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International Education Counsellor - Answered on Aug 07, 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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Pravin Question by Pravin on Aug 07, 2025Hindi
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Which branch is good for future prospects CSE, MECH or ECE

Ans: For future prospects, CSE is generally the best choice—it offers wide job opportunities in software, AI, data science, and tech startups. ECE is also good, especially if you’re interested in electronics, communication, and hardware roles, with growing fields like IoT and telecom. Mechanical is more traditional and offers roles in manufacturing, automotive, and design but fewer tech-driven opportunities. So, if you want broad growth and high demand, go with CSE, followed by ECE, then Mechanical.
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