Faculty Members

Mr. Varun Agarwal

Mr. Varun Agarwal, Associate Professor (Marketing)
  • MBA, Ph. D

Dr. Varun Agarwal is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology & Management Studies (BIITM) in Bhubaneswar. His academic and professional profile includes:

  • Education: He holds a B.Com from BJB Autonomous College, an MBA from IBS Hyderabad, and a Ph.D. from Utkal University.
  • Experience: He brings over 12 years of academic experience alongside 2 years of corporate experience as an Assistant Manager at IDBI Bank.
  • Research & Teaching: His primary research areas are Marketing and Banking. He has published several case studies, including an acclaimed case titled "Patanjali’s Marketing Mix – The Monk’s New Ferrari", published in Emerald Publishing.
  • Specialization: Dr. Agarwal focuses heavily on Placement Training, Selling Skills, Career Counseling, and Skills Development for MBA students.
  • Training: He has conducted various training programs at KIIT University, Rama Devi Women's University, CTTC (Central Tool Room and Training Centre), Identity Training, Confidence Factory and other educational institutions specifically focusing on placement training and career counseling.