School of Management Studies Facilities & Highlights

August 13, 2025 2026-02-05 12:24

School of Management Studies

Campus Life

Academic Infrastructure

State-of-the-art laboratories
ICT-enabled classrooms
Central library
Lecture theatres & classrooms
Academic buildings & infrastructure
Green learning spaces
On-campus hospital access

Residential & Student Facilities

Separate hostels
Cafeterias & canteens
Gymnasium & fitness
Parks and open greens
Sports: playgrounds & courts
Café & student hangouts

Essential Services & Connectivity

On-campus ATMs & banking
Post office
Grocery & shopping stores
Laundry services
Campus transportation & bus services
Medical & emergency support

Wellness & Mindfulness

Yoga & meditation-friendly green zones
Quiet study gardens & shaded walks
Holistic well-being ethos across campus
Access to healthcare and counselling support

Community & Culture

Management Conclave (e.g., Manthan), annual fests and cultural showcases
Student-led social outreach and volunteering
Clubs & interest groups (e.g., Literary, NSS, Open Mic, etc.)
Dining hubs: cafeterias & canteens

Sports & Outdoors

Multi-sport playgrounds and courts
Parks and open lawns
Active wellness: gymnasium & fitness
Recreational hangouts and event lawns

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.