Professor (Dr.) Rachita Rana epitomizes a dedicated educationist with over 22 years of extensive experience in both teaching and research. Her illustrious career includes serving as an Evaluator of Research Projects in Economics for the Indian Council of Social Science Research in New Delhi.
With a distinguished portfolio, she has held pivotal roles as Professor and Director at renowned management institutes nationwide, such as Maharaja Surajmal Institute, TASMAC affiliated with the University of Wales, IITM, and esteemed institutes within the BalaJi group in Pune.
Her academic prowess is underscored by her impressive credentials, including a Ph.D. and MA in Economics, an MBA specializing in Marketing, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), demonstrating her expertise in economics and management.
Professor Rana's contributions extend beyond academia, as she has been instrumental in industry consultancy projects and spearheaded numerous major research endeavors funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
A prolific author and editor, she has authored seven books, edited six others, and amassed a remarkable collection of over 56 research papers published in reputable journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Furthermore, her guidance and evaluation have shaped the academic journeys of MBA candidates at the University of Wales, UK, where she served as a guide and evaluator.
Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Professor Rana was honoured with the 'Principal of the Year' award by the Universal Mentors Association in 2022 and bestowed the title of 'Incredible Academician of India' by Record Owners in 2021.
Additionally, her leadership and expertise were valued by the Surajmal Memorial Education Society (SMES), where she served as Secretary of the Higher Education Advisory Committee from 2019 to 2022. Notably, her involvement as an expert in developing SMES's Service Policy Manual underscored her commitment to shaping educational policies and practices.