Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institutes

Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institutes (KAPMI) is a Group of Institutions started by Manasa Trust, Shivamogga. Late. Dr. K A Ashok Pai, was an internationally renowned community psychiatrist, writer, film maker, philanthropist and a pioneer in the field of mental health. KAPMI (Affiliated to Kuvempu University and Recognized by the Govt. of Karnataka) started in memory of this great visionary, aims to provide higher education in the field of psychology, humanities, science and commerce in an attempt to build a healthier society.

KAPMI was established as degree college in Shivamogga as a unit of Manasa Trust. KAPMI is renamed as KAPMC (Kateel Ashok Pai memorial College) It has now evolved into a multidisciplinary degree college offering degree programmes such as BA, BSW, B.Sc, B.Com, and BCA. A major milestone was the decision of Kuvempu University to permit KAPMC College to offer the M.Sc Psychology course of Kuvempu University on its campus. 

Kuvempu Univeristy has now recognised KAPMC College as Research Centre in the subject of Psychology to offer the Ph.D programme in Psychology.

KAPMC located in the heart of Shivamogga city is very close to main bus stand and railway station. The college is well equipped and self-contained, providing an enriching academic atmosphere. It has spacious and well-ventilated classrooms, a library, well equipped with reference books, journals, e-books, reading room facility. modernized teaching aids, medical consultancy, computer lab, psychology lab & student friendly amenities.