With over 20 years of experience in global education, Sumita Thakur is one of India’s foremost counsellors for students aspiring to top universities worldwide. An engineer from NIT Durgapur with a Master’s in Environmental Engineering (USA), she began her career in Silicon Valley before transitioning to education.

Her journey spans leadership roles at INSEAD (France) and ISB Hyderabad, where she headed flagship MBA programs and served as an Admissions Officer for over five years. Later, as Head of Business at Eruditus/Emeritus, she brought programs from Wharton, MIT, Stanford, and INSEAD to India, helping build one of the country’s leading edtech success stories.

Since 2020, Sumita has dedicated herself to guiding students toward their dream universities. Her mentees have secured admissions to Georgia Tech, UC Davis, Toronto, Manchester, Warwick, INSEAD, Wharton, Kellogg, LBS, ISB, and top fine arts schools including Parsons NY and California College of Arts.

Sumita’s approach goes beyond grades—she helps students craft their unique story, aligning strengths and aspirations with the right programs. Trusted for her insider’s perspective and proven results, she empowers students to achieve not just admission, but long-term success.