Meet the Brilliant Odia Student Heading to Imperial College London for Strategic Marketing!

Hrishita Himalika, a talented Odia student from Delhi University, has been accepted into the prestigious Imperial Business School for her M.Sc. in Strategic Marketing. With offers from other top universities and a specialized course at the London School of Economics under her belt, Hrishita's academic journey is inspiring. Her achievements have been recognized by prominent figures in academia, highlighting her potential for future success. Learn more about her background and aspirations in this article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 22, 2025, 09:15 IST

Odia Student's Remarkable Academic Journey

Bhubaneswar: Hrishita Himalika, an outstanding student from Delhi University, has earned a spot in the M.Sc. program in Strategic Marketing at the renowned Imperial Business School, which is currently ranked second in the world for its academic standards.

Hrishita's educational path has also included offers from prestigious institutions like Trinity College Dublin, Warwick University, and the University of Edinburgh.

In 2024, she further enhanced her global academic experience by participating in a specialized course at the London School of Economics.

She completed her early education at Mother’s Public School and SAI International School in Bhubaneswar, later obtaining her B.Com (Honours) degree from Delhi University.

Her remarkable achievement has garnered praise from various national and academic figures, including Balram Pani, Dean of Delhi University, Santosh Kumar Tripathy, Vice Chancellor of FM University, Kishore K Basa, Chairman of the National Monument Authority, and Ashok Das, former Vice Chancellor of Utkal University.

Hrishita is the daughter of Gadadhar Rath and Banani Rath, both of whom work in the Ministry of Communications at the national level and reside in Basudev Nagar, Bhubaneswar.

She is also the granddaughter of the late educators Prasanna Kumar Rath from Dhansar, Banki, and Banambar Rath from Khurda.