BENGALURU — Marking a major milestone in doctoral research, ISBR Business School announced the successful completion of the Final Public Viva Voce Examination of Mrs. Dilpreet Chadha (Reg. No. FPM02–2023) on September 16, 2026, at its Electronics City campus in Bengaluru. Following her successful defense, the Doctoral Committee recommended awarding her the Fellow in Management, an AICTE-approved doctoral-level degree.
FPM Final Public Viva Voce: Event Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Academic Programme | Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
| Scholar & Registration | Mrs. Dilpreet Chadha (FPM02–2023) |
| Milestone Event | Final Public Viva Voce Examination |
| Date & Venue | September 16, 2026 | ISBR Business School, Electronics City, Bengaluru |
| Research Title | The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Change Implementation: The Role of Leadership Style and Job Satisfaction in Educational Institutions |
| Research Guide & Chairperson | Dr. Anand Agrawal (Professor, ISBR Business School) |
| External Examiner | Prof. Dr. Dileep Kumar Mohanachandran |
| Degree Recommended | Fellow in Management (AICTE-Approved Doctoral Level Degree) |
Key Highlights of the FPM Final Public Viva Voce
1. Research Scope & Key Findings
The study, titled “The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Change Implementation: The Role of Leadership Style and Job Satisfaction in Educational Institutions,” makes a significant contribution to the domains of Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management. The research provides empirical insights into how leaders’ emotional intelligence, coupled with effective leadership styles and employee job satisfaction, drives institutional transformation.
2. Comprehensive Defense & Rigorous Evaluation
During the defense, Mrs. Dilpreet Chadha presented her research objectives, theoretical foundations, methodology, findings, and practical implications. She satisfactorily addressed the questions, observations, and critical inputs raised by the Doctoral Committee and attendees, demonstrating strong conceptual understanding and methodological competence.
3. Doctoral Examination Committee
The defense was evaluated by a committee of academic leaders and research faculty:
- Dr. Anand Agrawal – Chairperson & Research Guide (Professor, ISBR Business School)
- Prof. Dr. Dileep Kumar Mohanachandran – External Examiner
- Dr. K. S. Anandaram – Senior Director, ISBR Business School
- Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani – Director – Research Centre, ISBR Business School
- Dr. Balachandar S – RAC Member 1, ISBR Business School
- Dr. Anand Shankar Raja M – RAC Member 2, ISBR Business School
Recommendation for AICTE-Approved Doctoral Degree
Based on the successful Viva Voce defense and the high quality of the research, the Doctoral Committee recommended awarding the Fellow in Management, an AICTE-approved doctoral-level degree, to Mrs. Dilpreet Chadha. This achievement highlights ISBR Business School’s commitment to advancing impactful, industry-relevant research in leadership and human resource management.
