Founder    

 Dr. T.M.A.Pai   (1898-1979)

    Our Vision

            To be the renowned provider of Technical education that meets the ever-changing needs of the industry. 

   Our Philosophy 

             To provide the best possible environment for the total development of the individual student. 

   About Institution

       Dr. T.M.A.Pai Polytechnic is an institution owned and run  by the Dr. T.M.A.Pai   Foundation and was founded in July 1985 at Manipal in the state of Karnataka (India).

The Polytechnic is named after the great son of Udupi District,      Dr. T.M.A.Pai (1898-1979), Physician, Banker, educationist and  the  'Maker of Modern Manipal'.

The unique experiment of starting an educational institution on a co-operative basis was the brainchild of Dr. T.M.A.Pai. As technical and vocational education was dear to the heart of Dr. T.M.A.Pai, the Polytechnic has been named after him to perpetuate his memory.                           

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  Diploma as Career

Diploma is field open for students right after passing 10th.If you are determine to make your career in technical field, you can take up this side without any hesitation. After 10th you can directly turn to practicality and professionalism through Diploma.

Diploma is a full time course of 3 yrs. Exam pattern is according to universities. Practical knowledge is emphasized aspect of any diploma's subject. Diploma is a way by which you can achieve total practical approach after 10th, giving you chance to build career in very short span of time.

Technology is changing rapidly and to meet that, expert diploma holders are required in great numbers, So diploma holders have great chance to prove their talents.

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Location

Manipal is situated in the rocky hinterland of the fabled Malabar(Konkan) coast   of Southwest India. Manipal is situated on a laterite plateau about 200 meters above sea level and about 15 km from the Arabian sea and commands a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea on the West and the Western Ghats ranges in the East. 

It nestles between the hill ranges of the Western Ghats and the blue waters of the Arabian sea and overlooks a narrow coastal plain through which the picturesque Swarna river meanders its way to the sea. It is only a 50 km drive to the rain forests of the Western Ghat mountains. 

Manipal is a suburb of the famous pilgrimage center of Udupi in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka State on the West Coast of India about 65 km to the north(northwest) of Mangalore, the district headquarters (capital) and 330 kms. south of Goa near the coastal highway (NH 17) connecting Kanyakumari to Mumbai. 

Ideally situated amidst scenic beauty and rural surroundings, Manipal has all the modern facilities of transport, communication and banking. The surroundings are picturesque, comprising rural farmlands. 

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    History

A few decades ago, Manipal was a barren wasteland, a laterite hilltop covered with scrub and brush. Five decades ago, a great visionary saw serenity in silence, potential in barrenness, challenge in adversity. 

The visionary was Dr T.M.A.Pai, a country doctor who by his vision changed the face of the hill top. He built a bustling township called Manipal, which is today an International University town, and a renowned Center of Learning. 

The late Dr T.M.A.Pai , physician , educationist, banker and philanthropist , was indeed the founder and builder of Manipal. He established educational, medical, banking and industrial enterprises of national importance and repute. Manipal is an eloquent testimony to the vision, motivation, and labour of Dr T.M.A.Pai  a Mecca of education and health services, it is the nucleus of 50 educational institutions and 10 hospitals.

   

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   Climate

The climate is humid and warm between November and May and wet and cool during the monsoon months of June to October. It has a tropical climate characteristic of coastal plains in the West of India. 

Manipal, being located on an elevated place near the sea shore, has fine breeze throughout the day and the temperature ranges from 24°C to 38°C for most part of the year. The rainfall amounts to about 260-300 inches/year mainly during the monsoon months of June to October. 

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