TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal
TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has secured the 98th position globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking.The FT Masters in Management 2026 ranking evaluates leading business schools across 19 criteria, with alumni feedback accounting for 56 per cent of the overall ranking weight and school data comprising the remaining 44 per cent. The assessment considers parameters including career progression, salary outcomes, value for money, alumni network, international mobility, diversity and sustainability, providing a comprehensive measure of programme quality and graduate outcomes.A media statement said the institute ranks 60th globally for career progress and 42nd for careers service, with 80.1 per cent of graduates achieving their career aims. Graduates recorded a 53.7 per cent increase in salary, with a weighted salary of $91,285, while 100 per cent of graduates were employed within three months. TAPMI’s alumni network ranks 86th globally, while its value for money rank stands at 95.Female students account for 49 per cent of the cohort, and women constitute 42 per cent of the faculty, while 96 per cent of faculty members hold doctorates. TAPMI ranks 28th globally for international course experience and 94th for international work mobility.On sustainability, the institute ranks 94th globally for ESG and net zero teaching and 99th for carbon footprint.Quoting Debasis Pradhan, Director of TAPMI, the statement said: “Being ranked among the world’s top 100 Master’s in Management programmes is a significant milestone for TAPMI and reflects our continued focus on building management education that is rigorous, relevant, and responsive to a changing business environment. The Financial Times ranking places meaningful emphasis on graduate and alumni outcomes, and this recognition reinforces the importance of preparing students not merely for their first role but for sustained career growth and leadership. As businesses become increasingly global and technology-driven, our endeavour is to equip our students with the knowledge, judgment, and adaptability to create value across contexts.”Published on September 9, 2026
