T.A.Pai Management Institute, Manipal

The T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) - the second B-School in India to get accreditation to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) after Indian School of Business - located in the international university town of Manipal (Karnataka), is among the top B-schools in India, and is reputed for its academic rigour and faculty-student interaction. Since commencement of the PG Programme in 1984, TAPMI has received recognition and respect amongst the well-known industrial houses and academic institutions in India for the quality of its education. Over the years, the institute has earned a name for its Post Graduate Programme in Management (equivalent to MBA) and the quality of student talent it has produced. In early 2009, its 25th year running, TAPMI took a landmark step in its history by shifting its operations to a new scenic 42-acre residential campus in Manipal. The new facility, which was developed at a cost of about Rs. 60 crores (US $ 12 million) includes a built up area of 2,50,000 sq. ft. to house modern, state-of-the-art, Wi-Fi-enabled, air-conditioned classrooms for students, plush offices for faculty and staff, a knowledge centre, a computer centre, a student’s centre, hostels for men and women, and residences for faculty and staff. The student’s centre is home to a canteen, a gym, a yoga and meditation room, an mini open-air theatre and a convenience store.