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Dr Karan Gupta

International Education Counsellor 

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Dr Karan Gupta is an internationally recognised education counsellor, TEDx speaker and the founder of Karan Gupta Consulting and the Karan Gupta Education Foundation.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School, he has advised thousands of students and professionals since 1999, helping them secure admission to top global universities.
He has been honoured by the governments of India and Spain for his contributions to education and women’s empowerment.
With a global perspective shaped by his education in the US, Europe and India, he is committed to empowering individuals through education, leadership and career development.
Dr Gupta holds a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in psychology from Mumbai University.
He has completed his general management programme at Harvard.
He earned his MBA from the IE Business School, Spain, and his PhD from Ecole Superieure Robert de Sorbon, France.
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Answered on Nov 10, 2025

Career
Hello. I am currently a student in Amity Noida with a 100 percent scholarship in BTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY course. I have been alloted ICAR-IVRI izatnagar, Bareilly for the same course. The fees is not a problem anyway. My ultimate goal is to go abroad for foreign studies and work. I already have spent 2 months in AMITY and have started adapting to the atmosphere, the study, the people and my hobbies. I live in Delhi. I will have to shift to Bareilly for IVRI, which will take me time to adjust with, being away from close people and it will temporarily take a toll on my gym training. I wanted to ask if going to amity or IVRI matter when I am applying abroad? Will being in Amity Noida, detoriate my chances of going abroad? Should I let go the chance of IVRI or will I regret it heavily? Is staying in Amity fine or should I go to IVRI for the name? The course alloted in IVRI is also Btech Biotechnology. A response would be truly appreciated.
Ans: Both Amity Noida and ICAR-IVRI offer BTech Biotechnology, so academically you’ll be fine either way. For studying abroad, admissions focus more on your grades, projects, research, and profile than the exact college name. Since you’ve already started settling in at Amity and it’s close to home, staying there won’t hurt your future plans. IVRI has a strong reputation, but moving and adjusting could temporarily affect your well-being and routines. If comfort, stability, and continued growth matter to you now, staying at Amity is perfectly reasonable—you won’t be at a disadvantage for abroad opportunities.
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Answered on Nov 10, 2025

Career
Hello. I am currently a student in Amity Noida with a 100 percent scholarship in BTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY course. I have been alloted ICAR-IVRI izatnagar, Bareilly for the same course. The fees is not a problem anyway. My ultimate goal is to go abroad for foreign studies and work. I already have spent 2 months in AMITY and have started adapting to the atmosphere, the study, the people and my hobbies. I live in Delhi. I will have to shift to Bareilly for IVRI, which will take me time to adjust with, being away from close people and it will temporarily take a toll on my gym training. I wanted to ask if going to amity or IVRI matter when I am applying abroad? Will being in Amity Noida, detoriate my chances of going abroad? Should I let go the chance of IVRI or will I regret it heavily? Is staying in Amity fine or should I go to IVRI for the name? The course alloted in IVRI is also Btech Biotechnology. A response would be truly appreciated.
Ans: Both Amity Noida and ICAR-IVRI offer BTech Biotechnology, so academically you’ll be fine either way. For studying abroad, admissions focus more on your grades, projects, research, and profile than the exact college name. Since you’ve already started settling in at Amity and it’s close to home, staying there won’t hurt your future plans. IVRI has a strong reputation, but moving and adjusting could temporarily affect your well-being and routines. If comfort, stability, and continued growth matter to you now, staying at Amity is perfectly reasonable—you won’t be at a disadvantage for abroad opportunities.
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Answered on Oct 13, 2025

Career
My daughter is b.tech in instrumentation and control with vgpa8.4 she has participated in robocon national level she has done internship in BARC in PLC her graduation project was in aiml for which she has won award given by nes innovation award she has professional experience of four two years in Honeywell HPS and two with present Corning inc she has worked on green project from fat sat to commissioning she was incharge of cold end she has recieved Corning value award 24 she is lead at cpwg her IELTS score is eight she had been to poland on month long assignment she is planning to go for ms in robotics she has shortlist universities asu neu Purdue cornell Georgia tech umich what would you suggest should she go
Ans: Your daughter has a strong academic and professional profile — solid technical base, research exposure, and proven industry experience with global exposure. An MS in Robotics is a natural next step for her, especially with her background in instrumentation, AI/ML, and control systems.

Her shortlisted universities are all excellent. Georgia Tech, Purdue, and UMich are top choices for Robotics, while ASU and NEU are strong for applied and industry-focused programs. Cornell is highly competitive but worth applying to.
She should apply to a mix of these—2 dream (like Georgia Tech, Cornell), 2 target (Purdue, UMich), and 2 safe (ASU, NEU). Given her profile and IELTS 8, she has a very good chance of admission. I’d strongly encourage her to go ahead with it.
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Answered on Sep 30, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 13, 2025Hindi
Career
Hi, my son Susmit has passed his 12th Exam ( Science ) in 2025 with 90% marks from CBSE Board. He did score 97% in his 10th Exam from ICSE Board in 2023 as well. Now, he has taken an admission in St Xavier's College, Kolkata in B.Sc Computer Science & Research. This is 4 years course as per new National Educational Policy of the Central Government. After completion of this course he wants to pursue Masters either M Tech or M. Sc through GATE Exam or JEM Exam and he will choose his favorite topic on which he will do his PHD in abroad. This is his thought and plan. Now, I need your understanding from your expert opinion that whether is he on track or will you suggest something different what he thinks now! His ultimate aim to make and grow his career with computer science in product companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft etc. Another thought is there in his mind to make his career in academic line like teaching in foreign universities like Stanford, Cambridge, Oxford etc. Now, looking for your valuable suggestions towards my son's career build....
Ans: He’s definitely on the right track. Getting into St. Xavier’s for Computer Science is a good start. If he maintains strong academics, builds good coding and research skills, and takes part in internships or projects, he’ll open doors to both product companies and higher studies.
For product companies like Google or Microsoft, practical skills, problem-solving ability, and internships will matter as much as marks. For an academic career, research exposure, publishing papers, and eventually a strong master’s and PhD will be key.
Right now, he doesn’t need to decide between industry and academics—both paths are still open. My advice would be: keep grades strong, learn programming beyond the syllabus, do research or internships every summer, and prepare step-by-step for GATE, JEM, or GRE depending on where he wants to apply later. This way, whether he chooses industry or teaching, he’ll be ready.
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Answered on Sep 19, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Aug 21, 2025Hindi
Career
I'm 25 years old and have completed post graduation in Applied Psychology. Thought if I wouldn't clear Mphil at one go, I would start preparing for competitive exams. Within this duration the government circular was out of discontinuing Mphil. And I couldn't clear state PCS as well in my first attempt. I do not have the same kind of energy or determination as I had during initial one year. All I do is wake up, complete my every day targets. I am not very hopeful about my career prospects , neither certain. I do not know what's life has in store for me. I have anger displacement on people who live around, specially my parents and sibling. By the time I would end up somewhere, the happiness or excitement would not be there. I have started embracing spirituality. Joined activity but nothing really helped.
Ans: It sounds like you’ve been carrying a lot of pressure, setbacks, and uncertainty all at once. It’s natural to feel drained after putting in so much effort and not seeing the results you hoped for. Right now, instead of thinking too far ahead, focus on regaining balance — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Small, consistent steps like setting realistic goals, talking openly with someone you trust, or seeking a mentor/therapist can ease the burden.

Your career path doesn’t have to be a straight line — many people pivot, take pauses, and still build meaningful work. It may help to explore applied psychology roles outside academia (like HR, counseling, NGOs, corporates) while you decide on exams. Most importantly, give yourself permission to slow down without guilt — you’re not “falling behind,” you’re finding your pace.
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