About
Prof. Rajeev Sijariya
PhD, MBA, M.Sc.
About
Prof. Rajeev Sijariya is a Professor at Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME) of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi. He is also the former International Students Advisor and the former Chairperson of the Special Center for E-Learning (SCEL) for the University. He has vast teaching and corporate experience of over 26+ years. Hon’ble President of India in his capacity as the visitor of all the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) has nominated him to their court. He has previously been visitor nominee at the Court of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) as well. He has received various awards and project grants. He has guided many Ph.D. students and has published many research papers. He is an author, researcher, academician, thinker, motivator, orator, corporate trainer and a social activist.
Academic Experience
(23 years)
Dean, ABVSME, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Tenure: 11th May, 2023 to 14th March, 2024
Served as the Dean of the prestigious Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship at JNU. Provided academic leadership, oversaw strategic planning, research initiatives, and contributed significantly to policy formation and interdisciplinary engagement across departments.
Professor, ABVSME, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Tenure: 5th December, 2020 to Present
Currently serving as Professor at ABVSME, JNU, contributing to teaching, research, and institutional development. Active in curriculum advancement and mentorship at the postgraduate and doctoral levels.
Professor, Head - Institute of Business Studies & Deputy Director, Sir Chhotu Ram Institute of Engineering and Technology, CCS University, Meerut
Tenure: 29th August 2016 to 4th December 2020
Successfully introduced new academic programs such as MBA in Hospital Administration and B.Com. (Honours), the first of their kind in the university and the region.
Organized an ICSSR-sponsored National Conference on Demonetization, Digital India, Cashless Economy: A Socio-Economic Transformation on 25th March 2017.
Professor & Founder Director, HR Institute of Science and Technology, Ghaziabad
Tenure: 1st January 2012 to 25th August 2016
Led infrastructure development, academic planning, and governance systems from the ground up.
Introduced B.Com program and implemented specialized teaching modules to prepare students for corporate placements, competitive exams, and higher education.
Achieved some of the best academic results under Mahamaya Technical University and CCS University.
Organized several mega-events:
State-Level Student Summit (31st March 2016) attended by 3000 students from 95 colleges and graced by the Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Educators’ Meet (18th May 2013) with 1100 participants from across Western U.P.
Other initiatives: Talent Hunts, Career Counseling Seminars, Pooled Placement Drives, Sports Meets, and Inter-college Competitions.
Professor & Principal, United Institute of Management, Greater Noida
Tenure: 1st August 2009 to 31st December 2011
Increased student intake and integrated modern ICT tools in teaching practices.
Established United School of Business, a separate PGDM institute with advanced infrastructure.
Chief Coordinator of a National-Level Job Fair (31st April 2010), attended by 27 companies and 900+ students.
Professor & Head, Lord Krishna College of Engineering, Ghaziabad
Tenure: 8th July 2008 to 31st July 2009
Founded the PGDM wing Lord Krishna School of Business.
Built entire academic and administrative teams.
Introduced a Spiral Learning Programme focusing on communication, confidence-building, and industry readiness through workshops, industrial visits, management games, seminars, and cultural events.
Reader & Head, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad
Tenure: 11th January 2007 to 6th July 2008
Introduced Outbound Learning Programs for comprehensive personality development.
Played a key role in laying the foundation for Jaipuria Institute of Management Studies, which has since become a reputed B-School in India.
Founder Head, Department of Business Administration, College of Science & Engineering, Jhansi
Tenure: 1st July 2004 to 9th January 2007
Established the MBA Department and set up academic and administrative systems.
Built a new faculty team and led the department's development under UPTU, Lucknow.
Assistant Professor & Founder Head, Department of Humanities & Management, College of Science & Engineering, Jhansi
Tenure: 11th September 2002 to 30th June 2004
Created the Department of Humanities & Management from scratch.
Focused on building infrastructure and course design to support business and management education.
Guest Faculty, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology (BIET), Jhansi
Tenure: July 2001 to June 2002
Initiated early teaching career with BIET Jhansi, focusing on foundational business and management concepts.
Corporate Experience
(4 years)
Sr. Marketing Officer / Area Manager, Majestic Auto Ltd. (Hero Group), Ludhiana
Region: M.P., Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh
Tenure: Aug 2000 – Aug 2002
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Led marketing & dealer development for mopeds and spare parts.
Executed competitive analysis, roadshows, service camps & promotional events.
Appointed 15+ new dealers/sub-dealers in one year.
Increased sales by 150%.
Independently organized grand sale promotion activities like ‘customer get-together’ in district Ajmer in M/s Majestic Auto Ltd. (This was first of its kind in India in the automobile industry, covering the following events simultaneously at one place and at the same time. Customer get together, Mela participation, Road show, Mechanic get together Demonstration, Free test drive,Free service camp, Exchange Mela, Loan Mela, Van campaign, Pamphlet distribution )
Deputy Area Manager (Sales Organiser), Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Jaipur Zonal Office
Tenure: Aug 1998 – Aug 2000
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Expanded dealer network for engines, lubricants & spares.
Led sales promotions, inventory planning & market analysis.
Boosted sales by 105%; market share rose from 40% to 75%.
Successfully launched new products, adding 15% market share in Year 1.
Honorable President of India in his capacity as a visitor nominee to the prestigious NITs and IIEST.
He is a member of the CMAT Advisory Committee of AICTE.
Hon’ble President of India in his capacity as visitor of Banaras Hindu University nominated his nominee on the court of prestigious BHU for the period of three years from May,2017.
Performance Excellence Award towards actively seeking and promoting high performance at Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Pune by Mr. R.R. Deshpande, vice President-small Engines 30 May 2000.
Dronacharya Award for contribution in the higher technical & professional education on 18th May, 2013 in a Mega educator meet at Ghaziabad.
Shaikshak Samman award by Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh Uttar Pradesh on 8th May 2016 at Brihaspati Bhawan, C.C.S., University, Meerut.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Excellence Award for Education-2016 at Rashtriya Shiksha Diwas Samman Samaroh on 10 December,2016 at Ghaziabad.
‘Award of Honor’ by the association of Kirloskar Dealers of the Rajasthan.
‘Best faculty award’ for two consecutive academic years in 2004-2005, 2006-2007
Awards & Recognition
– Dean at ABVSME, JNU from 2023-2024.
– Dean Academics at CSE Jhansi for the session 2005-2006.
– Manager-Corporate relations at Jaipuria Institute of Management in 2008.
– Chief hostel warden at Jaipuria Institute of Management in 2008.
– Dean, Student Welfare & Development at CSE Jhansi, 2002 to 2004.
– Chief Coordinator -Admission Cell, 2002 to 2006.