KAPMC

About Manasa Trust

Manasa Trust was founded with the objective of promoting the concept of positive mental health education and trying to drive away the myths and misconceptions regarding human behaviour, thus contributing towards the overall development of the community.

It was established in the year 1998 as a charitable trust with multiple objectives and soon decided to focus more on the primary objective of imparting education. In order to realise the educational objectives of the Trust, over a period of time the following educational units have been established.

1. Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial College (KAPMC) — an undergraduate college affiliated to Kuvempu University offering courses leading to BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BSW and BCA degrees. The college also houses the Post Graduate Department of Studies and Research in Psychology affiliated to Kuvempu University. The college was established in 2017 and the PG Department of Psychology in 2020.
2. Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute of Allied Health Sciences (KAPMI-AHS) — functioning since 2019, offers M.Sc in Clinical Psychology affiliated to RGUHS and approved by the Government of Karnataka. The M.Phil in Clinical Psychology is approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
3. Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute of Nursing (KAPMIN) — established in 2024-25, offers B.Sc Nursing and is recognized by the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC).

Manasa Trust has carved a niche for itself in the field of education with its premier educational units offering quality training in diverse disciplines. It has successfully educated and trained students in nursing, psychology, and psychiatric social work through around 90 batches.

Postgraduate students in psychology and social work from various universities are provided opportunities for assignments and internships at our nodal institution, Manasa Nursing Home, catering to the growing demand for counselling and psychotherapy.

The Trust also offers post-graduate diploma courses through Manasa Educational Foundation for Mental Health to spread authentic mental health education and train a new generation of mental health professionals.