The Architect of Modern Manipal

Dr Ramdas M Pai, a legendary figure, has transformed the landscape of higher education and healthcare in India, significantly contributing to the foundational pillars of the country's growth

- Padma Bhushan Dr Ramdas Madhava Pai Incumbent Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, & Chairman, Manipal Education and Medical Group

Agility of mind defies age. Dr Ramdas M Pai has not only created milestones in his work life but also continues to inspire today's youth at the age of 90. He stands tall as living proof of the belief that education and healthcare can transform not just individual lives but the society at large.

Taking over the reins from his visionary father, Dr TMA Pai, the founder of the Manipal Group, Dr Ramdas Pai further expanded the foundation laid before him. Under his leadership, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) became one of India's first institutions to receive the status of a Deemed University in 1993, marking a significant milestone in private higher education in India.