAPMI University Journey 1980 - Now

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of the institute. He took charge from founder director Prof. HR Sheshagiri Rao.

NBA

Accredited with “A” grade by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi

Established as Manipal Institute of Management

Expert panel of All India Board of Management studies visited the institute for assessment

CRISIL – A*** Grading at National and State level. Received JJ IRANI Best B School Award 2011. AIMS WESCHOOL ...

AASCB

AASCB Re-accreditation for 5 more years

Conducted first in-house MDP on Marketing for executives of Ashok Leyland Ltd.

The construction for the New Campus Project started.

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2021 - 2025

The Process of Transformational Leadership

Building Self-Awareness

Using evidence-based psychometric tools, students assess their transformational leadership traits. This step includes gap analysis, personalized insights, and one-on-one advisories with trained faculty, fostering self-awareness and clarity.

Crafting a Leadership Development Plan

Students develop strategies to address identified gaps, supported by leadership journals and reflective practices. Guided by Kolb’s learning model, they create a roadmap for personal growth and transformation.

Mastering Core Leadership Competencies

Through immersive experiences and flagship courses, students refine their skills in direction setting, alignment creation, and engagement, culminating in well-rounded transformational leadership capabilities.

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LADC:
TAPMI’s Journey Through the 1990s

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Sustainability Center:
TAPMI’sEvolutioninthe2000s

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Center for Teaching Excellence
AchievementsintheLate2000s

T A Pai Centre for Inclusive Growth & Competitiveness

As TAPMI’s sustainability hub, this center drives TAPMI’s sustainability initiatives, fostering innovative solutions for inclusive growth. It leads stakeholder engagement, strategic collaborations, and institutional sustainability efforts, promoting responsible and competitive business practices. Our Centres embody TAPMI’s commitment to creating responsible leaders who excel in business and beyond.

Fostering Lifelong Leadership and Inclusive Growth with Distinction

Comprehensive Corporate Training and Triple Quality Assurance

Leadership Training: Tailored programs for 20-30 corporate personnel focusing on transformational leadership's three critical steps.

Triple Quality Assurance: ILRs are generated by Trained Advisor Associates, verified by Faculty Advisors, and approved by Technical Advisors for excellence.

Rigorous Oversight: A structured, multi-tiered process ensures precision, consistency, and impactful advisory outcomes.

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The Leadership Assessment & Development Center crafts evidence-based, personalized leadership roadmaps, shaping students into transformational leaders. Complementing this is the Centre for Inclusive Growth and Competitiveness, a hub for sustainability initiatives that cultivate partnerships, foster innovation, and champion responsible business practices. Together, these centers enrich TAPMI’s curriculum, connect students with industry stalwarts, and create a vibrant ecosystem for learning and leadership.

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TAPMI University Journey 1991 - 95

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of the institute. He took charge from founder director Prof. HR Sheshagiri Rao.

1992

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2001 - 2005

Established as Manipal Institute of Management

1980

‘Hill-Fest’, the first Inter-college management event was organized

1986

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2011 - 2015

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural ...

TAPMI 2016 - 2020

Brandscan, the first marketing fair organized

1993

Foundations stone of TAPMI’s new campus laid by Mr. Ramakrishna Hegde, Karantaka’s CM.

1985

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2021 - 2025

TAPMI University Journey 2001 - 2005

Accredited with “Five stars” grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2001

Accredited with “A” grade by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi

2001

The Sanskrit slogan in the logo was deleted for ease of scalability

2002

Awarded the ‘Best Management Institute of the year by India HRD Congress, Mumbai

2002

TAPMI Centre for Executive Education (CEE) established in Bangalore to offer short term and long-term executive training programs.

2005

Signed the Tripartite MOU for Global MBA, with University of Oshkosh, USA, Dortmund, Germany.

2005

An MOU with Oakland University, Michigan for a faculty exchange program was signed.

2003

Applied for International accreditation by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

2004

Recognition from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for the PGDM course as being equivalent to University MBA degree.

1996

TAPMI University Journey 1980 - 85

The Visionary Spark

Started the 2 year PGDM course with a batch of 49 students on the MIT Campus

1984

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2001 - 2005

Established as Manipal Institute of Management

1980

Renamed to T.A. Pai Management Institute in honour of our founder

1981

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2011 - 2015

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural ...

TAPMI 2016 - 2020

Moved from the MIT Campus to an Independent building in the Academy of General Education

1985

Foundations stone of TAPMI’s new campus laid by Mr. Ramakrishna Hegde, Karantaka’s CM.

1985

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2021 - 2025

TAPMI University Journey 1986 - 90

Expert panel of All India Board of Management studies visited the institute for assessment

1987

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2001 - 2005

Established as Manipal Institute of Management

1980

‘Hill-Fest’, the first Inter-college management event was organized

1986

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2011 - 2015

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural ...

TAPMI 2016 - 2020

AICTE recognition for the PGDM course.

1989

Foundations stone of TAPMI’s new campus laid by Mr. Ramakrishna Hegde, Karantaka’s CM.

1985

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2021 - 2025

TAPMI University Journey 2011 - 2015

Accredited with “Five stars” grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2001

Accredited with “A” grade by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi

2001

The Sanskrit slogan in the logo was deleted for ease of scalability

2002

Awarded the ‘Best Management Institute of the year by India HRD Congress, Mumbai

2002

Introduced PGDM- BKFS program

2014

Internationally Accredited for 5 years by the AACSB International in April

2012

An MOU with Oakland University, Michigan for a faculty exchange program was signed.

2003

CRISIL – A*** Grading at National and State level. Received JJ IRANI Best B School Award 2011. AIMS WESCHOOL Innovation Award and Dewang Mehta Business School Award for Business School with Best Academic Input (Syllabus) in Finance

2011

Recognition from Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

1996

TAPMI University Journey 2016 - 2020

AMBA accreditation in addition to AACSB accreditation

2019

TAPMI is the fifth institute in India to have dual accreditations

2019

The Sanskrit slogan in the logo was deleted for ease of scalability

2002

Awarded the ‘Best Management Institute of the year by India HRD Congress, Mumbai

2002

NBA Accreditation for PGDM (5 years)

2016

AASCB Re-accreditation for 5 more years

2017

Launch of new program PGDM-Sales

2018

Launch of Virtual Executive Learning program (VEL)

2018

Launch of New program PGDM-HR

2018

TAPMI University Journey 1996 - 2000

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of the institute. He took charge from founder director Prof. HR Sheshagiri Rao.

1992

The Visionary Spark

Prof. D, Nagabrahmam from Institute for Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) appointed as new Director of ...

TAPMI 2001 - 2005

Established as Manipal Institute of Management

1980

‘Hill-Fest’, the first Inter-college management event was organized

1986

The TAPMI logo changed from a rose embedded logo to open book (or butterfly) patterned logo, with a Sanskrit slogan as bottom script.

2000

Signed the first MOU with Saginaw Valley University, USA for student exchange.

1996

Conducted first in-house MDP on Marketing for executives of Ashok Leyland Ltd.

1996

Launch of a unique student driven project called Management in Practice (MIP)

1996

Recognition from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for the PGDM course as being equivalent to University MBA degree.

1996

TAPMI University Journey 2006 - 2010

Moved into the new campus (2009)

Inauguration of a Knowledge Centre on the new TAPMI campus by Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

2009

The construction for the New Campus Project started.

2007

NBA expert panel re-accredited TAPMI with highest grade.

2009

Dr. Mike Tearney, leader of the expert panel from AACSB and his team visited TAPMI to review the progress towards AACSB Accreditation.

2009

Formal inauguration of the new campus by the President of India On Dec 9, 2010 (former President of India, Smt. Prathiba Patil). Introduced new PGDM in Healthcare Management program

2010

AICTE approval for the new PGDM course on Healthcare.

2010

TAPMI signed an MOU for Student / Faculty Exchange program with Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines.

2010

India Blue Ocean Strategy – TAPMI Research Centre set up after an MOU with Blue Ocean Strategy Institute.

2010

AICTE approval for additional Intake of 60 students for PGDM course and admission of NRI students.

2010