Patna/Thimphu, June 22, 2025: The International School of Management (ISM), Patna, has once again raised the benchmark in management education and institutional excellence. At the prestigious 6th Bharat–Bhutan Friendship Summit 2025, held at the Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan, ISM Patna was conferred the coveted title of “Best Management Institution in South Asia – 2025” under the South Asian Excellence Awards.
This distinguished recognition was awarded for the institution’s exceptional contributions to academic leadership, innovation in management education, and its unwavering commitment to excellence across South Asia.
Representing ISM Patna with pride and grace, Dr. Sweta Rani, Academic Head; Dr. Neha Jha, Assistant Professor, HR; and Ms. Isha Birlay, Assistant Professor, Journalism and Mass Communication, received the honour on behalf of the institution during the grand felicitation ceremony. The award was presented in the presence of dignitaries, including H.E. Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Hon’ble Minister of MOICE, Royal Government of Bhutan.
In addition to the institutional award, faculty members of ISM Patna also made remarkable academic contributions by presenting research papers aligned with the summit’s theme “Bharat-Bhutan Relations – Evolution, Challenges and Recent Developments 3.1”. Notably:
Dr. Neha Jha presented a paper on the Impact of Social Media on Academics and Student Learning.
Dr. Anand Kumar Choudhary explored the Effects of Doomscrolling on FOMO and Psychological Distress among Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Ms. Neeru Kumari delivered insights on Kaizen and Its Application in Teaching and Learning Processes.
This international recognition and scholarly engagement reaffirm ISM Patna’s evolving global footprint, driven by its dynamic faculty, robust pedagogy, and visionary leadership.
As ISM Patna continues to rise on the academic horizon, this accolade serves as yet another testimony to its excellence, innovation, and influence in the South Asian region.
