Manipal, October 12th, 2026: T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has established a Centre for Case Research and Simulations. TAPMI is a double-crown school with prestigious AACSB and AMBA accreditations; the institute recently entered the top 100 in the Financial Times (FT) Global Rankings.
The centre will serve as a focal point for developing and disseminating high-quality cases and simulations. A key initial priority will be building a repository of discipline-specific and interdisciplinary cases relevant to contemporary management education. It will also support faculty in developing cases, simulations, and innovative teaching practices. The centre will explore collaborations with leading institutions for case development, dissemination, and other academic initiatives. It will additionally promote the integration of simulations and experiential learning tools into curriculum delivery. Prof. Jeevan J. Arakal will lead the centre as Chairperson, with Prof. Sooraj R. Namboodiri as Co-Chairperson.
On the occasion, Prof. Debasis Pradhan, Director of TAPMI, explained the rationale for establishing the centre.
“The establishment of the centre reflects the institute’s commitment to strengthening experiential education. Enabling faculty to develop high-quality cases and simulations will help mirror the complexities of real-world decision-making in the classroom. We want to build collaborations and contribute to the management education ecosystem.”