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National Institute of Technology Durgapur

An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Government of India

Department of Management Studies (DoMS)

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Conference Dates
20th – 21st December, 2025
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About NIT Durgapur

Established in 1960, the National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NITDGP) is a premier Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Part of the prestigious NIT system, NITDGP is renowned for excellence in engineering, science, and management education. Located in the industrial city of Durgapur, West Bengal, it boasts a vibrant campus with modern infrastructure, cutting-edge laboratories, innovation hubs, and a dynamic student community drawn from across the country.

With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and industry-aligned learning, the institute upholds its motto: "Excellence in Engineering Education and Research." NIT Durgapur offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines, fostering a culture of innovation and critical thinking.

About the Department of Management Studies (DoMS)

The Department of Management Studies (DoMS) at NIT Durgapur, established in 2004, offers MBA, Ph.D., and MTech in OR programs, with specializations in Marketing, Finance, HRM, Systems & Operations. Known for its interdisciplinary approach and tech-driven pedagogy, DoMS emphasizes sustainability, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making. With strong industry-academia ties and a vibrant research culture, DoMS nurtures future-ready leaders and scholars committed to global impact. Its alumni network spans across leading organizations globally, reflecting the institute’s excellence and relevance in contemporary management education.

About the Conference

The Management Doctoral Research Colloquium (MDRC), organized by the Department of Management Studies, NIT Durgapur, is a flagship platform committed to advancing scholarly dialogue in the field of management research. It brings together doctoral scholars, early-career academics, and researchers from diverse domains to present their research, receive constructive feedback, and foster research collaborations. MDRC emphasizes academic rigor, interdisciplinary thinking, and mentorship-driven engagement.

This year’s International Conference will serve as a confluence of renowned faculties, distinguished academicians, leading industry experts, researchers, and visionary leaders from across the country and the world. The conference aims to deliberate on contemporary issues and frontier innovations in business, sustainability, leadership, technology, and policy.

Conference Tracks

Finance, Economics & FinTech

  • Banking Systems, Credit Markets, and Financial Intermediation
  • Behavioural Finance and Decision-making Under Uncertainty
  • Corporate Finance and Asset Pricing
  • CSR and Corporate Governance.
  • Development Economics and Inclusive Finance
  • Digital Assets, Blockchain, and Emerging Fintech Ecosystems
  • ESG Investing and Sustainability Reporting
  • Financial Crisis, Financial Risk Analytics
  • Financial Markets, Instruments, and Trading Dynamics
  • Green Finance, Social Policies
  • International Business, Monetary & Fiscal Policies.
  • Microfinance, Rural Credit, and Financial Empowerment
  • Public Finance and Government Expenditure Management
  • Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring

Marketing & Sustainability

  • AI and Marketing
  • B2B Marketing Strategy and Industrial Market Dynamics
  • Branding, Neuro-Marketing & Metaverse Strategies
  • Chatbots/Virtual Assistants and Customer Engagement
  • Consumer Insights in Digital and AI-Enabled Markets
  • Consumer Psychology and Decision-Making
  • Crisis Communication and Reputation Management in Marketing
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing
  • Experiential Marketing and Sensory Branding
  • Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making & AR/VR/Metaverse Marketing
  • Marketing for Nonprofits and Social Impact Organizations
  • Retail Transformation and Omni-Channel Experiences
  • Responsible Marketing & Business Performance
  • Sales and Distribution Management
  • Sustainable Marketing & Ethical Consumption

Operations & Supply Chain

  • AI/ML Applications in Decision Sciences
  • Application of Optimization Techniques (Heuristics, Meta-heuristics, Classical Heuristics)
  • Big Data Analytics and Internet of Things
  • Edge Computing and Operational Analytics
  • Global Logistics, Sourcing Strategies, and Trade Facilitation
  • Humanitarian Logistics and Disaster Relief Operations
  • Industry 4.0, Iot & Operational Intelligence
  • Project Management and Resource Optimization
  • Quality Management – Six Sigma, TQM
  • Resilience, Lean, and Agile Operations
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Service Strategy and Operations
  • Smart and Green Supply Chains
  • Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy Practices

Organisational Behaviour & HRM

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Organizations
  • Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Psychological Capital and Employee Well-being
  • Employee Engagement, and Organizational Culture
  • Employee Mindfulness & Workplace Spirituality
  • Ethics, Governance, and Accountability in HR Practices
  • Future of Work, Hybrid Workforce & Talent Strategies
  • Global HRM and Cross-cultural Management
  • Green HRM & Employee Green Behaviour
  • HR Analytics and Technology in Human Capital Management
  • Industrial Relations and Labor Legislation
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • People Issues in Management
  • Strategic Workforce Planning and Succession Management
  • Workplace Ostracism and Its Impact on the Organization
Prof. Arvind Choubey
Chief-Patron
Director, NIT Durgapur
Dr. Amlan Ghosh
Convenor
HOD, DoMS, NIT Durgapur
Prof. Sanjaya Singh Gaur
Co-Convenor
Clinical Prof of Marketing, New York University, USA

Technical Advisory Committee

  • Prof. Mousumi Roy, Professor
  • Prof. Avijan Dutta, Professor
  • Dr. Neelotpaul Banerjee, Associate Professor
  • Dr. Kaushik Mandal, Associate Professor
  • Dr. Anupam De, Associate Professor
  • Dr. Durba Pal, Associate Professor
  • Dr. Subhadip Sarkar, Assistant Professor
  • Dr. Ujjwal Kanti Paul, Assistant Professor
  • Dr. Umamaheswararao Jada, Assistant Professor
  • Dr. Amlan Ghosh, HOD, DoMS

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Amlan Ghosh (HOD, DoMS)
  • Mr. Indu Nath Jha (SRF)
  • Ms. Kritisha Sharma (SRF)
  • Ms. Srijana Tamang (SRF)
  • Mr. Sujit Paul (JRF)
  • Mr. Souvik Mitra (JRF)
  • Mr. Sandip Ray (JRF)
  • Mr. Abhisek Mukherjee (JRF)
  • Mr. Ritesh Kumar Sao (JRF)
  • Ms. Samanwita Saha (JRF)

Important Dates & Information

Abstract Submission Opens
18th August, 2025
Submission Closes
22nd November, 2025
Final Acceptance Decision
1st November, 2025 Onwards
Registration Opens
15th November, 2025
Registration Closes
15th December, 2025
Conference Dates
20th & 21st December, 2025

Registration Details

Category of Participants Fees (₹)
Corporate Delegates 6500
Academicians/Faculty 4500
Students/Research Scholars/Post-Doctoral 2500
Conference Participants 2000
International Participants 100 USD

Payment Details

Account No: 37850318679
IFSC: SBIN0002108
Branch Name: State Bank Of India, NIT Durgapur Campus

Contact Information

Email
mdrc.dms@nitdgp.ac.in
Website
https://nitdgp.ac.in/
Address
Department of Management Studies, NIT Durgapur, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, West Bengal, India
Phone
Mr. Souvik Mitra: +91 9007428551
Ms. Samanwita Saha: +91 9476421386