Manuj Mittal, career counselor in Dehradun, in a maroon blazer on a yellow banner reading ‘Transforming Careers Since Last 25 Years’, with a quote from Mr. A.K. Das, former Principal of The Asian School: ‘A very rare methodology in career counseling which has given deeply transformative results to his students.’

Manuj Mittal, career counselor in Dehradun

Awarded as the Best Career Counselor in North India, Manuj has spent the last 25+ years becoming the most trusted name among students & youth preparing for colleges — in India and overseas.

His incisive & passionate Career Trainings & Counselings have guided over 1,50,000 students, with 5,000+ top university admits into India’s finest colleges as well as the top global universities, including the prestigious Ivy League colleges such as Harvard, Columbia and Cornell, plus Oxford, LSE, Imperial, NUS and NTU. A much larger number of students have found placements at top MNCs using his unique methodology, taught inside his power programs.

Manuj’s career talks are not only super captivating & deeply researched, but also witty & inspiring. As a Trainer, he regularly gets invitations from India’s premium-most institutions like IITs, NITs, SRCC, The Doon School, Welham Girls School & many more.

Manuj follows a unique career counseling methodology that practically transforms the career confidence & personality of his mentees, many of whom go on to secure spots at the world’s top universities, and keep coming back as their success stories keep unfolding with time.

Head Counselor at Career Launcher, Dehradun & an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Manuj regularly gets featured across media (including prime-time National Television) for his achievements.

Students have gone on to Harvard University University of Oxford Columbia University Cornell University University of Chicago Imperial College London London School of Economics National University of Singapore Nanyang Technological University University of Hong Kong
  • 25+Years of career counseling
  • 5,000+Top university admits
  • 800+Talks & school sessions
  • 1,50,000+Students guided
In their words

What school leaders say about working with Manuj

  • Testimonial from Mr. A.K. Das, Former Principal, The Asian School
    Manuj is a devout ‘career architect’ who inspires students to seek within their potential and accordingly supports them to chart out their career paths. A very rare methodology in career counseling which has given deeply transformative results to his students. His capacity to immediately connect with his trainees is his hallmark. An avid reader, who is well versed with the latest of management mantras, himself being an MBA from IIM, Kolkata. I strongly recommend Mr. Mittal as a career counselling ‘Guru’. May his endeavors reach far and wide to benefit the aspiring student community at large.
    Mr. A.K. Das, Former Principal, The Asian School
  • Testimonial from Michelle Gardner, Vice Principal, St Jude School, Dehradun
    I have known Manuj for over 10 years. He has worked extensively with our senior students. He has held workshops on careers, he has counselled students on various personal development issues. He has been our quiz master for our inter school quizzes! I have personally found Manuj to be a visionary who is intelligent, hardworking, dedicated, innovative, dynamic and committed wholeheartedly to helping the student community.
    Michelle Gardner, Vice Principal, St Jude School, Dehradun
  • Testimonial from Mona Khanna, Ex Principal, Unison World School
    One of the most dynamic and engaging speaker, full of wit and humour, I have ever come across, Mr Manuj Mittal is found to be truly passionate about his work. His strategic insights and crisp communication with the audience challenges them to broaden the scope of their knowledge and look for new opportunities. A bundle of energy that invigorates and educates everyone in some way or the other, Manuj is phenomenal at captivating the audience.
    Mona Khanna, Ex Principal, Unison World School
  • Testimonial from Sister Greta, Principal, CJM Dehradun
    Manuj’s workshops are very effective & fruitful. His creativity and spontaneity during his events makes him unique and popular among students and parents. He has done lot of workshops with our students, teachers and parents on Time Management, Stress Management, Choosing Careers, Motivation etc. Wish him all the best!
    Sister Greta, Principal, CJM Dehradun
  • Testimonial from Prof (Col) Shishir Kumar, Director General, ImaginXP
    Manuj Mittal is an outstanding career counselor, a dynamic leader, a magnificent mentor, an excellent motivator and a life skill coach. He has curated natural skills to inspire people who comes in his contact. He always exhibits highest level of energy while interacting with students which energized all his counselees. A selfless leader who is popular amongst all the students. I am fortunate to get associated with him for longer duration. I wish him success in life and his future endeavors.
    Prof (Col) Shishir Kumar, Director General, ImaginXP
  • Testimonial from Ms. Manija Subrahmanyam, Principal, École Globale International Girls’ School
    Manuj has been doing career-related events and training for our school for over a decade. Last year, we invited him as a keynote speaker in our Founders’ Day, and his career talk was absolutely mesmerizing. Down to earth and forthright, he is brilliant in communicating his message. Manuj is one of the most sought-after career counsellors and motivational trainers. I found him honest and passionate towards his work. Full of energy, enthusiasm and humour, he keeps his audience engaged throughout his training sessions.
    Ms. Manija Subrahmanyam, Principal, École Globale International Girls’ School
  • Testimonial from Madhu Narang & Dr. (Mrs) Rohini Sakhuja, Directors, Brightlands School
    Dear Manuj, we were delighted you could come to our School to provide valuable guidance to our Class XI & XII students. The feedback about the sessions from the children and the staff has been very positive. Your talk was super motivating, very informative and to the point. It resonated with children who’re undecided or confused about their career choices. We would love to have you back again.
    Madhu Narang & Dr. (Mrs) Rohini Sakhuja, Directors, Brightlands School
Founders’ Day Sessions

Trusted by India’s top schools.

From Welham to Doon to Hopetown, these sessions turn confused rooms into clear ones. Theory and jargon stay out. The conversation every student and parent needs stays in.

  • Manuj Mittal addressing parents in a hall at Welham Girls’ School during the Founders’ Day session ‘Beyond Class 10: A World of Possibilities’
    Welham Girls’ SchoolBeyond Class 10: A World of Possibilities · Founders’ Day
  • Manuj Mittal speaking to parents in a packed auditorium at St. George’s College, Mussoorie, with a slide on the importance of time
    St. George’s College, MussoorieCareer Guidance Session for Parents
  • Welham Girls’ School students in white and blue uniforms posing for a group photo after the session ‘21st Century Careers After 12th’
    Welham Girls’ School21st Century Careers After 12th
  • Manuj Mittal with a microphone on stage at St. Joseph’s Academy, presenting subject and course choices to parents and students
    St. Joseph’s AcademyChoosing the Right Subjects · Parents & Students Session
  • Manuj Mittal crouching among rows of seated students in red and white uniforms at CJM Dehradun, in a session for students, parents and teachers
    CJM DehradunExploring Career Pathways · Students, Parents & Teachers
  • Manuj Mittal speaking to seated parents and students in a classroom-style hall at Hopetown Girls’ School on Founders’ Day
    Hopetown Girls’ SchoolCareer Info Session for Parents & Students · Founders’ Day
  • Manuj Mittal speaking from a podium on a lit stage at École Globale International Girls’ School on Founders’ Day
    École Globale International Girls’ SchoolCareer Guidance Session for Parents · Founders’ Day
  • Manuj Mittal walking between rows of seated parents and students during a career session at Unison World School on Founders’ Day
    Unison World SchoolCareer Guidance Session for Parents & Students · Founders’ Day
  • Manuj Mittal facing a tiered open-air amphitheatre full of students in light-blue shirts at Doon International School, Riverside Campus
    Doon International School, Riverside Campus21st-Century Careers
  • Teachers and staff of Summer Valley School gathered on a lawn for a group photo after Manuj Mittal’s motivational session with teachers
    Summer Valley SchoolMotivational Session with Teachers
  • Manuj Mittal receiving a memento from a priest on stage at St. Joseph’s Academy, honoring his career counseling and guidance of students
    St. Joseph’s AcademyHonored for outstanding career counseling & student guidance
Colleges & Campuses

Inside India’s top colleges.

High-energy sessions at IITs, NITs and colleges on personality, communication and the skills that decide what happens next.

  • Manuj Mittal addressing a packed lecture hall of students at IIT Roorkee
    IIT Roorkee
  • Manuj Mittal with arms stretched wide in front of a cheering audience of students at NIT Srinagar
    NIT Srinagar
Experience Manuj

See Manuj in action.

Short clips from school sessions and national television. Tap a video to watch it on YouTube.

  • Video thumbnail: Subject Selection & Career Counseling
    Subject Selection & Career CounselingSt. Joseph’s Academy
  • Video thumbnail: Career Counseling at Welham Girls’ School
    Career Counseling at Welham Girls’ SchoolFounders’ Day talk
  • Video thumbnail: Attitude is the Key: Success Mantras
    Attitude is the Key: Success MantrasCareer Launcher
  • Video thumbnail: Career Counseling on National TV
    Career Counseling on National TVLive on a national channel
Happy Sessions

Laughter, standing ovations, guaranteed.

Witty, warm and research-driven. Students laugh first, then they remember.

  • Manuj Mittal addressing a large hall of students seated in rows, with sofas at the front, in a jam-packed session
    A packed hall, full attentionStudents seated row after row
  • A jam-packed hall of students listening attentively during a session by Manuj Mittal
    Every eye on the stageListening closely, start to finish
  • Students on their feet with raised hands cheering during a session by Manuj Mittal
    On their feet, hands in the airThe hall joins in
  • Manuj Mittal with an arm raised leading a hall of students on their feet
    Leading the whole hall to its feetEnergy that spreads row by row
  • Manuj Mittal walking through the audience at the Deeksharambh ’23 student induction programme as students raise their hands
    Walking among the studentsDeeksharambh ’23 student orientation
  • Manuj Mittal speaking animatedly into a headset microphone while a student in the front row smiles
    Mic on, energy upA smile from the front row
  • Manuj Mittal acting out a playful moment in front of seated students during an interactive session
    A little drama, a lot of laughsPlayful, interactive sessions
Study Abroad

Your pathway to the world’s most selective universities.

A bespoke service for ambitious students aiming for the Ivy League, Oxbridge, and Asia’s leading institutions such as NUS, NTU and HKU.

  • Profile building and university & course selection
  • Application strategy and management
  • Essay and interview coaching
  • Testing and financial planning
  • Parent advisory
  • Student admission announcement: Harvard University, Harvard Kennedy School, Master in Public Administration, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: University of Oxford, Final admit to Oxford University, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: Imperial College London, Aeronautical Engineering, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: Columbia University, MS Computer Science, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: Cornell University, Admitted to Cornell University, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: University of Chicago, Master in Public Policy, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: London School of Economics, MSc Economics, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: National University of Singapore, Computer Science, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: National University of Singapore, Admitted to NUS, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Engineering, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy
  • Student admission announcement: Nanyang Technological University, Bachelor in Business and Entrepreneurship, with Manuj Mittal's Dream Ivy

A small, select group of families each admissions cycle. Track record includes Harvard, Oxford and Imperial College London.

A counseling conversation

The Counseling Table

One hour. One table. Every question, finally answered.

Over tea or coffee, with you and your parents in one room, in one conversation, until everything makes sense. In one hour we cover:

  • India or overseas: what is right for your goals
  • Board and subject selection: IB, IGCSE, CBSE and more
  • Where your profile stands today, and where it needs to go
  • Universities and courses that genuinely fit
  • The realistic timeline and what it will cost
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Not sure where your strengths point?

Take a psychometric test to understand your strengths, interests and personality before you choose a stream or a career.

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  • StrengthsWhat you are naturally good at
  • InterestsWhat keeps you curious
  • PersonalityHow you think and work
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Who is Manuj Mittal?

Manuj Mittal is a career counselor, higher education advisor and speaker based in Dehradun. An IIM Calcutta alumnus and Head Counselor at Career Launcher, Dehradun, he has guided 1,50,000+ students over 25+ years.

How is his career counseling different?

It starts with understanding the student: strengths, interests, personality and aspirations. There is no one-size-fits-all advice, no chasing rankings for their own sake, and marks are never treated as the complete story.

What is The Counseling Table?

A one-hour conversation for students and parents covering India versus overseas, board and subject selection, profile review, university fit, timeline and cost. No slides and no sales pitch.

What is the study abroad program?

It is a bespoke undergraduate admissions consulting service for students aiming at the Ivy League, Oxbridge and Asia’s leading institutions such as NUS, NTU and HKU. It covers profile building, university shortlisting, application strategy, essay and interview coaching. Read more about studying abroad.

Which institutions has he spoken at?

IITs, NITs, SRCC, The Doon School, Welham Girls’ and Boys’ Schools, Hopetown Girls’ School, Unison World School, CJM Dehradun and several other leading institutions.

Can I invite him to speak at my school or institution?

Yes. He speaks on careers, higher education, emerging opportunities and the future of work for students, parents, educators and professionals. Use the Book a session button to message him.

How do I book a session?

Tap Book a session or the WhatsApp icon. It opens a chat with Manuj directly, with a message ready to send.

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One conversation can replace months of guesswork. Message Manuj and choose a time that works for your family.