Established in 1980 by the banking and political stalwart, Shri T. A. Pai, TAPMI is a prestigious private business school within the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and launched its first fully residential PGDM batch in 1984–85. The flagship offering is the two-year, fully residential MBA / PGDM with specializations in a number of domains such as General Management, Marketing, HRM, International Business, Banking & Financial Services, Technology Management, and AI & Data Science. TAPMI also offers BBA (Hons), an integrated undergraduate-to-MBA IPM, an online MBA (BKFS), and Ph.D. programs, as well as executive and faculty development courses. TAPMI collaborates with universities like Macquarie (Australia), Rennes (France), the University of Dubai, Sheffield Hallam (UK), and others for international opportunities.

TAPMI was ranked 42nd in management institutes in India by NIRF 2023, and 4th among private MBA institutes by Outlook 2024. The institute continues to maintain an unbroken record of 100% placement rates with strong recruiter interest and high salary packages - the highest offer being ₹32 LPA for the 2024 placement season, with over 90 companies active every year. The beautiful 42–44 acre residential campus located on a green hillock included air‑conditioned, high fidelity, Wi‑Fi enabled classrooms, well stocked modern library, recreational rooms, canteen, gym ,yoga; meditation areas; etc.

TAPMI employs a case-based and practice-based approach to pedagogy, emphasizing the importance of experiential learning. TAPMI's experiential learning formats include Summer Internships (SIP), Student‑Managed Investment Course (SMIC), Leadership Assessment & Development Centre (LADC), and experiential modules like BrandScan.

With its excellent industry linkages, TAPMI consistently has a high placement rate. Some of the best recruiters from various sectors visit the campus, along with opportunities for internships. TAPMI's alumni network is notable, having a significant presence right across major business sectors in India and overseas, and it provides lifetime career and networking opportunities.

TAPMI has a good research orientation, provides an avenue for faculty and students to publish and contribute to the management knowledge pool. TAPMI is committed to excellence in business and sustainability, with social accountability; infusing the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) framework into its curriculum.

TAPMI has the distinction of dual international accreditations and is committed to academic rigor producing managers who can balance their professional success and social responsibilities. With strong programs and links to the wider industry, TAPMI is one of the leading options for management education in India.