Rakesh Mudgal

About Rakesh Mudgal

With over 40 years of experience across academia, administration, and industry, I specialize in building and leading multidisciplinary universities that combine academic rigor with innovation and societal impact.Having served as Vice-Chancellor at two leading Indian universities and currently serving at the third, I have led transformative initiatives in governance, curriculum modernization and research development, achieving milestones such as an A++ NAAC accreditation, significant increases in student intake and the launch of new schools and programs aligned with emerging disciplines.I have also expanded institutional partnerships through over 50+ MoUs, enhanced research infrastructure and strengthened industry collaboration to create sustainable, future-ready ecosystems of learning.Grounded in Engineering and Educational Management, my focus remains on advancing higher education that is inclusive, research-driven and globally relevant.

Experience

1. Vice Chancellor

   Atmiya University

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Led the university to achieve NAAC ‘A’ Grade in its very first accreditation cycle, reflecting a strong culture of quality and academic excellence- Established the Faculty of Liberal Studies, expanding the university’s multidisciplinary offerings and promoting holistic, future-oriented education

Education

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  FDP in Operations Management

• J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• All India Management Association (AIMA)

  Advance Diploma, Operations Management

• Aligarh Muslim University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration and Management, General

• Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata

  Chartered Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

• City & Guilds of London Art School

  Certificate in Mentoring