Verified admissions statistics from 160,000+ Indian students guided since 1999. Aggregated data from the largest cohort of study-abroad applicants guided from Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Data verified through KGC's internal CRM tracking system. See the profiles behind these numbers →
Where our 160,000+ students have been placed over 27 years of counselling.
88,000+ students placed
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Over $50 million in scholarships secured for our students across all program levels.
| Program Level | Avg Amount | Median | % Receiving | Top Award | Total Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $32,000 | $25,000 | 75% | $280,000 (full ride) | $18M+ |
| Master's/MS | $28,000 | $20,000 | 68% | $85,000 (full tuition) | $15M+ |
| MBA | $45,000 | $35,000 | 62% | $150,000 (full tuition + stipend) | $12M+ |
| PhD | $52,000 | $48,000 | 95% | Full funding + $35,000/year stipend | $5M+ |
How our strategic guidance improves acceptance rates for Indian students at top universities worldwide. See the specific profiles behind our 90% scholarship success rate.
Average time for each stage of the study abroad application process.
Range: 1-5 days
Range: 5-10 days
Range: 30-60 days
Range: 60-120 days
Range: 100-180 days
Where our alumni are working and their average starting salaries by field.
Google, Microsoft, Amazon
Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, BCG
Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, NHS
Fortune 500 companies
Apple, Nike, Design agencies
Average score improvements for KGC students. KGC provides strategic test prep guidance — recommending preparation resources, setting target scores, and tracking progress — while students work with dedicated test prep providers for instruction.
Our journey from helping a handful of students to guiding over 160,000 worldwide. *2021-2025 data reflects the current cycle through the 2024-25 admission season and is still being updated.
Total: 160,000+ students guided to top universities worldwide
KGC students have an approximately 31% Ivy League acceptance rate — a 4-6x improvement over the general rate of 5-8%. In the 2024-25 admission cycle, KGC placed 30 students across all 8 Ivy League institutions. This is based on verified data from 160,000+ students counselled since 1999 from our Mumbai headquarters.
The average scholarship for Indian undergraduates is $32,000/year. Across all programme levels, 90% of KGC students receive some form of financial aid. For MBA programs, it averages $45,000/year. The highest secured was a $280,000 full-ride scholarship. Over $50M in total scholarships secured.
KGC students see 4-6x improvement at Ivy League (~31% vs 5-8% average), 3x at Top 20 US universities (42% vs 10-15%), and 2x at Oxbridge (35% vs 15-18%). Results verified through our internal CRM tracking since 1999.
From initial consultation to admission, the process averages 150 days (5 months), with a range of 100-180 days depending on program type and intake. Profile assessment takes 1-5 days, university shortlisting 5-10 days, and application preparation 30-60 days.
Placement rates range from 82-97% by field. Average starting salaries for Indian graduates abroad: Tech ($125K), Finance/Consulting ($145K), MBA ($155K), Healthcare ($95K), Arts & Design ($75K).
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All statistics are based on verified student outcomes tracked through KGC's internal CRM system from 1999-2026. Scholarship data is self-reported by students and cross-verified with university financial aid offices where possible. University acceptance rates compare KGC applicants to publicly available institutional data. Career outcomes are from alumni surveys conducted 6 months post-graduation. Data is audited annually for accuracy.
Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Individual results vary based on profile strength, university selection, and market conditions. Karan Gupta Consulting, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is not affiliated with any university mentioned.
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