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
Global Careers helps students and families make informed education and career decisions, from the choice of school and board to a university place in India or abroad. Each family chooses only the services it needs.
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.
Human verification, not a printout. The first step is career fit: what the student is suited to. For a stream, major or career, our psychometric test of aptitude, personality and interests is checked with the student in person to reduce response bias. We also advise on school, board, college and gap-year questions.
Where interests become evidence. The second step is college fit: what it will take to get into the right university. Projects, research, internships, leadership and community work that grow out of what the student discovers, not a collection of certificates. For Grades 9–12 and college students.
Taught to think, not to guess. Also part of college fit: the scores your chosen universities ask for, and only those tests. Among the first in Surat to coach for them, in small batches with full-length mock tests. GMAT and TOEFL on request.
A strong alternative, not a fallback. The third step is destination fit: India or abroad, and where. For students whose answer is India: courses, universities and entrance exams, and applications to new-age universities such as Ashoka, FLAME, Krea and NMIMS.
A country chosen for the degree, not the postcard. Also part of destination fit, for students whose answer is abroad: the USA, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Australia and Europe. Course and university choice, applications, essays and scholarships, from undergraduate to PhD.
Every document in order. The final part of destination fit. Financial papers, forms and interview preparation for a student visa to the USA, the UK or Canada.
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, the budget, rankings and scholarships.
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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They came with dreams. I saw the gaps, and built the maps.
He founded Global Careers in Surat in 2000. Since then 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. Some tell their story on video.
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 DaveSenior Project Manager, Air Products (USA)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 PatelSenior Product Analyst, Thomson Reuters (Canada)MMA, 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 AryaHealthcare ventures; former Founder, Sonayu, and Novo NordiskMSc 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 AgarwalManager, Global Partnerships, UFC (UK)MS 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, AmazonMS 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 DadawalaPreservation Designer, Perkins Eastman (USA)MSD 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 recommend the psychometric test for choosing a major or career direction, and as the foundation for Profile Building and guided exploration.
Grade 9 is the ideal time, and Grade 10 is still a good time. Choosing a stream, subjects or a college major well takes time, and families who come just before the deadline have fewer options. College students can come at any stage.
No. We also guide students on courses and colleges in India, on the course, the university and which 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 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, Dr. Manish Mittal goes through every result with the student in person and writes the report himself. Read our guide on this question.
Yes, when it is done early and by an experienced counsellor. A wrong choice of course costs years and money. A good session leaves the family with clear priorities and practical next steps.
It depends on what the student needs, so we do not publish one price. Call our team for the fee for a consultation with Dr. Manish Mittal, which is paid and by appointment. Fees for counselling packages, the psychometric test and other services are shared at our New Citylight office, or after that first consultation, once we know what will actually help.
As you would choose a lawyer: check the qualifications, the experience and who will actually guide your child. Ask whether reports are written by a person or generated by software, whether the advice covers both India and abroad, and whether the counsellor will tell you what is not possible. Dr. Manish Mittal holds a PhD in Psychology (Career Counselling) and has guided Surat families since 2000.
Call +91 99250 33239 or +91 95105 33239, or send a message from the contact page. Our team explains the services, the consultation fee and how appointments work. 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.
Families come to our New Citylight office from across Surat, including Adajan, Ghod Dod Road, Bhatar Road, VIP Road, Dumas, Rander and Varachha, and from Navsari and Bardoli.
