Dr. Manish Mittal: Career Counsellor and Study Abroad Consultant
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They came with dreams. I saw the gaps, and built the maps.
Career counsellor and study abroad consultant in Surat since 2000
Dr. Manish Mittal is a career counsellor and study abroad consultant in Surat, and the founder of Global Careers. Since 2000 he has guided school students, college students, working graduates and their parents on what to study, where to study it and how to get there, from a bachelor’s degree to a Master’s, an MBA or a PhD, in India and abroad.
He trained as a mechanical engineer, then took an M.A. in Education and a PhD in Psychology with career counselling as his subject. His work rests on psychometric assessment, long-term profile building and honest guidance.
He describes his way of working simply: listen without judgement, guide without pressure, and stay committed for the long term. After 26 years, some of the parents who bring their children to him were once his students.
Who he works with
- School students in Grades 8 to 12 and their parents: stream and subject choice, career direction, profile building and undergraduate admissions.
- College students and graduates: the choice of a Master’s, MBA or PhD, profile building through the college years, applications, essays and scholarships.
- Parents of younger children: the choice of board and school.
- Schools and colleges: career programmes and workshops.
He meets families in Surat and works online with students across India and abroad.
Qualifications and certifications
- PhD in Psychology (Career Counselling)
- M.A. in Education
- B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
- College Counselling Certificate, New York University (USA)
- Certified practitioner of the MBTI® and the Strong Interest Inventory®
- Certified Multiple Intelligences practitioner
- Developer of psychometric assessments, including Career Fit
Meeting Dr. Mittal: a first session with the Global Careers team is free and explains how the counselling works. A consultation with Dr. Mittal is paid and by appointment. Call +91 99250 33239 or +91 95105 33239, or send a message.
What he tells every family
- Start in Grade 9. Grade 10 is still in time. The weeks before a stream or a college major must be chosen are too late to do it well.
- Counselling starts a conversation. Its findings need time and real activity before anyone should rely on them.
- Choose a counsellor as you would choose a lawyer: qualified, experienced and credible.
- Be careful with quick online reports. A cheap AI-generated career report can cost a family far more in the long run.
- In the IB, IGCSE and ICSE, subjects matter as much as scores. Subjects that do not match the intended course can cost a student a university place despite good marks.
Where his students have been admitted
Abroad: the University of Pennsylvania, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Johns Hopkins and the University of Michigan in the USA; the University of Toronto, UBC and McGill in Canada; LSE and London Business School in the UK; NUS, NTU and SMU in Singapore; and ESADE in Spain.
In India: the IITs, the IIMs and their IPM programme, ISB, the National Law School of India University, NID and NIFT, and Ashoka, Krea, Plaksha, O.P. Jindal, NMIMS, Symbiosis and Christ universities.
Recent results are listed under student results and testimonials.
Areas of work
Career counselling and psychometric assessment
As chief counsellor he develops the assessments used at Global Careers, personally verifies each student’s results with his team, including the MBTI, and writes every report himself. No part of a report is generated by software or AI.
Profile building
For school students from Grade 9 (Class 9), and for college students preparing for a Master’s, MBA or PhD: projects, research, internships and activities that turn an interest into a record a university can read.
Admissions in India and abroad, from undergraduate to PhD
The choice of course and university, applications, essays and scholarships, for the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and India.
Teaching
Teaching has been part of his work since 2000, and he remains part of the coaching team at Global Careers, alongside a mathematics faculty member and a second verbal faculty member. After 26 years of teaching he now works as the master trainer: he conducts master classes for IELTS students on essay writing and speaking, and trains GRE and SAT students in the verbal sections, with a particular focus on vocabulary. He calls himself a lexicomane, a lover of words.
Work with schools and colleges
- Dean, Career Planning and Student Development, Tapti Valley International School, Surat, from May 2025 to April 2026, where he led DISHA, a school-wide career development programme.
- Career sessions and admissions workshops at SVNIT, PP Savani, SCET, Pithawala, Bhagwan Mahavir University, Auro University, Fountainhead, Agarwal, ESSAR and GD Goenka, among others.
- Surat Summer School 2026: six days in May 2026 in which 12 universities ran bootcamps for students in Surat.
Great Stories Begin Here
From helping me choose the right master’s programs, preparing for the GRE, and applying to prestigious universities, Manish Sir’s guidance and support were invaluable. I highly recommend Global Careers for anyone defining their career path or preparing for competitive exams.
Trisha Barfiwala
Group Mgr., Strategic Analytics & Insights, Genentech
MS Biotech & Mgmt., Carnegie Mellon University (USA)
Manish Sir has been an amazing mentor and guide to me since the day I began contemplating a career in the field of Urban Design. Having in depth knowledge in the field, Sir has the capability to guide every student in their career.
Shivani Agarwal
Arch., Planner, Urban Des., Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Associate
MS Urban Design, University of Columbia (USA)
Been in the US for 14+ years, but I still remember my first meeting with Mr. Mittal at GC—it was the catalyst for my career. Grateful to Manish Sir and Global Careers—highly recommended for study abroad aspirants!
Tamanna A. Shaikh
Center Manager at Select Physical Therapy, LA
MS Kinesiology, University of Texas, Austin (USA) Teaching Asst. (Full Scholarship)
His expertise in career counselling, study abroad consulting, and test preparation is truly unmatched!
Parth Shah
Software Engineer, Microsoft
BS Computer Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA)
Manish Sir is an exceptional mentor for higher studies abroad, guiding me through entrance exams, university selection and admission process. His expert support, along with the Global Careers team, played a crucial role in shaping my success.
Moksha Desai
Research Professional, Stanford University (USA)
Manish Sir, I am truly grateful for your guidance throughout the study abroad consulting and GRE coaching process. Your constant encouragement to aim for the best pushed me to strive harder, and I couldn’t be more thankful. Thank you once again for everything!
Vaishvi Mistry
Senior Media Analyst, Vayner Media
MS in Media Management, Gabelli School of Business (USA)
Dr. Mittal’s deep knowledge ensures students make informed career choices, helping them find the right academic path.
Priyal Suneja
Ph.D. (CS Operating Systems) | University of Washington (USA)
Manish Sir has guided me through my journey from high school up until graduate school. along with counseling and career advising. The team at Global careers is diverse, and they offer a plethora of services. I am grateful for a lot that I have been able to achieve because of him.
Sid Dani
AI Product Manager, Paramount
MS Business Analytics, Clark University
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