TAPMI’s PhD program is a comprehensive and research-intensive journey designed to develop scholars across all major disciplines of management, including Marketing, Finance, Operations and Decision Sciences, Information Systems and Analytics, Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, and Communication Strategies. The program nurtures intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and thought leadership, equipping scholars with the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to academia and industry.
With a structured curriculum, scholars engage in rigorous coursework, research proposal development, and extensive thesis work. TAPMI provides a dynamic research ecosystem with mentorship from distinguished faculty, access to international research networks, financial support, and cutting-edge resources like databases and finance labs. Scholars are encouraged to publish in high-impact journals and present at prestigious conferences. Through research workshops, interdisciplinary collaboration, and structured academic guidance, TAPMI fosters a culture of excellence, ensuring PhD scholars gain the expertise and confidence to drive meaningful advancements in management research and education.
TAPMI’s PhD program follows a structured and rigorous approach, ensuring that scholars receive comprehensive research, pedagogy, and academic publication training. The program is typically completed in 3.5 to 4 years, progressing through distinct stages, as outlined below:
Duration
First 6–12 months
Scholars undertake doctoral-level coursework to build a strong research foundation.
Courses include:
Key Milestones
Duration
2nd to 4th Year
Scholars transition into full-scale research, collecting and analyzing data, developing theoretical frameworks, and refining methodologies.
Regular interaction with faculty mentors and research groups to ensure research quality.
Key Milestones
TAPMI provides comprehensive financial assistance to PhD scholars, ensuring they have the necessary resources to focus on high-quality research and academic excellence. The financial support includes monthly stipends, research funding, and professional development grants structured as follows:
PhD scholars enrolled under the T. A. Pai Scholarship receive a monthly stipend to support their academic journey:
This stipend helps scholars manage their living expenses, research-related activities, and professional development during their PhD journey.
TAPMI recognizes the importance of cutting-edge research tools, conferences, and academic networking in a scholar’s career. To facilitate this, each PhD scholar is provided with:
Sl No | Name Of Scholar | Registration Number |
1 | Mr. Ashish B | 159001047 |
2 | Mr. Nagarur Sudheer Reddy | 159001046 |
3 | Mr. Sham Ranjan K C Shetty | 159001051 |
4 | Ms. Savitha Heggede | 169001045 |
5 | Mr. Maninder Singh | 169001043 |
6 | Mr. Giridhar Kamath B | 189001015 |
7 | Mr. Gurudutt S Nayak | 199001017 |
8 | Mr. Satyaki Datta | 199001049 |
9 | Ms. Aparna Bhat | 159001049 |
10 | Mr. Mahesh Prabhu | 199001018 |
11 | Mr. Anshuman | 189001017 |
12 | Mr Srinivasa Reddy | 219000027 |
13 | Ms Kanika Kohli | 206000102 |
14 | Ms Pooja K | 206000101 |
15 | Mr Chethan Kumar | 226000001 |
16 | Mr Tijo George | 226000003 |
Sl No | Research Scholar | Registration Number |
1 | Ms Chetana Balakrishna Maddodi | 196000001 |
2 | Ms Vrishali Bhat | 236000003 |
3 | Ms Kavitha Rao | 216000001 |
4 | Mr Chinmay Khare | 236000102 |
5 | Mr Neeraj Sudhakar Rai | 236000101 |
6 | Ms Lakshmi Varma | 236000002 |
7 | Ms Kavitha RajaGuru | 236000004 |
8 | Mr Tapan | 236000103 |
9 | Ms Snia Joseph | 246000001 |
10 | Mr Sohil Nargundkar | 2406000002 |
11 | Mr Akshay S Hegde | 246000003 |
12 | Ms Gurpur Namitha Kamath | 246000004 |
13 | Mr Hrishit Roy | 246000203 |
14 | Ms Nandeeshwari G | 246000208 |
15 | Ms Glevina Crystal Pinto | 246000202 |
16 | Mr Shashira H P | 246000206 |
17 | Mr Raghavendra V | 246000205 |
18 | Mr Sharat Anigol | 246000204 |
19 | Ms Roshella Dcosta | 246000207 |
20 | Mr Vishwajeet Pradeep Mathad | 251609000001 |
21 | Ms Thakur Simran Sunil | 251609001003 |
22 | Ms Dhanya Pai | 251609001001 |
23 | Mr Akhin H S | 251609001002 |
24 | Mr Venkataramana B C | 251609001004 |
25 | Ms Rachana | 252609000003 |
26 | Ms Anisha Bhatwadekar | 252609000004 |
27 | Mr Dhiraj kumar Nayak | 252609000001 |
28 | Ms Olympia Saha | 252609000002 |
29 | Mr Aryan Naren Kamath | 252609001001 |
30 | Ms Sahana M | 252609001002 |
31 | Ms Rashmi Kumari | 252609001003 |
32 | Ms Paramita Bose | 252609001004 |
Applicants seeking admission to the PhD program MUST have the eligibility as follows:
Applicants with Master’s or bachelor’s degrees or equivalent from International Universities will have to produce a certificate of recognition/equivalency from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) / Commonwealth Universities / International Association of Universities (IAU) / Accredited by an assessment & accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution; as equivalent to the corresponding Indian degrees for the purpose of higher studies.
Prospective PhD candidates need to complete the online application form available on the TAPMI website. The application requires:
For any queries, please contact:
Prof. Nandan Prabhu
Chairperson – Doctoral Program
Contact No.: 78298 49240
PhD Office
Contact No.: 0820-270-1053
The admission process involves multiple stages to assess the candidate’s academic potential and research aptitude:
Step 1: Screening of Applications
Step 2: Micro-presentation on research proposal and Personal Interview (PI)
Step 3: Final Selection & Offer Letter
Events | Important Dates |
Application Opens | 01.06.2026 – 10.07.2026 |
Shortlisting and Interviews | July 2026 |
Final Offer and Registration | August 2026 |
Program Commencement | September 2026 |
The last date to receive PhD Application: 10th July 2026
Applicants must have a master’s degree with 60% aggregate (or equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree with 75% aggregate from UGC-recognized institutions. Eligibility varies based on degree duration and structure. Bachelor’s degree holders can apply only under the full-time PhD category.
Submit a complete application to phd.tapmi@manipal.edu, including the filled form, educational certificates, work experience details, updated CV, and a 5-7-page research proposal. Format appropriately and submit it as complete. Next stages of the admission process are conducted with shortlisted candidates at Manipal.
TAPMI offers fellowships for doctoral scholars with full tuition fee waivers and stipends of ₹35,000-₹40,000 over four years. Eligibility requires meeting doctoral committee standards. Commitment and progress are essential for continued support, ensuring a robust and rewarding academic journey for dedicated research scholars.
Established in 1981, TAPMI has been at the forefront of management education, shaping future leaders through academic excellence, innovation, and real-world learning. With a commitment to nurturing global wealth creators and industry-ready professionals, we continuously benchmark ourselves against the best. Guided by our core values—Excellence, Trust, Honesty, Innovation, Commitment, and Student-Centricity—we foster a culture of ethics, sustainability, and transformative learning.
