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International Education Counsellor - Answered on Sep 30, 2025

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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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 13, 2025Hindi

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.