TAPMI welcomes a new batch of MBA students for AY 2025-27

25th June, 2025:  T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), one of India’s premier B-schools with the prestigious double crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA), commenced the academic year for the batch 2025-27 on June 21, 2025. TAPMI welcomed the 43rd batch of MBA, 12th batch of MBA – Banking & Financial Services (BKFS), 8th batch of MBA – Human Resources (HRM), 7th batch of MBA- Marketing, 4th batch of MBA – International Business (IB) and 1st batch of MBA (AI&DS). The batch comprises 563 students across programs.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Niranjan Kalyandurg, President – Honeywell Technology Solutions and alumnus of TAPMI’s 1989–1991 batch, shared insightful advice with the incoming cohort.

He emphasized that “success in today’s world demands more than academic excellence.” Dr. Kalyandurg urged students to apply their learning practically, think across disciplines, and develop a problem-solving mindset. He highlighted the importance of teamwork, strong communication skills, and leveraging AI as a tool rather than a crutch. Encouraging students to be fearless, work hard, and embrace lifelong learning, he concluded by stressing the importance of ethics and values as essential guides through every challenge. “The next two years at TAPMI are your foundation,” he said. “Make the most of them.”

The Guest of Honour, Ms. Kirti Timmanagoudar, Head – Co-lending & Strategic Alliances at IIFL (India Infoline Group) and alumna of TAPMI’s 1999–2001 batch, shared valuable insights from her personal and professional journey. Reflecting on her time at TAPMI, she remarked, “TAPMI offers more than academics—it builds character and resilience.” Ms. Timmanagoudar encouraged students to embrace every opportunity, remain curious, and focus on honing communication and collaboration skills. While acknowledging the importance of grades, she emphasized that adaptability, self-confidence, and the ability to learn from both success and failure are what truly shape a career. “Setbacks are part of the journey; use them to grow,” she advised. She also underscored the importance of prioritizing well-being and building meaningful connections, reminding students that “no matter where you come from, your time here can be transformative if you stay committed and open to learning.”

Welcoming the incoming batch, Prof. Rajeev Kumra, Director TAPMI, reflected on the inspiring legacy of the institute’s founder, Shri T. A. Pai. He highlighted the core values and strengths that have established TAPMI as one of India’s leading B-schools, known for academic excellence, industry relevance, and a strong ethical foundation.

Prof. Vasanth Kamath, Chair – Admissions, presented the batch profile, showcasing the diversity and dynamism of the new cohort. The 500+ strong batch comprises students from a wide range of educational backgrounds and represents 25 states and Union Territories across India. Notably, the incoming class reflects a near-equal gender ratio, with female students making up 49.91% of the cohort.

The first day of the Induction Program at TAPMI featured a series of insightful sessions aimed at helping students transition smoothly into B-school life.

Prof. Shruthi J. Mayur conducted a session on Student Counselling and Wellness Facilities available through MAHE, underscoring the institute’s commitment to student well-being. This was followed by an engaging address from Prof. Gururaj H. Kidiyoor, Dean – Academics, who introduced students to the culture and academic philosophy at TAPMI, and elaborated on the program structure and pedagogical approach. Prof. Prashanth Yatgiri, Chairperson – PGP, presented an overview of the MBA Program along with essential academic guidelines. Prof. Krishna Prasad, Associate Dean Administration and Mr. Mahesh Prasad, SHO, made the students familiar with the hostel guidelines and rules and regulations in Manipal respectively. The day concluded with faculty introductions by respective Area Chairs, allowing students to begin familiarizing themselves with the academic leadership.

Looking ahead, sessions such as team-building are scheduled to commence on June 23rd, 2025. These will kick off a series of activities designed to foster self-awareness, peer bonding, and holistic development, all within the vibrant TAPMI campus.

Special Career Growth Seminar by Dr. Arjun Vaidya in Bengaluru on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Year of Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)

Bengaluru: 25 Jun 2025 – On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Year of Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), a special Career Growth Seminar is being organized in Bengaluru featuring renowned entrepreneur, investor, and youth mentor Dr. Arjun Vaidya as the keynote speaker. This seminar is free and open to all, early and midcareer working professionals, but registration is mandatory.

Dr. Vaidya will guide the audience on the theme “Reinventing Yourself for India’s Evolving Job Market.” The session will be held on Saturday, 28th June 2025 at 10:30 AM at Pride Hotel, 93, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560025.

In this inspiring session, Dr. Vaidya will shed light on the following key topics:

• How to future-proof your career in a rapidly changing professional landscape
• Embracing an entrepreneurial mindset while being in a job
• Importance of upskilling and cross-skilling
• Transitioning from employee to brand builder
• Understanding when and how to pivot your career

With industries evolving and business models transforming, Dr. Vaidya will discuss how to stay relevant in the changing job environment, adopt an entrepreneurial mindset within employment rolls and leverage the power of upskilling. He will also guide attendees on how to transition from being just an employee to becoming a brand builder, and how to identify the right time and way to reinvent one’s career path.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary— Silver Jubilee year. As one of India’s premier autonomous distance learning institutes, proudly empowered over 10 lakh learners with quality education and currently support an active student base of 80,000+ students across the country. SCDL offers a wide range of postgraduate programs tailored for both graduate students and working professionals.

To mark this remarkable milestone, SCDL is organizing a series of Career Growth Seminars. This seminar is part of SCDL’s 25-year milestone celebrations and offers a valuable free learning opportunity for students and young professionals across India.

Parents explore new-age parenting at Jasudben ML School’s interactive workshop

Mumbai, June 24, 2025: In a bid to strengthen the parent-school partnership and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s vision of holistic development, Jasudben ML School (JML) launches JML-SPARK (School Parent Alliance for Raising Kids), a new space for dialogue, learning, and connection with the parent community. The inaugural talk, ‘Creating Safe Spaces for Our  Teens’, conducted by Piya Marker was organised exclusively for parents of students from Classes 6 to 8. It focused on promoting trust and emotional resilience between parents and their adolescent children.

The session was facilitated by Piya Marker, an educator with over 26 years of experience, a Master’s in Special Education, and an internationally certified parent coach. Speaking to a full house of engaged parents, she shed light on the evolving world of adolescents today. A world marked by social media, peer dynamics, academic pressure, shifting identities, and a constant need for validation. She helped parents explore how they can intentionally create safe spaces at home and in their relationship with their children by being more aware, responsive, and emotionally available.

Marker’s depth of understanding comes not only from her professional experience but also as the founding Principal of a school for children with learning disabilities. She shared, “Today’s adolescents face a world that’s easier in comfort but harder in complexity. As parents, we must be vigilant, compassionate, and willing to evolve to truly understand the shifting ground they stand on, their safety depends on it!”

The session went beyond general advice and offered concrete strategies for building trust and open communication, such as active listening, setting boundaries with empathy, acknowledging adolescent stressors, and reframing parental responses in challenging moments, among others.

Principal Shilpa Gandhi remarked, “Parenting today comes with new-age challenges. At Jasudben ML School, we believe education cannot be limited to the classroom. It must also include equipping our families to understand the emotional lives of children. Mrs. Marker’s session gave our parents not just insight, but confidence. Because when school and home come together, the child thrives, not just academically, but as a whole person.”

Through the JML-SPARK initiative, the school aims to prioritise emotional intelligence, safe school-home dialogue, and holistic child development, core pillars of NEP 2020. The school recognises that academic success is deeply tied to emotional safety, and that parenting, much like education, must evolve with time.