About Online Manipal
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Building a legacy of academic excellence
Dr. T.M.A. Pai laid the foundation of the Manipal Group in 1953 with the establishment of Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Karnataka. This was just a stepping stone that paved the way for several other leading educational institutions that rewrote the legacy of academic excellence.
The Manipal Group has been benchmark of excellence in higher education shaping the academic landscape with universities like Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) & Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). This includes top-ranked institutes such as Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Kasturba Medical College (KMC), and T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI). These educational institutions have created and nurtured bright minds who are now driving sustainable real-world impacts across the globe.
Padma Shri Dr. T.M.A. Pai
1898 - 1979
Founder - Manipal Group
From Start to Now - Our journey of excellence
1953
1957
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) was established.
1980
T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) was launched.
1993
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) was granted Deemed University status.
1996
Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) was established in Gangtok.
From Start to Now - Our journey of excellence
2011
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) was founded. Dr. Ramdas Pai was awarded the Padma Bhushan.
2020
MUJ received NAAC A+ Rating, a first in Rajasthan.
2021
MUJ introduced online degree programs through Online Manipal.
2022
MAHE rolled out online degree programs through Online Manipal.
2023
SMU began offering online degree programs through Online Manipal.
The leaders driving our vision forward
Dr. N. N. Sharma
President
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ)
Dr. Mallikarjuna Gadapa
Director - Centre for Distance and Online Education
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ)
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh
Vice Chancellor
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Dr. Manojkumar Nagasampige
Director - Directorate of Online Education
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Dilip Chandra Agarwal, VSM
Vice Chancellor
Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)
Dr. Sourav Dhar
Director - Centre for Distance and Online Education
Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)
Our impact
60+
Countries and 2000+ towns & cities- our students span the globe
100k+
Learners have been empowered through Online Manipal
93%
Of students say their online degree has a positive ROI
81%
Of students find online is better than or equal to on-campus learning
Why students choose us
Degree from top ranked Manipal universities
Graduate with UGC-entitled & AICTE approved online degrees which are at par with on-campus degree programs.
Exclusive Coursera access
Free access to 10K+ courses & professional certifications from top global universities.
Scholarships up to 30%
Avail scholarship benefits under merit, defense, Divyaang, alumni, and other categories.
Easy financing options
Improved affordability with flexible financing and no-cost EMI options.
Manipal alumni status
Become a part of a 2,00,000+ global Manipal alumni network.
Weekly webinars with industry leaders
Stay updated on key industry trends through our weekly webinars by industry experts.
Online Manipal in the Headlines
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