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.
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.
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.
1990
LADC: TAPMI’s Journey Through the 1990s
2000
Sustainability Center: TAPMI’sEvolutioninthe2000s
2000
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.
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.