Department of Management Studies is a part of National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli that was started in 1982  with the mission to teach not just the art and science of management, but also instill in its students virtues and skills needed to make a difference in tomorrow's world. An ever-evolving curriculum, nurtured through superior industry-institute interaction keeps students up-to-date on the latest corporate nuances. Consequently, Department develops entrepreneurs who have an integrated knowledge of managerial theory and practice. The department is consistently ranked among the top 25 B-schools in the country.