NC Jain School of Decision Sciences & Engineering

The School of Decision Science and Engineering is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of decision-making at the intersection of data, technology, and human insight. With the growing complexity of modern systems, organizations, and societies, decision science has emerged as a powerful discipline that integrates analytical methods, computational techniques, and engineering applications to solve real-world challenges

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Academic Programmes

  • Integrated Dual Degree (IDD)
  • Program Offered: Specialisation in Industrial Management A comprehensive program designed for undergraduate (UG) students aspiring to gain a strong foundation in Industrial Management alongside specialized training in Decision Science. It provides a blend of analytical, computational, and application-based learning, enabling graduates to tackle multifaceted challenges in technology and management.
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech)
  • Program Offered: M.Tech in Decision Sciences and Engineering A postgraduate program that equips students with advanced tools and frameworks in optimization, data-driven modeling, machine learning, and systems engineering. M.Tech graduates are prepared for impactful roles in industry, government, consulting, and technology-driven enterprises
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Program Offered: Ph.D in Decision Sciences and Engineering A research-intensive program aimed at cultivating scholars and innovators who can push the boundaries of knowledge in decision sciences and engineering. Doctoral candidates engage in cutting-edge research addressing challenges in sustainability, technology integration, decision support systems, and beyond.

Recent Achievements

• Awards/ Medals

  • 2022-2023, Harsh Hasmukhbhai Shah, Departmental Gold Medal Winner
  • 2019-2020, Silver Medal in Inter Tech Meet 8.0 2019 at IIT Roorkee for Bosch’s Route Optimization Algorithm
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Recruitment

With reference to the Rolling Advertisement (Dated: 10th July 2026) for faculty recruitments at IIT(BHU), available on the homepage of the IIT(BHU) website: For further details and to access the application form, please visit the homepage of IIT (BHU), Varanasi.

Areas of Specialization preferred:

  1. Financial Engineering and Quantitative Analytics
  2. Information Management and Technology
  3. Digital Technologies (like AI/ML and Blockchain etc.) in Management

Department News

2026

  • Research Colloquium on Digitalisation, Decision Systems, and Resilient Operations

    The research colloquium will be hosted by Prof. Kingshuk Sinha.

  • Campus Connect Program – THALES Group

    A THALES Group delegation, led by Francois Colonna, Director, interacted with faculty members and students of Decision Sciences and Engineering as part of their Campus Connect Program.

2025

  • Best Track Paper Award – IEOM Society International

    Mr. Gopi R. received the Best Track Paper Award in the Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement track at the 4th Australian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, organized by IEOM Society International.

  • M.Tech. Examination – 2025

    Ms. Diksha Kumari received a medal for securing First Position in the M.Tech. in Decision Sciences and Engineering Examination, 2025.

Announcements

08th July 2025 - Prof. Prabhash Bhardwaj, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed as coordinator of N.C. Jain School of Decision Science and Engineering. Link: Click Here

Visitors

  • Prof. Kingshuk Sinha, Professor and Chairman, University of Minnesota, USA (2026)
  • Dr. Krishna Kr Dadsena, Assistant Professor, IIM Ranchi (2026)
  • Prof. Avinash Unnikrishnan, Professor and Chair, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA (2026)
  • Prof. Anjali Awasthi, Professor at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (2026)
  • Dr. Lohithaksha M. Maiyar, Head, Department of Entrepreneurship and Management, IIT Hyderabad (2026)
  • Prof. Dnyaneshwar Mogale, Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University, Wales, UK (2025)

Workshops

  • 9th Sep 2026, Research Colloquium on Digitalisation, Decision Systems, and Resilient Operations
  • 27th Jan - 1st Feb 2026, Short Term Course on Technovation for Future Supply Chains and Transportation.
  • 27th Jan 2026, Workshop on “Measuring India’s Net Zero Transition: GHG Accounting, LCA and Carbon Markets” organized by Virtual Sustainability Development Centre, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
  • 24th Feb- 5th March 2025, GIAN Course on Next-Gen Supply Chains: Harnessing IoT, Digital Twins, and AI-Driven Simulations
  • 18th Oct– 23rd Oct 2024, PM Gati Shakti short-term course on Digital Transformations in Supply Chains: Mastering Operations for Future
  • 16th July- 21st Aug 2022, Global Online Certification Course on Data-Driven Supply Chain Transformation 2022, launched by IIM Mumbai and IIT(BHU), Varanasi (under PM Gati Shakti Scheme)
  • 30th Dec - 3rd Jan 2020, AICTE Sponsored QIP Short Term Course on Operations Research: Principles and Applications.
  • 29th Sept - 3rd Oct 2019, Short-term course on “Green Belt: A Six Sigma Training Program”

Webinars/Seminars

  • 6th Dec 2025, Key Insights on Essential Skills for Today’s Job Roles, Speaker - Alankrit Goel, OR Engineer, Alumni - DSE, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
  • 11th Oct 2025, Decision Intelligence through Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics, Speaker - Dr. Ajay Pandey, Senior Consultant, EY, Alumni - DSE, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
  • 22nd March 2025, Session 3, Career pe charcha- Learn, Engage, and Empower: Building Careers Together, Speaker - Mr. Harsh Shah, Data Scientist at OLA, Alumni – DSE, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
  • 18th Jan 2025, Session 2, Career pe charcha- Learn, Engage, and Empower: Building Careers Together, Speaker - Mr. Shrinath Dakare, Senior OR Scientist Optym, Bengaluru, Alumni – IIT KGP
  • 5th Jan 2025, Session 1, Career pe charcha- Learn, Engage, and Empower: Building Careers Together, Speaker - Mr. Dipansu Patra, Adani AI Labs, Alumni – DSE, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
  • 6th October 2024, How to Build a LinkedIn Profile and Its Importance in Today's Job Market, Speaker - Mr. Vishal Gonghade, Assistant Facilities Manager – India Russel Investment
  • 29th Sep 2024, AI-powered Insights: Through Natural Language using LLMs, Speaker - Mr. Naveen Kumar, Data Scientist and Manager at Publicis Sapient, and Ms. Aakriti Dixit, AI Engineer at Pure Storage, in data science, Master’s in Business Analytics, Alumni - Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
  • 12th Sep 2024, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability And Safety In Product Development, Speaker - Prof. V.N Achutha Naikan (Professor, IIT Kharagpur)
  • 1st Sep 2024, Cloud-Based Data Engineering, Speaker - Mr. Manoj Kumar, Senior SME Cloud Computing (DE & GenAI), UNext for Enterprise, NIIT. Ltd.
  • 23rd Jun 2024, Webinar on "Keys to Success in Supply Chain Industry", Speaker - Mr. Dushyant Singh, Management Consultant at Cognizant, PGDIE MBA from IIM Mumbai. GATE 2019 (AIR 01), Assistant Manager in SCM at Landmark Group in Saudi Arabia. Formerly associated with Swiggy, Lilac Insights, and Reliance Industries
  • 15th Jun 2024, Data Story Telling Webinar - A Data Science session, Chief Speaker - Mr. Alok Chakravarty, Lead SME in Data Science at UNext Learning, Advisory Project Manager at IBM, M Tech IIT Kanpur (1995), Worked at ZenSutra Software Technologies, Indya, and Planetasia Ltd
  • 25th May 2024, "Strategic Management Webinar, Industrial implications & Landscape- A Careers in Operations Management Series”, Chief Speaker - Mr. Shivam Tiwari, Senior Program Manager- Axis Bank, Alumni- Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai)

 

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