27 Years of Trust,
Excellence & Recognition
Discover why Dr. Karan Gupta and KGC are recognized as Mumbai's most trusted overseas education consultants. With a zero-commission model and 27 years of unbiased guidance, our credentials are built on student success — not university partnerships.
Our Credentials
Numbers that demonstrate our commitment to student success
27+
Years in Practice
Established in 1999, KGC is one of India's oldest and most trusted overseas education consultancies.
160,000+
Students Guided
More students counselled than any other consultancy in Mumbai. Real experience with every type of profile and situation.
90%
Scholarship Success
90% of our students receive some form of financial aid through our expert scholarship guidance.
$50M+
Scholarships Secured
Cumulative scholarships and financial aid secured for our students over the years.
No Bias
Zero Commission Model
Unlike most consultants, we don't take commissions from universities. 100% unbiased recommendations.
Harvard
Harvard & Cornell Alumni
Dr. Karan Gupta is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and Cornell University.
Awards & Recognition
Industry recognition for excellence in overseas education consulting
World Asia Leaders Award
Awarded in London for contribution to education
Times Power Men
Recognized as the Trusted Overseas Education Consultant
Times Icon Award
Education Icon Award by Times of India
Education Innovation and Leadership Award
Wharton Business School
Times of India Education Award
Times of India
Outstanding Contribution to Education Award
National Education Awards
Genius Award
Times of India
Our Students Get Into World's Best Universities
A selection of universities where KGC students have been admitted
150+
Harvard University
USA
120+
Stanford University
USA
100+
MIT
USA
90+
Yale University
USA
85+
Princeton University
USA
200+
Columbia University
USA
180+
Cornell University
USA
80+
University of Oxford
UK
75+
University of Cambridge
UK
180+
London School of Economics
UK
150+
Imperial College London
UK
300+
University of Toronto
Canada
250+
University of Melbourne
Australia
120+
NUS Singapore
Singapore
100+
INSEAD
France
80+
HEC Paris
France
Expert Insights from Dr. Karan Gupta
Wisdom from 27+ years of helping students achieve their dreams
“The biggest mistake students make is choosing a university based on rankings alone. Rankings measure institutional prestige, not student fit. A student thriving at a 50th-ranked school will outperform a miserable student at a top-10 school every time.”
Dr. Karan Gupta
University Selection
“In 27 years of counselling over 160,000 students, I've never seen a 'safe' school that was truly safe. Every application needs to tell a compelling story. The students who get rejected from their safety schools are those who didn't treat the application seriously.”
Dr. Karan Gupta
Application Strategy
“Commission-based consultants will always push you toward universities that pay them, not universities that fit you. At KGC, we take zero commissions. Our only incentive is your success, which is why 95% of our business comes from referrals.”
Dr. Karan Gupta
Industry Ethics
“The best time to start preparing for studying abroad is yesterday. The second best time is today. Students who come to us in Grade 9 have significantly better outcomes than those who rush in Grade 12. Profile building cannot be crammed.”
Dr. Karan Gupta
Early Planning
Featured In
Recognized and featured by leading media outlets
Times of India
"The Harvard Prodigy of Mumbai" — Full profile of Dr. Karan Gupta's journey
Read Article →TV InterviewIndia Today TV
Is the US Dream Over? Expert analysis on study abroad trends
Read Article →Expert QuoteThe Economic Times
US, Australia, UK may win over most Indian students amid Canada tensions
Read Article →Cover FeatureFemina (Cover Story)
Championing Education & Women's Empowerment Worldwide
Read Article →Expert QuoteMid-Day
Trump's H-1B Move Sparks Uncertainty for Indians Abroad
Read Article →News FeatureThe Hindu
IE University & IIT Bombay sign landmark MOU for Global Education
Read Article →Event CoverageTimes of India
I Am Woman 2024 — IE University celebrates women leaders
Read Article →Feature ArticleEconomic Times
Spain fast becoming a favourite destination for Indian students
Read Article →TV InterviewIndia Today TV
What's really happening at Harvard — expert breakdown
Read Article →Press FeatureBusiness Standard
I Am Woman 5.0 — Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change
Read Article →News FeatureMumbai Mirror
Exam delays: Mumbai students lose academic year at foreign universities
Read Article →FeatureBusiness Standard
I Am Woman 5.0 — KGEF and IE University empowering voices, inspiring change
Read Article →Event CoverageDNA India
Sonam Kapoor receives I Am Woman award from Dr. Karan Gupta
Read Article →News FeatureTribune India
IE University and IIT Bombay sign landmark MOU
Read Article →Expert ColumnRediff.com
Live chat — Career counselling and overseas education advice
Read Article →TV InterviewIndia Today TV
How Trump's Gold Card will benefit Indian students
Read Article →Event CoverageMid-Day
Dr. Karan Gupta & Boman Irani grant wishes of critically ill children
Read Article →Press ReleaseANI
I Am Woman 5.0 by KGEF and IE University
Read Article →Professional Certifications & Memberships
Recognized by leading global education bodies
Certifications
- MBTI® Certified Practitioner
- Strong Interest Inventory® Certified
- Career Counselling Diploma from UC San Diego
- Member of The American Association of Colleges and Universities
Professional Memberships
- IACAC - International Association for College Admission Counseling
- ASCA - American School Counselor Association
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our credentials and consulting approach
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