The Centre for Management Studies (CMS) came into existence on 4th November 2009 as an independent Centre to offer MBA and Ph.D. programme in NERIST. The MBA programme was pioneered in Arunachal Pradesh by NERIST in the year 2006. The Centre for Management Studies has been playing a pivotal role in producing Managers, Entrepreneurs and Social scientists of the highest calibre ever since the Centre was established. The Centre offers Postgraduate and Ph.D. programs. The Centre has distinguished faculty members having Ph.D. /M. Tech degree.

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