The dream is common. The outcome is not. Behind every success story there is a plan. Since 2000, Dr. Manish Mittal and his team have quietly helped families in Surat build theirs.One student at a time.
Global Careers · New Citylight, Surat · Estd. 2000
Founded in Surat in 2000 by Dr. Manish Mittal, Global Careers helps students and families make informed education and career decisions. From school and board choices to career counselling, profile building, university admissions in India and abroad, test preparation and student visa guidance, we offer support around the question you bring. You can choose an individual service or combine services where useful.
Recent admits
A selection of recent admits to leading universities in India and abroad. Many of our students are offered a scholarship by at least one of the universities they apply to.
MS Biotechnology
Raghav Agarwal
BA Media
Amelia Randhawa
Bachelor in Economics
Charvi Agarwal
MSc International Business
Arham Jain
BSc Accounting and Finance
Manan Agarwal
MPS Applied Economics and Management + CEMS MIM
Shreeya Singh
Master of Management
Simran Chandak
MSc Banking and Finance
Yax Jariwala
MS Computer Science and AI
Jai Juneja
B.A./B.Sc. (Honours)
Shashwat Bhajanka
BSc Economics
Suhani Agarwal
BS Data Science
Shaurya Roongta
Master of IT in Business
Samriddhi Agrawal
BS Informatics (UI/UX)
Rudra Shekhar
BBA (Marketing)
Siya Patel
MS Horticulture
Shivdutt Mangrola
Years of Experience
Students Trained
Students Counselled
Visas Obtained
Students today are ambitious and in a hurry, and many are unsure where to aim. Parents are anxious, and they have reason to be: the world is less predictable than it was, and every reel, ranking and advertisement gives a different answer. What a family needs is someone who knows the field, has done this for years and will speak plainly.
General consultation is a starting point in its own right. Choose the services relevant to your question and stage.
School, board, subjects, major, college, destination, gap year or a career transition. We begin with your question. Career Fit is strongly recommended where the decision concerns a major or career direction.
Career counselling ›About the Career Fit test ›We strongly recommend Career Fit and verified counselling first, then guided exploration and meaningful projects, research or internships. For Grades 9–12 and college students.
Profile building ›Only the tests your chosen universities ask for, coached in small batches in Surat. GMAT and TOEFL on request.
Test prep ›Courses, universities and entrance exams, and applications to universities such as Ashoka, FLAME, Krea and NMIMS.
Study in India ›The USA, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Australia and Europe: country, course and university choice, applications, essays and scholarships, from undergraduate to PhD.
Study abroad consulting ›The documents, financial paperwork, forms and interview preparation for a student visa, for each country we advise on.
Student visa guidance ›A consultation starts with your question.
Assessment results are discussed with the student, checked against their experiences and interpreted through counselling. The conversation matters as much as the report.
Where interests become evidence.
We help students reflect on what they discover through each activity. The aim is informed choices and meaningful work, rather than a collection of certificates.
Taught to think, not to guess.
Among the first in Surat to coach for the TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, GRE and SAT, from 2000. Our faculty team teaches in small batches with full-length mock tests.
India or abroad. No push either way.
We guide students for both, so the first question is honest: where should this student study? Then the course, a country chosen for the degree rather than the postcard, budget, rankings, scholarships and student visa rules.
The truth first. Then the plan.
Every profile is evaluated when a student joins. We say what is possible, then close the gaps in the SOP, résumé and recommendation letters. The final choice of university stays with the family.
“Sir, now it’s our child’s turn.”
First it was friends and cousins. Then brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces. Now it is the sons and daughters of students we once guided.
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Not my credentials, but years of listening, strategising, guiding and steady work: that is who I am for you.
Dr. Manish Mittal is a career counsellor in Surat and the founder of Global Careers. For more than 26 years he has guided students and parents on the choice of stream, course, college and country, and on admissions in India and abroad.
Qualifications:
Former students, now working in their fields in India and abroad, look back on the guidance that helped them get there.
Massive shout-out to Global Careers Surat. Their help with studying abroad was amazing. From my SOP, LORs and résumé to my overall profile, the team, led by my counsellor and mentor Dr. Manish Mittal, was incredibly supportive. Their personal support and expert advice made the whole application process a breeze.
Darsh AgrawalML at Amazon (USA)MS Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (USA)Global Careers played a pivotal role in my journey to the University of Southern California. Dr. Manish Mittal’s expert guidance in profile building, crafting compelling essays, strengthening recommendations and enhancing my CV, ensured my application stood out. Thank you.
Saumya JhaveriResearch Associate, Harvard Business School (USA)MS Applied Economics, University of Southern California (USA)Global Careers’ expert mentoring and structured approach to study abroad consulting and test prep made all the difference! Manish Sir’s GRE vocabulary, resume, and essay guidance, with Minal Ma’am and Sanjay Sir’s coaching in verbal and quant, was invaluable.
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Shalin DaveProject & Proposal Engineer, Air Products & Chem. Inc.MS Engineering Management, Cornell University (USA)Manish Sir is an outstanding mentor who leaves no stone unturned—whether in course and university selection, profile building, GRE prep, or admission and visa consulting. His tailored career roadmap helped me secure admission to the University of Toronto!
Kashyap PatelProduct Analytics, MarTech ConsultingMMA, Rotman, University of Toronto (Canada)Starting from selecting the right college major, study destination, and university, Global Careers made a nerve-wracking process seamless. No matter the time of day, Manish Sir was always there to guide, support, and push me in the right direction.
Aditi AryaNew Strategic Healthcare Initiatives at BCCLMSc Management, London Business School (UK)Manish Sir’s mentorship and expertise in career guidance, profile development & Study Abroad consulting were instrumental in my successful application process to Columbia University (Master’s) and Loughborough University (Undergraduate). Thank you, Global Careers!
Yash AgarwalGlobal Partnerships @ UFCMS Sports Management, Columbia University (USA)Dr. Manish Mittal’s expertise in career counselling, profile building, and study abroad consulting makes him a trusted mentor. His personalized guidance helps students secure admissions to top universities globally. I highly recommend Global Careers for expert academic and career support.
Archit PatelSenior Product Manager, Amazon, SeattleMS in Business Analytics, University of Texas at Austin (USA)Manish Sir has played a vital role in my entire process, starting from brainstorming on the Universities and essays to presenting his meticulous perspective on developing my overall profile.
Namrata DadawalaMaterial Cons. SpecMSD Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania (USA) - SCHOLARSHIPYes. We help parents compare schools, boarding and boards such as CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge and IB, and plan meaningful long-term activities with a balanced workload. See early academic planning.
No. General consultation covers your educational or career question. We strongly recommend Career Fit for choosing a major or career direction, and as the foundation for Profile Building and guided exploration.
A general consultation can help whenever an educational or career decision needs clarity. Parents of Grades 5–8 students can discuss school, board and balanced activities. Career Fit-led exploration is particularly relevant in Grades 9–12 and selectively in college. Not every consultation requires a test.
No. We also guide students on courses and colleges in India, including universities such as Ashoka, FLAME, Krea and NMIMS, and on which Indian entrance exams to write. We do not coach for Indian entrance exams.
Yes. College students and graduates come to us for the choice of a Master’s, an MBA or a PhD, for profile building during the college years, and for applications, essays and scholarships, in India and abroad. See MS, MBA and PhD admissions.
Not for a decision this important. ChatGPT and online tests can give general information, but they cannot check whether a student answered honestly, ask the next question, or weigh a family’s goals and budget. A test result is like a medical report: useful, but it still needs an expert to read it. At Global Careers, every Career Fit result is verified in person with the student, and every report is written personally, never generated by software or AI. Read our guide: Can ChatGPT or an online test replace a career counsellor?
Counselling is useful when you need help comparing options, understanding requirements or working through conflicting advice. A worthwhile session should leave you with clearer priorities and practical next steps.
Call +91 99250 33239 or +91 95105 33239, or send a message from the contact page. The initial office enquiry is free. Our team explains the relevant services, fees and appointment process. Personalised consultations with Dr. Manish Mittal are paid and arranged by appointment.
Not sure of the course, the college or the country yet? That’s where we begin, in Surat or online.
Address: S-8, 3rd Floor, Central Plaza, Opposite St. Thomas School, New Citylight, Surat - 395007, Gujarat, India Open in Google Maps ›
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Consultations with Dr. Manish Mittal are paid and by appointment.
Visit our New Citylight office in Surat, or speak with our team about online guidance from elsewhere in India or abroad.
