Dr. Karan Gupta is a Harvard Business School educated career counsellor in India with over 27 years of experience, having guided 160,000+ students toward 100% admission success at top-tier global universities including Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and Cambridge. He is also the Managing Director of IE University (India & South Asia) and a TEDx speaker.
Dr. Karan Gupta
India's Leading Career Counsellor & Study Abroad Expert
Harvard Alumnus | IE University MBA & MD | 160,000+ Students | 100% Success Rate
160,000+
Students Guided
Track Record at a Glance
27+ years of transforming study abroad dreams into admissions at the world's best universities
Source: KGC Internal Admissions Audit, 2024
160,000+
Students Counselled
100%
Admission Success Rate
90%
Receive Financial Aid
27+
Years of Excellence
60+
Countries Worldwide
92,000+
Underprivileged Helped
“Choosing a career is not about the university; it's about the 10-year outcome.”
Dr. Karan Gupta
Harvard Alumnus, MD of IE University (India & South Asia)
The Gupta 5-Step Admissions Strategy
The proven framework behind 160,000+ successful student placements and a 100% admission success rate
Career Clarity
Psychometric assessment using licensed MBTI and Strong tools to identify your ideal career path
Strategic University Matching
Data-driven shortlisting across 60+ countries based on career goals, not just rankings
Profile Architecture
Building a differentiated profile through internships, research, and extracurriculars that universities value
Application Mastery
Crafting compelling essays, SOPs, and interview preparation with direct feedback from Dr. Gupta
Scholarship & Financial Strategy
Identifying and securing merit-based scholarships and financial aid — 90% of our students receive funding
Harvard-Educated Career Counselling & Study Abroad Expertise
5 degrees from world-renowned institutions across 4 countries
Psychology
University of Mumbai
India
Law
University of Mumbai
India
Honorary PhD
Ecole Superieure
France
Leadership & Professional Roles
Founder & CEO
Karan Gupta Consulting
India's leading study abroad consulting firm
Managing Director
IE University (India & South Asia)
Overseeing IE's presence across the region
Founder
Karan Gupta Education Foundation
92,000+ underprivileged students educated
Dr. Karan Gupta's Predictions for Global Education in 2026
AI Will Reshape, Not Replace, Career Counselling
“By 2027, I expect AI to handle 80% of routine university shortlisting. But the 20% that matters — understanding a student's personality, family dynamics, and 10-year career vision — will become even more valuable. The counsellors who survive will be the ones who can do what AI cannot: provide judgment, not just data.”
The Rise of “Career-First” University Selection
“Rankings-obsessed families are slowly giving way to outcome-obsessed ones. In 2026, I predict that more Indian students will choose universities based on LinkedIn employment data and post-study work visa policies than on QS rankings. This is a fundamental shift that will benefit students enormously.”
Scholarships Will Become More Competitive — and More Accessible
“Universities are investing more in scholarships to attract diverse global talent. However, the application process is becoming more competitive. Students who start early, build differentiated profiles, and present compelling personal narratives will have a significant advantage.”
— Dr. Karan Gupta, February 2026
Serving Students Across India
Dr. Karan Gupta provides in-person career counselling at KGC headquarters in South Mumbai and virtual consultations nationwide. In the last year, KGC has helped over 500 students from South Mumbai and Delhi NCR alone secure admissions to Ivy League and Russell Group schools.
Mumbai
Headquartered in South Mumbai with in-person sessions. Over 2,000 Mumbai students placed at Ivy League and Russell Group universities in the last 3 years.
Delhi NCR
Virtual and in-person consultations for Delhi NCR families. Strong track record with DPS, Modern School, and Sanskriti students securing top admits.
Bangalore
Serving Bangalore's tech-savvy families with CS, Engineering, and Business program placements at Stanford, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon.
Chennai
Guiding Chennai students to top UK and Australian universities with strong scholarship outcomes.
Hyderabad
Specialized support for Hyderabad's growing study abroad community, especially for STEM and MBA programs.
Pune
Helping Pune families navigate undergraduate and postgraduate admissions across 14+ countries.
Kolkata
Virtual counselling for Kolkata students targeting UK, Canada, and US universities.
Ahmedabad
Supporting Gujarat's ambitious students with MBA and Masters program admissions worldwide.
Serving Students Around the World
Beyond India, KGC supports Indian-origin families and international students living across the globe. Whether you are based in Dubai, Singapore, London, or Accra, Dr. Karan Gupta provides virtual career counselling and admissions guidance tailored to your local education system and target universities.
Global University Placement Reach
Guiding students to universities across 14 key destinations — view our latest Ivy League admission success stories
Harvard University
Stanford University
MIT
Yale University
Columbia University
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
London Business School
Cornell University
NUS Singapore
Expert Insights — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers from Dr. Karan Gupta on career counselling, study abroad planning, and admissions strategy
When should I start planning to study abroad?
How do I choose the right career counsellor in India?
What makes Dr. Karan Gupta different from other study abroad consultants?
Does KGC help with scholarships and financial aid?
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In Dr. Karan Gupta's Words
“I've met thousands of students who were told they weren't good enough. Today, those same students are at Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford. My job isn't to find 'eligible' candidates — it's to make every student eligible.”— Dr. Karan Gupta on Philosophy
“Knowledge is power. I link this directly into my business philosophy, which is about putting students first, giving a personal service and genuinely caring about them and their success.”— Dr. Karan Gupta on Business Philosophy
“Over 70% of Indian students who fail to stay back abroad fail because they never chose an employable degree, not because of visas.”— Dr. Karan Gupta on Career Strategy
“My mission is to change the world, one person at a time. Skill development is the way forward — we need to give back to the community.”— Dr. Karan Gupta on Social Impact
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