Sandeep Kumar
Topper, GATE Mining Engineering
GATE Mining topper · B.Tech Mining, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- IIT life, honestly
- How to actually study
- Branch vs college
Career and exam decisions
Talk your next step through with someone who has lived it
Choose an exam or decision, see who is qualified to help, and book one focused conversation. No anonymous lead form and no counsellor assigned without your choice.
What decision are you making?
Each guide is written for a different situation. The counsellor profile remains one canonical page wherever that person is recommended.
Rank, college, branch and the next attempt
JEE Main counselling
Talk through JEE preparation, coaching, drop-year decisions, college options and branch choice with someone who has already made those decisions.
2 counsellors available Stream, coaching and what comes after boardsCBSE Class 10 career counselling
Get personal guidance on stream selection, early entrance preparation, coaching and building a study routine before Class 11 decisions become urgent.
2 counsellors available GATE strategy, M.Tech, jobs, PhD and research abroadGATE and research career counselling
Discuss GATE preparation and the decisions after it: PSU or private job, M.Tech, research, PhD funding, postdoctoral work and academic careers.
3 counsellors availableMeet the counsellors
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Abinash Shankar
AIR 410, GATE 2021, Civil Engineering
GATE 2021 AIR 410 · B.Tech Civil, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- GATE Civil prep
- Cracking it on a retry
- Which coaching to choose
Mohit Bhola
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
PhD from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Postdoc → Researcher at Aalborg University, Denmark
- Job or PhD?
- PhD life, honestly
- Is an M.Tech worth it?
Questions that deserve context
Search results can give options. A useful counsellor helps compare them against your preparation, constraints and goals.
- Which stream should I choose after Class 10?
- Should I take a drop year for JEE?
- Which coaching will suit the way I study?
- College or branch—which should I prioritise?
- Is an M.Tech worth it for my career?
- Should I choose a job, PhD or research abroad?
Not a course
A session is a focused decision conversation. It does not replace subject teaching, test practice or long-term coaching.
Bring the real options
Ranks, colleges, coaching choices, family constraints and previous attempts make the answer personal. Keep those details ready.
A clear next action
The aim is to leave knowing what to compare, what to do next and which decision does not need to be made yet.
Career counselling FAQs
Booking, payment, call format and choosing the right person.
What is ProSyllabus counselling?
It is a paid one-to-one conversation with a counsellor whose background and areas of experience are shown before booking. Sessions focus on a specific education or career decision.
How do I choose the right counsellor?
Start with the decision you are making, then read the counsellor’s full profile, credentials and question areas. Choose the person whose first-hand experience is closest to your situation.
How much does a counselling call cost?
The current fee and duration appear on every counsellor card and profile. The amount comes from the booking system and is shown again before secure checkout.
Which payment methods are supported?
Indian visitors can use supported UPI apps, debit or credit cards and netbanking through the payment gateway. Supported international cards are available for visitors outside India.
When do I choose phone or WhatsApp video?
You choose the call type after payment and confirm the number that should be used. WhatsApp is requested only when you select WhatsApp video.
What happens if no slot is confirmed?
If ProSyllabus does not confirm a slot within the period shown on the booking—currently 48 hours—the payment is automatically refunded to the original payment method.
Is counselling the same as coaching?
No. Counselling helps with choices and strategy. It is not subject teaching, a test series, application submission or an ongoing coaching programme.
Can a parent book or join a call?
Yes. Parents can participate when the decision involves school streams, coaching, fees or relocation. Students should join decisions that affect their daily study and future plans.
Secure payment options
The full session fee is shown before checkout. Nothing is charged later.
UPIAny supported UPI app
Debit or credit cardIndian and supported international cards
NetbankingAvailable Indian banks
Eligible refunds return to the card, bank account or UPI method used for payment—not as platform credits.