Manipal:
The Beginning of A Legacy
From a barren hill in Manipal, Udupi (Karnataka) to institutions of national and global repute, this is a story of pioneering firsts in education and healthcare. A legacy built over decades - shaping minds, advancing healthcare, and impacting lives.
1953
Foundation of the Manipal Story
Established by Dr T.M.A. Pai (Padma Shri Awardee) as Kasturba Medical College - India's first private medical college, marking the birth of the education and healthcare empire.
1957
Manipal Institute of Technology
India's first self-financed engineering college, redefining technical education.
1965
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Established
India's first self-financing private dental college, a landmark in dental education.
1972
Dr T.M.A. Pai Conferred the Padma Shri
Honouring his pioneering contributions to India's private education and healthcare landscape.
1977
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Established
A comprehensive medical campus strengthening Manipal's healthcare ecosystem, expanding from Manipal to Mangalore.
1978
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Established
A milestone in nurturing well-rounded education that integrates design, innovation, sustainability, and societal impact.
1980
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Established
Expansion into Management education with establishment of India's leading B-school.
1986
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) Founded
Manipal sets the benchmark for industry-aligned hospitality education in India.
1991
Launch of first Manipal Hospital at Bangalore
Manipal enters into private healthcare.
1993
MAHE Granted Deemed-to-be-University Status
First private institution to receive this prestigious recognition affirming institutional autonomy.
1997
Launch of SMU With First Batch of BTech Students
A pioneering public-private partnership expanding access to higher education in Northeast India.
1997
Launch of Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM)
The launch of MBBS twinning program at its first international campus.
2000
Strengthening Global Aspirations with new Corporate entity - MEMG
Dr Ranjan Pai establishes MEMG as the holding and the corporate entity for the Manipal Group.
2000
Establishment of MAHE Dubai
Marking the first Indian multi-disciplinary university in the UAE.
2004
American University of Antigua, College of Medicine established
A globally accredited, US-modelled medical education institution.
2011
Dr Ramdas Pai Awarded the Padma Bhushan
For his lifelong contributions to education and healthcare.
2011
Manipal University Jaipur established
Manipal's first greenfield university, redefining multidisciplinary education in North India.
2018
New opportunities, new sectors
Manipal acquires a majority stake in health insurance and partners with Cigna to launch Manipal Cigna Health Insurance.
2020
Manipal Tata Medical College established in Jamshedpur
India's first private-private partnership medical college.
2020
UNext Learning
Manipal enters online higher education and launches UNext learning.
2022
Formation of MAHE Bengaluru campus
Offering holistic education and modern learning infrastructure in the heart of the innovation capital.
2023
Claypond Capital
One of India's largest individual backed private equity and family office by Dr Ranjan Pai.
