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Prof. Anil B. Suraj, Chairperson, NSR Pre-doc, noted a 2.5% rise in applications this year, highlighting the programme’s role in equipping students with essential formal and tacit knowledge for PhD success, supported by strong faculty mentorship.
Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director, IIM Bangalore, urged fellows to contribute to academia in India, emphasizing that returning to serve the Indian academic ecosystem is the fellowship’s most meaningful outcome.
Prof. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean Programmes, highlighted the value of experiential learning, noting that knowledge gained through observation is as crucial as structured curriculum.
Prof. Apurva Sanaria, OB & HRM area, described the fellowship as a launchpad for academic excellence.
Prof. Ananth Krishnamurthy, Decision Sciences area, congratulated the fellows and urged them to sustain their academic momentum.
Prof. Jitamitra Desai, Decision Sciences area, extended his best wishes and encouraged fellows to continue pursuing academic excellence.
Ashapurna Das, Pre-doc Fellow (OB & HRM), who is set to pursue an MPhil at the University of Cambridge, reflected on her transformative journey, describing how the NSR Pre-doc programme and mentorship from Prof. Apurva helped her move from feeling like a “helium balloon with no direction” to finding clarity and academic purpose.
Batch profile picture from the graduating class of 2024-25.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates, marking a formal close to the fellows’ enriching year at IIMB.